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The editors liked
Slick design
Built-in Wi-Fi
HDMI connectivity
Streaming content from phone or tablet to TV coming soon
Beautiful 1080p video streaming. Finally works over Wi-Fi. Includes plenty of cables in the box
Including both HDMI and component video. Simplified setup.
The Slingbox 500 streams video from your TV or DVR (or any analog source) to your PC
Tablet
Smartphone
And some streaming boxes at resolutions up to full 1080p HD. IR blasters are built into the box's body
Eliminating the need for annoying extra exter
Builtin WiFi and HDMI support
1080p full HD streaming
Lots of mobile device support
Finally supports HDMI
WiFi
And 1080p. Builtin IR blaster. No monthly fees. Still the single best way to watch live TV when you're away from your TV
The editors didn't like
Favorite channels don't sync between mobile and desktop
Several features not available at launch
SlingPlayer mobile apps all cost extra. Ties up the television to which the Slingbox is attached to. HDMI port is mostly useless thanks to encryption issues. Sluggish channel changes
At close to $300
It's fairly expensive. Smartphone- and tablet-viewing apps cost extra. It duplicates some of the features found on TV anywhere apps you may already be using. As always
Streaming capabilities are only as good as your home bandwidth
Streaming quality is network connection dependent
Some mobile apps require aren't free
Big and expensive. Mobile apps cost apiece. Hijacks the TV feed from whoever's watching at home. Some premium channels require componentvideo connection
Abstract: How Do the New Slingboxes Stack Up in the Living Room? [REVIEW]Sling Media announced a long-needed refresh to its Slingbox line of devices Wednesday with the Slingbox 350 and the Slingbox 500.If you need a refresher, a Slingbox is a device that that co...
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Published: 2012-10-09, Author: Michael , review by: Laptopmag.com
Slick design, Built-in Wi-Fi, HDMI connectivity, Streaming content from phone or tablet to TV coming soon
Favorite channels don't sync between mobile and desktop, Several features not available at launch
The Slingbox 500 lets you watch high-def TV on the go in 1080p and features integrated Wi-Fi, but certain features aren't yet fully baked.
Published: 2012-12-22, Author: David , review by: cnet.com.au
The Slingbox 500 streams video from your TV or DVR (or any analog source) to your PC, tablet, smartphone, and some streaming boxes at resolutions up to full 1080p HD. IR blasters are built into the box's body, eliminating the need for annoying extra exter
At close to $300, it's fairly expensive. Smartphone- and tablet-viewing apps cost extra. It duplicates some of the features found on TV anywhere apps you may already be using. As always, streaming capabilities are only as good as your home bandwidth
While you'll pay a premium for its extra features, the Slingbox 500 is an excellent way to watch your TV or DVR video content anywhere....
La Slingbox se révèle très facile à utiliser : une fois installée, il suffit de lancer l'application sur l'appareil de son choix pour pouvoir bénéficier de la télévision comme si l'on était chez soi. C'est un vrai plaisir lorsque l'on a un débit suffisant...
