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Hardware Models/MAT960A103

2024-03-25T16:33:04Z

Nitrate92:

The Philips Magnavox MAT960A103 is a Classic WebTV box manufactured by Philips. It was one of the two original WebTV units released at launch, albeit a slightly newer functionally identical revision. It used a 33.6k modem, and had 2 MB of RAM, ROM, and flash memory. This revision appears to change the kind of internal switch mode power supply used by the box. There are less components on-board, and this power supply is missing an extra smaller connector present on the previous revisions. The AC inlet is also black instead of the usual gray color that would have matched the box's exterior gray color.

== Technical Specifications ==

* CPU: NKK R4640 @ 112 MHz
* RAM: 2 MB (NEC D481850GF-A12 128k x 32Bit x 2 Banks SGRAM)
* Boot ROM: 2 MB (2x 1 MB proprietary WebTV-manufactured mask ROM chips; U0503 & U0504)
* Flash: 2 MB (2x 8-Mbit AMD AM29F800BT Flash memory; U0501 & U0502)
* WebTV [[FIDO]] ASIC - handles graphics and system logic
* DS2401 Silicon Serial ID chip
* V.34 Rockwell modem chipset (L3903-57 microcontroller and RC288DPi modem data pump)
* Philips SAA7187WP Digital Video Encoder
* IDT 71256 SRAM
* Atmel AT27C010-45JC OTP EPROM
* Winbond W83C42P Keyboard Controller

* WebTV Port
* Video Out (RCA composite and S-Video, optional RFU adaptor)
* PS/2 port
* IR receiver
* Smart card slot
* AC in

== Power Supply Electrolytic Capacitor Specifications ==
This information applies <i>only</i> to power supply part number <b>33-00621-1</b>. This information was provided by "maru" from the [https://discord.gg/qke279EUa8 WebTV/MSN TV Discord].

* 2x 10v 2200µF
* 2x 10v 470µF
* 1x 25v 100µF
* 1x 200v 47µF

== Notes ==
1. Starting around late 1998, WebTV Networks started manufacturing old Classic boxes with R4640 CPUs from NKK and ceased the use of CPUs from IDT. The previous "102" revision appears to present this change.

== External Links ==
* [http://archive.computerhistory.org/resources/access/text/2013/04/102723340-05-01-acc.pdf Dataquest publication containing hardware specifications on the WebTV Classic boxes] (Page 88)

Hardware Models/MAT960A102

2024-03-25T16:32:50Z

Nitrate92:

The Philips Magnavox MAT960A102 is a Classic WebTV box manufactured by Philips. It was one of the two original WebTV units released at launch, albeit a slightly newer functionally identical revision. It used a 33.6k modem, and had 2 MB of RAM, ROM, and flash memory. This revision appears to be the first to sport a CPU manufacturer change from IDT to NKK.

== Technical Specifications ==

* CPU: NKK R4640 @ 112 MHz
* RAM: 2 MB (NEC D481850GF-A12 128k x 32Bit x 2 Banks SGRAM)
* Boot ROM: 2 MB (2x 1 MB proprietary WebTV-manufactured mask ROM chips; U0503 & U0504)
* Flash: 2 MB (2x 8-Mbit AMD AM29F800BT Flash memory; U0501 & U0502)
* WebTV [[FIDO]] ASIC - handles graphics and system logic
* DS2401 Silicon Serial ID chip
* V.34 Rockwell modem chipset (L3903-57 microcontroller and RC288DPi modem data pump)
* Philips SAA7187WP Digital Video Encoder
* IDT 71256 SRAM
* Atmel AT27C010-45JC OTP EPROM
* Winbond W83C42P Keyboard Controller

* WebTV Port
* Video Out (RCA composite and S-Video, optional RFU adaptor)
* PS/2 port
* IR receiver
* Smart card slot
* AC in

== Notes ==
1. Starting around late 1998, WebTV Networks started manufacturing old Classic boxes with R4640 CPUs from NKK and ceased the use of CPUs from IDT. This specific "102" revision appears to present this change.

== External Links ==
* [http://archive.computerhistory.org/resources/access/text/2013/04/102723340-05-01-acc.pdf Dataquest publication containing hardware specifications on the WebTV Classic boxes] (Page 88)

Hardware Models/INT-W100

2024-03-25T16:32:39Z

Nitrate92:

The Sony INT-W100 is a Classic WebTV box manufactured by Sony. It was one of the two original WebTV units released at launch. It used a 33.6k modem, and had 2 MB of RAM, ROM, and flash memory.

== Technical Specifications ==

* CPU: IDT/NKK<sup>1</sup> R4640 @ 112 MHz
* RAM: 2 MB (NEC D481850GF-A12 128k x 32Bit x 2 Banks SGRAM)
* Boot ROM: 2 MB (2x 1 MB proprietary WebTV-manufactured mask ROM chips; U0503 & U0504)
* Flash: 2 MB (2x 8-Mbit AMD AM29F800BT Flash memory; U0501 & U0502)
* WebTV [[FIDO]] ASIC - handles graphics and system logic
* DS2401 Silicon Serial ID chip
* V.34 Rockwell modem chipset (L3903-57 microcontroller and RC288DPi modem data pump)
* Philips SAA7187WP Digital Video Encoder
* IDT 71256 SRAM
* Atmel AT27C010-45JC OTP EPROM
* Winbond W83C42P Keyboard Controller

* WebTV Port
* Video Out (RCA composite and S-Video, optional RFU adaptor)
* PS/2 port
* IR receiver
* Smart card slot
* AC in

== Notes ==
1. Starting around late 1998, WebTV Networks started manufacturing old Classic boxes with R4640 CPUs from NKK and ceased the use of CPUs from IDT.

== External Links ==
* [http://archive.computerhistory.org/resources/access/text/2013/04/102723340-05-01-acc.pdf Dataquest publication containing hardware specifications on the WebTV Classic boxes] (Page 88 of PDF)

Hardware Models

2024-03-25T16:30:00Z

Nitrate92:

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 || 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 || ||
|}

Backing Up WebTV (MSN TV) Hard Drives

2024-02-22T22:25:49Z

Nitrate92:

If you're looking to back up any hard drive based WebTV/MSN TV box (Plus, Dishplayer 7100 & 7200, UltimateTV (DirecTV)/Microsoft TV devices, any Japanese WebTV models, etc.), then you've come to the right place. Whether it be to send the backups to us to let us salvage any [[Wanted|important WebTV content]] off them or for your own personal use, we'll guide you through the process of backing up your WebTV/MSN TV hard drives.

== Before You Proceed ==

[[File:F1101_F1102.png|200px|thumb|right|Fuses F1101 and F1102 on the LC2 schematic]]
[[File:F1302.png|200px|thumb|right|Fuse F1302 on the LC2 schematic]]

Before proceeding with backing up the hard drive, it's very important to get out of the way that your WebTV/MSN TV box '''must be unplugged every time you remove or plug in the hard drive from it'''. Messing with the hard drive while the box is on has been reported to cause a fuse (F1102, located to the left of the smart card slot) on the motherboard to blow. Additionally, it's been reported that F1302 (directly beneath the molex connector) can blow. We also warn that if you plan to back up hard drives from Dishplayers or UltimateTVs, their storage capacities are much larger than the normal 1 GB found on regular WebTV/MSN TV units (~9-18 GB for Dishplayers, 40-80 GB for UltimateTV) and the backup image '''WILL''' be larger as a result. Make sure you have ample space on your computer before backing up hard drives from these types of boxes.


If you're working with UltimateTV hard drives, take note that those are known to implement ATA security locking and can't be properly dumped unless they're initialized by the UltimateTV unit some time after it's powered on (supposedly, 3-5 minutes after the unit is plugged in + anywhere from half an hour to an hour and a half for the drive to fully unlock, depending on the size of the hard drive (40 GB UTV hard drives take about half an hour to unlock)). This method is risky, though, and can potentially cause damage to the hard drive or the UltimateTV unit if you're not careful. Note that after the hard drive is fully unlocked, '''DO NOT''' remove the molex cable under any circumstance as this may cause the hard drive to lock or worse, damage your UltimateTV unit.

