Philips Magnavox MAT965A1 Webtv Classic
Definitely a 10
Okay, so I take a little razzing from my computer wizzard friends for using a webtv access rather than a computer to surf the net, but I haven't really had the need for the full sweep of computer capabilities since I was last taking a class.  That was 5 years ago, and frankly the thought of spending a lot of cash just to do email and surf the net did not appeal.  This type of access allows one to do both without the cost.  The classic is about 100$ and though the models coming down the turnpike will probably do more for less, the classic is still a very good buy.  WebTV service is about 23$/mo, and they provide free upgrades of the program about every 6 months.  Services are extensive:  a fair sized memory for storing email, a large memory address book--I have about 35 addresses on mine--real-time messenger board to chat with any &quot;buddies&quot; who are currently online--I've chatted with a friend in Cairo, two in Ottawa and two in Australia, even several at once in a group conversation--a decent search engine, a &quot;file&quot; for favorite web sites, one-key access of frequently used addresses--I use F1 for Amazon.com, F7 for my online banking address, and so on--and a readily available support staff for problem solving.  Although I've used the PCs I use at work to pick up email, etc, I'm very pleased with this inexpensive system for at home use.