Considreing a Sling Box...

CigarNut · 10-21-2010, 03:18 PM

I like to sit outside or in the garage to have a cigar and sometimes I would like to be able to keep up with the game or whatever else might be on.

I have heard that I can do this with a Sling Box and I have a few questions:

- Do you need special software on your laptop (or other device) to be able to access the content?

- If I just want to view what's on the TV (not change the channels or anything) is the Sling Box Solo the right model?

- Does the content stream pretty well over wireless G (54Mb)?

- Does the Sling Box delivery HD content OK?

- Are there other (better) choices?

Thanks!

jmsremax · 10-21-2010, 03:22 PM

Definitely wasn't expecting this to pertain to watching TV

Sounds pretty sweet.

loki · 10-21-2010, 03:24 PM

i use a slingbox to keep up on Penguins hockey. I wanted to control the tv so I had to get the slingbox pro and where I have it set up doesn't have HD so I can't comment on that. The content stream is fine over wireless, I usually get around 20mbs when I'm watching mine. feel free to pm me if you want or i'll try to answer questions here if I can

LasciviousXXX · 10-21-2010, 03:27 PM

I don't have a slingbox myself but can safely say that if you're looking to stream in HD quality you might want to upgrade to Wireless N to keep it running silky smooth.

waffle · 10-21-2010, 04:17 PM

I have heard that I can do this with a Sling Box and I have a few questions:

- Do you need special software on your laptop (or other device) to be able to access the content? Nope, you can just go to the website and it'll install the plugin

- If I just want to view what's on the TV (not change the channels or anything) is the Sling Box Solo the right model? I have a Solo and you can change the channels

- Does the content stream pretty well over wireless G (54Mb)? It compensates for the speed of your connection, I have it installed on my phone ($30 app for about all systems... worth EVERY PENNY!) and it streams great! I also use it on the laptop and it looks close to sitting in front of my tv

- Does the Sling Box delivery HD content OK? It loooks amazing when I watch it, I swear by my slingbox and I got it almost 3 years ago... If I had the chance, I'd do it all over again... bonus is if you have Whole Home DVR through Direct or your cable provider, I can watch stuff I taped without interfering with whatever my wife is watching on the ACTUAL DVR box!

- Are there other (better) choices? None that I have found... can't really beat the price (1 time purchase cost, with no monthly fees)

Thanks!

SvilleKid · 10-21-2010, 06:13 PM

Good thread. I've been thinking about getting one for our system. This answers many of the questions I've had running around my head!

AD720 · 10-21-2010, 06:28 PM

I would grab one if the mobile app wasn't so outrageously priced. $30 is a joke if I'm paying $100 or more for the hardware - espeically when we'd be buying it for like 4 mobile devices (both or our phones, 2 ipod touches and an ipad). Under $5 and I'd get one.

Mr B · 10-21-2010, 06:37 PM

Woops, Thats Sling Blade.

waffle · 10-21-2010, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

I would grab one if the mobile app wasn't so outrageously priced. $30 is a joke if I'm paying $100 or more for the hardware - espeically when we'd be buying it for like 4 mobile devices (both or our phones, 2 ipod touches and an ipad). Under $5 and I'd get one.

Yeah, its a bit crazy when you look at it like that... however, do you really need it on BOTH phone and ipod touches and ipad... I mean its only setup to 1 box... and you can only have 1 person active at a time on it.

AD720 · 10-21-2010, 06:41 PM

I would at least want it on my phone and the iPad. That's $60 right there. Half the price of the hardware. And I wouldn't want to be the one to break it to my wife that I can have on my phone but she can't on her's.

hscmit · 10-21-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

And I wouldn't want to be the one to break it to my wife that I can have on my phone but she can't on her's.

totally worth the extra $30 when you put it that way

waffle · 10-21-2010, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720

I would at least want it on my phone and the iPad. That's $60 right there. Half the price of the hardware. And I wouldn't want to be the one to break it to my wife that I can have on my phone but she can't on her's.

