using a slingbox without a dvr

loki · 10-03-2009, 07:13 PM

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, 07:45 PM

Not a 100% sure, but I would say you should be able to.

10-03-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by loki

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, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Resipsa

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, 09:37 PM

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, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

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.

loki · 10-03-2009, 10:24 PM

thanks guys, so pro is needed...time to go shopping

AD720 · 10-04-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bazookajoe

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.

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Originally Posted by loki

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.

10-03-2009, 07:13 PM	#1
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	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?

10-03-2009, 07:45 PM	#2
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: using a slingbox without a dvr Not a 100% sure, but I would say you should be able to. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

10-03-2009, 09:37 PM	#5
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: 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/ __________________

10-03-2009, 10:24 PM	#7
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: using a slingbox without a dvr thanks guys, so pro is needed...time to go shopping