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Thoughts on the MSN Web TV Device?

Posted by Cliff on 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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  1. TIVO by Yohahn · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    I cannot stress enough, how much grief this device has saved me.

    My parents (one below 70 in age, and one above 70) used to bug me all the time about controling the VCR.

    With the TIVO, I have had few questions (every now and then when the power goes out, they need help with getting the VCR inbeteween back to AU for input).

    It is simple enough that my parents can control it. I cannot recommend it enough.