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I was wondering if anyone has Webtv? Webtv is a box connected to your tv with your phone line connected to your Web box. All you need is one phone line. When you get a phone call your screen freezes (from what you were looking at over the Internet) and you just take the phone call. I know back in all the states the cost is $24.95 a month. Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bruce
Posted : January 7, 2003 5:56 pm
I am on webtv right now. What would you like to know?
You have to have call waiting on your phone service in order for a call to interupt your internet. then you have to reconnect which doesnt take long. Webtv is much slower than a pc. It can do almost anthing on the internet. The up side is that it is inexpensive, doesnt crash and cant catch a virus. It also programs your television.
I get frustated with it when I am trying to shop because it is so slow. I bought this unit 3 years ago. I paid a total of 261.00 and was on the net within a half hour. I dont know a thing about computers. I love it --- i am lying in bed with my keyboard on my lap---- how convenient! When I want to do a lot of searching, I go to the library. But still every now and then I get the bug for a real pc. Anything else?
Posted : January 8, 2003 1:04 am
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Hi Lyndasz,
Its nice to know that the Virgin Islands has Webtv (because I'm moving there within the next 4 yrs.). "I want my Webtv" - when I move there. I have Webtv back in Boston and have been using it for over 3 years now. Its not as fast as my work computer though (but not slow enough to give you anxiety attacks). The good thing about it is - NO POP UPS and IT DOESN'T CRASH like computers do (like you said). Is the price $24.95 a month like it is back in the states? I paid $200 for the Web box, keyboard (which is wirleless) and the hand held remote that I got at Best Buy. I also bought a printer (optional) for another $270 which included the connecting cable wire to the Web box to the printer. The black ink & color ink are around $30 ea. (they last along time though). You can even buy a scanner if you want for $99. Thanks for letting me know that the USVI has Webtv.
Bruce
Posted : January 8, 2003 3:04 pm
Bruce: I believe lyndasz was responding in general to your question...I have never heard of Web TV in the USVI...
Posted : January 9, 2003 11:15 am
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Hi East Ender,
I just called Webtv and they said they have Webtv in the USVI. Now I would like to hear from someone that has Webtv to see how they are setup with their provider and see if it works as similiar to back in the states.
Bruce
Posted : January 9, 2003 5:22 pm
