WEBSITES NOT COMPATIBLE WITH MSN TV: safeway.com (has encryption) business -checkout page URL for credit cards information not accessible --has been reported but no improvement as of yet [Update: use text-only for MSN TV that Safeway set up successfully at]: http://shop.safeway.com/access ***************************************************************** albertsons.com (encrypted) business -textfields not clickable --couldn't report as they use only Feedback Form (Submit button on Form also not clickable) and not e-mail address ***************************************************************** bankofamerica.com (encrypted) credit card company -sets on 5.0+ compatibility and bankofamerica.com/financialrewards (encrypted) business -drop-down menus not working --has been reported but no improvement as of yet Update: both features now compatible recently upgraded browser again so no longer compatible; has been reported but doesn't look like will make adjustments --visit here: http://www.bankofamerica.com/mobile (encrypted) --also an official site to do B of A online payments here: http://www.myeasypayment.com (encrypted) ***************************************************************** scrappindreams.com small mail-order home business -encryption establishment not effective --has been reported but no improvement as of yet ***************************************************************** addictedtorubberstamps.com small mail-order business -encryption establishment not effective (also- computer users reported order form not encrypted) Update: now compatible ***************************************************************** iwon.com business -inaccessibility issues ***************************************************************** youstampit.com small mail-order business -checkout button not working (browser compatibility issues) ***************************************************************** designsbyPM.com (Puzzlemates) small mail-order business -secure checkout not communicable with MSN TV browser ***************************************************************** stillmakinmemories.com small mail-order business -secure checkout not communicable with MSN TV browser ***************************************************************** bettycrocker.com mail-order business -secure checkout not accessible; page came up stating technical difficulties, but PC users are able to get to checkout [now out of business] ***************************************************************** cornishheritagefarms.com small home business -secure checkout not communicable with MSN TV browser --they accept encrypted PayPal.com and sell over at eBay.com also Update: now compatible ***************************************************************** degreedeodorant.com business -messy eye candy, links take you nowwhere --has been reported but blamed others' ISPs ***************************************************************** shopathometv.com (encrypted) business -glitchy checkout; when clicking Submit Order button, takes you right back to home page instead of Order Confirmation page --has been reported but still glitchy [now out of business] ***************************************************************** qvc.com (encrypted) infomercial -some pages are blanks (highlighting shows nothing); shipping confirmation page keeps repeating page after clicking Submit button without moving forward to next page --has been reported but not known whether action is taken Update: now compatible ***************************************************************** hsn.com (encrypted) infomercial -checkout buttons not clickable ***************************************************************** petfinder.org organization -javascript error when clicking on pictures to view animals/profiles available for adoption --solved after new website design ***************************************************************** htmlgear.lycos.com guestbooks, polls, etc. -new encryption addition (??) not compatible on MSN TV browser...on computer, pop-up that asks whether visitor's comfortable visiting without encryption is not compatible on MSN TV (which instead gets a pop-up stating 'cannot established communication...') or it instead takes you to Registration Sign-Up page (wonky) --not solved; no way to contact them Update: now compatible ***************************************************************** nordicware.com (encrypted) business -encryption not working ***************************************************************** lighterside.com (encrypted) mail-order catalog -encryption not working Update: now compatible ***************************************************************** goweststudios.com (encrypted) small business -encryption cannot be established ***************************************************************** stampingbella.com (encrypted) small business -encryption cannot be established ***************************************************************** collectiblestoday.com (encrypted) business -encryption shuts off MSN TV box when Checkout button is clicked or item would not remain in shopping cart when checking out ***************************************************************** fingerhut.com (encrypted) mail-order catalog -checkout button not working ***************************************************************** orientaltrading.com (encrypted) mail-order catalog -shopping cart Submit button not working; states "technical error" ***************************************************************** discovercard.com (encrypted) credit card company -login tricky; usually successful after switching WebTV usernames, unplugging back of unit, or clearing cache. Update: after successfully accessing, shuts off. -cashback bonus page not fully functioning when clicking a button to sign up for extra monthly bonuses (click Customer Service, and they will manually sign you up) --has been reported ***************************************************************** hotmail.com e-mail service -many links not working --visit here: http://www.mobile.live.com/hm ***************************************************************** ebay.com and paypal.com (encrypted) auction and money exchange business -lots of workaround involved to get directly into eBay, namely starting with ebayexpress.com to sign in, then scrolling down to lick the eBay link -encryption cannot be established, unless retrograding browser to 2.8.2 or 2.7 (credit card link does not work when making a payment) UPDATE - direct secure eBay link direct secure PayPal Mobile link [Important note: Some MSN TV users reported using www.skweezer.net to access encrypted websites that could not be accessible directly. However, use Skweezer with caution, as it is actually a '3rd-person'. When you access sites through Skweezer to make a purchase, you are actually accessing through Skweezer first.] addendum to another listing ~~~ This list is intended for those who'd like to check non-compatible sites before taking the time to surf these sites only to encounter a block, before signing up, etc. on these sites. Saves valuable time, right? If you know any personal or business websites not listed here that are not currently MSN TV-browser compatible, please e-mail at tvwebgirl@webtv.net. You may also want to help report to them to let their web developers know to beta-test for MSN TV compatibility. Thanks! Karen a.k.a. Webtvgirl Webmistress © WebTV Life & My Pets Note to webmasters: MSN TV's current browser is: MSIE 4.0 Suggestion to PC users (IE or Netscape): Most of the inaccessible problems are associated with your online stores whom you signed up with SSL encryption services to have a 'shopping cart' on their sites to sell safely and securely. Before signing up, be sure to inquire whether their browsers are Mac and WebTV friendly. Why waste money and business to services who provide to some browsers. Otherwise, PayPal.com is all-browser friendly (update: currently works on browser 2.8.2 or 2.7, no longer 2.9.1). Testing on my own WebTV browser, I've contacted a few e-businesses to let them know their shopping carts are not working and instead of investigating, they would suggest that I'd call or mail in my orders. No thanks, I'm not interested in going that inconvenient route. So, I make a U-turn and order from a much more reliable source...and post their e-businesses on this list. Their loss, right?