Slingbox PRO, Slingbox AV, and Slingbox Tuner get official
By Peter Rojas 
posted September 27th 2006 4:34PM
posted September 27th 2006 4:34PM
Details about all three of these already leaked out over the past couple of weeks, but Sling Media is formally introducing three new Slingboxes, the Slingbox PRO, the Slingbox AV, and the Slingbox Tuner. All three perform the same basic function -- they let you stream TV from your cable box (digital or analog), satellite receiver, or DVR to a computer or mobile device -- it's just that each is aimed at different segments of the market.
- The Slingbox PRO is their new flagship model, with additional inputs and outputs so you can control up to four audio or video sources (sadly, if you want to use high-def component inputs you need to drop an extra fifty bucks on a dongle they're calling the HD Connect -- there is no option for HDMI). The PRO also supports 16:9 widescreen aspect ratios. Retail price will be $249.99
- The Slingbox AV is aimed at users who have a digital cable set-top box, satellite receiver, or DVR, and don't want or need to control any other A/V sources. The AV also supports 16:9 widescreen aspect ratios and will retail for $179.99.
- The Slingbox Tuner is specifically for people who have analog cable and will retail for $179.99.
The Slingbox PRO from the back.
That's the Slingbox AV on the left and the Slingbox Tuner on the right.
This would make my nights working so much more fun.
17" MacBook Pro
Half of you people REALLY do not even get it! The "Origional" slingbox maxed out at 2 Mbps, the new variety max is 8. This is LAN only, but that is where you'd obviously expect the increase given the current state of broadband in the US. Fortunately I have 5 Mbps uplaod, so it has always been awesome for me remotely, I hook up to a projector & watch my DVR in the office at work!!! As far as why the HD port when it does not stream HD, get over it, at least you have full access to HD if that is your setup at home (which is the point of it anyway). These were a quantum leap when they first came out as far as an off the shelf appliance that made it so easy, and now the new series cranks up the speed "quad", *itching idiots!!!
the new hava pro hd IS WAY BETTER tha n the slingbox since it allows for more than one person to log on and enjoy TV, and it is completely wireless and also has double the resolution as the slingbox.
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Forgive my ignorance but can someone answer a question for me? If the slingbox is set up in your home, how difficult would it be to recieve the TV signal in an office away from home on another TV, or if must be computer? If a computer must be used can the signal make it through a company LAN with a firewall that blocks just about everything that says anything about sports? Please help.
quit bitching about the looks, it works killer!!!!! and small enough to just hide behind something, jesus H. Vhrist, I'm sure, oh, and it does rule so who cares what it looks like???
Faslane