Philips Magnavox MAT965A1 Webtv Classic

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Product Details

Product Manual [118kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 7.7 x 7.3 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002SFLT
• Item model number: MAT965A1
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29,439 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Philips Magnavox MAT965A1 WebTV Classic is ready to get you on the Internet right out of the box. No computer skills or special computer equipment are necessary to use the Internet terminal. It ships complete with connecting cables and a standard remote control, which allows instant access to the Internet or e-mail.

Technically speaking, the Philips Magnavox MAT965A1 has some of the same features as a standard PC. This unit has a 56 Kbps modem, 8 MB RAM, flash ROM, a powerful graphics processor, and a 32 KB cache. RealAudio is installed for great sound. The Philips Magnavox MAT965A1 is outfitted with LineShare technology, which allows incoming calls provided your phone is equipped with call waiting. The MAT965A1 can support up to six e-mail addresses. A flashing light indicates new messages.

Navigating the Internet is easy with one-touch access and an onscreen point-and-click menu "keyboard" you operate via remote control. A manual keyboard can be purchased separately. The parental lock allows you to keep your children out of inappropriate sites and chat rooms. A telephone splitter cable, 6-foot audio-video cable, and 25-foot phone cable are included with the Philips Magnavox MAT965A1. Connect them all and you're ready to surf. A quick-start reference guide is included as well.

The MAT965A1 comes with a one-year warranty on parts and 90 days on labor.

Product Description

The Philips Magnavox Internet Terminal is a set-top box that coupled with Microsoft WebTV Network service is designed to solve the complexities and hassles people experience when getting on the Internet. The Internet Terminal is a no compromise, high performance solution that provides easy to use, affordable Internet access wherever you have a television and a phone line.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

340 of 344 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars $100 alternative to a $1000 computer, November 14, 1999

By	Charles Barb ([e-mail]) (Seattle, Washington) - See all my reviews

I have used WebTV for two years, several hours daily, and I remain impressed with its sensible design and ease of use. I prefer it to other computer-based internet services that I have. It has most everything most people want in an internet connection: email, newsgroups and web browsing -- and no hastle with computer software and its constant upgrading (you receive periodic free upgrades automatically over the internet). You do have the added monthly expense of a subscription to the WebTV network that serves as your ISP. You need a standard telephone line connection, it can be an extension on your family line -- you probably won't need a new telephone line. Before you buy verify that WebTV offers a local telephone number for your dial-in use so your connection to WebTV won't be a toll call. Note that WebTV uses your telephone to connect to the internet, not through any TV cable service you may have.You will also need a TV with minimally audio and video input sockets. If you are planning to use it for serious email, you will also need a keyboard, either a wireless unit they sell or you can plug a standard computer keyboard into it. With use you may also want to buy a printer adapter and inkjet printer, limited primarily to specific HP printer models.

59 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WEBTV AND ACCESSORIES, November 29, 1999

By	ADAM L CHASE (LAS VEGAS, NEVADA) - See all my reviews

I CONSIDER THIS PRODUCT TO BE, WITHOUT RESERVATION, THE BEST DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR VALUE I'VE ENJOYED IN THE PAST DECADE. IT'S EASE OF SET-UP AND EASE OF USE ARE ONLY MATCHED BY IT'S BROAD SPECTRUM USE. IN OUR HOUSEHOLD IT TOOK ABOUT A WEEK FOR MY WIFE AND CHILDREN TO COMPLETELY ABANDON THE ORIGINAL AOL CONNECTION VIA OUR COMPUTER.I HAVE PURCHASED THREE OF THESE UNITS SO FAR AS GIFTS AND EVERY RECIPIENT SO FAR HAS NOTHING BUT PRAISE FOR THE WEBTV.ADAM CHASE

55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I am in love, December 31, 1999

By A Customer

If anyone poo-poos webtv classic,tell them to be specific. The only thing they can say of substance is that you can't download. Guess what! It's not a $2,000 computer. It's $150 to buy unit and keyboard! And you won't download a virus! You get full access to the web and it is soooo much easier to use. You can build your own webpage if you are so inclined, and the webtv forum post is full of inside info from people who enjoy helping other webtv'ers. You learn useful info just from reading,you don't have to post to do that. I read all my newspapers and magazines on my webtv classic.Upgrades are done for you! So if you want to enjoy the web and keep your hard earned money in your pocket,get webtvclassic and the keyboard.