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Hardware Models/TracNet 100

2024-06-20T14:59:42Z

Hailee: Added KR1 info

[[File:Tracnet-100.jpg|thumb|400px|A TracNet 100 next to TracNet branded peripherals]]
The TracNet 100 is an MSN TV 2 box produced by KVH in 2006 as an internet/media solution for vehicles (primarily RVs and boats/ships). It was part of KVH's TracNet/TracVision product line and featured Verizon EVDO connectivity and an attachable antenna. The initial price of the TracNet 100 was $1,995, including the price of the included antenna, keyboard and WiFi router. You would have to pay $60 to $80 extra for the price of the MSN TV 2 service and Verizon EVDO.

== Features ==
The TracNet 100 shares its main functions with the regular RCA MSN TV 2, but boasts EVDO and the ability to use the box as a hotspot for WiFi-Enabled mobile devices, such as laptops and phones.

== Technical ==
The TracNet 100 has 16 ports. Those ports are VGA, Composite Audio, Composite Video, IR Extender, Phone in, 2 USB ports, 5 Ethernet ports, S-Video, Antenna-in and PCMCIA/PC Card. The PC slot would always be occupied by the (ordered separately, but free) Verizon EVDO card, so it's unknown whether or not regular PC Cards would work with the box. Power had to be manually wired into your vehicle. The front of the box has power and activity LEDs. It is possible that the box operated on a different server than regular MSN TV 2 boxes, because all of the available photos show a slightly customized version of Dialup Home. According to PC Today, "The box features upload and download speeds ranging from 400 to 700Kbps and is capable of reaching up to 2Mbps, and in areas where EVDO is unavailable, the TracNet system automatically switches to standard lxRT cellular data service, which has a maximum upload of 144Kbps and typical speeds of 50 to 80Kbps."
By all technicality, the TracNet 100 is a Kyocera KR1 EVDO router and an MSN TV 2 stacked on top of each other. All of the ports line up, and the MSN TV 2 has an unpopulated VGA header, which was used by KVH for this box. The IR blaster was likely wired into the front IR, and the patch cable between two ethernet ports on the box is likely the only thing connecting the KR1 and the box. </div>
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[[File:TN100-Back.jpg|500px]]

A chart of the back of a TracNet 100 Unit
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[[File:TN100-Front.jpg|500px]]

A chart of the front of a TracNet 100 Unit
</div>

== External Links ==
* [https://www.rvsatellite.com/Manuals/KVH/540352_web.pdf The TracNet 100 manual]
* [https://www.ocregister.com/2006/11/14/your-gadgets-gadget-tracnet-100/ A short ocregister article about the TracNet 100]
* [https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15658471 An NBC News article about the TracNet 100]
* [https://archive.org/details/pctoday-magazine-v5i2/page/n23/mode/2up?q=tracnet+100&view=theater A page of PC Today magazine that goes into detail about the TracNet 100 (Internet Archive)]

Hardware Models

2024-06-20T03:09:38Z

Hailee: Added TracNet 100 hyperlink

Below is a table of known WebTV/MSN TV hardware models, specifications for each one, and a link to a sub-page with more technical details and pictures, if applicable. The information on this page is largely taken from a revision of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MSN_TV Wikipedia article] for MSN TV before May 2021, and MattMan's [http://turdinc.kicks-ass.net/Msntv/WebTV-MAME/mame.html MAME for WebTV Plus page], with some information corrected or added onto by ourselves. Sub-pages right now, though, are mostly our own original research. Also, to make this perfectly clear, '''this information is not 100% confirmed to be accurate for the time being, and should <u>NOT</u> be treated as an iron clad list of what the models and their specs are.''' 

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<sup>1</sup> To tell if your INT-W200 is a Derby model, the model number on the back should have the text "(CND)" next to "INT-W200". If there's a small sticker next to the "INT-W200" text and peeling it reveals the same "(CND)" text, your model is most likely a Derby as well.

