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Sony LocationFree LF-PK1

Sony LocationFree LF-PK1

80 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (49)
image quality (25)
design (12)
price (8)
durability (4)

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reliability (6)
size (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 80 reviews of Sony LocationFree LF-PK1. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the remote control and design are overall positive. The price and image quality also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the size and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony LocationFree LF-PK1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony LocationFree LF-PK1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Sony LocationFree LF-PK1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the design and sound, whereas many are critical about the reliability and remote control.

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70% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony LocationFree LF-PK1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 60 user reviews of Sony LocationFree LF-PK1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and design. The price and image quality also get good feedback, but many are negative about the size and reliability.

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reliability, size

67% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Sony LF-PK1 LocationFree Player Pak review: Sony LF-PK1 LocationFree Player Pak

Sony LF-PK1 LocationFree Player Pak

Streams live TV to any PC or PSP with broadband access; built-in wireless; works with any video source, including DVRs and TiVos; relatively simple setup.

More expensive than Slingbox; monopolizes the attached device; may not have necessary IR codes to fully operate your cable box or video device.

The Sony LF-PK1 LocationFree Player Pak isn't quite on a par with the Slingbox, but it is the only device that streams video to your PSP--and it's getting better with each firmware upgrade.

Jan, 2006

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Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Sony LocationFree review

Internet streaming from the home entertainment kings

Watch your TV anywhere via the internet ; Remote schedule recordings ; Works with the PSP

Relatively poor visuals

If you're that desperate to watch a little TV this at least works well

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Sony LocationFree review

Sony's answer to the Slingbox works with PSPs, but lacks an internal TV tuner and is more expensive than its rival

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by : Rosemary Haworth (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony LocationFree

Just when you were getting your head around the distinctly sci-fi concept of timeshifting used by personal video recorders, some bright spark came up with the idea of placeshifting.

If you've got a PSP and like the sleek styling of the Sony, you'll probably prefer LocationFree, despite its higher price tag. On balance, however, we felt the Slingbox's more open approach offered greater charms.

Jul, 2006

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

Sony LF-PK1 LocationFree Player Pak review

Place-shifting TV is one of the new hot buzzwords in tech land, and Sony's LF-PK1 LocationFree Player Pak, which allows you to wirelessly stream live TV to your PC or PSP handheld game console, is Sony's answer to Sling Media's well-received Slingbox ....

Streams live TV to any PC or PSP with broadband access; built-in wireless; works with any video source, including DVRs and TiVos; relatively simple setup.

More expensive than Slingbox; monopolizes the attached device; may not have necessary IR codes to fully operate your cable box or video device.

The Sony LF-PK1 LocationFree Player Pak isn't quite on a par with the Slingbox, but it is the only device that streams video to your PSP--and it's getting better with each firmware upgrade.

Jan, 2006

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Expert review by : Jonathan Parkyn (Active Home)