If you have a pre-owned WebTV/MSN TV box in your possession and plan to back up its hard drive, and you plan to send the data to us, we highly advise you '''don't''' power it on until you've went through imaging your box. This is to decrease the chance of any data on the hard drive being wiped. We also ask that if you plan to send us backups, that they aren't of boxes flashed with third-party firmware on them. We're primarily seeking backups of WebTV/MSN TV hard drives to scrape crucial WebTV/MSN TV data off them, such as [[TellyScript]]s, TV listing databases, cached WebTV/MSN TV service data, and more. We don't intend to publish entire backups as-is, as that's not our intention of seeking for them, anyway.

Most importantly, if there's anything on this guide you feel is worth correcting or adding to, feel free to email us at [mailto:webtvzonewiki@gmail.com webtvzonewiki@gmail.com]. We're definitely seeking to make this guide as accurate as we possibly can for everyone.

== Preparing the Hard Drive ==

The easiest and well known method of backing up a WebTV/MSN TV hard drive is to remove it from your box and get it hooked up to a computer. This works since these hard drives use normal IDE connectors and are picked up by regular computers, although they aren't accessible through normal means as the hard drives use a proprietary format to store partitions. First step to preparing the hard drive is obviously to disassemble your WebTV/MSN TV box to where you can get access to the hard drive. If you aren't working on an UltimateTV, make sure your box is unplugged before proceeding. The steps for disassembly varies depending on how each box was manufactured, so we won't go over it here. The boxes are fairly easy to disassemble, though, and once you figure out how to do that, the next step is carefully removing the IDE cable from the hard drive, and assuming you aren't working on an UltimateTV, removing the molex connector as well. After the hard drive has the necessary connections removed, next up is connecting it to a computer.

If your computer happens to have a spare 40-pin IDE connector on its motherboard, then consider yourself lucky. You can just set the jumper on the hard drive to slave and attach it to your computer as a secondary IDE hard drive. Most computers made in the past decade, however, don't have such connectors anymore. In that case, you'll have to opt for a 40-pin IDE to SATA/USB adapter and connect your hard drive through that. Setting the jumper to slave may not be necessary when using this method, but it's still advised to set it just in case. It's also highly recommended that you '''ALWAYS''' turn the computer you're using to back up the hard drive off before actually plugging it in/out as to avoid short circuiting anything. Make sure your computer's operating system isn't configured to auto-repair the drive as well, as that might potentially corrupt it. Now that you've gotten the hard part out of the way, time to go over actually backing up your hard drive.

== Backing Up the Hard Drive ==
Backing up a WebTV/MSN TV hard drive is pretty straightforward. Once it's connected to a capable computer, you just need a program that can back up the raw data on the drive into a file. A program recommended and confirmed to work for this by the WebTV hacking scene is WinHex, which while paid for the full version, has a free download available on MattMan69's site here: http://turdinc.kicks-ass.net/download/WinHex-19.6-Full.7z (download at your own risk). It should be possible to use other programs for this, though, such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD] and [https://hddguru.com/software/HDD-Raw-Copy-Tool/ HDD Raw Copy], both of which are completely free by nature.

For the sake of this guide, the following instructions for backing up your hard drive will only focus on doing so under WinHex:

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1. In WinHex, go to "Tools -> Open Disk", and select the connected WebTV/MSN TV hard drive under the physical drives tree. For the Sony INT-W200 and Samsung SIS-100, the hard drives used usually identify as "ST31012A" when plugged in to a computer (both came with Seagate hard drives).

2. After selecting the hard drive, go to "File -> Create Disk Image". You'll be presented with options for how the disk image should be created. Make sure the file format is set to "Raw image", set the destination file name to anything you want, leave compression set to "none", and for backing up hard drives larger than 1 GB, we definitely recommend checking the option to split the image into segments, both in the event you plan to share your backup or just to make moving it around easier. An image of what this should look like will be shown below:

[[File:winhex_diskimage.png|500px]]

3. Let WinHex back up the drive. This may take a while depending on how large the hard drive you're backing up is.

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Whatever way you went about backing up your hard drive, it should now be imaged into a file, and you're free to remove the hard drive from your computer and plug it back into your WebTV/MSN TV box, send it away for e-waste, zero it out and use it as a spare computer hard drive, [[Replacing_WebTV_(MSN_TV)_Hard_Drives|replace it]] with a CompactFlash/SD card adapter for your WebTV/MSN TV box, whatever you decide its destiny should be.

If you want to send your backups over to us for our crazy preservation efforts, shoot us an e-mail at [mailto:webtvzonewiki@gmail.com webtvzonewiki@gmail.com]. We'll be sure to handle them with care and in the event we find any useful WebTV/MSN TV data on it, we won't release anything with personal information that can be traced back to you. Otherwise, it's up to you how you use your backups.

If you ever want to browse through the partitions on your backups or the real hard drive, an application going by the name "WebTV Partition Editor" has been made available as of 2021 that allows exactly that to be possible, which you can download from MattMan's site [http://turdinc.kicks-ass.net/LinkCount/click.php?id=WebTV_PartitionEditor here].

File:F1302.png

2024-02-22T22:25:44Z

Nitrate92:

Hardware Models/TU-WE100

2023-12-30T20:21:26Z

Nitrate92: specify what DRAM chips

The TU-WE100 is an original (LC2) WebTV Plus box manufactured by Panasonic/Matsushita and released some time in 1998.

== Technical Specifications ==

* CPU: Quantum Effect Design RM5230 @ 167 MHz
* RAM: 16 MB (2x 8MB NEC D4564163G5-A10B-9JF DRAM chips; ROM type is 8MB, board features 16MB)
* HDD: 1.1 GB Seagate ST31013A IDE hard drive
* Boot ROM: 4 MB (4x 1 MB proprietary WebTV-manufactured chips)
* WebTV [[Solo]] ASIC
* DS2401 Silicon Serial ID chip
* V.90 Rockwell modem

== Pictures ==

All pictures provided by HM/nitrate92 from the [https://discord.gg/qke279EUa8 WebTV/MSN TV Discord].

=== Unit ===

<div class="captioned-img">
[[File:TU-WE100-unit-front.jpg|500px]]

Front of TU-WE100 unit
</div>

<div class="captioned-img">
[[File:TU-WE100-unit-back.jpg|500px]]

Back of TU-WE100 unit
</div>

<div class="captioned-img">
[[File:TU-WE100-unit-top.jpg|500px]]

Top of TU-WE100 unit
</div>

<div class="captioned-img">
[[File:TU-WE100-unit-left.jpg|500px]]

Left side of TU-WE100 unit
</div>

<div class="captioned-img">
[[File:TU-WE100-unit-right.jpg|500px]]

Right side of TU-WE100 unit
</div>

<div class="captioned-img">
[[File:TU-WE100-unit-bottom.jpg|500px]]

Bottom of TU-WE100 unit
</div>

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[[File:TU-WE100-unit-top-open.jpg|500px]]

Top of TU-WE100 without cover
</div>

Hardware Models/MAT972 (Italy)

2023-12-30T20:09:41Z

Nitrate92: following changes on the hardware models page

The Italian MAT972 is a (LC2) classic WebTV box manufactured by Philips and likely manufactured for a trial of the WebTV Service in Italy.

== Technical Specifications ==

* CPU: Quantum Effect Design RM5230 @ 167 MHz
* RAM: 16 MB (2x 8 MB Toshiba TC59S6416BFT-10 DRAM chips)
* Storage: 4 MB Flash ROM
* Boot ROM: 4 MB (2x 2 MB chips)
* WebTV [[Solo]] ASIC
* WebTV Port
* DS2401 Silicon Serial ID chip
* V.90 Rockwell modem

== Pictures ==

All pictures provided by Ryder from the [https://discord.gg/qke279EUa8 WebTV/MSN TV Discord].

