Typical price: £199
What is it: Network media box that wirelessly syncs content from your iTunes library on your PC or Mac to your HDTV
What we think: Not yet the streaming video giant it could be
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 Apple TV |
 Sling Media Slingbox Pro |
 Sling Media Slingbox |
 Sling Media Slingbox Solo |
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| Review date | 22 Oct 08 | 1 Oct 07 | 1 Jun 06 | 11 Oct 07 |
| Editor's rating |
6.5
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9.1
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9.1
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9.1
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| Price range | £199 | |||
| Review summary | We like the simplicity of Apple TV and the attractive user interface. If Apple issued a software update to add support for more video formats and started selling hi-def content on iTunes, we'd snap it up in a flash. As it is, though, it has limited appeal to those that live exclusively in the Apple universe Read full review |
The Slingbox Pro is awesome. If you're looking for a way to enjoy what's on your home TV regardless of your physical whereabouts, it simply cannot be beaten. Read full review |
Historically, telly buffs have had to actually sit in front of their home TV to watch it. The Slingbox changes that, allowing you not only to control your TV from a remote location, but also to watch it anywhere at any time. It serves its purpose perfectly and can be recommended without a moment's hesitation Read full review |
The Sling Media Slingbox Solo is fantastic. If you're not bothered by the fact it only supports one source at a time, and lacks a TV tuner, the Solo is the best way to control and watch your TV on a laptop or mobile phone Read full review |
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