<sup>2</sup> MAT965KB is a version of the Philips Magnavox MAT965 unit that ships with a bundled keyboard. The unit itself to our knowledge does not change between the MAT965 and the MAT965KB.

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== Confirmed ==

{|class="wikitable"
|-

! Brand !! Model !! Type !! Connectivity !! RAM !! ROM !! Storage !! CPU speed !! CPU !! Latest Firmware Version
|-
| Sony || [[Hardware Models/INT-W100|INT-W100]] || Classic || V.34 modem || 2 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 112 MHz || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R4600#R4650_and_R4640 R4640] || 2.5.9.1mpeg <br/> 2.5.9.1print
|-
| Philips Magnavox || MAT960A101 || Classic || V.34 modem || 2 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 112 MHz || R4640 (IDT) || 2.5.9.1mpeg <br/> 2.5.9.1print
|-
| Philips Magnavox || [[Hardware Models/MAT960A102|MAT960A102]] || Classic || V.34 modem || 2 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 112 MHz || R4640 (NKK) || 2.5.9.1mpeg <br/> 2.5.9.1print
|-
| Philips Magnavox || [[Hardware Models/MAT960A103|MAT960A103]] || Classic || V.34 modem || 2 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 112 MHz || R4640 (NKK) || 2.5.9.1mpeg <br/> 2.5.9.1print
|-
| Sony || [[Hardware Models/INT-W200|INT-W200]] || Plus || V.90 modem || 8 MB || 2 MB || 1.1 GB (HDD) || 167 MHz || R4640 || 2.9.1
|-
| Philips Magnavox || MAT972 || Plus || V.90 modem || 8 MB || 2 MB || 1.1 GB (HDD) || 167 MHz || R4640 || 2.9.1
|-
| Samsung || SIS-100 || Plus || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 1.1 GB (HDD) || 167 MHz || R4640 || 2.9.1
|-
| Mitsubishi || WB-2000 || Plus || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 1.1 GB (HDD) || 167 MHz(?) || R4640 || 2.9.1
|-
| Sony || INT-WJ200 || Classic (Japan) || V.90 || 8 MB || 4 MB || 1.1 GB (HDD) [https://web.archive.org/web/19980205055519/http://www.webtv.co.jp/press/qa.htm] || 167 MHz || R4640(?) ||
|-
| Fujitsu || [[Hardware Models/F993000|F993000]] || Possibly Classic model (contains hard drive) || ??? || ??? || ??? || ??? || ??? || ??? || ???
|-
| Panasonic/Matsushita || [[Hardware Models/TU-WE100|TU-WE100]] || Plus (Japan) || V.90 || 8 MB || 4 MB || 1.1 GB (HDD) || 167 MHz || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R5000 RM5230] || ???
|-
| Sony || INT-W200 "CND"<sup>1</sup> || Derby Plus || V.90 softmodem || 8 MB || 2 MB || 1.1 GB (HDD) || 167 MHz || RM5230 ||
|-
| Echostar || DishPlayer 7100 || DISH tuner || V.90 softmodem || 16 MB || 4 MB || 8.6 GB || 167 MHz || RM5230 ||
|-
| Echostar || DishPlayer 7200 || DISH tuner || V.90 softmodem || 16 MB || 4 MB || 17.6 GB || 167 MHz || RM5230 ||
|-
| Sony || INT-WJ300 || Plus (Japan) || V.90 || 8 MB [https://web.archive.org/web/20000620195554/http://www.sony.co.jp/sd/ProductsPark/Consumer/TV/NewWEBTV/tour/p11.html] || 4 MB || 1.08 GB (HDD) || 167 MHz || RM5230(?) ||
|-
| Sony || INT-W150 || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 4 MB (DiskOnChip) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| Philips Magnavox || MAT965/MAT965KB<sup>2</sup> || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 4 MB (DiskOnChip) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| RCA || RW2100 || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 4 MB (DiskOnChip) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| RCA || RW2110 || New Plus || V.90 softmodem || 16 MB || 8 MB || 2 MB || 167 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| Sony || [[Hardware Models/INT-W250|INT-W250]] || New Plus || V.90 softmodem || 16 MB || 8 MB || 2 MB || 167 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| Philips Magnavox || MAT976 || New Plus || V.90 softmodem || 16 MB || 8 MB || 2 MB || 167 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| RCA || RM2100 || MSN TV classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 4 MB (DiskOnChip) || ??? || RM5230 ||
|-
| RCA || DWD490RE || UltimateTV (DirecTV tuner) || V.90 || ??? || ??? || 40 GB (HDD) || 250 MHz || RM5231 ||
|-
| RCA || DWD495RG || UltimateTV (DirecTV tuner) || ??? || ??? || ??? || 80 GB (HDD) || ??? || ??? ||
|-
| Sony || SAT-W60 || UltimateTV (DirecTV tuner) || V.90 || ??? || ??? || 40 GB (HDD) || 250 MHz || RM5231 ||
|-
| RCA || RM4100 || MSNTV 2 || V.90, Ethernet, Wi-Fi (via supported USB wireless adapters) || 128 MB || ??? || 64 MB ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CompactFlash CompactFlash]) || 733 MHz || Celeron ||
|-
| KVH || [[Hardware Models/TracNet_100|TracNet 100]] || MSNTV 2 || EVDO (High-speed cellular data) || ??? || ??? || ??? || ??? || ??? ||
|}

