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BLU for Blue · 03-10-2008, 05:55 AM

I was thinking about picking one up, but I dont know if its worth it. I was wondering if any of you had one and would tell me Pros and Cons about it

BLU for Blue · 03-11-2008, 01:52 AM

come on, no one has any suggestions?

tvted · 03-11-2008, 02:20 AM

Your link doesn't work for me, so is it a product marketed by http://www.slingmedia.com/ ?

If so we are using a small network of them (expected to grow) for allowing our ENG shooters to stream live content into our live broadcasts and I hate it. My feelings about it do not refelct its potential usage to you necessarily - simply as its being used in our application.

So if its the same company, ask away.

ted

AliceT · 03-11-2008, 02:57 AM

I use slingbox hd myself and find it pretty good. When i go on business trips i am able to watch all my shows on my laptop. Its worth it if you travel alot, or go away to college, but the downside is, if someone is home and they change the channel on you, you are screwed! lol.

Clark Kent · 03-11-2008, 03:33 AM

It's great if you travel frequently and have access to broadband internet. I hear it is also useful for college kids living in a dorm.

Ferris · 03-11-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AliceT

I use slingbox hd myself and find it pretty good. When i go on business trips i am able to watch all my shows on my laptop. Its worth it if you travel alot, or go away to college, but the downside is, if someone is home and they change the channel on you, you are screwed! lol.

AliceT is right. I was trying it out for a former employer of mine (they were a wholesale distributor who was considering selling the product) and it was really only useful for when I was travelling AND my wife didn't touch the TV remote. I would think this would be useful for a road warrior who has nobody living with them.

Blubaru · 03-11-2008, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BLU for Blue

I was thinking about picking one up, but I dont know if its worth it. I was wondering if any of you had one and would tell me Pros and Cons about it

You should also consider looking up the LocationFree player by Sony.

It’s been out for a few more years then the Slingbox.

You can even use it to stream media to your PSP/cell phone on the go.

Cordre69 · 03-12-2008, 01:42 AM

Yeah, I loved my LocationFree!
My gf used to watch my TV on her PSP when she was in Korea!

BLU for Blue · 03-12-2008, 02:03 AM

Does location free work on iPhones?

03-10-2008, 05:55 AM	#1
BLU for Blue Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New York	Slingbox I was thinking about picking one up, but I dont know if its worth it. I was wondering if any of you had one and would tell me Pros and Cons about it

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03-11-2008, 01:52 AM	#2
BLU for Blue Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New York	come on, no one has any suggestions?

03-11-2008, 02:20 AM	#3
tvted Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Toronto, Canada Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	Your link doesn't work for me, so is it a product marketed by http://www.slingmedia.com/ ? If so we are using a small network of them (expected to grow) for allowing our ENG shooters to stream live content into our live broadcasts and I hate it. My feelings about it do not refelct its potential usage to you necessarily - simply as its being used in our application. So if its the same company, ask away. ted

03-11-2008, 02:57 AM	#4
AliceT Banned Member since:Mar 2008 Location:PSN ID- damreg1022	I use slingbox hd myself and find it pretty good. When i go on business trips i am able to watch all my shows on my laptop. Its worth it if you travel alot, or go away to college, but the downside is, if someone is home and they change the channel on you, you are screwed! lol.

03-11-2008, 03:33 AM	#5
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	It's great if you travel frequently and have access to broadband internet. I hear it is also useful for college kids living in a dorm.

03-12-2008, 01:42 AM	#8
Cordre69 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Livermore, CA 4K collection:218 Blu-ray collection:1094 Trading Score:1	Yeah, I loved my LocationFree! My gf used to watch my TV on her PSP when she was in Korea!

03-12-2008, 02:03 AM	#9
BLU for Blue Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New York	Does location free work on iPhones?

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