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MSN TV Broadband: High Speed Web TV







MSN TV Broadband: High Speed Web TV

MSN TV Broadband: High Speed Web TV 07/27/2004 01:12 PM

msn_tv_broadband.jpg imageIt's not 1998, I promise, despite this announcement from Microsoft and Thomson to release an updated MSN-branded set-top box for browsing the web and streaming media from other household PCs. To launch in October, the $200 broadband-enabled box will come with a wireless keyboard and remote and will not have much in the way of built-in storage to "prevent vulnerability to virus attacks" (and to keep things cheap). MSN TV (formerly Web TV) has a small, if anachronistically loyal following, but is there really a need for a second generation, even if it does support broadband? Especially if it supports broadband?

The current-generation device is pictured; we'll get you pictures of the new device as soon as we can.

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