== Non-retail (Trial/Dev/Prototype) ==
{|class="wikitable"
|-
! Brand !! Model !! Type !! Connectivity !! RAM !! ROM !! Storage !! CPU speed !! CPU !! Latest Firmware Version !! Notes
|-
| Philips || [[Hardware Models/MAT972 (Italy)|MAT972 (Italy)]] || Classic || V.90 || 16 MB || 4 MB (Boot ROM) || 4 MB (Flash ROM) || 167 MHz || RM5230 || ??? || Likely part of trial run in Italy. Has SCART connectors on rear.
|}

== Unconfirmed ==

{|class="wikitable"
|-
! Brand !! Model !! Type !! Connectivity !! RAM !! ROM !! Storage !! CPU speed !! CPU !! Latest Firmware Version !! Notes
|-
| Mitsubishi || WB-2001 || Plus || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 1.1 GB (HDD) || 167 MHz || R4640 || 2.9.1 || Outside of specifications on the [http://web.archive.org/web/20001018125112/http://www.webtv.net/products/plus/specs.html official WebTV site in 2000], no evidence of this model existing is available. Possible typo of WB-2000?
|-
| RCA || RM4100 (2) || MSNTV 2 || V.90, Ethernet || 256 MB || ??? || ??? || 733 MHz || Celeron || ||
|}

Hardware Models/TracNet 100

2024-06-20T03:06:48Z

Hailee: page about the tracnet 100

[[File:Tracnet-100.jpg|thumb|400px|A TracNet 100 next to TracNet branded peripherals]]
The TracNet 100 is an MSN TV 2 box produced by KVH in 2006 as an internet/media solution for vehicles (primarily RVs and boats/ships). It was part of KVH's TracNet/TracVision product line and featured Verizon EVDO connectivity and an attachable antenna. The initial price of the TracNet 100 was $1,995, including the price of the included antenna, keyboard and WiFi router. You would have to pay $60 to $80 extra for the price of the MSN TV 2 service and Verizon EVDO.

== Features ==
The TracNet 100 shares its main functions with the regular RCA MSN TV 2, but boasts EVDO and the ability to use the box as a hotspot for WiFi-Enabled mobile devices, such as laptops and phones.

