Sling Media Slingbox PRO
Sling Media Slingbox PRO

Sling Media Slingbox PRO

Manufacturer:
Sling Media

UPC:
852619001134

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Note: There is an updated version of this product. Check out the newest Slingbox Pro-HD here.
Features:
  • SlingStream technology delivers up to a 400 percent video quality improvement over the original Slingbox
  • Connects to digital cable box, DVR, satellite receiver, DVD players, video/security camera, or any NTSC component HD, S-video, or composite video source
  • Includes free Slingbox Finder service to locate a Slingbox from any network location
  • Watch and control your home TV, DVR, basic cable, digital cable box, or satellite receiver anywhere around your home or around the globe
Product Description
The Slingbox Pro ensures that you can watch all of your favorite home theather entertainment anywhere you go. Using an Internet connected computer or compatible mobile phone, you can watch and control your homt TV, DVR, basic cable, digital cable or satellite receiver anywhere around your home or around the globe. WIth a slingbox Pro you will never be separated from your favorite TV shows, sports broadcasts, breaking news stories, digital video recordings or video on demand. Video & Securty Camera NTSC TV Antenna Any NTS, Component HD, S-Video or Composite video source System Requirements - Windows Vista, XP or 200 (SP4), Pentium IV 1GHz, PowerPC G3 or later, 600 MHz any Intel-Base Mac, Mac OS X 10.3 or later, 256MB RAM (1GB recommended), 100MB Hard Drive Space, 24-bit Color Graphics Card, 1024 x 768 display, 16-bit Sound Card, Ethernet Network Connectivity (wired, wireless or power line), Cable or DSL Modem, 256 Kbps Upstream Network Speed recommended, Home Network Router with UPnP compatibility

Editorial Review
The first generation Slingbox was a big step forward for so-called "place shifting" technology, a device that allowed you to view incoming TV signals on any TV computer in your home, or on any Internet-connected PC around the world. Sling Media is now introducing the successors to this groundbreaking product. Now there are three Slingboxes to choose from, each with features that make it easier than ever to bring your TV and other media with you wherever you roam. Choose from the Slingbox Tuner, AV, and Pro models depending on your entertainment needs. Compare Slingbox models.


The Slingbox Pro offers Component HD, S-video, coax, and composite video connections.Slingbox Pro
The Slingbox Pro ensures that you can watch all of your favorite home theater entertainment anywhere you go, with the ability to watch and control up to three standard definition and one high definition video (via component connection) devices. Using an Internet connected computer or compatible mobile phone (with purchase of SlingPlayer Mobile software), you can watch and control your home TV, DVR, basic cable, digital cable box, or satellite receiver anywhere around your home or around the globe. With a Slingbox Pro you will never be separated from your favorite TV shows, sports broadcasts, breaking news stories, digital video recordings, or video on demand.

The Slingbox Pro also includes the free Slingbox Finder service to locate a Slingbox from any network location, in or out of the home.

How it Works
Slingbox Pro is a small device that connects to your cable box to redirect the TV signal to the computer of your choice--providing high quality video, no matter the distance, so long as there is a high-speed Internet connection. This technology also allows you to access and control your TV from anywhere--and your TV doesn't even have to be on.



You can enjoy signals from a digital cable box, DVR, satellite receiver, or DVD player on any computer at home, on the Internet, or on a compatible mobile phone. One of the video sources can be an HD component device. SlingMedia's patent pending SlingStream technology delivers the smoothest and best video quality possible. SlingStream delivers up to a 400 percent video quality improvement over the original Slingbox. SlingStream is powered by a programmable engine that is capable of running the latest video compression algorithms. SlingStream dynamically adjusts to changes in network conditions, video content, and Internet bandwidth.

At Home, At Work, or on the Go
At home, Now you can watch TV in whatever room in the house you choose. Say goodbye to the days of having to watch your child's favorite DVD over and over again. Now you can watch your soaps in the laundry room. You can watch your fix-it shows in the garage. Or you can watch your cooking shows in the kitchen. You'll never get stuck having to watch shows you don't want to now that you're in charge of what's on, when it's on, and where it's on.

Now that you can access your TV wherever you have your computer, the clock won't be the only thing worth watching at work. You can watch your news and business channels to stay updated. You can catch the big game while tending to business. Or, you can watch your favorite shows during your downtime. In any event, work will never just be business as usual.

With the SlingBox you can travel to another country and actually understand the programs. You can visit the in-laws and not get stuck watching The Weather Channel. No matter where your journey takes you, one thing is certain: You'll never have to take up an extra seat to bring your TV with you.



You can change channels and control your TV on your computer just as if you were in your living room. The AV and Pro models add remote control options for your home theater devices. Smartphone support is available with purchase of SlingPlayer Mobile software.What's in the Box
Slingbox Pro, SlingPlayer CD-ROM, AC adapter (100-240V 50-60Hz), ethernet cable, stereo audio cable, RF/coax cable, composite AV cable, S-video cable, remote control IR cable, and quick start guide.
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Sling Media Slingbox PRO Specs:
Product NameSling Media Slingbox PRO
ManufacturerSling Media
Product Number MPNSB200-100
Retail Price $249.99
EAN-130852619001134
EAN-1400852619001134
UPC852619001134
Dimensions16.5 x 10 x 3.3 in.
Weight4 lbs.
Deal first added on:3-October-2006

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Latest 6 Reviews
Here is what people are saying about the Sling Media Slingbox PRO
5 Star Rating  "Great, once you get it dialed in"2009-10-13
- Reviewed By User: A3V1DYN19UXF4F
I am a bit surprised by some of the hostility in the reviews. This is a very clever concept, but it deals intimately with home computer networking, TV hookups, cable TV complications, and internet variability, so it's no surprise that getting it all to work can often be a challenge.

