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
(78%)
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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.
Check the list of other Slingbox models — for example, if you're plugging in only one source, you may be better going with the Slingbox Solo. Otherwise this is a no-brainer. The Slingbox Pro is superb technology, which we reckon AV tech fans will be rushi...
Abstract: Like TiVo, Slingbox is one of those amazing video products that Americans have enjoyed for years but has never officially made it to Australia until now. Just as TiVo saw time-shifting become mainstream, Slingbox delivers place-shifting to the masses -...
Abstract: click to enlarge SlingBox comes in a various flavours - from the original Classic through the the Pro, which is the one currently sat underneath my TV. Whats a SlingBox? The clue is in the name. In short it takes video and audio from where they ar...
Abstract: If youre looking to stream a home A/V device to another computer in the home, elsewhere in the world or to a portable handheld device, and are confident that the relevant connections can handle the process, youll be impressed by the flexibility and ...
Improved image quality. Easy to use once set up. No fees after initial cost
Quite expensive. Needs to be close to your router. Not HDMI compatible
Impressive HD support and extra source options make this a good toy for home cinema geeks, but lesser Slingboxes offer better value for the rest of us ...
Abstract: Watch your own TV somewhere else. Works well, but the price limits its appeal to serious couch potatoes. The original Slingbox (search for 90585 at www.computerbuyer.co.uk) cunningly allowed you to watch your home TV from any Internet-connected compu...
Abstract: Until youve seen a Slingbox in action, its hard to believe what it can do. The new Slingbox Pro, just like the original Slingbox Classic allows you to watch your home television or set-top box wherever you are in the world. All you need is a broad...
Abstract: Ideal for streaming TV around the house and on the internet, but its pricey. If youve ever wanted to watch your home TV when abroad, or just in a different room, the Slingbox Pro is for you. Its an update to the original Slingbox (web ID: 88750), w...