=== Unit ===

<div class="captioned-img">
[[File:mat972-it-unit-front.jpg|500px]]

Front of Italian MAT972 unit
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[[File:mat972-it-unit-back.jpg|500px]]

Back of Italian MAT972 unit
</div>

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<div class="captioned-img">
[[File:mat972-it-unit-top-open.jpg|500px]]

Top of Italian MAT972 without cover, featuring boot ROM chips dated 7/22/98
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[[File:mat972-it-unit-bottom-open.jpg|500px]]

Bottom of Italian MAT972 without cover
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<div class="captioned-img">
[[File:mat972-it-remote-kb.jpg|500px]]

Associated remote and keyboard
</div>
<div class="captioned-img">
[[File:mat972-it-remote-kb-webeye.jpg|500px]]

Associated remote and keyboard with WebEye
</div>

Hardware Models

2023-12-30T20:09:10Z

Nitrate92: new info

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 || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| Philips Magnavox || MAT965/MAT965KB<sup>2</sup> || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| RCA || RW2100 || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 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 (Flash ROM) || ??? || 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 || 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

2023-12-28T01:48:05Z

Nitrate92:

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.''' 

----

<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.

----

== 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 || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| Philips Magnavox || MAT965/MAT965KB<sup>2</sup> || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| RCA || RW2100 || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 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 (Flash ROM) || ??? || 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 || 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 || 2 MB (Boot ROM) || 2 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

2023-12-28T01:45:35Z

Nitrate92:

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.''' 

----

<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.

----

== 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 || 8MB || 4MB || ??? || 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 || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| Philips Magnavox || MAT965/MAT965KB<sup>2</sup> || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| RCA || RW2100 || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 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 (Flash ROM) || ??? || 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 || 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 || 2 MB (Boot ROM) || 2 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

2023-12-28T01:44:51Z

Nitrate92:

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.''' 

----

<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.

----

== 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 || 8MB || 4MB || ??? || 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 || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| Philips Magnavox || MAT965/MAT965KB<sup>2</sup> || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| RCA || RW2100 || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 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 (Flash ROM) || ??? || 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 || 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 || 2 MB (BootROM) || 2 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/MAT972 (Italy)

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The Italian MAT972 is a (LC2) classic WebTV box manufactured by Philips and likely manufactured for a trial of the WebTV Service in Italy.

== Technical Specifications ==

* CPU: Quantum Effect Design RM5230 @ 167 MHz
* RAM: 16 MB (2x 8 MB Toshiba TC59S6416BFT-10 DRAM chips)
* Storage: 2 MB(?) Flash ROM
* Boot ROM: 2 MB (2x 1 MB chips)
* WebTV [[Solo]] ASIC
* WebTV Port
* DS2401 Silicon Serial ID chip
* V.90 Rockwell modem

== Pictures ==

All pictures provided by Ryder from the [https://discord.gg/qke279EUa8 WebTV/MSN TV Discord].

=== Unit ===

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Front of Italian MAT972 unit
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Back of Italian MAT972 unit
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Top of Italian MAT972 without cover, featuring boot ROM chips dated 7/22/98
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Bottom of Italian MAT972 without cover
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Associated remote and keyboard
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Associated remote and keyboard with WebEye
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Hardware Models

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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 || 8MB || 4MB || ??? || 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 || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| Philips Magnavox || MAT965/MAT965KB<sup>2</sup> || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| RCA || RW2100 || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 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 (Flash ROM) || ??? || 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 || 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 || 8 MB(?) || 2 MB (BootROM) || 2 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 || ||
|}

Backing Up WebTV (MSN TV) Hard Drives

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If you're looking to back up any hard drive based WebTV/MSN TV box (Plus, Dishplayer 7100 & 7200, UltimateTV (DirecTV)/Microsoft TV devices, any Japanese WebTV models, etc.), then you've come to the right place. Whether it be to send the backups to us to let us salvage any [[Wanted|important WebTV content]] off them or for your own personal use, we'll guide you through the process of backing up your WebTV/MSN TV hard drives.

== Before You Proceed ==

[[File:F1101_F1102.png|200px|thumb|right|Fuses F1101 and F1102 on the LC2 schematic]]

Before proceeding with backing up the hard drive, it's very important to get out of the way that your WebTV/MSN TV box '''must be unplugged every time you remove or plug in the hard drive from it'''. Messing with the hard drive while the box is on has been reported to cause a fuse (F1102, located to the left of the smart card slot) on the motherboard to blow. We also warn that if you plan to back up hard drives from Dishplayers or UltimateTVs, their storage capacities are much larger than the normal 1 GB found on regular WebTV/MSN TV units (~9-18 GB for Dishplayers, 40-80 GB for UltimateTV) and the backup image '''WILL''' be larger as a result. Make sure you have ample space on your computer before backing up hard drives from these types of boxes.


If you're working with UltimateTV hard drives, take note that those are known to implement ATA security locking and can't be properly dumped unless they're initialized by the UltimateTV unit some time after it's powered on (supposedly, 3-5 minutes after the unit is plugged in + anywhere from half an hour to an hour and a half for the drive to fully unlock, depending on the size of the hard drive (40 GB UTV hard drives take about half an hour to unlock)). This method is risky, though, and can potentially cause damage to the hard drive or the UltimateTV unit if you're not careful. Note that after the hard drive is fully unlocked, '''DO NOT''' remove the molex cable under any circumstance as this may cause the hard drive to lock or worse, damage your UltimateTV unit.

If you have a pre-owned WebTV/MSN TV box in your possession and plan to back up its hard drive, and you plan to send the data to us, we highly advise you '''don't''' power it on until you've went through imaging your box. This is to decrease the chance of any data on the hard drive being wiped. We also ask that if you plan to send us backups, that they aren't of boxes flashed with third-party firmware on them. We're primarily seeking backups of WebTV/MSN TV hard drives to scrape crucial WebTV/MSN TV data off them, such as [[TellyScript]]s, TV listing databases, cached WebTV/MSN TV service data, and more. We don't intend to publish entire backups as-is, as that's not our intention of seeking for them, anyway.

Most importantly, if there's anything on this guide you feel is worth correcting or adding to, feel free to email us at [mailto:webtvzonewiki@gmail.com webtvzonewiki@gmail.com]. We're definitely seeking to make this guide as accurate as we possibly can for everyone.

== Preparing the Hard Drive ==

The easiest and well known method of backing up a WebTV/MSN TV hard drive is to remove it from your box and get it hooked up to a computer. This works since these hard drives use normal IDE connectors and are picked up by regular computers, although they aren't accessible through normal means as the hard drives use a proprietary format to store partitions. First step to preparing the hard drive is obviously to disassemble your WebTV/MSN TV box to where you can get access to the hard drive. If you aren't working on an UltimateTV, make sure your box is unplugged before proceeding. The steps for disassembly varies depending on how each box was manufactured, so we won't go over it here. The boxes are fairly easy to disassemble, though, and once you figure out how to do that, the next step is carefully removing the IDE cable from the hard drive, and assuming you aren't working on an UltimateTV, removing the molex connector as well. After the hard drive has the necessary connections removed, next up is connecting it to a computer.

If your computer happens to have a spare 40-pin IDE connector on its motherboard, then consider yourself lucky. You can just set the jumper on the hard drive to slave and attach it to your computer as a secondary IDE hard drive. Most computers made in the past decade, however, don't have such connectors anymore. In that case, you'll have to opt for a 40-pin IDE to SATA/USB adapter and connect your hard drive through that. Setting the jumper to slave may not be necessary when using this method, but it's still advised to set it just in case. It's also highly recommended that you '''ALWAYS''' turn the computer you're using to back up the hard drive off before actually plugging it in/out as to avoid short circuiting anything. Make sure your computer's operating system isn't configured to auto-repair the drive as well, as that might potentially corrupt it. Now that you've gotten the hard part out of the way, time to go over actually backing up your hard drive.