== Technical ==
The TracNet 100 has 16 ports. Those ports are VGA, Composite Audio, Composite Video, IR Extender, Phone in, 2 USB ports, 5 Ethernet ports, S-Video, Antenna-in and PCMCIA/PC Card. The PC slot would always be occupied by the (ordered separately, but free) Verizon EVDO card, so it's unknown whether or not regular PC Cards would work with the box. Power had to be manually wired into your vehicle. The front of the box has power and activity LEDs. It is possible that the box operated on a different server than regular MSN TV 2 boxes, because all of the available photos show a slightly customized version of Dialup Home. According to PC Today, "The box features upload and download speeds ranging from 400 to 700Kbps and is capable of reaching up to 2Mbps, and in areas where EVDO is unavailable, the TracNet system automatically switches to standard lxRT cellular data service, which has a maximum upload of 144Kbps and typical speeds of 50 to 80Kbps." </div>
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[[File:TN100-Back.jpg|500px]]

A chart of the back of a TracNet 100 Unit
</div>
</div>
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[[File:TN100-Front.jpg|500px]]

A chart of the front of a TracNet 100 Unit
</div>

== External Links ==
* [https://www.rvsatellite.com/Manuals/KVH/540352_web.pdf The TracNet 100 manual]
* [https://www.ocregister.com/2006/11/14/your-gadgets-gadget-tracnet-100/ A short ocregister article about the TracNet 100]
* [https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15658471 An NBC News article about the TracNet 100]
* [https://archive.org/details/pctoday-magazine-v5i2/page/n23/mode/2up?q=tracnet+100&view=theater A page of PC Today magazine that goes into detail about the TracNet 100 (Internet Archive)]

File:TN100-Front.jpg

2024-06-20T02:59:26Z

Hailee: The front of a TracNet 100 unit

== Summary ==
The front of a TracNet 100 unit

File:TN100-Back.jpg

2024-06-20T02:57:24Z

Hailee: The back of a TracNet 100 unit

== Summary ==
The back of a TracNet 100 unit

File:Tracnet-100.jpg

2024-06-20T01:21:46Z

Hailee: A photo of the KVH TracNet 100 next to the keyboard, remote and display.

== Summary ==
A photo of the KVH TracNet 100 next to the keyboard, remote and display.

Thomson TAK

2024-06-20T01:11:16Z

Hailee:

[[File:TAK.jpg|thumb|300px|A Thomson TAK Unit, alongside its Keyboard and Remote.]]
The '''Thomson TAK''' was a France exclusive interactive all-in-one TV set produced by Thomson Multimedia in 2001. The device ran on an embedded Microsoft TV client and took the form of an actual monitor, unlike other WebTV devices which were only known to have been produced as set top boxes. Only one TAK model is known to have been made (the ICC20), though there's a chance that more than one are out there due to the fact that photographs of TAK devices in multiple different colors exist.

As of the last quarter of 2002, the TAK product line had been discontinued and "some related services (had) been transferred to a service provider."

== Features ==

The main features of the TAK included:

* "Practical Life" (weather reports, etc)
* Web Browsing
* Email
* A "TAK And Me" page (personalization)
* News
* TV Info + TV Guides
* Interactive TV (games, etc)
* Teletext (used in other countries under TOP Text, Fastext, FLOF text and Videotext)
* Dolby Virtual Surround
* The ability to control a Hi-Fi Radio System

== Technical ==

While not much is know about the technical side of the TAK, here's what we do know:

A VCR could be connected to the TV (AV1 socket) using a SCART/SCART cable (21 pins, all wired) which would supposedly enable similar functionality to that of connecting a WebTV to a VCR. The device could also be fitted with a modulator for recording purposes.

There's a chance that the TAK utilized CompressFS, due to the fact that the Microsoft TV platform likely did.

== Control ==

The TAK came with both a keyboard and remote. The remote seems to have capability to control a radio built into it and seems to also work as a Universal Remote.
The keyboard, (Model KCT5000) included two large buttons that were seemingly used for volume control and a TAK button that was supposedly used for "Accessing Services" which likely means that it was a key to redirect to the Home menu. The keyboard is often talked about for being designed in a very different way than any other WebTV keyboard of the time.

