Slingbox HD
Dec 10, 2014 | 12:09 pm
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Slingbox HD
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Got an email from Slingbox, reads as follows
"
" $89.99 Plus 2-Day Free Shipping
For a limited time and while supplies last we're offering a special discount for only the most loyal of our customers. Buy Slingbox 350 now for $89.99 and save 50% (reg. SRP $179.99), and experience your TV anywhere on anything in up to full 1080p HD.
Order before December 19 and get FREE 2-day shipping! Don't wait order one now for yourself or that special friend."
I have the original slingbox, not used for a few years.
How easy is it for the other party (overseas travel, second home) to receive without being a techie ?
Yhanks
Got an email from Slingbox, reads as follows
"
" $89.99 Plus 2-Day Free Shipping
For a limited time and while supplies last we're offering a special discount for only the most loyal of our customers. Buy Slingbox 350 now for $89.99 and save 50% (reg. SRP $179.99), and experience your TV anywhere on anything in up to full 1080p HD.
Order before December 19 and get FREE 2-day shipping! Don't wait order one now for yourself or that special friend."
I have the original slingbox, not used for a few years.
How easy is it for the other party (overseas travel, second home) to receive without being a techie ?
Yhanks
Dec 10, 2014 | 3:29 pm
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The new setup is really easy to use. They just have to sign into a website (you can give them master access, or just guest access.) If they're in a blocked country they would need a VPN that directs to the US or similar. Unfortunately the Sling browser only works in 32 bit browsers, and Chrome is a 64 bit (which means no Hola Unblocker.) Even better is that it is now usable with Roku and Chromecast.
http://www.slingbox.com/compatibility
http://www.slingbox.com/compatibility
Dec 10, 2014 | 3:53 pm
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The new setup is really easy to use. They just have to sign into a website (you can give them master access, or just guest access.) If they're in a blocked country they would need a VPN that directs to the US or similar. Unfortunately the Sling browser only works in 32 bit browsers, and Chrome is a 64 bit (which means no Hola Unblocker.) Even better is that it is now usable with Roku and Chromecast.
http://www.slingbox.com/compatibility
http://www.slingbox.com/compatibility
Dec 14, 2014 | 9:40 pm
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Got my SB350's. Hooked one up in my NYC home. Worked great there.
But the real revelation is remote. Just got to my PA home tonight and fired up the cxn to my SB in NY. Fantastic picture - watching the Sunday night NFL game and there is no lag - just perfect pic and sound.
This is a huge step up from a Solo which was a good step up from the AV.
Great job Slingbox.
But the real revelation is remote. Just got to my PA home tonight and fired up the cxn to my SB in NY. Fantastic picture - watching the Sunday night NFL game and there is no lag - just perfect pic and sound.
This is a huge step up from a Solo which was a good step up from the AV.
Great job Slingbox.
Dec 17, 2014 | 10:37 am
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Got my SB350's. Hooked one up in my NYC home. Worked great there.
But the real revelation is remote. Just got to my PA home tonight and fired up the cxn to my SB in NY. Fantastic picture - watching the Sunday night NFL game and there is no lag - just perfect pic and sound.
This is a huge step up from a Solo which was a good step up from the AV.
Great job Slingbox.
But the real revelation is remote. Just got to my PA home tonight and fired up the cxn to my SB in NY. Fantastic picture - watching the Sunday night NFL game and there is no lag - just perfect pic and sound.
This is a huge step up from a Solo which was a good step up from the AV.
Great job Slingbox.
Question To play the TV on another TV elsewhere what will I need ? Something like Apple TV or ....?
Dec 17, 2014 | 10:43 am
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Easiest way: Roku Streaming stick or player.
Keep in mind that the Slingbox mobile app does cost $15 per platform.
Dec 17, 2014 | 10:50 am
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I have been using a Slingbox 500 for the past two years. Easy the best.
I had a Slingbox Pro HD before that and it was excellent too, however the 500 was in many ways a great improvement.
My only annoyance is that the mobile apps all cost money at $15 for phones and $30 for tablets. Fortunately they decided not to charge for the desktop app.
Anyways for $89, I think the 350 is a great deal too, but personally I prefer the 500.
I had a Slingbox Pro HD before that and it was excellent too, however the 500 was in many ways a great improvement.
My only annoyance is that the mobile apps all cost money at $15 for phones and $30 for tablets. Fortunately they decided not to charge for the desktop app.
Anyways for $89, I think the 350 is a great deal too, but personally I prefer the 500.
Mar 22, 2015 | 7:37 pm
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Best buy has the Sling350 on sale this week for $84.99 plus free shipping.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sling-me...;skuId=6578328
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sling-me...;skuId=6578328