We have a 3-year-old SlingboxPro. We have a big DLP set in the living room, fed by Comcast cable. Six months ago Comcast went all-digital, rendering our Tivo Series2 box less useful, and the Comcast HD converter box they provided was just awful. So, we bought a TivoHD unit, and now the living room video setup is simple and easy to use.

Once the TivoHD issue was settled, I turned to getting the Slingbox up and running again. I needed an adapter dongle with R/G/B connections, but those are suprisingly cheap on eBay.

Getting the SlingboxPro configured was MUCH easier than a few years ago. The setup guide was much more user-friendly than before, and we had video on our home PCs in just a few minutes.

Getting video outside of the home network is a bit more of a challenge, since you need to tell your router to let the Slingbox see the Internet and vice-versa. The automatic setup didn't work for us, but after a few false starts we found the web pages that explained to us how to go into the router (a DI-524 from D-Link) and make the changes necessary. After that, bingo--our remote laptops can see the Slingbox (and thus the Tivo box) from anywhere. Very slick.

But as mentioned this setup is not for the newbie. You may need to enlist the help of a nerdy family friend or a local expert.
 
5 Star Rating  "The best thing for deployed US Soldier!!!!!"2009-10-06
- Reviewed By User: A2TTGXIS5TFETP
When I bought my laptop, I usually delete all the extra's stuff that is installed on it. When I came to the Slingbox icon, I decided to see what it was about. I went to the web page and liked what I saw and decided to buy it. When I deployed to Iraq this past spring, I didn't get the box because the majority of the things I see that says "watch any where or use any where" it is usually for businessmen going in and out of the country for a few days.
Well when i came home for R&R, I decided I'm going to try it out and if it don't work over here, then at least I can use it for road trips. The minute I got back in country, I tried it, there was a problem with the connection, the first thing that came to my head was "I knew it, just like anything else that states it works anywhere, well it didn't" So when i got back to my actual living area, I tried it again, and man I was like a kid in the candy store!
I no longer had to watch AFN (Armed Forces Network) at all!!! I was watching television from the states in Iraq!
The only draw back and I say again, the only draw back is the internet connection. At certain times of the day, the buffing is real slow, the video is choppy, but once it is on, it is on!
So, to all my brothers and sisters in arms, deployed or not, or if your family members that want to get you something in your "care" package, I highly recommend you tell them to get the Slingbox, or before you deploy or PCS overseas, purchase the Slingbox. You won't regret it!
They sell two types, get the one with the built in tuner, if not, you and your wife/husband will be fighting over witch show you are watching :)

(By the way, I am not getting a dime from this company at all, this is my way of "word of mouth" and endorsing a good product, the US Military has nothing to do with this or the Slingbox company.)
 
2 Star Rating  "Beware of this device"2009-08-22
- Reviewed By User: A2YDE4B6ZNO9C1
Is this device a cool concept? Yes. Is it worth the resounding headache? No.

I can't tell you the number of issues I've had with this thing. Configuring it is a joke. I'm pretty good at these things but can't tell you the problems. Their techs have been on the phone with me so many times stumped its ridiculous.

You may be lucky - your router might sync nice with this and you may have a cable box or satellite box that is listed. Otherwise, get ready for hell. Maybe you move, your router dies or you upgrade your modem - start the process over and pray it syncs easily. I bought a very popular directv box and spent forever trying to find the remote code. Then the router wasn't one of the options to configure.

GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. You will need it. Otherwise, its $30 every time there is an issue.

$30 if your phone stops connecting, $30 if you replace routers and they don't have it listed, etc, etc.

One more thing - DO NOT MOVE THIS DEVICE AROUND. It is built very cheap and things are easily broken. The IR sensors stopped working and I only moved the box 1 time to a different part of the room. I'm not sure if they just wore out or if moving it around dislocated something.

In explaining my frustrations and asking nicely for them to comp one of my $30 tech assistance fees I was hung up on. I mean really, that's how you're trained to get out of a situation with a customer. I guess they figured the next call would be simpler - could always blame it on a bad connection I guess.

 
5 Star Rating  "good device"2009-05-28
- Reviewed By User: A3ROHF5VRRAW8Y
I little tedious to install with my setting. Connected directly to the antena from the roof so clarity of some channels not too good. Did not try to connected to the satelite box yet.
You need to know some stuff about computers and internet to connect this.
 
2 Star Rating  "They break it, then ask for money for support"2009-03-24
- Reviewed By User: A8VPWF4L83SZC
Hello All,

Here's my opinion on the slingbox pro. It was a great device for a while. It worked. The video was OK. It worked remotely on both my PC and my phone. So, that was all good.

Here's the bad. Their software prompts you to update occasionally. Doing so makes you get new features - usually. However, this last time, it completely broke everything. After they do an update that breaks your connectivity, they want $29 to fix it.

That has me smokin mad right now.

 
4 Star Rating  "slingbox pro sb200-100 works well with some tweaks"2009-03-01
- Reviewed By User: A3LDGZAMJM03GL
I set it up in my Florida home. I also have one in my NJ home. In FL, one port has 2 video surveillance cameras sequenced every 5 seconds into one port. The other port has the cable box. Video interference occurs on one audio channel of the cable box input, assumably due to an empty video input from the video, or possibly from the audio port used by the surveillance sequencer. Can work through that problem with laptop/PDA controls which allow selection of right/left/both audio channel output. The NJ box has similar setup and works flawlessly. I access via PC or via my PDA (Windows Mobile 6). Both access methods work well and allow me access to all video/audio inputs within each of the slingboxes (can have up to 4 video inputs to each slingbox, which is very flexible). Need to have decent PC technical knowledge to get it all working right, but worth it once set up.
 
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