Testseek.com have collected 26 expert reviews of the Sling Media Slingbox and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sling Media Slingbox.
(85%)
26 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Great price
Excellent software
Multiple devices can be used (DVR, TV, etc.)
No Mac OS X software yet
Laggy when changing channels
Mediocre image quality
Onscreen guide takes a while to load
Slingbox is a great device from a new company. The price is set just right: Not too expensive, but not a cheap device by any means. For about $250, you’ll get a box that lets you take your television anywhere with you. From Starbucks to your bedroo...
Abstract: The engineers at Sling Media must really identify with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s Mike Teavee, because they’ve invented a device that enables you to watch your home television anywhere you have Internet access. Actually, the Slingbox does more...
Abstract: On first glance, Slingbox looks more like a giant foil-wrapped candy bar than a piece of sophisticated electronics. But it’s actually a new product that lets you watch TV from your cable box or digital video recorder (DVR) on any PC attached to your...
Abstract: Slingbox $250 Sling Media (650) 293-8000 www.slingmedia.com CPU Rating: 5 Specs: 1.6 x 10.6 x 4 inches (HxWxD), 1.5 lbs A perfect 5 CPU rating requires a product to deliver unprecedented functionality, quality, and value. Sling Media’s debut product...
Abstract: Sling Medias Slingbox scratches an itch you may not yet have. This technically impressive set-top box compresses and transfers live TV, satellite, or DVR video from your home to a computer anywhere in the world, all without requiring a PC to be up and...
Abstract: <b>Spec:</b> Stereo<br> <b>Good:</b> Simple, straightforward setup; no host PC required; decent video quality; easy-to-use viewing software.<br> <b>Bad:</b> No built-in wireless support; monopolizes the attached device; may not have necessary IR codes to fully operate your cable box; works with only Windows XP PCs (so far).<br> <b>Bottomline:</b> If you cant live without your favorite shows, the Slingbox will beam them to any broadband-connected PC in the world.<br>