Good point... honestly, I use it so much on my phone/laptop, the $30 figures to like $5/month for 6 months which is cheaper than a netflix account... I guess I just can easily explain it to myself

loki · 10-21-2010, 07:56 PM

watching the pens game right now on mine and i'm getting 2000kbs

AD720 · 10-21-2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hscmit

totally worth the extra $30 when you put it that way

I may be dumb but I'm not stupid on top of it.

waffle · 10-21-2010, 08:05 PM

Here's what mine looks like while I'm at work (we have AWFUL internet here.... we're in short order to get fiber soon, but not yet)

loki · 10-21-2010, 08:32 PM

another pic. this is off a standard def feed

CigarNut · 10-21-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by loki

another pic. this is off a standard def feed

Is this picture of your system using the web plug-in or the Sling Box App?

loki · 10-21-2010, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CigarNut

Is this picture of your system using the web plug-in or the Sling Box App?

app that I downloaded last year. not sure if it needs updated or not, but I haven't had any problems so why mess with it

waffle · 10-22-2010, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CigarNut

Is this picture of your system using the web plug-in or the Sling Box App?

Mine's off the web.

And the app I believe has a setting to let you know when it needs to update, but I haven't used the app on my 'puter in so long I don't remember... much less hassle with the web plug-in!

loki · 10-22-2010, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by waffle

Mine's off the web.

And the app I believe has a setting to let you know when it needs to update, but I haven't used the app on my 'puter in so long I don't remember... much less hassle with the web plug-in!

i thought something looked different when I went to install it on a windows box....not that my wife ever lets me use that computer anymore.

10-21-2010, 03:18 PM	#1
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10-21-2010, 03:24 PM	#3
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: Considreing a Sling Box... i use a slingbox to keep up on Penguins hockey. I wanted to control the tv so I had to get the slingbox pro and where I have it set up doesn't have HD so I can't comment on that. The content stream is fine over wireless, I usually get around 20mbs when I'm watching mine. feel free to pm me if you want or i'll try to answer questions here if I can Last edited by loki; 10-21-2010 at 03:36 PM.

10-21-2010, 03:27 PM	#4
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Considreing a Sling Box... I don't have a slingbox myself but can safely say that if you're looking to stream in HD quality you might want to upgrade to Wireless N to keep it running silky smooth.

10-21-2010, 04:17 PM	#5
waffle Who doesn't love Waffles? Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Steve (Stephen) Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,195 Trading: (38)	Re: Considreing a Sling Box... I have heard that I can do this with a Sling Box and I have a few questions: - Do you need special software on your laptop (or other device) to be able to access the content? Nope, you can just go to the website and it'll install the plugin - If I just want to view what's on the TV (not change the channels or anything) is the Sling Box Solo the right model? I have a Solo and you can change the channels - Does the content stream pretty well over wireless G (54Mb)? It compensates for the speed of your connection, I have it installed on my phone ($30 app for about all systems... worth EVERY PENNY!) and it streams great! I also use it on the laptop and it looks close to sitting in front of my tv - Does the Sling Box delivery HD content OK? It loooks amazing when I watch it, I swear by my slingbox and I got it almost 3 years ago... If I had the chance, I'd do it all over again... bonus is if you have Whole Home DVR through Direct or your cable provider, I can watch stuff I taped without interfering with whatever my wife is watching on the ACTUAL DVR box! - Are there other (better) choices? None that I have found... can't really beat the price (1 time purchase cost, with no monthly fees) Thanks!

10-21-2010, 06:13 PM	#6
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Considreing a Sling Box... Good thread. I've been thinking about getting one for our system. This answers many of the questions I've had running around my head! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

10-21-2010, 06:28 PM	#7
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Considreing a Sling Box... I would grab one if the mobile app wasn't so outrageously priced. $30 is a joke if I'm paying $100 or more for the hardware - espeically when we'd be buying it for like 4 mobile devices (both or our phones, 2 ipod touches and an ipad). Under $5 and I'd get one. __________________

10-21-2010, 06:37 PM	#8
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Considreing a Sling Box... Woops, Thats Sling Blade.

10-21-2010, 06:41 PM	#10
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Considreing a Sling Box... I would at least want it on my phone and the iPad. That's $60 right there. Half the price of the hardware. And I wouldn't want to be the one to break it to my wife that I can have on my phone but she can't on her's. __________________

10-21-2010, 07:56 PM	#13
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: Considreing a Sling Box... watching the pens game right now on mine and i'm getting 2000kbs