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loki 10-03-2009 06:13 PM

using a slingbox without a dvr
 
is this possible?

I want to hook a sling box upto a tv without a dvr or other such device to it. I know I'm the last person in the world to not have a dvr but I don't have one nor am I getting one. can I use a sling box with a set up like this or not?

Jbailey 10-03-2009 06:45 PM

Re: using a slingbox without a dvr
 
Not a 100% sure, but I would say you should be able to.

Resipsa 10-03-2009 06:59 PM

Re: using a slingbox without a dvr
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by loki (Post 581391)
is this possible?

I want to hook a sling box upto a tv without a dvr or other such device to it. I know I'm the last person in the world to not have a dvr but I don't have one nor am I getting one. can I use a sling box with a set up like this or not?

Do you mean up to your cablebox, or up to your tv? It needs to have access to some type of content, a tv tuner, cablebox, etc.

loki 10-03-2009 07:05 PM

Re: using a slingbox without a dvr
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Resipsa (Post 581415)
Do you mean up to your cablebox, or up to your tv? It needs to have access to some type of content, a tv tuner, cablebox, etc.

my tv. I don't have a cablebox or anything like that. The tv is connected to the the jack in the wall.

AD720 10-03-2009 08:37 PM

Re: using a slingbox without a dvr
 
Yep, you can.

But you need the slingbox with the built in tuner:

http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-medi...-32084881.html

http://www.slingcommunity.com/articl...-Tuner-Review/

bazookajoe 10-03-2009 09:05 PM

Re: using a slingbox without a dvr
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720 (Post 581534)
Yep, you can.

But you need the slingbox with the built in tuner:...

This is correct - the tuner in the Slingbox Pro eliminates the need for a cable box, dvr or satellite receiver. Besides the benefits of being able to watch what you want when away from home, I like to sit out back with a laptop and a cigar watching the game - best money I've spent. :tu

loki 10-03-2009 09:24 PM

Re: using a slingbox without a dvr
 
thanks guys, so pro is needed...time to go shopping

AD720 10-04-2009 09:03 AM

Re: using a slingbox without a dvr
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by bazookajoe (Post 581559)
This is correct - the tuner in the Slingbox Pro eliminates the need for a cable box, dvr or satellite receiver. Besides the benefits of being able to watch what you want when away from home, I like to sit out back with a laptop and a cigar watching the game - best money I've spent. :tu

Quote:

Originally Posted by loki (Post 581581)
thanks guys, so pro is needed...time to go shopping


It appears that the Slingbox Tuner is discontinued but I'm sure you can find one ebay or somewhere and save some cash.


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