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Re: WebTV



While WebTV is an indication that we're heading towards media convergence,
I have doubts as to whether or not it will be an attractive and viable
medium to consumers who want all the features of a computer, not just
access to the Web.

On Tue, 16 Sep 1997, Paul Jones wrote:

> MICROSOFT JUMP-STARTS WEB TV
> 
> Microsoft has unveiled a new, souped-up version of its WebTV system for
> surfing the Net via the television.  The company's new technology is based
> on an innovative chip that combines the capabilities of a TV tuner, a
> cable modem and a high-speed PC modem all into one low-cost unit.  The new
> boxes will enable WebTV to develop content that combines both television
> programming and Web sites in a seamless mix, using an improved program
> guide called Explore.  "We intend to define mass-market media for the next
> century," says WebTV CEO Steve Perlman.  Forrester Research predicts some
> 1 million Net-ready TVs will be in U.S. homes by 2000.  (Business Week 22
> Sep 97) 
> 
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