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Testseek.com have collected 40 expert reviews of the Sling Media Slingbox Pro-HD and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sling Media Slingbox Pro-HD.
Award: Most Awarded October 2008
October 2008
 
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The editors liked

  • Ease of use
  • Decent streaming quality even on lowspeed connections
  • Video streaming is largely stutter free
  • Quality of streamed video is very good
  • No monthly subscription charges
  • Good compatibility with a large number of devices
  • Works with Windows and Mac via web browser
  • Mobile app for iOS
  • Android and Windows Phone

The editors didn't like

  • No WiFi
  • No HDMI
  • Mobile apps is a separate purchase
  • Slightly complicated to set up the first time
  • Via the online account
  • No HDMI input
  • You need to buy the mobile apps

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  Published: 2008-12-29, review by: gadgetell.com

  • Abstract:  Out of the boxOpening up the package, there are several compartments to be opened. The compartments have small pictures of what is inside of them. The Pro-HD comes with all the cables you will need to get started. SetupThis Slingbox has one standar...

 
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  Published: 2008-10-23, review by: Geek.com

  • Abstract:  I’ve been a big follower of the Slingbox since it came out. Unfortunately, I haven’t had the opportunity to play with one until recently. I’m kind of glad I waited this long. That’s because the first Slingbox I got was the new Slingbox PRO-HD. The key...

 
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  Published: 2008-10-23, review by: askmen.com

  • Abstract:  Sling Media’s newest model, the Slingbox Pro-HD, is now slinging digital television signals to your PC, Mac or mobile devices in high-definition. It’s also ready for the coming DTV change over in February 2008 when all TV gets delivered in digital; the...

 
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  Published: 2008-10-13, review by: mobilitytoday.com

  • Abstract:  The Slingbox PRO-HD is the first ever HD-streaming Slingbox. With the Slingbox PRO-HD, you can watch and control multiple devices - including your standard- or high-definition DVR, digital cable, satellite receiver, or DVD player - from anywhere in the...

 
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  Published: 2008-10-01, review by: dvice.com

  • The Slingbox Pro-HD works extremely well, especially if you have a fast upload speed with your broadband connection. Within a network, its sweet HD all the way, perfect for plugging a laptop into a bedroom TV and watching that HD TiVo while reclining ...

 
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  Published: 2008-09-29, Author: Yardena , review by: techworld.com

  • 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 didn't insist on flawless performance. Otherwise, the Slingbox Pro HD's p...

 
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  Published: 2008-09-25, review by: pcmag.com

  • Abstract:  REVIEW Sling Media invented a product category with the original Slingbox a nifty device that place-shifts any cable box or other television-based media source to any PC in the house, or even anywhere in the world (either to a remote PC, or to a comp...

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  Published: 2008-09-25, review by: Laptopmag.com

  • Easy setup, Excellent picture quality, Smooth video and audio streaming, Sleek new SlingPlayer software for desktop, Can pause up to an hour of live content
  • No Mac support for HD at launch, Can’t record content to PC, Pricey
  • When Sling Media first launched the groundbreaking Slingbox, Web video was just starting to go mainstream, and premium content from name-brand providers was few and far between. Now that online video is everywhere—Hulu, Veoh, Amazon Video on Demand...

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  Published: 2008-09-24, Author: John , review by: cnet.com

  • Streams home TV and other audiovisual sources to any broadband-connected Mac, Windows PC, Windows Mobile, Palm, or Symbian device in the world; streams HD video (bandwidth permitting); no host PC or monthly charges required; easy-to-use software; contr...
  • Cell phone/PDA viewing software costs extra; no built-in wireless networking support; monopolizes 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 smartphone--but for most users, its excellent HD-capable picture quality will be diminished when accessed outside of the home network. Price range: $299.99

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  Published: 2008-09-24, review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • Streams highdef video from your home to a laptop, New player software includes program guide.
  • Highbandwidth requirements; wont work with DSL, Tricky setup and incomplete program guide.

 
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