== Backing Up the Hard Drive ==
Backing up a WebTV/MSN TV hard drive is pretty straightforward. Once it's connected to a capable computer, you just need a program that can back up the raw data on the drive into a file. A program recommended and confirmed to work for this by the WebTV hacking scene is WinHex, which while paid for the full version, has a free download available on MattMan69's site here: http://turdinc.kicks-ass.net/download/WinHex-19.6-Full.7z (download at your own risk). It should be possible to use other programs for this, though, such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD] and [https://hddguru.com/software/HDD-Raw-Copy-Tool/ HDD Raw Copy], both of which are completely free by nature.

For the sake of this guide, the following instructions for backing up your hard drive will only focus on doing so under WinHex:

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1. In WinHex, go to "Tools -> Open Disk", and select the connected WebTV/MSN TV hard drive under the physical drives tree. For the Sony INT-W200 and Samsung SIS-100, the hard drives used usually identify as "ST31012A" when plugged in to a computer (both came with Seagate hard drives).

2. After selecting the hard drive, go to "File -> Create Disk Image". You'll be presented with options for how the disk image should be created. Make sure the file format is set to "Raw image", set the destination file name to anything you want, leave compression set to "none", and for backing up hard drives larger than 1 GB, we definitely recommend checking the option to split the image into segments, both in the event you plan to share your backup or just to make moving it around easier. An image of what this should look like will be shown below:

[[File:winhex_diskimage.png|500px]]

3. Let WinHex back up the drive. This may take a while depending on how large the hard drive you're backing up is.

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Whatever way you went about backing up your hard drive, it should now be imaged into a file, and you're free to remove the hard drive from your computer and plug it back into your WebTV/MSN TV box, send it away for e-waste, zero it out and use it as a spare computer hard drive, [[Replacing_WebTV_(MSN_TV)_Hard_Drives|replace it]] with a CompactFlash/SD card adapter for your WebTV/MSN TV box, whatever you decide its destiny should be.

If you want to send your backups over to us for our crazy preservation efforts, shoot us an e-mail at [mailto:webtvzonewiki@gmail.com webtvzonewiki@gmail.com]. We'll be sure to handle them with care and in the event we find any useful WebTV/MSN TV data on it, we won't release anything with personal information that can be traced back to you. Otherwise, it's up to you how you use your backups.

If you ever want to browse through the partitions on your backups or the real hard drive, an application going by the name "WebTV Partition Editor" has been made available as of 2021 that allows exactly that to be possible, which you can download from MattMan's site [http://turdinc.kicks-ass.net/LinkCount/click.php?id=WebTV_PartitionEditor here].

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Replacing WebTV (MSN TV) Hard Drives

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If the hard drive in your WebTV/MSN TV box has failed for any reason (which is a concern 20+ years after manufacture), or you're replacing the hard drive as a form of preventative maintenance, this article goes in depth on helping you choose the correct hardware. Lists of known compatible hardware is given.

== Before You Proceed ==
Before you tear apart your unit, it would be wise to verify that the hard drive has failed. If your unit displays a message saying "Your Internet terminal is connecting to WebTV to check for the latest update.", it most likely means the internal hard drive has failed. To avoid damage to your unit, please first read [[Backing Up WebTV (MSN TV) Hard Drives]].

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Minibrowser on LC2 (Old Plus)
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Minibrowser on Japanese Plus
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== Choosing a Replacement Storage Medium ==
WebTV/MSN TV hard drives use an IDE connector to deliver data and a molex cable for power. This gives you a few choices for your replacement, ranging from least to most costly.

* Your own IDE hard drive
* SD to IDE converter
* CompactFlash to IDE converter

If you have any of the devices listed above, you can install it into your unit in place of the original hard drive. You can obtain the original WebTV/MSN TV firmware for your unit either by downloading an upgrade from the service you are connected to, or use your original hard drive image. If the service you connect to offers flashrom downloads, your unit will download the upgrade and appropriately partition the installed storage medium, if supported. WebTV/MSN TV hard drive support tends to be hit or miss, so it is recommended that you check the "Tested Devices" list below.

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Tested Devices
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! Manufacturer !! Model !! Capacity !! Type !! Notes !! Supported
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| Seagate || ST31012A || 1.1GB || Hard Drive || Stock drive || Yes
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| Seagate || ST31013A || 1.1GB || Hard Drive || Stock drive, used later in production || Yes
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| Seagate || ST38630A || 8.6GB || Hard Drive || Stock drive, used in EchoStar Dishplayer 7100 || Yes
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| Western Digital || WD80EB-28CGH2 || 8GB || Hard Drive || Box kicked to minibrowser || No
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| SanDisk || Extreme 60MB/s || 32GB || Compact Flash || WebTV OS loads slow, MPEG video choppy || Yes
|}

Before purchasing any items, old IDE hard drives are prone to failure, and Compact Flash cards can be expensive depending on the capacity and speed.
== Conversion Technology ==
Your WebTV/MSN TV box, as mentioned before, only supports IDE devices as the main storage medium. It's possible to buy converters to alleviate this. Below is a list of tested converters.

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Tested Converters
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! Manufacturer !! Model !! Type !! Notes !! Supported
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| StarTech || IDE2CF || CF to IDE || Set jumper JP2 to position "1-2", needs floppy to molex power cable || Yes
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| Generic (Amazon.com) || ??? || SD to IDE || WebTV OS loads slow, MPEG video choppy || Yes
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| Generic (Amazon.com) || ??? || CF to IDE || Mounts in vertical position, too tall to fit inside unit, needs floppy to molex power cable || No
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| Generic (Amazon.com) || ??? || SATA to IDE || Box does not attempt to boot whatsoever, does not power on || No
|}

== Final Notes ==
Before installing any devices, check that the device's "master" jumper position is set, otherwise your unit will not boot off your storage medium. Make sure to take care when mounting a new storage device inside of the box, as it could come in contact with the case or motherboard of your unit and cause permanent damage. You can avoid damage by attaching a non-conductive flat item to the bottom, such as a thin sheet of bubble wrap, cardboard, or anti-static material. No appropriate mounting devices exist for most solutions, but regular IDE hard drives can reuse the original unit's hard drive bracket.

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Backing Up WebTV (MSN TV) Hard Drives

2023-11-04T20:57:07Z

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If you're looking to back up any hard drive based WebTV/MSN TV box (Plus, Dishplayer 7100 & 7200, UltimateTV (DirecTV)/Microsoft TV devices, any Japanese WebTV models, etc.), then you've come to the right place. Whether it be to send the backups to us to let us salvage any [[Wanted|important WebTV content]] off them or for your own personal use, we'll guide you through the process of backing up your WebTV/MSN TV hard drives.

== Before You Proceed ==
Before proceeding with backing up the hard drive, it's very important to get out of the way that your WebTV/MSN TV box '''must be unplugged every time you remove or plug in the hard drive from it'''. Messing with the hard drive while the box is on has been reported to cause a fuse (F1102, located to the left of the smart card slot) on the motherboard to blow. We also warn that if you plan to back up hard drives from Dishplayers or UltimateTVs, their storage capacities are much larger than the normal 1 GB found on regular WebTV/MSN TV units (~9-18 GB for Dishplayers, 40-80 GB for UltimateTV) and the backup image '''WILL''' be larger as a result. Make sure you have ample space on your computer before backing up hard drives from these types of boxes.


