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Sling Media Slingbox ProProduct SummaryTake your TV to go, including your TiVo or cable/satellite box. Use your Wi-Fi-connected laptop or Windows Media smartphone along with SlingPlayer software around the globe to view up to four different video sources. |
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JiWire's Review
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| By Becky Waring (Updated 10/3/08) |
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JiWire's Quick Take
Likes
Works on PCs, Macs and Windows Mobile PDAs & smartphones, has four simultaneous video inputs (including HD with optional adapter), surprisingly good video quality with self-optimizing player.
Dislikes
No built-in Wi-Fi, limited input configurations, poor documentation for all but most simple connections, quality may be limited by your home broadband connection, no closed caption support.
Good for
Road warriors who miss their home TiVos and favorite sports channels.
Bad for
Travelers who have a family at home using the TV and DVR regularly won't be able to take advantage since only one person can control things at one time.
More online reviews
PC Magazine "The Slingbox concept is simple: It puts a virtual version of your own television on any Windows XP/2000 computer with an Internet connection, as well as on certain handhelds and smartphones. This is an especially appealing proposition if you have a TiVo or DVR, because the Slingbox lets you access its stored programs and pause playback?a necessity when multitasking on a laptop or watching on your handheld while out and about. "
CNET "The second-generation models are an evolutionary improvement over the original model, with improved video quality-- especially via a home network--being the primary step up. Most users will find the Slingbox A/V to be the optimal model in the line. The Slingbox Pro's component video support isn't yet a huge draw, but that's only because the composite and S-Video sources look so good. However, if you need to control more than one device, the Slingbox Pro is certainly a worthwhile option."
Basic Specs
| Networking Standards | Wired 10/100 Ethernet |
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| AV Inputs | Composite video, S-Video and Coax cable, plus pass-throughs. High-Definition (up to 1080i) component input with pass-through using optional $50 adapter. Up to four simultaneous inputs. |
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| Warranty | 1 year |
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| Support Page | http://us.slingmedia.com/page/support.html |
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| Phone Number | +1 (877) 467-5464 |
