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I have had and used my RCA WebTV Plus receiver with a wireless keyboard plus a remote for web and TV use and to control 3 TVs amd my Marantz audio receiver/tuner/amp since Christmas of 2000
No software, no viruses, no servers, no scans needed, no security software, no BS
I got a brand new MSN Ultimate TV wireless IR keyboard from Amazon a few months ago that was shipped FREE with my Amazon PRIME account - and paid under $21 for it - it only uses 2 AA batteries instead of the WebTV wireless keyboards 4 AA batteries - and they last 4-7 months
A bit bigger keyboard - handy if my lib NYC sister visits as she is used to a larger PC keyboard - and has some unique features that control DVD or VCR or CD recording with a little experimenting
Microsoft now does automatic software updating as their new features are brought online - Flash to about .3 - .ram amd .rm audio streaming music and audio for instant loading - more TV PIP stuff, TV, videocam, and photo vidcap and still uploading and audio recording to attach to emails or your own websites
The newer MSNTV & MSNTV2 receivers do not have the memory and TV and image options that the older WebTVs have
Norbert uses an MSNTV2 connected via the PC port on his cable modem
But I don’t need or want a second receiver or PC
Simplicity and portability beat the PCs - and I dislike laptops
The WebTV Plus receiver video output jack can also be connected to huge TVs or HDTVs
Sitting tethered to a PC unit a few feet away is tiresome and uncomfortable and limiting
The keyboards will control 2 TVs at once - Something never considered at Microsoft
I can surf FR and watch NASCAR, NFL, and the cable TV news all at the same time
MSN Tech Hotline tells me my circa 2000 RCA WebTV Plus is too old and should be updated to an MSNTV2 or a PC
No thanks
I wonder if I can program my WebTV wireless keyboard to control my microwave and check on my snailmail
Biggest problem was getting the right IR code to program and control control my Marantz amp/tuner with my WebTV Plus hand remote control
No “auto-search” for the code worked
IR Codes should be required to be imprinted on all mfg tags on the back panel
One day your Y2K WebTV will bite the dust and you will have to find something new. A few years ago I chucked some of their remotes and keyboards. What a shame because I would send you it for free
Laptops are ridiculous but I have one anyway. A few desktops too
You have the right approach relaxing on a sofa(?) and surfing the internet on two big size TVs
How come you claim images pop up very fast for you even though you are on a 56k modem? I don’t get that