Testseek.com have collected 26 expert reviews of the Sling Media Slingbox and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sling Media Slingbox.
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The editors liked
Slingbox allows you to stream live or recorded TV from your home TV/DVR remotely anywhere in the world over an Internet connection
You can control your TV/DVR remotely to create new recordings or delete old ones
The picture and streaming are of surp...
Great idea
Easy to use
Works well
Built in TV tuner
Includes all necessary accessories
Watch and control TV or other A/V sources from just about anywhere!
Easy to setup
No monthly fee
Good video/audio quality
No computer's required to stream
Fairly easy to set up
Easy to use
No monthly fees
Supports many television programming services and devices
Great price
Excellent software
Multiple devices can be used (DVR
TV
Etc.)
The editors didn't like
There is no fullscreen mode on a Treo
You can only view one channel at a time
You cannot view programming on more than one device at a time
When you are in the controlling mode such as changing channels
It takes a few moments for the picture to r...
A/V inputs from S-video and composite only
Configuring remote viewing may not be easy
Price
Mediocre device support
Works only with Windows 2000/XP
No builtin wireless
Connectivity
Editors' Rating
Only one person or computer can access the Slingbox at a time
No Mac OS X software yet
Laggy when changing channels
Mediocre image quality
Onscreen guide takes a while to load
Slingbox allows you to stream live or recorded TV from your home TV/DVR remotely anywhere in the world over an Internet connection, You can control your TV/DVR remotely to create new recordings or delete old ones, The picture and streaming are of surp...
There is no fullscreen mode on a Treo, You can only view one channel at a time, You cannot view programming on more than one device at a time, When you are in the controlling mode such as changing channels, it takes a few moments for the picture to r...
Yes, I am delighted with the incredible, new functionality Slingbox affords on my various mobile devices, and I cannot recommend it to you with more enthusiasm. It is definitely at the top of my must-have list. Editor’s Note: Look for a review of t...
Abstract: Sounds like some sort of SKY+ marketing line, except its not it is in fact the spec sheet for the Slingbox. Now available in the UK this little bit of uber gadgetry can control your Sky Plus box and server it up to you over a broadband connection where ev...
Abstract: For some weeks now, Im using a Sling Media Slingbox which arrived right in time during the FIFA World Cup last month. So whats the Slingbox about? Its a small silver/red chocolate-bar looking type of set-top box, which is on one side connected to a ...
The Slingbox is a great idea that's well implemented. It's looks different, it's very easy to set-up and use, and delivers your TV to you over the Internet wherever you are with. Slingbox just needs to add support for portable device to the UK version and...
Abstract: In fact, the SlingBox is arguably the second. Sonys LocationFree TV, a portable LCD TV, offers some of the same functionality for $1,500. The Sling Media product lets you use the portable LCD you already own: your laptop or PDA. On the other hand, it ...
Great idea
Easy to use
Works well
Built in TV tuner
Includes all necessary accessories
Watch and control TV or other A/V sources from just about anywhere!
A/V inputs from S-video and composite only
Configuring remote viewing may not be easy
Price
The Sling Media Slingbox really is a cool item. I was familiar with the product from things I had read online, but it wasnt until I actually started using it that I appreciated exactly what it was all about.Many people might think there is no need to ...