If you're working with UltimateTV hard drives, take note that those are known to implement ATA security locking and can't be properly dumped unless they're initialized by the UltimateTV unit some time after it's powered on (supposedly, 3-5 minutes after the unit is plugged in + anywhere from half an hour to an hour and a half for the drive to fully unlock, depending on the size of the hard drive (40 GB UTV hard drives take about half an hour to unlock)). This method is risky, though, and can potentially cause damage to the hard drive or the UltimateTV unit if you're not careful. Note that after the hard drive is fully unlocked, '''DO NOT''' remove the molex cable under any circumstance as this may cause the hard drive to lock or worse, damage your UltimateTV unit.

If you have a pre-owned WebTV/MSN TV box in your possession and plan to back up its hard drive, and you plan to send the data to us, we highly advise you '''don't''' power it on until you've went through imaging your box. This is to decrease the chance of any data on the hard drive being wiped. We also ask that if you plan to send us backups, that they aren't of boxes flashed with third-party firmware on them. We're primarily seeking backups of WebTV/MSN TV hard drives to scrape crucial WebTV/MSN TV data off them, such as [[TellyScript]]s, TV listing databases, cached WebTV/MSN TV service data, and more. We don't intend to publish entire backups as-is, as that's not our intention of seeking for them, anyway.

Most importantly, if there's anything on this guide you feel is worth correcting or adding to, feel free to email us at [mailto:webtvzonewiki@gmail.com webtvzonewiki@gmail.com]. We're definitely seeking to make this guide as accurate as we possibly can for everyone.

== Preparing the Hard Drive ==

The easiest and well known method of backing up a WebTV/MSN TV hard drive is to remove it from your box and get it hooked up to a computer. This works since these hard drives use normal IDE connectors and are picked up by regular computers, although they aren't accessible through normal means as the hard drives use a proprietary format to store partitions. First step to preparing the hard drive is obviously to disassemble your WebTV/MSN TV box to where you can get access to the hard drive. If you aren't working on an UltimateTV, make sure your box is unplugged before proceeding. The steps for disassembly varies depending on how each box was manufactured, so we won't go over it here. The boxes are fairly easy to disassemble, though, and once you figure out how to do that, the next step is carefully removing the IDE cable from the hard drive, and assuming you aren't working on an UltimateTV, removing the molex connector as well. After the hard drive has the necessary connections removed, next up is connecting it to a computer.

If your computer happens to have a spare 40-pin IDE connector on its motherboard, then consider yourself lucky. You can just set the jumper on the hard drive to slave and attach it to your computer as a secondary IDE hard drive. Most computers made in the past decade, however, don't have such connectors anymore. In that case, you'll have to opt for a 40-pin IDE to SATA/USB adapter and connect your hard drive through that. Setting the jumper to slave may not be necessary when using this method, but it's still advised to set it just in case. It's also highly recommended that you '''ALWAYS''' turn the computer you're using to back up the hard drive off before actually plugging it in/out as to avoid short circuiting anything. Make sure your computer's operating system isn't configured to auto-repair the drive as well, as that might potentially corrupt it. Now that you've gotten the hard part out of the way, time to go over actually backing up your hard drive.

== Backing Up the Hard Drive ==
Backing up a WebTV/MSN TV hard drive is pretty straightforward. Once it's connected to a capable computer, you just need a program that can back up the raw data on the drive into a file. A program recommended and confirmed to work for this by the WebTV hacking scene is WinHex, which while paid for the full version, has a free download available on MattMan69's site here: http://turdinc.kicks-ass.net/download/WinHex-19.6-Full.7z (download at your own risk). It should be possible to use other programs for this, though, such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD] and [https://hddguru.com/software/HDD-Raw-Copy-Tool/ HDD Raw Copy], both of which are completely free by nature.

For the sake of this guide, the following instructions for backing up your hard drive will only focus on doing so under WinHex:

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1. In WinHex, go to "Tools -> Open Disk", and select the connected WebTV/MSN TV hard drive under the physical drives tree. For the Sony INT-W200 and Samsung SIS-100, the hard drives used usually identify as "ST31012A" when plugged in to a computer (both came with Seagate hard drives).

2. After selecting the hard drive, go to "File -> Create Disk Image". You'll be presented with options for how the disk image should be created. Make sure the file format is set to "Raw image", set the destination file name to anything you want, leave compression set to "none", and for backing up hard drives larger than 1 GB, we definitely recommend checking the option to split the image into segments, both in the event you plan to share your backup or just to make moving it around easier. An image of what this should look like will be shown below:

[[File:winhex_diskimage.png|500px]]

3. Let WinHex back up the drive. This may take a while depending on how large the hard drive you're backing up is.

----

Whatever way you went about backing up your hard drive, it should now be imaged into a file, and you're free to remove the hard drive from your computer and plug it back into your WebTV/MSN TV box, send it away for e-waste, zero it out and use it as a spare computer hard drive, [[Replacing_WebTV_(MSN_TV)_Hard_Drives|replace it]] with a CompactFlash/SD card adapter for your WebTV/MSN TV box, whatever you decide its destiny should be.

If you want to send your backups over to us for our crazy preservation efforts, shoot us an e-mail at [mailto:webtvzonewiki@gmail.com webtvzonewiki@gmail.com]. We'll be sure to handle them with care and in the event we find any useful WebTV/MSN TV data on it, we won't release anything with personal information that can be traced back to you. Otherwise, it's up to you how you use your backups.

If you ever want to browse through the partitions on your backups or the real hard drive, an application going by the name "WebTV Partition Editor" has been made available as of 2021 that allows exactly that to be possible, which you can download from MattMan's site [http://turdinc.kicks-ass.net/LinkCount/click.php?id=WebTV_PartitionEditor here].

Replacing WebTV (MSN TV) Hard Drives

2023-11-04T20:53:45Z

Nitrate92:

If the hard drive in your WebTV/MSN TV box has failed for any reason (which is a concern 20+ years after manufacture), or you're replacing the hard drive as a form of preventative maintenance, this article goes in depth on helping you choose the correct hardware. Lists of known compatible hardware is given.

== Before You Proceed ==
Before you tear apart your unit, it would be wise to verify that the hard drive has failed. If your unit displays a message saying "Your Internet terminal is connecting to WebTV to check for the latest update.", it most likely means the internal hard drive has failed. To avoid damage to your unit, please first read [[Backing Up WebTV (MSN TV) Hard Drives]].

== Choosing a Replacement Storage Medium ==
WebTV/MSN TV hard drives use an IDE connector to deliver data and a molex cable for power. This gives you a few choices for your replacement, ranging from least to most costly.

* Your own IDE hard drive
* SD to IDE converter
* CompactFlash to IDE converter

If you have any of the devices listed above, you can install it into your unit in place of the original hard drive. You can obtain the original WebTV/MSN TV firmware for your unit either by downloading an upgrade from the service you are connected to, or use your original hard drive image. If the service you connect to offers flashrom downloads, your unit will download the upgrade and appropriately partition the installed storage medium, if supported. WebTV/MSN TV hard drive support tends to be hit or miss, so it is recommended that you check the "Tested Devices" list below.

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Tested Devices
|-
! Manufacturer !! Model !! Capacity !! Type !! Notes !! Supported
|-
| Seagate || ST31012A || 1.1GB || Hard Drive || Stock drive || Yes
|-
| Seagate || ST31013A || 1.1GB || Hard Drive || Stock drive, used later in production || Yes
|-
| Seagate || ST38630A || 8.6GB || Hard Drive || Stock drive, used in EchoStar Dishplayer 7100 || Yes
|-
| Western Digital || WD80EB-28CGH2 || 8GB || Hard Drive || Box kicked to minibrowser || No
|-
| SanDisk || Extreme 60MB/s || 32GB || Compact Flash || WebTV OS loads slow, MPEG video choppy || Yes
|}

Before purchasing any items, old IDE hard drives are prone to failure, and Compact Flash cards can be expensive depending on the capacity and speed.
== Conversion Technology ==
Your WebTV/MSN TV box, as mentioned before, only supports IDE devices as the main storage medium. It's possible to buy converters to alleviate this. Below is a list of tested converters.