== External links ==

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20230915185707/https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1080259/000095016803002013/d20f.htm A Trade report from Thomson in 2003 that discusses the discontinuation of the TAK]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20230915185955/https://file.haus/cdn1/files/64cca12a93abc.pdf A translated version of the TAK User's Guide]
* [https://www.ina.fr/ina-eclaire-actu/publicite/pub2327407072/tak-c-est-l-heure-version-43-secondes A French advertisement for the product, Dated 2001.]

Thomson TAK

2023-11-04T05:41:17Z

Hailee:

[[File:TAK.jpg|thumb|300px|A Thomson TAK Unit, alongside its Keyboard and Remote.]]
The '''Thomson TAK''' was a France exclusive interactive all-in-one TV set produced by Thomson Multimedia in 2001. The device ran on an embedded Microsoft TV client and took the form of an actual monitor, unlike other WebTV devices which were only known to have been produced as set top boxes. Only one TAK model is known to have been made (the ICC20), though there's a chance that more than one are out there due to the fact that photographs of TAK devices in multiple different colors exist.

As of the last quarter of 2002, the TAK product line had been discontinued and "some related services (had) been transferred to a service provider."

== Features ==

The main features of the TAK included:

* "Practical Life" (weather reports, etc)
* Web Browsing
* Email
* A "TAK And Me" page (personalization)
* News
* TV Info + TV Guides
* Interactive TV (games, etc)
* Teletext (used in other countries under TOP Text, Fastext, FLOF text and Videotext)
* Dolby Virtual Surround
* The ability to control a Hi-Fi Radio System

== Technical ==

While not much is know about the technical side of the TAK, here's what we do know:

A VCR could be connected to the TV (AV1 socket) using a SCART/SCART cable (21 pins, all wired) which would supposedly enable similar functionality to that of connecting a WebTV to a VCR. The device could also be fitted with a modulator for recording purposes.

There's a chance that the TAK utilized CompressFS, due to the fact that the Microsoft TV platform likely did.

== Control ==

The TAK came with both a keyboard and remote. The remote seems to have capability to control a radio built into it and seems to also work as a Universal Remote.
The keyboard, (Model KCT5000) included two large buttons that were seemingly used for volume control and a TAK button that was supposedly used for "Accessing Services" which likely means that it was a key to redirect to the Home menu. The keyboard also stands out for the fact that it was designed EXTREMELY different in terms of shape from any other keyboard of the time, whether produced by other keyboard manufacturers or product for use with WebTV products.

== External links ==

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20230915185707/https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1080259/000095016803002013/d20f.htm A Trade report from Thomson in 2003 that discusses the discontinuation of the TAK]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20230915185955/https://file.haus/cdn1/files/64cca12a93abc.pdf A translated version of the TAK User's Guide]
* [https://www.ina.fr/ina-eclaire-actu/publicite/pub2327407072/tak-c-est-l-heure-version-43-secondes A French advertisement for the product, Dated 2001.]

Thomson TAK

2023-11-04T05:36:52Z

Hailee:

[[File:TAK.jpg|thumb|300px|A Thomson TAK Unit, alongside its Keyboard and Remote.]]
The '''Thomson TAK''' was a France exclusive interactive all-in-one TV set produced by Thomson Multimedia in 2001. The device ran on an embedded Microsoft TV client and took the form of an actual monitor, unlike other WebTV devices which were only known to have been produced as set top boxes. Only one TAK model is known to have been made (the ICC20), though there's a chance that more than one are out there due to the fact that photographs of TAK devices in multiple different colors exist.

As of the last quarter of 2002, the TAK product line had been discontinued and "some related services (had) been transferred to a service provider."

== Features ==

The main features of the TAK included:

* "Practical Life" (weather reports, etc)
* Web Browsing
* Email
* A "TAK And Me" page (personalization)
* News
* TV Info + TV Guides
* Interactive TV (games, etc)
* Teletext (used in other countries under TOP Text, Fastext, FLOF text and Videotext)
* Dolby Virtual Surround
* The ability to control a Hi-Fi Radio System

== Technical ==

While not much is know about the technical side of the TAK, here's what we do know:

A VCR could be connected to the TV (AV1 socket) using a SCART/SCART cable (21 pins, all wired) which would supposedly enable similar functionality to that of connecting a WebTV to a VCR. The device could also be fitted with a modulator for recording purposes.

