VANMAAREN'S WWWEBTV SURVEY COMMENTS

Comments Week Ending 03/16/97

Southeast MI wrote: Re Q3: Use email for everthing, friends, family, work, listserve groups, anything I can. Tip: OK - to explore some interesting places, when you get to a webpage you like, hit GOTO then 'show current' then backspace (delete key on Webtv keyboard) the last part of the address off and see where you are. Sometimes you get directories that have listings of all HTML pages and GIFS, etc. Like this: http://www.xxx.com/one/two then change to http://www.xxx.com/one - Gets interesting some times.

snugglex@webtv.net New York wrote: Re Q1: I won't buy one if it is more than 100$ which of course it will be. I could barely afford this. Tip: Holding down the alt key while typing is fun and the edit key is really pointless.

NY wrote: Re Q2: Enjoy chat but system in chathouse is often too slow and many times difficult to get in. Re Q4: Schedule has changed somewhat, but it is something I keep an eye on Someone please tell me why system shuts off by itself when either writing email or on web page?? And why does mailbox icon sometime not appear. Was told would have music options on options menu bar....where are they????? WWWebTV: Will also post this in the "On-Line-Forum".

New York, NY wrote: There is room for improvement as far as chat groups go on the internet.

Kansas wrote: Re Q3: My heaviest use of WebTV e-mail includes communicating with my office, reading my office e-mail (through HotMail), and sending URL attachments to my office e-mail address so that I can download and/or print web site info when I return to work.

Lubbock, Tx wrote: Re Q2: Have tried repeatedly to access chat rooms but the unit is either to slow or a technical message pops up. Would love to get in.

Las Vegas, Nevada wrote: Chat stuff gets old quick!

Fellsmere, Fla wrote: Re Q2: Too many Kiddies on chat groups.

Pensacola, FL Bologne@webtv.net wrote: Re Q1: Already own a Canon BJ-200e from a prior computer (Amiga 500) & hope to use w/ WebTV when interface/driver becomes available.

Philips/Magnavox User wrote: Tip: You can get a keyboard protector for your Webtv wireless keyboard from: COMPUCOVER INC. 2104 Lewis Turner Blvd. Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547 (904) 862-8186 Ask for KEYSKIN Keyboard protector #SWK-8630

Nascafan24@webtv.net wrote: Tips: 1. I would like to propose a national Webtv users convention in Chicago. Let's start one ASAP. Tell me where to announce and maybe they will come? 2. Put a portable cd player audio outputs to the inputs of the vcr for good listening.( your VCR is assumed to be connected to the TV and is Sterio Hi-FI). 3. Buy a Keyboard from Best Buy for $9.99. it's cheaper, but has a wire. So buy an extension to the keyboard cable. The F keys do the same thing as the wireless Webtv keyboard. 4. Don't power it off when you know you will be back later in the day. Instead go to options, and disconnect. It remembers where you were while freeing up the pone line. 5. Start e-mailing to people, before you know it you have lots of mail and new friends and are learning a lot. Pick people with things of common interest. 6. Remember to bring Webtv to friends and families home to show them. It's portable and remembers your saved /favorites/ mail/ name/etc 7. Go to bed earlier!

Miami,Fl Webmainiacs@webtv.net wrote: Re Q4: I am now getting between 4-5 hours of sleep a night, most times less than that... I have become a trivia quiz addict. Most times I am up waiting for servers in different time zones to kick in the day's questions, and I find myself up at 2 and 3 in the morning, and then I have to get up at 7. I don't know how long I can endure this, but will keep up until I can...and if and when we get RealAudio3.0, I'll probably be awake even longer listening to the different radio stations on the net...Do I need a life???

Northlake Illinois (a suburb of Chicago)wrote: Re Q2: I think webtv should be formatted like america online. Tip: Definatly get a keyboard!!

Millis, Ma. wrote: Re Q3: I E-Mail favorite pages to my other 5 accounts and save them there.

Connecticut wrote: Not sure if I really need a printer

Venice Fl lmj@webtv.net wrote: Would be willing to pay more for a printer if the Webtv units could scann in photos that could be sent on the web or by e-mail Would like to see a book come out about the Webtv and how to make a home page and the tips that are scattered among the Webtv home pages.

Austin, TX,Laner812 wrote: Re Q1: Would rather have a capacity for files, and a scanner hook-up.

Lodi, Wisconsin. the "garden spot of the west" wrote: Tip: Webbers getting hugh toll bills because they do not have local access number should look into obtaining land line from local phone company from a city that has webtv access number. I have seen figures of from 400-700 in some of the chat rooms, a private line would be from 50-100 depending on the distance.

Inkster, MI ajl1@webtv.net wrote: I am familiar with both terminals--I have the PM one at my Mother's houe, and take my Sony with me on business (I'm always on the road). Tip: For some strange reason, my Sony keyboard works better than the PM. I know they look exactly the same, but the keys respond better.

Jackson, MI kdinmi2@webtv.net wrote: Tip: If services allow for only one e-mail address to create page, get another free @www.bigfooot.com

Brooklyn, N.Y. Morefaves@webtv.net wrote: I won't spend more than about $150 for a printer.

Richmond, Va "Buddman" wrote: Re Q1: Depends on quality of printer.... laser?....bubble?, also need Java upgrade.

Hawthorne, NY wrote: "Help the WebTV Family"

Sony User wrote: From Des Moines, Iowa (The home state of the now famous Andresens!)

Fort Bragg, North Carolina michaelhall@webtv.net wrote: Re Q2: I used to chat a lot, but got pretty tired of it quickly.