"I Want My WebTV" is a hip, in-your-face introduction to an entirely new and dynamic medium, covering the ins and out of WebTV. Within minutes, the book shows how to set up WebTV, how to handle the new type of remote control, surfing and searching the Internet, how to become an e-mail pro, and how to dive into areas devoted to games, entertainment, chatting, travel, lifestyles and education.
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Now that anyone can access the web though a television, even the most computer-phobic want to know what's out there. Fox provides an irreverent tour of cyberspace, well suited to those more comfortable with a remote control than a keyboard. His wise guidance begins at the proper place--a brief discussion of what the web is and how it relates to surfing via television. He offers assistance on buying and hooking up the WebTV box. Only then does he ease the reader into how to start having some fun online. He takes his time, explaining the controls in a simple, friendly manner and gradually guiding the reader on the connections available from the home page. Before long, he has painlessly opened up the world of e-mail and has the reader on a tour of some of the most enjoyable sites in cyberspace. A huge chunk of the book focuses on specific places to go and things to do, including entertainment sites, business areas, educational opportunities and almost everything that computerized web-surfing families have enjoyed for so long. You can't ask for a more painless introduction to life online.
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This book is more than just an owner's guide to WebTV. It's a fun, hip, in-your-face introduction to an entirely new and dynamic medium. From buying, setting up, and using WebTV to providing expert advice on how to get to the best places on the World Wide Web-this resource covers it all. - Explores advanced features, such as searching, favorite lists, blocking mature screens, and using credit cards
- Shows how to handle the remote control and dive into areas devoted to chatting, sports, business, shopping, travel, lifestyles, and much more
- Loaded with amusing anecdotes of real people and their WebTV
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3.0 out of 5 stars
A fairly good book that covers the myriad of web-tv sites.,
By A Customer
This review is from: I Want My WebTV (tm) (Paperback)
The Fox book is a bargain at $20 and manages to convey the myriad of Web-tv sites and features to the websubscriber. I had hoped for more pages on the set-up and technical aspects, especially about combining VCR's and Cable-TV connections. Another problem is that many important items covered in the text are not listed in the index, forcingthe reader to dig for them. Finally,the more intellectual websites and exciting research pursuits available to internet users are ignored in thebook in favor of more mundane sites.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for any beginner!,
By jensenjj@webtv.net (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: I Want My WebTV (tm) (Paperback)
I purchased this book and gave it to an 84 year old gentleman who had never before been on the internet, and did not think he ever would be. Within minutes, he was using WebTV, and now communicates with family and friends. Since most family members live overseas, this is something he really enjoys, especially the ability to download, and print color pictures of special family events. He says it has changed his life. I only wish more elderly people would have the ability to stay in touch with their high tech children who no longer write letters, because that is not instant. I HIGHLY recommend this book. Go directly to the index, and begin at your interest or need.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Comprehensive, Informative, Great,
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This review is from: I Want My WebTV (tm) (Paperback)
This book is a must for all web tvowners. I use it with my family andfriends. It promotes the WEB TV inan outstanding manner. I believe thatI'll be able to interest more peoplein purchasing the WEB TV by simplyshowing potential customers the book.Non WEB TV owners will find it usefulalso. It's the bible for the WEB TV.I advise all to get the book quickly.
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