There's a chance that the TAK utilized CompressFS, due to the fact that the Microsoft TV platform likely did.

== Control ==

The TAK came with both a keyboard and remote. The remote seems to have capability to control a radio built into it and seems to also work as a Universal Remote.
The keyboard, (Model KCT5000) included two large buttons that were seemingly used for volume control and a TAK button that was supposedly used for "Accessing Services" which likely means that it was a key to redirect to the Home menu. The keyboard also stands out for the fact that it was designed EXTREMELY different in terms of shape from any other keyboard of the time, whether produced by other keyboard manufacturers or product for use with WebTV products.

== External links ==

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20230915185707/https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1080259/000095016803002013/d20f.htm A Trade report from Thomson in 2003 that discusses the discontinuation of the TAK]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20230915185955/https://file.haus/cdn1/files/64cca12a93abc.pdf A translated version of the TAK User's Guide]

File:TAK.jpg

2023-11-04T05:34:18Z

Hailee: Thomson TAK Unit.

== Summary ==
Thomson TAK Unit.

File:TAK Logo.png

2023-11-04T05:30:43Z

Hailee: Thomson TAK Logo.

== Summary ==
Thomson TAK Logo.

Thomson TAK

2023-08-04T08:10:53Z

Hailee:

The '''Thomson TAK''' was a France exclusive interactive all-in-one TV set produced by Thomson Multimedia in 2001. The device ran on an embedded Microsoft TV client and took the form of an actual monitor, unlike other WebTV devices which were only known to have been produced as set top boxes. Only one TAK model is known to have been made (the ICC20), though there's a chance that more than one are out there due to the fact that photographs of TAK devices in multiple different colors exist.

As of the last quarter of 2002, the TAK product line had been discontinued and "some related services (had) been transferred to a service provider."

== Features ==

The main features of the TAK included:

* "Practical Life" (weather reports, etc)
* Web Browsing
* Email
* A "TAK And Me" page (personalization)
* News
* TV Info + TV Guides
* Interactive TV (games, etc)
* Teletext (used in other countries under TOP Text, Fastext, FLOF text and Videotext)
* Dolby Virtual Surround
* The ability to control a Hi-Fi Radio System

== Technical ==

While not much is know about the technical side of the TAK, here's what we do know:

A VCR could be connected to the TV (AV1 socket) using a SCART/SCART cable (21 pins, all wired) which would supposedly enable similar functionality to that of connecting a WebTV to a VCR. The device could also be fitted with a modulator for recording purposes.

There's a chance that the TAK utilized CompressFS, due to the fact that the Microsoft TV platform likely did.

== Control ==

The TAK came with both a keyboard and remote. The remote seems to have capability to control a radio built into it and seems to also work as a Universal Remote.
The keyboard, (Model KCT5000) included two large buttons that were seemingly used for volume control and a TAK button that was supposedly used for "Accessing Services" which likely means that it was a key to redirect to the Home menu. The keyboard also stands out for the fact that it was designed EXTREMELY different in terms of shape from any other keyboard of the time, whether produced by other keyboard manufacturers or product for use with WebTV products.

== External links ==

* [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1080259/000095016803002013/d20f.htm A Trade report from Thomson in 2003 that discusses the discontinuation of the TAK]
* [https://file.haus/cdn1/files/64cca12a93abc.pdf A translated version of the TAK User's Guide]

Thomson TAK

2023-08-04T08:03:10Z

Hailee:

The '''Thomson TAK''' was a France exclusive interactive all-in-one TV set produced by Thomson Multimedia in 2001. The device ran on an embedded Microsoft TV client and took the form of an actual monitor, unlike other WebTV devices which were only known to have been produced as set top boxes. Only one TAK model is known to have been made (the ICC20), though there's a chance that more than one are out there due to the fact that photographs of TAK devices in multiple different colors exist.

