baineschile
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Anyone know where a decent slingbox can be purchased? Most just offer standard AV connections.
Also, I am assuming this eats a ton of bandwidth. Anyone know exact numbers? |
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jeffjs
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GOLFnSUN
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3 edits |  reply to baineschile
said by baineschile  :Anyone know where a decent slingbox can be purchased? Most just offer standard AV connections. Also, I am assuming this eats a ton of bandwidth. Anyone know exact numbers? The SlingPlayer is free software for your PC. The free software can be downloaded here:
»downloads.slingmedia.com/go/us
Info on the various SlingBoxes can be found here:
»www.slingmedia.com/go/slingbox
Prices for the various versions of the SlingBox(hardware) can be found here:
»www.google.com/products?q=slingb···&show=dd
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matt314159
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It is pretty bandwidth intensive. Ideally you'd want at least 512kbps-1mbps upload speed on your home connection to sling with decent quality to another computer. More is better, obviously. I have 2mbps upload and it looks great!
Sounds like you might be wanting the slingbox pro which does HD and has loads of inputs, but it's kind of expensive. |
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naraht
join:2008-01-13
Clio, MI
| Re: Bandwidth
On my home network it runs in HQ mode (not the new Software but the previous version) about 3Mbps. I have the Slinbox AV (Just the AV inputs, not the tuner)
Over the net it was set at about 600Kbps. Haven't used it at the office since comcast upped my upstream so I'm not sure how much it will use now. The picture was good at 600K before though. I'm going to be upgrading to the new software once I get home. |
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baineschile
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Sterling Heights, MI
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Re: Purchased
I know the software is free, I was asking about the hardware. I do have the 16/2 connection that Comcast offers, but I do a lot of xbox live, and I wouldnt want to see any lag there.
I have never had one, but it may be worth it to stream it to my laptop to watch TV in bed. |
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jmn1207
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| said by baineschile :I know the software is free, I was asking about the hardware. I do have the 16/2 connection that Comcast offers, but I do a lot of xbox live, and I wouldnt want to see any lag there. I have never had one, but it may be worth it to stream it to my laptop to watch TV in bed. You would only need to utilize your wireless router's speed for streaming to your laptop at home. Regardless, it would not be uploading unless you were connecting, so it should not affect your game performance. It's not constantly streaming video over your network unless you access it with the sling player software. |
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RWild
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The Slingbox Pro has an "HDMI" jack - not standard HDMI. You have to buy a doodad from them that will let you input a component signal and also has a pass-through.
I get a decent picture with 384 kbps up, that is when my RoadRunner connection is up. |
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MightyPez
join:2002-05-01
Saint Paul, MN
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I was in the same situation as you and bought a Slingbox last week (should be here on Monday).
No Slingbox currently supports an HDMI connection. The HDMI port on the Slingbox Pro is just a plug-in for a dongle that can accept component inputs.
If you want multiple inputs, your choices are boiled down to the SLingbox Solo and the Slingbox Pro. Neither will output in high def, but both can accept component inputs.
The major differences between the two is the Pro can control and accept inputs from several sources, and costs the most. The Solo will only accept input and control one source, but is a bit cheaper.
I went with the Solo myself since I will only be using my HD DVR over the connection. The cheapest I was able to find it was at Amazon for about $150 USD with free shipping. |
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arundc
join:2004-08-11 |  reply to matt314159
I love the SBox
Love the new player. I have the FiOS 20/20 connection and it looks great. Sorry I couldn't help but mention that  |
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JammerMan79
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Prince George, BC
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Re: Purchased
If you don't need any HD, try to find one of the older versions. The new versions are more specialized in what they can and can't do. I have a slinbox classic and it works great.
Input:
RCA audio (LR)
Composite video
S-video
RF Coaxial
RJ-45 Ethernet
IR emitter
Output:
RCA audio (LR)
Composite video
S-video
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Noah Vail
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Lorton, VA
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Re: I love the SBox
Are you slinging FiOS TV with the SlingBox? Which SB do you have and how is it set up? My in-Laws just had FiOS installed and I'd like to drop a slingbox down there, but I'm not sure which box to use and may not be able to monopolize a tuner.
I might need to pay for a dedicated tuner to handle it.
I dropped a SlingBox at a customer's site w/ a 15/2 connection and a BrightHouse basic package they use for 10 minutes a year. As I don't own a tv, it allows me to watch those few channels I might be willing to pay for but BH won't sell to me unless they crap it up with a package.
I just picked up a AT&T tilt with unlimited data. I'll get the sling mobile player and sweet 5" tv bliss will be mine.
It's proof of something that I am the proud owner of "Wireless Cable".
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arundc
join:2004-08-11
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| Sorry I don't have FiOS TV just their Internet. I have the SBox AV hooked up to our Dish HD receiver ViP622 and the quality is just fine. Everything works like a charm. I can view programming while traveling with no problems. I just wish there would be a SlingPlayer for the BlackBerry. X'ing fingers.
Good luck. |
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ablack6596
join:2005-01-28
Scarsdale, NY | reply to Noah Vail
I have an older Slingbox setup on FiosTV. It's on the most basic box they have, DCT800 or something like that. 20/5 and it works great.  |
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