Testseek.com have collected 41 expert reviews of the Sling Media Slingbox Pro and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sling Media Slingbox Pro.
January 2008
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The editors liked
Streams live TV to any PC or smart phone
HD Compatible
Support for Macs
Hand-holding instructions for setup
Nearly as easy to use as a TV. Video quality improved over previous version. Adapts to available bandwidth to maximize video quality. Connects to up to four home-theater components. No monthly fee.
Faster streaming over Lan
Ease of use
HD input
Streams home A/V to any broadband-connected Mac
Windows PC
Windows Mobile
Or Palm Treo 700p device in the world
Accepts HD video (with optional dongle)
Can accept as many as four A/V inputs (composite
S-Video
RF
And component)
No host PC or mo...
Easy-to-use
Friendly interface
Video quality scales with your connection speed
Complete control of device via virtual remote control.
The editors didn't like
No HDMI port
No built-in wireless support
Choppy cellular viewing
Home uplink speed and Internet congestion can limit your video quality during remote viewing. Works only with Windows handhelds and PCs. HD connection improves video quality only if you watch on your home network. Cant pause or store programs unless you h...
Expensive
No wireless
Component-video adapter and cellphone/PDA viewing software costs extra
No built-in wireless networking support
Monopolizes the attached device during viewing
Palm viewing software only works on Treo 700p.
No built-in Wi-Fi networking
Connection through Apple wireless router requires manual configuration.
Abstract: Being stuck on a train or in a foreign hotel room can be a boring experience, unless you happen to have a Slingbox to hand. The Slingbox Pro allows viewers to watch and control their home television using a PC or mobile phone anywhere in the world (any...
The Slingbox Pro has improved on the original in every respect. It's smarter on the outside, and smarter on the inside too. The increase in inputs adds flexibility, specifically the addition of component input. The increase in maximum quality is tangible,...
Abstract: Late last month, Sling Media announced the launch of the Slingbox Pro for the UK and thanks to Sling Media, Ive recently received a Slingbox PRO for a review.If you know what place-shift is, Im sure you know what the Slingbox is able to provide. If y...
Easy-to-use, friendly interface; video quality scales with your connection speed; complete control of device via virtual remote control.
No built-in Wi-Fi networking; connection through Apple wireless router requires manual configuration.
The Slingbox’s lack of built-in Wi-Fi support is unfortunate, and users of non-UPnP routers will need to manually configure their home networks in order to connect from outside the home. And for all but the most hard-core AV fans, the four-input...
Abstract: The original Slingbox was housed in a goofy ingot-shaped box. The Slingbox Pro is only slightly more attractive, but it’s eminently more capable. Unfortunately, you’ll need to spend one-third more than its $250 base price to enable some of its cooler f...
Streams live TV to any PC or smart phone, HD Compatible, Support for Macs, Hand-holding instructions for setup
No HDMI port, No built-in wireless support, Choppy cellular viewing
Overall, the Slingbox provides nice remote viewing of your television with an easy setup and sleek-looking software. Though the Sony LocationFree Base Station LF-V30 includes HD connections and integrated Wi-Fi, the setup process is more lengthy and co...
Nearly as easy to use as a TV. Video quality improved over previous version. Adapts to available bandwidth to maximize video quality. Connects to up to four home-theater components. No monthly fee.
Home uplink speed and Internet congestion can limit your video quality during remote viewing. Works only with Windows handhelds and PCs. HD connection improves video quality only if you watch on your home network. Cant pause or store programs unless you h...
The place-shifting Slingbox Pro is a great way—especially for DVR users—to watch a virtual version of your home television on PCs or Windows Mobile devices....
Published: 2006-09-27, Author: John , review by: cnet.com
Streams home A/V to any broadband-connected Mac, Windows PC, Windows Mobile, or Palm Treo 700p device in the world; accepts HD video (with optional dongle); can accept as many as four A/V inputs (composite, S-Video, RF, and component); no host PC or mo...
Component-video adapter and cellphone/PDA viewing software costs extra; no built-in wireless networking support; monopolizes the attached device during viewing; Palm viewing software only works on Treo 700p.
While its ability to accept multiple sources and optional HD is overkill for most users, the more-expensive Slingbox Pro makes sense for hardcore Slingers with gobs of video gear. Price range: $228.00 - $247.00 See all products in the Sling Media Sling...