As of the last quarter of 2002, the TAK product line had been discontinued and "some related services (had) been transferred to a service provider."

== Features ==

The main features of the TAK included:

* "Practical Life" (weather reports, etc)
* Web Browsing
* Email
* A "TAK And Me" page (personalization)
* News
* TV Info + TV Guides
* Interactive TV (games, etc)
* Teletext (used in other countries under TOP Text, Fastext, FLOF text and Videotext)
* Dolby Virtual Surround
* The ability to control a Hi-Fi Radio System

== Technical ==

While not much is know about the technical side of the TAK, here's what we do know:

A VCR could be connected to the TV (AV1 socket) using a SCART/SCART cable (21 pins, all wired) which would supposedly enable similar functionality to that of connecting a WebTV to a VCR. The device could also be fitted with a modulator for recording purposes.

There's a chance that the TAK utilized CompressFS, due to the fact that the Microsoft TV platform likely did.

== Control ==

The TAK came with both a keyboard and remote. The remote seems to have capability to control a radio built into it and seems to also work as a Universal Remote.
The keyboard, (Model KCT5000) included two large buttons that were seemingly used for volume control and a TAK button that was supposedly used for "Accessing Services" which likely means that it was a key to redirect to the Home menu. The keyboard also stand out for the fact that it was designed EXTREMELY different in terms of shape from any other keyboard of the time, whether produced by other keyboard manufacturers or product for use with WebTV products.

== External links ==

* [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1080259/000095016803002013/d20f.htm A Trade report from Thomson in 2003 that discusses the discontinuation of the TAK]
* [https://file.haus/cdn1/files/64cca12a93abc.pdf A translated version of the TAK User's Guide]

Thomson TAK

2023-08-04T06:59:14Z

Hailee: thomson tak page

The '''Thomson TAK''' was a France exclusive interactive all-in-one TV set produced by Thomson Multimedia in 2001. The device ran on an embedded Microsoft TV client and took the form of an actual monitor, unlike other WebTV devices which were only known to have been produced as set top boxes. Only one TAK model is known to have been made (the ICC20), though there's a chance that more than one are out there due to the fact that photographs of TAK devices in multiple different colors exist.

As of May 30th 2003, the TAK product line had been discontinued and "some related services (had) been transferred to a service provider."

== Features ==

The main features of the TAK included:

* "Practical Life" (weather reports, etc)
* Web Browsing
* Email
* A "TAK And Me" page (personalization)
* News
* TV Info + TV Guides
* Interactive TV (games, etc)
* Teletext (used in other countries under TOP Text, Fastext, FLOF text and Videotext)
* Dolby Virtual Surround
* The ability to control a Hi-Fi Radio System

== Technical ==

While not much is know about the technical side of the TAK, here's what we do know:

A VCR could be connected to the TV (AV1 socket) using a SCART/SCART cable (21 pins, all wired) which would supposedly enable similar functionality to that of connecting a WebTV to a VCR. The device could also be fitted with a modulator for recording purposes.

There's a chance that the TAK utilized CompressFS, due to the fact that the Microsoft TV platform likely did.

== Control ==

The TAK came with both a keyboard and remote. The remote seems to have capability to control a radio built into it and seems to also work as a Universal Remote.
The keyboard, (Model KCT5000) included two large buttons that were seemingly used for volume control and a TAK button that was supposedly used for "Accessing Services" which likely means that it was a key to redirect to the Home menu. The keyboard also stand out for the fact that it was designed EXTREMELY different in terms of shape from any other keyboard of the time, whether produced by other keyboard manufacturers or product for use with WebTV products.

== External links ==

* [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1080259/000095016803002013/d20f.htm A Trade report from Thomson in 2003 that discusses the discontinuation of the TAK]
* [https://file.haus/cdn1/files/64cca12a93abc.pdf A translated version of the TAK User's Guide]