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Sony LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 (Wireless)Product SummaryTake your home TV to go with this Internet media streamer. Watch up to two different sources (including cable boxes and TiVos) on the road using your PC, Mac, PSP, or Windows Mobile smartphone. |
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| By Becky Waring (Updated 10/3/08) |
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JiWire's Quick Take
Likes
Works on several platforms, has two simultaneous video inputs and two IR emitter ports, can learn any IR remote, built in 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi with access point mode, special high-quality client TV option for streaming video to additional TVs around the house.
Dislikes
No HD support, difficult setup and hard-to-follow documentation, quality limited by your home network and broadband connection, no closed caption support.
Good for
Frequent travelers who want to keep up with their favorite shows and sports while on the road.
Bad for
Those who have a family at home using the TV won't be able to take advantage since only one person can control it at one time.
More online reviews
CNET "Sony's improved third-generation LocationFree TV product includes several cool features--including wireless connectivity, PSP compatibility, and remote control customization--but setup headaches and software limitations keep it from being a true Slingbox killer."
Maximum PC "The LF-B20 boasts a few features we'd like to see on the Slingbox Pro: We dig the fact that we don't necessarily have to hard-wire it to our router, of course, and we also like the infrared port that can learn commands from any IR remote. And Sony?s device has two IR emitter ports to the Slingbox's one?although Sony provides only one IR blaster in the box. And if you want to watch TV on your PSP, Sony's LocationFree TV products are your only choice."
Basic Specs
| Networking Standards | Wired 10/100 Ethernet, Wireless 802.11a/b/g |
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| AV Inputs | Two simultaneous inputs: one composite video; and one composite/S-Video with pass-through output. |
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| Features | Access point mode, dual IR emitters, optional TV client box |
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| Warranty | 1 year |
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| Support Page | http://www.learningcenter.sony.us/assets/itpd/locationfreetv/index.html |
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| Phone Number | +1 (888) 905-7669 |
