Testseek.com have collected 17 expert reviews of the Sling Media Slingbox M1 and the average rating is 68%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sling Media Slingbox M1.
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17 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Up to 1080p support, Fairly reliable performance, Works with loads of different hardware
No HDMI, Expensive mobile apps, Ads in desktop apps, Fiddly and a bit limited
Aside from support for things like Chromecast, parts of it are starting to feel increasingly clunky The Slingbox M1 is a device from a class of streamer that's quietly bubbled away in the background over the past few years. And aside from support for thi...
Published: 2015-05-12, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
All of which is a shame, because the hardware does the job as well as can be expected. Remote control is a touch laggy, but given a fast-enough internet connection, picture quality is perfectly acceptable. If you're already paying for a comprehensive c...
Published: 2015-03-27, Author: Mark , review by: geekdad.com
Streams your cable wherever you are, Streams well on wifi, 3G, and 4G/LTE, No missing channels, blackouts, or location restrictions, You don't have to miss a single game, Easy to set up and use
Slingbox M1 does not have HDMI, Slight lag compared to live TV, Mobile apps are sold separately ($14.99 each for iPad and iPhone)
Abstract: The Slingbox M1 is the fifth generation Slingbox. This entry-level box has a smaller footprint (1.7 x 7 x 4.3), with built in Wi-Fi or Ethernet to stream live and recorded content to your remote devices. Mobile devices require installing the $14.99 Slingp...
The system works well! I'm impressed and wish I had the SlingBox a long time ago. Last winter I had trouble watching my beloved Packers during their Super Bowl run as they played the Philadelphia Eagles. If I had the SlingBox and the SlingPlayer app, I co...
Published: 2014-11-10, Author: Tomas , review by: technogog.com
Simple setup, No additional fees to stream your home based video content, Built in WiFi, Has mobile app for iOS and Android, Built in infrared transmitter
iOS and Android apps are additional cost, “Shared” system between home and remote user
If you like the option of never having to miss a show, game or movie wherever you may be situated then the Slingbox M1 is a great investment. As long as you have Internet access with a modicum of speed then you can watch your satellite or cable provider a...
Abstract: Echostar subsidiary Sling Media last month unveiled Slingbox M1 , its least expensive solution yet for "placeshifting" HD television, DVR and media-player content to any device with an internet connection and a browser.Slingbox M1 lists for $149, half the...
Published: 2014-08-05, Author: Ben , review by: engadget.com
1080p video quality, Integrated IR blaster, Built-in WiFi
Relies on IR for control, Pricey compared to competing products, Only the desktop app is free, Can't watch via the browser
It's been two years since we reviewed the previous-generation Slingbox and not much has changed. WiFi is included now and the price is lower, but our main complaints are still unaddressed -- upfront cost, non-sports-optimized view, IR control only and hav...
Published: 2014-07-15, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
The affordable Slingbox M1 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 e
Smartphone- and tablet-viewing apps cost extra. It duplicates some of the features found on TV anywhere apps you may already be using. No HDMI support. As always, streaming capabilities are only as good as your home bandwidth
The $150 Slingbox M1 brings TV streaming to nearly any mobile device, PC, or Mac, now with the convenience of built-in Wi-Fi....
Published: 2014-07-15, Author: Michael , review by: tomsguide.com
Access live and DVR'd TV on a variety of device, No monthly fee, Works over LTE as well as Wi-Fi
Can stream to only one device at a tim, Pricey compared to Web-video streaming boxes such as Roku
SlingBox M1 beams live and DVR'd cable or satellite TV over the Net to computers and mobile devices, with good quality and no monthly fees. While video-streaming set-top boxes such as Roku and Apple TV have made it easier to cut the cord — i.e...
