Considreing a Sling Box...

waffle · 10-21-2010, 03:17 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, 05:13 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!

10-21-2010, 03:17 PM	#1
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, 05:13 PM	#2
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.