Placeshifting is just a fancy word for pretending you're in your living room when you're not. The Slingbox furthers the make-believe by sending video from your home theater to other PCs and even mobile phones. You enjoy total control over your TV, cable box, DVR, DVD player, and the like — just as though you were parked in your fave recliner. Watch local sports from your Shanghai hotel room. Catch last night's episode of Heroes on the train to work. Fly, little sofa spuds! Be free!
Review: Sling Media Slingbox Pro
Placeshifting is just a fancy word for pretending you’re in your living room when you’re not. The Slingbox furthers the make-believe by sending video from your home theater to other PCs and even mobile phones. You enjoy total control over your TV, cable box, DVR, DVD player, and the like — just as though you […]
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WIRED
Excellent setup instructions and desktop software. Good software controls. Supports up to four video sources. No monthly fees. Solid video quality.
TIRED
Special software needed to access the Slingbox from your PC. People actually at home have to watch what you're watching. Network lag hobbles playback.