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Tested Converters
|-
! Manufacturer !! Model !! Type !! Notes !! Supported
|-
| StarTech || IDE2CF || CF to IDE || Set jumper JP2 to position "1-2", needs floppy to molex power cable || Yes
|-
| Generic (Amazon.com) || ??? || SD to IDE || WebTV OS loads slow, MPEG video choppy || Yes
|-
| Generic (Amazon.com) || ??? || CF to IDE || Mounts in vertical position, too tall to fit inside unit, needs floppy to molex power cable || No
|-
| Generic (Amazon.com) || ??? || SATA to IDE || Box does not attempt to boot whatsoever, does not power on || No
|}

== Final Notes ==
Before installing any devices, check that the device's "master" jumper position is set, otherwise your unit will not boot off your storage medium. Make sure to take care when mounting a new storage device inside of the box, as it could come in contact with the case or motherboard of your unit and cause permanent damage. You can avoid damage by attaching a non-conductive flat item to the bottom, such as a thin sheet of bubble wrap, cardboard, or anti-static material. No appropriate mounting devices exist for most solutions, but regular IDE hard drives can reuse the original unit's hard drive bracket.

DINKY

2023-11-04T20:26:25Z

Nitrate92: dinky engineering sample + notes

'''DINKY''' is an ASIC chip found primarily in "New Classic" WebTV/MSN TV boxes. It was designed in 1999 and made by Toshiba, basing the chip off of their 3.3/5V TC223 ASIC. What purpose it serves is currently unknown, but it's believed to be based off of the [[Solo]] chip found in WebTV Plus and Japanese WebTV boxes.

[[File:dinky-es.jpg|200px|thumb|right|DINKY chip, suspected to be an engineering sample. Image provided by John Culver of The CPU Shack Museum.]]

Boxes known to carry the DINKY chip:
* Sony INT-W150
* Philips Magnavox MAT965
* RCA RM2100 (MSN TV)

== Notes ==
1. WebTV/MSN TV firmware designed for the New Classic is known to run on the New Plus, seemingly with no trouble. Features related to TV are still disabled, and both boxes did not officially use the same exact firmware.

DINKY

2023-11-04T20:08:48Z

Nitrate92:

File:Dinky-es.jpg

2023-11-04T20:08:32Z

Nitrate92: Image provided by John Culver of The CPU Shack Museum. http://www.cpushack.com/

== Summary ==
Image provided by John Culver of The CPU Shack Museum.

http://www.cpushack.com/

Hardware Models/TU-WE100

2023-11-04T19:59:27Z

Nitrate92: add images

The TU-WE100 is an original (LC2) WebTV Plus box manufactured by Panasonic/Matsushita and released some time in 1998.

== Technical Specifications ==

* CPU: Quantum Effect Design RM5230 @ 167 MHz
* RAM: 16 MB (ROM type is 8MB, board features 16MB)
* HDD: 1.1 GB Seagate ST31013A IDE hard drive
* Boot ROM: 4 MB (4x 1 MB proprietary WebTV-manufactured chips)
* WebTV [[Solo]] ASIC
* DS2401 Silicon Serial ID chip
* V.90 Rockwell modem

== Pictures ==

All pictures provided by HM/nitrate92 from the [https://discord.gg/qke279EUa8 WebTV/MSN TV Discord].

=== Unit ===

<div class="captioned-img">
[[File:TU-WE100-unit-front.jpg|500px]]

Front of TU-WE100 unit
</div>

<div class="captioned-img">
[[File:TU-WE100-unit-back.jpg|500px]]

Back of TU-WE100 unit
</div>

<div class="captioned-img">
[[File:TU-WE100-unit-top.jpg|500px]]

Top of TU-WE100 unit
</div>

<div class="captioned-img">
[[File:TU-WE100-unit-left.jpg|500px]]

Left side of TU-WE100 unit
</div>

<div class="captioned-img">
[[File:TU-WE100-unit-right.jpg|500px]]

Right side of TU-WE100 unit
</div>

<div class="captioned-img">
[[File:TU-WE100-unit-bottom.jpg|500px]]

Bottom of TU-WE100 unit
</div>

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<div class="captioned-img">
[[File:TU-WE100-unit-top-open.jpg|500px]]

Top of TU-WE100 without cover
</div>

File:TU-WE100-unit-top-open.jpg

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Nitrate92:

File:TU-WE100-unit-right.jpg

2023-11-04T19:46:30Z

Nitrate92:

File:TU-WE100-unit-left.jpg

2023-11-04T19:46:18Z

Nitrate92:

File:TU-WE100-unit-front.jpg

2023-11-04T19:45:35Z

Nitrate92:

File:TU-WE100-unit-bottom.jpg

2023-11-04T19:44:23Z

Nitrate92:

File:TU-WE100-unit-back.jpg

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Nitrate92:

File:TU-WE100-unit-top.jpg

2023-11-04T19:39:09Z

Nitrate92:

Solo

2023-11-03T22:29:38Z

Nitrate92: Add more SOLO3 images

'''Solo''' is a custom-made enhancement ASIC introduced with the release of WebTV Plus units in 1997. It was announced by WebTV Networks and the press to offer 3D capabilities, image enhancement, picture-in-picture, and compositing of multiple video feeds. [https://www.zdnet.com/article/webtv-grabs-lead-but-can-it-hold-it/] The chip was named after a German shepard WebTV founder Steve Perlman owned. Not much else is known about it or how it works at the moment.

== Capabilities ==
Capabilities of the WebTV Solo chip include:
* On-the-fly decompression, 3-D transformation, and compositing of compressed images and multiple simultaneous live video feeds with anti-aliasing and translucency
* Enhanced graphics mode to "generate extremely complex screens" - What this exactly means isn't clear yet
* "10:1 on-the-fly" image decompression engine
* Anti-aliasing for smooth text and graphics
* Translucency capabilities for graphic overlays (full 8-bit alpha channel)
* On-chip flicker elimination for NTSC or PAL interlaced displays.
* Integrated I/O including: SmartCard, infrared, parallel port, and system memory interfaces

(Source: https://www.japaninc.com/cpj/extras/aug99ex04.html)

== Versions ==

[[File:solo1-wj200.jpg|200px|thumb|right|SOLO1 chip on the INT-WJ200 motherboard]]
[[File:solo2-chip.jpg|200px|thumb|right|SOLO2 chip. Image provided by John Culver of The CPU Shack Museum.]]
[[File:solo3-chip.jpg|200px|thumb|right|SOLO3 chip, produced 1998 13th week.]]
[[File:solo3-chip-kerning.jpg|200px|thumb|right|SOLO3 chip, produced 1998 21st week. Features different kerning + misaligned 4th line of text. Manufacturing error?]]
[[File:solo3-chip-bold.jpg|200px|thumb|right|SOLO3 chip, produced 1999 38th week. Features bold WebTV text and different kerning.]]

There are three known versions of the Solo chip:
* '''"SOLO1"'''. Currently known to be used in the Japanese Sony INT-WJ200 WebTV box and in older American WebTV Plus boxes (i.e., manufactured before May or June 1998) as well. Chip design has 4 concave dots that form a diamond shape.
* '''"SOLO2"''', which was designed for use on UltimateTV boxes.
* '''"SOLO3"'''. Used in American WebTV Plus boxes (at least the original LC2 and Derby). No differences are known between this revision and "SOLO1" aside from the chip design using a raised bump instead of 4 concave dots.

=== SOLO2 ===
In 1999, plans were made by Microsoft to design a successor to the Solo chip that would be used on hardware developed for the DVR-focused iteration of WebTV, [[UltimateTV]]. New features introduced with this version of Solo are primarily focused on introducing DVR capabilities, including being able to process several video streams at once, allowing users to record several shows at the same time, and adding a DAC to display digital video content directly on a television. Toshiba would be responsible for manufacturing the Solo2 chips.

