WebTV
The best way to explore the Internet right on your TV
The award-winning Philips Internet Receiver with WebTV service takes the experience of watching TV to a new level-by bringing together the Internet and television. WebTV is the best way to watch TV, and the easiest way to get connected to friends and family. Play along with your favorite TV game shows, find what you like on TV with interactive show listings, automatically program your VCR, send email, surf the Internet, and so much more. With Philips and WebTV, watching TV becomes more entertaining, accessing the Internet gets easier, and sending and receiving emails is more exciting.
Convergence of TV and the Internet is here.The Philips Magnavox Internet Receiver is a set-top box that coupled with Microsoft WebTV Network service* is designed to solve the complexities and hassles consumers experience when getting on the Internet. The Internet Receiver is a no-compromise, high performance solution that provides easy-to-use, affordable Internet access wherever there is a television and a standard phone line. The Microsoft WebTV Network is a subscription-based online service that provides an easy-to-use gateway to the Internet. It is a unique user interface that provides added value by packaging specially screened and selected content and special capabilities to address the information needs and interests of the individual consumer. All content is adjusted for viewing on a television and the graphics are enhanced for better viewing. Philips Magnavox and Microsoft WebTV Network bring you the newest in TV entertainment and information with the Internet Receiver. TV and Internet viewing are at their best with seamless integration of TV and Internet in a single low cost package.
Exclusive Philips technology...an unprecedented TV experience.The exclusive Philips Magnavox WebEye remote infrared receiver and LED display allows the user to place the Internet Receiver out of view in a more convenient place. A small cable connects the WebEye to the main unit. The most striking feature of the Philips Magnavox Internet Receiver is its ability to present Web pages with stunning clarity on a TV screen. Due to TVLens technology, content is extremely clear and readable. This technology eliminates interlace flicker and enhances the perceptual image quality.
Enhanced TV is finally here.With a TV tuner and the WebPIP feature, the Philips Magnavox Internet Receiver offers simple transitions between the Microsoft WebTV Plus service and normal TV viewing. Users can simultaneously watch a television program and maintain connection to the Internet, even if the television does not have Picture-in-Picture capability. TV Listings allows users to receive text and video information about the programs available on TV up to 7 days in advance. This will automatically update from the Internet and remains available even while the user is offline. While online, the TV Crossover Links feature allows access to the Internet using embedded links in the TV program or commercial. Users can expect quick Internet connection and downloading of Web pages thanks to the high performance 167MHz processor and a 56K modem. The Philips Magnavox Internet Receiver also offers highly advanced graphics and video performance with Videoflash, providing full-screen, full-motion video and customized graphics acceleration without the need to download additional plug-ins.
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