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Sling Slingbox SOLO (S4950424) Reviews

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$159.49

alaTest Review Summary for Sling Slingbox SOLO (S4950424)

We have collected and analyzed 20 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 90/100. The average review date is August 27, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 1932 reviews from other Media Hubs. The alaScore™ for this product is 72/100 = Good. Last update: November 21, 2009.

alaSCORE 72

720100

20 reviews

November, 2009

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90 / 100

20 Users

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from $159.49

User Reviews (20)

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Amazingly cool gadget

By ed (newegg.com)

How cool is it to access your own cable TV box from anywhere in the world? Very cool. My SA8300HD box was in the Slingbox database and it controls it perfectly. It even displays the correct remote control on your screen. Also, the stand alone Sling player...

Really cool device. I had it hooked up in minutes, only needed to forward one port in my router and it was ready to go. Works great. Wifey can now watch her "frumpy" movies on her laptop. She's sold. We were able to watch our cable TV quite acceptably on...

No HDMI interface, component only. Does not include component cables. Multiple video inputs (1 component, 1 S-video, 1 composite) but only 1 audio input. Monopolizes your CATV / DirectTV box while in use. This model downconverts HD signals, they still loo...

US

great product

By dhman48 (newegg.com)

easy install, easy to access, excellent value and a great way to avoid having to buy or set up old tv's to function with new digital signals

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US

First Sling box I owned

By N/A (newegg.com)

There are alot of cables that plug into the back of it so it can get a little crazy but its not really a big problem. To get it to send the video over the internet you have to have the ports open on your router. I have two routers on the network so It too...

The sling box is is very nice looking, it's nice and compact and seems to be built pretty sturdy. Setup was very easy to figure out and had it up and running within 30 minutes. I also like the software that it uses with your pc, the newest version has a 6...

Its a little slow to respond to changing channels and other settings but it has to go over the internet so I can understand a few seconds of lag. The video quality isn't the best ever but it is acceptable. Takes some adjusting to get it looking at its bes...

Manufacturer's Description

The Slingbox SOLO allows you to watch and control your favorite TV source - including your HD content - from anywhere in the world on your laptop or cell phone. So now you can watch your DVR, digital cable, satellite receiver, or DVD player wherever you see fit. With the Slingbox SOLO, you can watch your favorite TV shows and sporting events from anywhere.

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