Testseek.co.uk have collected 40 expert reviews of the Sling Media Slingbox Pro-HD and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sling Media Slingbox Pro-HD.
October 2008
(74%)
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The editors liked
Access home devices from anywhere
Any internet-connected computer works
Capable HD
Better streaming picture
When it works
1080i support
Sleek
Neat design
Easy to setup and use
Variety of devices compatible with it
Easy-to-use software and setup
Controls almost all cable and satellite boxes and DVRs
Good video quality via the Internet
The editors didn't like
No HDMI
Only one component socket
1080i only
Freeview tuner is standard-def
No WiFi
Always the issue of IR compatibility
No Freeview HD tuner
Picture quality is dictated by internet speeds
No built-in wireless networking support
Monopolises most AV sources during viewing
Best video quality requires ample bandwidth and muscular PC
Abstract: The look is a little smoother and you can watch TV from wherever you've got 3G speed, but what we almost didn't mention is that your TV programming isn't just limited to channel-surfing your PC with the included SlingRemote. No, you can also use the Live ...
When it first came out, the Slingbox concept was ground-breaking. Five years later and we’re less convinced. In a bid to offer specific solutions to specific types of customer, Sling Media has ended up offering less than the competition now does. The S...
There’s no HDMI input, the web interface can be slow and we wish it had wireless networking, but it’s still an easy way to stream video content over the internet. ...
I’m going to put it out there and say that I love the idea of the Slingbox. However, is it worth the £200 for the sake of throwing the ‘HD’ on the end? No, considering there are so many faults in the implementation of HD streaming whether they be the f...
The original Slingbox was created to allow its inventor to watch has favourite TV shows while he was travelling. The Pro-HD still lets you do that, but without Freeview HD the new box is no better to use than the £50 cheaper Pro, though at least all t...
No HDMI, no WiFi, always the issue of IR compatibility
Sky HD subscribers away from home a lot could appreciate its potential - but keep the receipt in case set up doesn't quite go to plan13 Pages12345678910111213 ShareThe Slingbox Pro-HD has been a long time coming. It’s Sling Media’s first new consume...
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Published: 2008-09-30, Author: John , review by: CNET.co.uk
Variety of devices compatible with it; easy-to-use software and setup; controls almost all cable and satellite boxes and DVRs; good video quality via the Internet
No built-in wireless networking support; monopolises most AV sources during viewing; best video quality requires ample bandwidth and muscular PC
The Sling Media Pro-HD streams live TV to your PC or smart phone very well -- but for most users, its excellent HD-capable picture quality will be diminished when accessed outside of the home network. Also, its numerous features will probably be overk...
