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Sling Media Slingbox Solo

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Pros
Supports mobile phones
Supports HD content
Cons
No integrated wireless support

$159.49 - $191.24
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User Reviews for Sling Media Slingbox Solo

Reviewed by: kenny2006

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: good image quality

Weaknesses: no close caption.

Overall Evaluation: it didn't work when I first plugged it into my router. I had to upgrade the firmware by directly connecting it to my computer (using cross-over ethernet cable). utilized almost 100% of my old labtop (AMD 1800+ 1.5Ghz). 30% on my dual-core E2160 processor. Overall, it's a pretty good product if you're running the software on a recent processor, P4 or above. hope they'll put the close caption in soon, as well as a built-in video recorder.
Reviewed by: todeo

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Ability to stream HD content on my TiVo HD to anywhere with a broadband connection, even my Palm Centro phone; more stable than some of it's competitors.

Weaknesses: Though it takes component inputs, it does not stream in HD quality.

Overall Evaluation: After months of trying other, cheaper place shifting technologies like Orb or Sony's location free TV, I finally plunked down the extra $ for a Slingbox Solo. The Solo seemed the best model, as I have a TiVo HD and unlike the Slingbox Pro, you do not need to buy an HD adapter for the component input. The Slingbox is the most stable of the devices I have tried, and it optimizes the video quality based on your available upload bandwidth. Setup was a snap - took less than 15 minutes. I'm very pleased with the ease of use, video quality, and user interface. Now I can catch all the games no matter where I am. Definitely recommend!
Reviewed by: mshan242700

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Well thought out, well built, and stylish

Weaknesses: none so far.

Overall Evaluation: What a wonderful device.Sling Media seems like they really know what they are doing, as Solo was packaged superbly, appears very well built and stylish, and software seems to be very plug and play and intuitive.
Reviewed by: RyanOC

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Ease of use, Picture Quality

Weaknesses: Price

Overall Evaluation: This is my first Slingbox and I have been using it for about a month. It was easy to set up. I connected it to my TIVO HD box. It works well over my home network. I installed the software on my laptop, desktop computer and HTC AT&T 8525 PDA/Phone. The software is easy to use, although I'm not sure that I'm willing to pay $30 for the phone software. I wish it were free. The phone picture quality isn't great over AT&T's network, but works better over a high speed connection. The PC/Laptop software is free and works great, but you can only use it on 1 device at a time.
Reviewed by: drmek

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Easy setup, very concise and clear instructions, great tech support

Weaknesses: None

Overall Evaluation: This is my scond SlingBox. Two years ago I purchased the original Slingmedia box and it has been working flawlessly ever since. Slingmedia has improved setup vastly and automated the network setup process. I get a terrific picture on both my Macbook Pro and iMac. You can have several Slingboxes setup and control them all from within one program. I can't wait until Slingmedia releases its mobile version for the iPhone.

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