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Slingbox Solo
alaSCORE 72

4 reviews

November, 2009

80 / 100

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Review: SlingBox Solo

By Grant Clauser

Some people are so attached to their TV programs that even the convenience of a DVR to record every episode of Dance Wars isn't enough. If you're a frequent traveler and absolutely must watch your home shows, then the SlingBox by Sling Media (now ...

The picture quality looked mostly good on my widescreen laptop, and I didn't notice any performance difference when watching high definition or standard definition. The channel guide, which looks fine on my 50-inch TV at home, was almost impossible to ...

March, 2008

No rating

e-gear.com
US

Slingbox SOLO

Award: Editor's Choice!

Take your TV on the road with the $180 Slingbox SOLO, which offers an ideal combination of small size, good value, and compatibility with high-definition channels.

HD-compatible. Good video quality. SlingPlayer software is easy to use and works on PCs, Macs, and several cell-phone platforms. Excellent value. No monthly fees

No integrated Wi-Fi. Doesn't actually stream in HD quality in most situations. As with other Slingboxes, anyone at home gets stuck seeing whatever you're watching while on the go. SlingPlayer Mobile costs extra ; Watch the Slingbox SOLO Video Review

Never miss must-see TV with this well-priced, HD-compatible box. As long as you don't expect miracles in video quality when streaming over the Internet, the Slingbox SOLO is a pleasing buy.

The latest model, the SlingPlayer SOLO, gives you the Slingbox Pro's HD compatibility, but with a single input, like the classic Slingbox. To hook up the SOLO to my HD cable box, I connected the included component video cables to the Slingbox...

January, 2008

No rating

pcmag.com
US

Slingbox Solo - Review of the Slingbox Solo

Sling Media's best box yet offers improved video quality, high-definition support, and expanded compatibility for an affordable price.

>• Extremely easy setup, • HD inputs included, • Very good streaming video quality

>• No integrated Wi-Fi, Supported Protocols: wired, 802.11 a/b/g, or Powerline, , , , By DanK, , , , Despite these quibbles, the Slingbox Solo is a first-class entertainment product, and we can't say enough about the flawless setup. Slingbox AV owners ...

The Solo also offers the advantage of integrated HD component inputs-which required an HD Connect accessory on the Slingbox Pro. Like the Slingbox AV and Pro, the Solo comes with an included IR blaster for controlling your AV equipment remotely....

October, 2007

Rating

80

laptopmag.com
GB

Slingbox Solo

If you're not interested in watching everything from your Sky box to your DVD player while away from home, this is a cost-effective alternative to the Slingbox Pro

HD-compatible. Impressive video quality. Easy to use and cheaper than the Pro

Lacks flexibility. No Freeview tuner

November, 2007

Rating

80

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