Sony INT-W250

Pros: Inexpensive way to surf the web and do e-mail, easy to travel with and very easy to use!
Cons: It's restricted as to what it allows you to do!

The Sony WebTv Plus is a great way to surf the internet and send/receive e-mail plus it'll save you a bundle as opposed to buying a computer! Now, I'd rather have a computer instead of one of these but it's only because I do a lot of word processing and...

Pros: User-friendly, inexpensive, easily viewed
Cons: Hasn't the memory capacity and sophistication of a full-scale computer.

The title of this opinion states it all...and I can speak from experience with other electronic means of accessing the Internet. I own a Compaq laptop computer, and Micron desktop computer. They have their important uses, and I can access my AOL...

Pros: Easy to use. Inexpensive. Not much technical expertise needed to operate.
Cons: Can't download computer-type files.

Like floodnolan, I own the Sony WebTV Plus. I upgraded just recently from the lesser model, and I agree that the picture-in-picture option is a strong point in favor of the newer model. Because I have call-waiting on my telephone line, my phone service...

Pros: easy to use-expensive when options are added
Cons: slow download and hard to hookup

I had Webtv. I now own a computer and let me tell you why.

Webtv is a great alternative to a computer for people who want internet but can't afford a pricey computer system.

When first purchased the Webtv, I went home and opened...

Pros: easy to use
Cons: need to spend extra for keyboard

Webtv is a great alternative to a computer for people who want internet access and email but can't afford a pricey computer system. I have the option of a larger screen(thanks to it being hooked up to the television) than I would with any computer...

Pros: cheap and easy way to surf the web. scanner and printer hook up
Cons: the service from microsoft is the worst.

the sony model is great. i love sony products, they never let me down. this is a great idea if all you want to do is surf the web. why spend hundreds of dollars on a computer if thats all you really find yoursef doing 90% of the time. hooking it up was...

Pros: Very easy to use seeing that I never owned a PC
Cons: Limited to what you can do with WebTV

I owned my WebTV since December of 1996 and I enjoy every minute of it. I never owned a computer and I always wanted to see what the internet was all about. So I was watching a TV commercial and saw it and instantly went to Best Buy and purchased it. I...

Pros: Easy and and cheep to get on the internet
Cons: Slow loading time and can not get into some websites.

I started out with a Classic webtv unit then I upgraded to this Sony INT W-250. I am so happy that I did. Some people complain about the slow surfing time but since I have never had a computer it doesn't bother me because I don't know how to use a computer anyway. I also don't know the first thing about a computer. This is a easy way to get online, if your like me and can't afford a Pc, get yourself a webtv unit. It's easy to hook up. Anyone can do webtv. If I can anyone can.