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Manufacturer: Sling Media Part number: SB200-100
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- Bottom Line:
- While its ability to accept multiple sources and optional HD is overkill for most users, the more-expensive Slingbox Pro makes sense for hardcore Slingers with gobs of video gear.
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CNET editors' review
Sling Media Slingbox Pro price range: $175.00
- Reviewed by: John Falcone
- Edited by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 09/27/2006
- Released on: 09/28/2006
The good: Streams home A/V to any broadband-connected Mac, Windows PC, Windows Mobile, or Palm Treo 700p device in the world; accepts HD video (with optional dongle); can accept as many as four A/V inputs (composite, S-Video, RF, and component); no host PC or monthly charges required; simple, straightforward setup; excellent, easy-to-use software; controls almost all cable and satellite boxes and DVRs; excellent video quality over LAN, decent video quality via the Internet.
The bad: Component-video adapter and cellphone/PDA viewing software costs extra; no built-in wireless networking support; monopolizes the attached device during viewing; Palm viewing software only works on Treo 700p.
The bottom line: While its ability to accept multiple sources and optional HD is overkill for most users, the more-expensive Slingbox Pro makes sense for hardcore Slingers with gobs of video gear.
User reviews
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a Must Have for all
by rmccalley on December 22, 2006
Pros: Best Technology avaiailable
Cons: I cna't marry it
Summary: This is a great way for SLING to back up their original product. the improvements are 10-fold.
Summary: This is a great way for SLING to back up their original product. the improvements are 10-fold.
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Great Product - very easy to setup and use
by uscrules1 on December 12, 2006
Pros: Easy setup, decent video quality, very easy to use
Cons: Should have high bandwidth on both ends of the stream.
Summary: This product is very good and offers good video quality depending on your connection speed on both ends. When connected to a network that is fast the quality is very ...
Summary: This product is very good and offers good video quality depending on your connection speed on both ends. When connected to a network that is fast the quality is very decent.
It is neat how you can hook it up to your TIVO and control it from across the world. This is a very good product and does what it advertises with ease. -
Nice idea. Not bad for watching while working on your computer.
by vidcomp on November 29, 2006
Pros: Ease of setup. Nice GUI.
Cons: Picture quality is VHS. Only one user at a time.
Summary: I am using the S-Video from my SA8300 cable box. That picture is much better than Sling's built in tuner, which has a lot of background noise. I set ...
Summary: I am using the S-Video from my SA8300 cable box. That picture is much better than Sling's built in tuner, which has a lot of background noise. I set the player options to manual and pushed the bit rate, resolution etc. to max but still got the noise. Using the output from the Explorer 8300 DVR, the picture was free of background noise but lacked the resolution seen on a standard TV, much less a HDTV, even at the high bit rates. One the plus since, this setup does not take up all my system resources like my ATI 650 HD tuner card on a P4 2.66GHz computer. The ATI card has fantastic HD quality but you need the latest computer to run it if you want to do anything else (but that is another review). All in all, I may just buy a small LCD TV to put next to my computer and not worry about using the computer for TV. Since I don't have their $50 cable, I can't see if the HD picture is any better than the s-video signal. Has anyone compared the two?
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Good Usability; Not the Highest Performance
by Digi Bee on July 12, 2007
Pros: Good-looking slick piece
Cons: Not the Highest Tech Unit available
Summary: I enjoy the look of the Slingbox. Using it is very easy. If you are not a very techy guy, this would be perfect for you.
Living in a 2-story ...Summary: I enjoy the look of the Slingbox. Using it is very easy. If you are not a very techy guy, this would be perfect for you.
Living in a 2-story house. I found setting up was hard with Slingbox Pro. I eventually bought HAVA Wireless HD for easy, no wire setup. HAVA is also the highest tech unit on the market. And it is only $199.99. http://myhava.com/product_hava_wireless_hd.html.0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Easy to Get the Wrong Model
by GadgetExpert on July 8, 2007
Pros: Really works. Best thing since DVRs & TIVO.
Cons: Figuring out which model does what is confusing.
Summary: When the Slingbox was introduced (now called the Slingbox Classic) there was only one model.
However, Sling Media then introduced an entire line of Slingboxes, specifically the PRO, AV and ...Summary: When the Slingbox was introduced (now called the Slingbox Classic) there was only one model.
However, Sling Media then introduced an entire line of Slingboxes, specifically the PRO, AV and Tuner all of which have completely different features.
In short, the TUNER is the bare-bones model and the PRO has the most features. The AV is in-between.
There's an uncensored guide website that details what each model does which you should read before you buy.
To find it Google "slingbox uncensored". It's free. There's no ads or anything. It's actually a book sneak preview, I think.0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sling Media
- Part number: SB200-100
- Description: The Slingbox PRO is the perfect companion for your home theater. With the ability to watch and control one high definition video source and up to three standard definition video devices, the Slingbox PRO ensures that you can watch all of your favorite home theater entertainment anywhere you go. Using an Internet-connected computer or compatible mobile phone, you can watch and control your home TV, DVR, basic cable, digital cable box, or satellite receiver anywhere around your home or around the globe. With a Slingbox PRO you are never separated from your favorite TV shows, sports broadcasts, breaking news stories, digital video recordings, or video on demand.
General
- Type of product Digital multimedia receiver
Network & Internet
- Functionality Digital video broadcasting,
Digital audio broadcasting TV Tuner
- TV tuner qty 1
Connections
- Connector Type RF input ( F connector ),
1 x Network ( RJ-45 ),
1 x HDMI,
Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ),
S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ),
1 x Remote control
System Requirements Details
- System Requirements Details Windows 2000/XP - 1 GHz - RAM 256 MB - HD 100 MB,
- 600 MHz - RAM 256 MB - HD 100 MB - Operating system Windows 2000/XP
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories IR blaster
- Cables Included Network cable,
2 x Antenna cable,
RF splitter,
Video / audio cable,
S-Video cable - Software Drivers & Utilities
Power
- Type External
Product series
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Manufacturer: Sling Media
Specs: Digital multimedia receiver,
Digital video broadcasting,
Digital audio broadcasting -
Manufacturer: Sling Media
Specs: Digital multimedia receiver,
Digital video broadcasting,
Digital audio broadcasting
Manufacturer info
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- Browse Sling Media products on Shopper.com
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- Manufacturer:Sling Media
- Phone: 650-378-4411
- Fax: 650-378-4422
