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October 2008
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Decent streaming quality even on lowspeed connections
No HDMI, no WiFi, always the issue of IR compatibility
Sky HD subscribers away from home a lot could appreciate its potential - but keep the receipt in case set up doesn't quite go to plan13 Pages12345678910111213 ShareThe Slingbox Pro-HD has been a long time coming. It’s Sling Media’s first new consume...
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Published: 2008-09-30, Author: John , review by: CNET.co.uk
Variety of devices compatible with it; easy-to-use software and setup; controls almost all cable and satellite boxes and DVRs; good video quality via the Internet
No built-in wireless networking support; monopolises most AV sources during viewing; best video quality requires ample bandwidth and muscular PC
The Sling Media Pro-HD streams live TV to your PC or smart phone very well -- but for most users, its excellent HD-capable picture quality will be diminished when accessed outside of the home network. Also, its numerous features will probably be overk...
We would consider getting a Slingbox Pro HD if we were confident of having access to reliable, high-bandwidth broadband in places where we expected to watch remotely - and if we didnt insist on flawless performance. Otherwise, the Slingbox Pro HDs p...
Watch TV on the go, Hardware setup instructions simple to follow for most, Video quality surprisingly good, Full control of your set-top box, iOS app supports mirroring with Apple TV or vide connection dongles
Slight lag when controlling set top boxes, Only as reliable as your Internet connection, Box design too big, Software setup challenging due to indecipherable captcha and complicated network configuration, Setting Up the SlingBox, The setup process was str
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...
The ability to watch your television or satellite content anywhere is certainly a powerful motivator for purchasing a Slingbox Pro-HD and, to that point, it does an admirable job of allowing access to television and movies while on the go in extremely...
Abstract: Sling Media’s Slingbox PRO-HD for the European market has been a long time coming, two years in fact, though the streaming media market has largely left its niche alone in the meantime. As with the US model, the PRO-HD promises to take your SD and HD ...
Abstract: For many TV fans, a DVR is a “once with, never without” kind of device, with cable and satellite companies (and firms like Tivo and Moxi) offering expanded DVR feature sets and additional programming services. Being able to watch your favorite TV sh...
Streams video to numerous devices, No fees, Simple to setup, Software simple to use, High Def video quality over home network
Portable devices such as Cell Phone/PDA Slingplayers cost extra, Requires high bandwidth upload capability for high def viewing, Lack of wireless support, Expensive
The Slingbox Pro HD is the next phase in the evolution of the Slingplayer line. It provides several exciting new features including the ability to use three video sources, built in QAM tuner, High Def streaming and more. It does not include an HDMI in...
Abstract: The SlingBox Pro HD is a really cool product that can benefit those looking to enjoy their home content from different sources while they are away. Best of all, there are no monthy fees for using the system. It is a great concept that works better than...