No other information about the Solo2 chip and its improvements compared to the original Solo have surfaced as of yet.

== Documentation ==
As of July 7, 2023, thanks to TommyD, we now have a complete copy of the original documentation for the Solo ASIC. For now, this is only being hosted directly on the wiki's servers. It is available [http://wiki.webtv.zone/misc/SOLO1/SOLO1_ASIC_Spec.pdf here], but do note that the PDF is very large (423 pages) and can take a while to download.

File:Solo3-chip-kerning.jpg

2023-11-03T22:26:59Z

Nitrate92: Source: HM/nitrate92 Later produced SOLO3 chip with different kerning on its printing. Contains misaligned 4th line of text. Manufacturing error?

== Summary ==
Source: HM/nitrate92

Later produced SOLO3 chip with different kerning on its printing. Contains misaligned 4th line of text. Manufacturing error?

File:Solo3-chip-bold.jpg

2023-11-03T21:05:57Z

Nitrate92: Source: HM/nitrate92 Later produced SOLO3 chip with different printing.

== Summary ==
Source: HM/nitrate92

Later produced SOLO3 chip with different printing.

Solo

2023-11-03T20:02:05Z

Nitrate92: Add SOLO2 image

'''Solo''' is a custom-made enhancement ASIC introduced with the release of WebTV Plus units in 1997. It was announced by WebTV Networks and the press to offer 3D capabilities, image enhancement, picture-in-picture, and compositing of multiple video feeds. [https://www.zdnet.com/article/webtv-grabs-lead-but-can-it-hold-it/] The chip was named after a German shepard WebTV founder Steve Perlman owned. Not much else is known about it or how it works at the moment.

== Capabilities ==
Capabilities of the WebTV Solo chip include:
* On-the-fly decompression, 3-D transformation, and compositing of compressed images and multiple simultaneous live video feeds with anti-aliasing and translucency
* Enhanced graphics mode to "generate extremely complex screens" - What this exactly means isn't clear yet
* "10:1 on-the-fly" image decompression engine
* Anti-aliasing for smooth text and graphics
* Translucency capabilities for graphic overlays (full 8-bit alpha channel)
* On-chip flicker elimination for NTSC or PAL interlaced displays.
* Integrated I/O including: SmartCard, infrared, parallel port, and system memory interfaces

(Source: https://www.japaninc.com/cpj/extras/aug99ex04.html)

== Versions ==

[[File:solo1-wj200.jpg|200px|thumb|right|SOLO1 chip on the INT-WJ200 motherboard]]
[[File:solo2-chip.jpg|200px|thumb|right|SOLO2 chip. Image provided by John Culver of The CPU Shack Museum.]]
[[File:solo3-chip.jpg|200px|thumb|right|SOLO3 chip]]

There are three known versions of the Solo chip:
* '''"SOLO1"'''. Currently known to be used in the Japanese Sony INT-WJ200 WebTV box and in older American WebTV Plus boxes (i.e., manufactured before May or June 1998) as well. Chip design has 4 concave dots that form a diamond shape.
* '''"SOLO2"''', which was designed for use on UltimateTV boxes.
* '''"SOLO3"'''. Used in American WebTV Plus boxes (at least the original LC2 and Derby). No differences are known between this revision and "SOLO1" aside from the chip design using a raised bump instead of 4 concave dots.

=== SOLO2 ===
In 1999, plans were made by Microsoft to design a successor to the Solo chip that would be used on hardware developed for the DVR-focused iteration of WebTV, [[UltimateTV]]. New features introduced with this version of Solo are primarily focused on introducing DVR capabilities, including being able to process several video streams at once, allowing users to record several shows at the same time, and adding a DAC to display digital video content directly on a television. Toshiba would be responsible for manufacturing the Solo2 chips.

No other information about the Solo2 chip and its improvements compared to the original Solo have surfaced as of yet.

== Documentation ==
As of July 7, 2023, thanks to TommyD, we now have a complete copy of the original documentation for the Solo ASIC. For now, this is only being hosted directly on the wiki's servers. It is available [http://wiki.webtv.zone/misc/SOLO1/SOLO1_ASIC_Spec.pdf here], but do note that the PDF is very large (423 pages) and can take a while to download.

File:Solo2-chip.jpg

2023-11-03T20:00:20Z

Nitrate92: Image provided by John Culver of The CPU Shack Museum. http://www.cpushack.com/

== Summary ==
Image provided by John Culver of The CPU Shack Museum.

http://www.cpushack.com/

Replacing WebTV (MSN TV) Hard Drives

2023-08-10T00:45:20Z

Nitrate92: Created page with "If the hard drive in your WebTV/MSN TV box has failed for any reason (which is a concern 20+ years after manufacture), or you're replacing the hard drive as a form of preventative maintenance, this article goes in depth on helping you choose the correct hardware. Lists of known compatible hardware is given. == Before You Proceed == Before you tear apart your unit, it would be wise to verify that the hard drive has failed. If your unit displays a message saying "Your Int..."

If the hard drive in your WebTV/MSN TV box has failed for any reason (which is a concern 20+ years after manufacture), or you're replacing the hard drive as a form of preventative maintenance, this article goes in depth on helping you choose the correct hardware. Lists of known compatible hardware is given.

== Before You Proceed ==
Before you tear apart your unit, it would be wise to verify that the hard drive has failed. If your unit displays a message saying "Your Internet terminal is connecting to WebTV to check for the latest update.", it most likely means the internal hard drive has failed. To avoid damage to your unit, please first read [[Backing Up WebTV (MSN TV) Hard Drives]].

== Choosing a Replacement Storage Medium ==
WebTV/MSN TV hard drives use an IDE connector to deliver data and a molex cable for power. This gives you a few choices for your replacement, ranging from least to most costly.

* Your own IDE hard drive
* SD to IDE converter
* CompactFlash to IDE converter

If you have any of the devices listed above, you can install it into your unit in place of the original hard drive. You can obtain the original WebTV/MSN TV firmware for your unit either by downloading an upgrade from the service you are connected to, or use your original hard drive image. If the service you connect to offers flashrom downloads, your unit will download the upgrade and appropriately partition the installed storage medium, if supported. WebTV/MSN TV hard drive support tends to be hit or miss, so it is recommended that you check the "Tested Devices" list below.

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Tested Devices
|-
! Manufacturer !! Model !! Capacity !! Type !! Notes !! Supported
|-
| Seagate || ST31012A || 1.1GB || Hard Drive || Stock drive || Yes
|-
| Seagate || ST31013A || 1.1GB || Hard Drive || Stock drive, used later in production || Yes
|-
| Western Digital || WD80EB-28CGH2 || 8GB || Hard Drive || Box kicked to minibrowser || No
|-
| SanDisk || Extreme 60MB/s || 32GB || Compact Flash || WebTV OS loads slow, MPEG video choppy || Yes
|}

Before purchasing any items, old IDE hard drives are prone to failure, and Compact Flash cards can be expensive depending on the capacity and speed.
== Conversion Technology ==
Your WebTV/MSN TV box, as mentioned before, only supports IDE devices as the main storage medium. It's possible to buy converters to alleviate this. Below is a list of tested converters.

