Typical price: £200
What is it: Set-top box that streams live TV to your computer or smart phone
What we think: This will be overkill for anyone but home cinema enthusiasts and hard-core gadget-heads
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 30 September 2008
Tags: Sling Media, Sling Media Slingbox Pro-HD, component inputs, Wi-Fi, camera
We like:
Variety of devices compatible with it; easy-to-use software and setup; controls almost all cable and satellite boxes and DVRs; good video quality via the Internet
We don't like:
No built-in wireless networking support; monopolises most AV sources during viewing; best video quality requires ample bandwidth and muscular PC
CNET UK judgement:
The Sling Media Pro-HD streams live TV to your PC or smart phone very well -- but for most users, its excellent HD-capable picture quality will be diminished when accessed outside of the home network. Also, its numerous features will probably be overkill for most people. But for home cinema enthusiasts and hard-core gadget-heads, it may be worth it
Full review:
When Sling Media released a trio of second-generation models in the autumn of 2006, the Slingbox Pro was at the top of the line. Unfortunately, it also came with a handful of caveats and was an ugly maroon colour. The third-generation Slingbox Solo appeared the following year, co-opting nearly all of the Pro's key features, making the need for an upgrade to the Pro even more apparent. Almost two years to the day since the Pro was released, its replacement is here: the Slingbox Pro-HD, which will be available in the UK soon for around £200. Continue Reading...
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