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You have to either use Bush's own home page or Freeserve. I already have a Freeserve account but wasn't able to use this, you have to set another email address up. The picture for the internet isn't as sharp as a computer monitor and it is not able to play video images. I find that pages ... Read review
Advantages: Stylish, cheap, easy to use. Disadvantages: Not too clear on portable version, can't download video images
I didn't specifically set out to purchase an internet tv but this particular television looked very stylish and caught my eye straight away although the remote control is large and bulky as it incorporates a keyboard under a flap. The cost was £80 from Curry's in the sale and this was another factor in my decision, it was actually cheaper than the other portable televisions in the store.
The television is very easy to set up. It automatically ... ...the box, including telephone extension line and batteries for the remote control. I did however, have to purchase another telephone cable as the one supplied isn't really long enough for where I wished to place the tv.
You have to either use Bush's own home page or Freeserve. I already have a Freeserve account but wasn't able to use this, you have to set another email address up. The picture for the internet isn't as sharp as a computer ... more
I didn't specifically set out to purchase an internet tv but this particular television looked very stylish and caught my eye straight away although the remote control is large and bulky as it incorporates a keyboard under a flap. The cost was £80 from Curry's in the sale and this was another factor in my decision, it was actually cheaper than the other portable televisions in the store.
The television is very easy to set up. It automatically searches for television stations and everything needed is included in the box, including telephone extension line and batteries for the remote control. I did however, have to purchase another telephone cable as the one supplied isn't really long enough for where I wished to place the tv.
You have to either use Bush's own home page or Freeserve. I already have a Freeserve account but wasn't able to use this, you have to set another email address up. The picture for the internet isn't as sharp as a computer monitor and it is not able to play video images. I find that pages download fairly quickly but again, not as well as a pc. The picture and sound for the normal tv is very good.
You can purchase an optional larger keyboard and a printer. The remote control keyboard does surfice and the infra red remote control is very effective. You can type without picking the control up and pointing the sensor at the tv.
On the whole, I am very pleased with this television and would recommend it.
Advantages: Plug and surf Disadvantages: Limited uses
It has finally arrived - a system where you can surf the net from your tv instead of having to sit in front of a computer.
In principle this sounds a good idea but there are problems with this...
You can buy the set-top box for £99.99 but you just get a midi sized keyboard which can be a bit fiddly. If you are feeling flush and want a tidier looking system you can get an integrated tv with combined tv remote/keyboard for £199.99
If you're not ... ...for a further £34.99
then if you want a printer it's an extra £69.99
Oh and remember the cost of the internet. there is "free" access, but because you are signed-up to an ISP as part of the package you have to pay your phone calls at local rate. It's preset so you can't change the provider as and when you want.
Remember too, that if it is your main tv, other members of the family may want to watch a tv programme when you're trying to surf...
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RuthJean 25.09.2000
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Bush - Internet TV
Advantages: screen size, internet and tv combo Disadvantages: none
The bush Internet television is the best thing since sliced bread (well nearly). It can switch between the Internet or normal television at the press of a button. The bush Internet television comes with a remote control, which has a built in keypad (which is one of the coolest things ever). It comes in a variety of sizes from a portable to 24 or 28 inch screen. It comes with a instruction manual which is the dad of all instruction manuals, it tells ... ...of the use of both normal television viewing and internet usage. It comes in millennium silver and also black, grey and the usual television colours. It has self-programming and it has a very good picture and reception. You also have the option to re-name the channels what you want. ...
iamatciao 18.10.2001
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Bush - Internet TV
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Advantages: Internet option could have been a good point. Disadvantages: Gimmicky, poorly designed, heavy.
We purchased the BushInternet Portable Television two years ago for the meagre sum of £99. We were only after a portable TV for the bedroom at the time but this was in the same price range as other models with the added feature of Internet access so as that rather irritating advert says, "Why pay the same for less?"
The BushInternetTV in packaged in a worryingly heavy box, dragging the television out of its annoying polystyrene carton you are confronted by what can only be described as a space age style portable television. In fact it looks like a deformed helmet for Neil Armstrong. This is re-enforced by its metallic silver, curved, bubble style. It is all very 1970's.
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Bush Internet Tv
Advantages: Cheap no ISP needed Disadvantages: Limited capability sometimes v. slow
Just under three years ago my trusty old PC went to hardware heaven leaving me devastated because the bank balance wouldn't allow me to buy a new one! Instead I bought a Bushinternettv which although I now have a computer as well is still working well.
As you've probably gathered from the name this is a TV with a built-in browser. There are 3 screen sizes 14", 21"&28". There can be a problem with the print being difficult to read on the 14" portable. Alternatively instead of buying a TV you can buy a settop box to plug into your tv.
All models come with a combined remote control/qwerty keyboard but if you're planning to write lots of emails or ciao opinions then invest in the optional larger keyboard.
Refinements to the system mean that pages now load far quicker than when I first got it but don't expect miracles! It has a built in ...
Advantages: compact-Just plugs straight into your TV Disadvantages: very basic-not Java enabled
I purchased a BushInternet set top box when I found that anothe r form of "no pc" internet surfing was costing me too much.
The set top box is very simple to use. You simply connect it to your Tva dn phoneline and follow a simple on-screen registration process. When you sign uo you are given a bushinternet email address. There is the option of having 5 addresses per bushinternet customer.
The internet runs at local rate, which means that it is low cost if used for things like checking emails or quick searches, but expensive when using for long sessions. There is also the fact that the remote controlkeyboard can make writing emails or chatting in chatrooms quite difficult. The keyboard is very small, which slows things down considerably.
The Bushinternet does show pictures, but cannot show all. There are also times when ...
