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Convergence, yet again: MSN-TV hopes broadband means broad market.(Top of the Week)(Brief...

Microsoft is once again trying to converge the TV and PC. The broadband and home-network-enabled version of its MSN TV Internet receiver hits the streets next month. Similar but less feature-rich devices from Microsoft and AOL failed miserably in the late '90s, but Microsoft believes market conditions are ideal for a relaunch.

"It's as much designed for the media enthusiast as for someone who wants to access the Internet and e-mail on their TV," says Andy Sheldon, product manager for applications and services, Microsoft TV Group. The $199 device will be sold by Best Buy

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