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Tested Converters
|-
! Manufacturer !! Model !! Type !! Notes !! Supported
|-
| StarTech || IDE2CF || CF to IDE || Set jumper JP2 to position "1-2", needs floppy to molex power cable || Yes
|-
| Generic (Amazon.com) || ??? || SD to IDE || WebTV OS loads slow, MPEG video choppy || Yes
|-
| Generic (Amazon.com) || ??? || CF to IDE || Mounts in vertical position, too tall to fit inside unit, needs floppy to molex power cable || No
|-
| Generic (Amazon.com) || ??? || SATA to IDE || Box does not attempt to boot whatsoever, does not power on || No
|}

== Final Notes ==
Before installing any devices, check that the device's "master" jumper position is set, otherwise your unit will not boot off your storage medium. Make sure to take care when mounting a new storage device inside of the box, as it could come in contact with the case or motherboard of your unit and cause permanent damage. You can avoid damage by attaching a non-conductive flat item to the bottom, such as a thin sheet of bubble wrap, cardboard, or anti-static material. No appropriate mounting devices exist for most solutions, but regular IDE hard drives can reuse the original unit's hard drive bracket.

Hardware Models

2023-07-07T00:13:49Z

Nitrate92:

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 || 8MB || 4MB || ??? || 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 || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| Philips Magnavox || MAT965/MAT965KB<sup>2</sup> || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| RCA || RW2100 || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 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 (Flash ROM) || ??? || 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 || TracNet 100 || MSNTV 2 || EVDO (High-speed cellular data) || ??? || ??? || ??? || ??? || ??? ||
|}

== 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

2023-06-02T01:56:02Z

Nitrate92:

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.

----

== 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 || TU-WE100 || Plus (Japan) || V.90 || 8MB || 4MB || ??? || 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 || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| Philips Magnavox || MAT965/MAT965KB<sup>2</sup> || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| RCA || RW2100 || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 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 (Flash ROM) || ??? || 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 || TracNet 100 || MSNTV 2 || EVDO (High-speed cellular data) || ??? || ??? || ??? || ??? || ??? ||
|}

== 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/MAT960A103

2023-06-02T01:54:19Z

Nitrate92: Created page with "The Philips Magnavox MAT960A103 is a Classic WebTV box manufactured by Philips. It was one of the two original WebTV units released at launch, albeit a slightly newer functionally identical revision. It used a 33.6k modem, and had 2 MB of RAM, ROM, and flash memory. This revision appears to change the kind of internal switch mode power supply used by the box. There are less components on-board, and this power supply is missing an extra smaller connector present on the pr..."

The Philips Magnavox MAT960A103 is a Classic WebTV box manufactured by Philips. It was one of the two original WebTV units released at launch, albeit a slightly newer functionally identical revision. It used a 33.6k modem, and had 2 MB of RAM, ROM, and flash memory. This revision appears to change the kind of internal switch mode power supply used by the box. There are less components on-board, and this power supply is missing an extra smaller connector present on the previous revisions. The AC inlet is also black instead of the usual gray color that would have matched the box's exterior gray color.

== Technical Specifications ==

* CPU: NKK R4640 @ 112 MHz
* RAM: 2 MB (NEC D481850GF-A12 128k x 32Bit x 2 Banks SGRAM)
* Boot ROM: 2 MB (2x 1 MB proprietary WebTV-manufactured mask ROM chips; U0503 & U0504)
* Flash: 2 MB (2x 8-Mbit AMD AM29F800BT Flash memory; U0501 & U0502)
* WebTV [[FIDO]] ASIC - handles graphics and system logic
* DS2401 Silicon Serial ID chip
* V.34 Rockwell modem chipset (L3903-57 microcontroller and RC288DPi modem data pump)
* Philips SAA7187WP Digital Video Encoder
* IDT 71256 SRAM
* Atmel AT27C010-45JC OTP EPROM
* Winbond W83C42P Keyboard Controller

* WebTV Port
* Video Out (RCA composite and S-Video)
* PS/2 port
* IR receiver
* Smart card slot
* AC in

== Power Supply Electrolytic Capacitor Specifications ==
This information applies <i>only</i> to power supply part number <b>33-00621-1</b>. This information was provided by "maru" from the [https://discord.gg/qke279EUa8 WebTV/MSN TV Discord].

* 2x 10v 2200µF
* 2x 10v 470µF
* 1x 25v 100µF
* 1x 200v 47µF

== Notes ==
1. Starting around late 1998, WebTV Networks started manufacturing old Classic boxes with R4640 CPUs from NKK and ceased the use of CPUs from IDT. The previous "102" revision appears to present this change.

== External Links ==
* [http://archive.computerhistory.org/resources/access/text/2013/04/102723340-05-01-acc.pdf Dataquest publication containing hardware specifications on the WebTV Classic boxes] (Page 88)

Hardware Models

2023-06-02T01:42:29Z

Nitrate92:

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.''' 

----

<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.

----

== 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 || 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 || TU-WE100 || Plus (Japan) || V.90 || 8MB || 4MB || ??? || 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 || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| Philips Magnavox || MAT965/MAT965KB<sup>2</sup> || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| RCA || RW2100 || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 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 (Flash ROM) || ??? || 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 || TracNet 100 || MSNTV 2 || EVDO (High-speed cellular data) || ??? || ??? || ??? || ??? || ??? ||
|}

== 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/MAT960A102

2023-06-02T01:41:18Z

Nitrate92: Created page with "The Philips Magnavox MAT960A102 is a Classic WebTV box manufactured by Philips. It was one of the two original WebTV units released at launch, albeit a slightly newer functionally identical revision. It used a 33.6k modem, and had 2 MB of RAM, ROM, and flash memory. This revision appears to be the first to sport a CPU manufacturer change from IDT to NKK. == Technical Specifications == * CPU: NKK R4640 @ 112 MHz * RAM: 2 MB (NEC D481850GF-A12 128k x 32Bit x 2 Banks SGRA..."

The Philips Magnavox MAT960A102 is a Classic WebTV box manufactured by Philips. It was one of the two original WebTV units released at launch, albeit a slightly newer functionally identical revision. It used a 33.6k modem, and had 2 MB of RAM, ROM, and flash memory. This revision appears to be the first to sport a CPU manufacturer change from IDT to NKK.

== Technical Specifications ==

* CPU: NKK R4640 @ 112 MHz
* RAM: 2 MB (NEC D481850GF-A12 128k x 32Bit x 2 Banks SGRAM)
* Boot ROM: 2 MB (2x 1 MB proprietary WebTV-manufactured mask ROM chips; U0503 & U0504)
* Flash: 2 MB (2x 8-Mbit AMD AM29F800BT Flash memory; U0501 & U0502)
* WebTV [[FIDO]] ASIC - handles graphics and system logic
* DS2401 Silicon Serial ID chip
* V.34 Rockwell modem chipset (L3903-57 microcontroller and RC288DPi modem data pump)
* Philips SAA7187WP Digital Video Encoder
* IDT 71256 SRAM
* Atmel AT27C010-45JC OTP EPROM
* Winbond W83C42P Keyboard Controller

* WebTV Port
* Video Out (RCA composite and S-Video)
* PS/2 port
* IR receiver
* Smart card slot
* AC in

== Notes ==
1. Starting around late 1998, WebTV Networks started manufacturing old Classic boxes with R4640 CPUs from NKK and ceased the use of CPUs from IDT. This specific "102" revision appears to present this change.

== External Links ==
* [http://archive.computerhistory.org/resources/access/text/2013/04/102723340-05-01-acc.pdf Dataquest publication containing hardware specifications on the WebTV Classic boxes] (Page 88)

Hardware Models

2023-06-02T01:33:55Z

Nitrate92: philshits bf0 gaming

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.''' 

----

<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.

----

== 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 || 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 || 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 || TU-WE100 || Plus (Japan) || V.90 || 8MB || 4MB || ??? || 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 || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| Philips Magnavox || MAT965/MAT965KB<sup>2</sup> || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 150 MHz || RM5230 || 2.9.1
|-
| RCA || RW2100 || New Classic || V.90 || 8 MB || 2 MB || 2 MB (Flash ROM) || 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 (Flash ROM) || ??? || 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 || TracNet 100 || MSNTV 2 || EVDO (High-speed cellular data) || ??? || ??? || ??? || ??? || ??? ||
|}

== 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 || ||
|}