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Thoughts on the MSN Web TV Device?

Posted by Cliff on Monday December 9, 2002 @03:39AM from the what-do-you-want-to-watch-today dept.

elmore asks: "I was watching television tonight and saw a commercial for the new MSN web TV device. Normally I completely dismiss anything Microsoft comes up with but this seems pretty nifty. I like this device because my grandparents and my mother are fairly...'challenged'...when it comes to the internet. Sticking with my gut, I'd like to ask the Slashdot community what web TV devices you've seen and/or given to your internet 'challenged' family or friends."

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Only do this... by cybermace5 · 2002-12-09 03:56 · Score: 5, Insightful

...if you want to keep them permanently challenged.

You may initially not have to provide tech support, but you will eventually. Grandma will want to know how to do all the things her friends can with their PCs, and you'll not only have to teach her how to use a computer, you'll have to un-teach her WebTV.

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