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
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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: Sling Media’s newest model, the Slingbox Pro-HD, is now slinging digital television signals to your PC, Mac or mobile devices in high-definition. It’s also ready for the coming DTV change over in February 2008 when all TV gets delivered in digital; the...
Abstract: The Slingbox PRO-HD is the first ever HD-streaming Slingbox. With the Slingbox PRO-HD, you can watch and control multiple devices - including your standard- or high-definition DVR, digital cable, satellite receiver, or DVD player - from anywhere in the...
The Slingbox Pro-HD works extremely well, especially if you have a fast upload speed with your broadband connection. Within a network, its sweet HD all the way, perfect for plugging a laptop into a bedroom TV and watching that HD TiVo while reclining ...
We would consider getting a Slingbox Pro HD if we were confident of having access to reliable, high-bandwidth broadband in places where we expected to watch remotely - and if we didn't insist on flawless performance. Otherwise, the Slingbox Pro HD's p...
Abstract: REVIEW Sling Media invented a product category with the original Slingbox a nifty device that place-shifts any cable box or other television-based media source to any PC in the house, or even anywhere in the world (either to a remote PC, or to a comp...
Easy setup, Excellent picture quality, Smooth video and audio streaming, Sleek new SlingPlayer software for desktop, Can pause up to an hour of live content
No Mac support for HD at launch, Can’t record content to PC, Pricey
When Sling Media first launched the groundbreaking Slingbox, Web video was just starting to go mainstream, and premium content from name-brand providers was few and far between. Now that online video is everywhere—Hulu, Veoh, Amazon Video on Demand...
Published: 2008-09-24, Author: John , review by: cnet.com
Streams home TV and other audiovisual sources to any broadband-connected Mac, Windows PC, Windows Mobile, Palm, or Symbian device in the world; streams HD video (bandwidth permitting); no host PC or monthly charges required; easy-to-use software; contr...
Cell phone/PDA viewing software costs extra; no built-in wireless networking support; monopolizes 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 smartphone--but for most users, its excellent HD-capable picture quality will be diminished when accessed outside of the home network. Price range: $299.99
Video streaming is largely stutter free, Quality of streamed video is very good, No monthly subscription charges, Good compatibility with a large number of devices, Works with Windows and Mac via web browser, Mobile app for iOS, Android and Windows Phone
Slightly complicated to set up the first time, via the online account, No HDMI input, You need to buy the mobile apps
The Slingbox PRO-HD is meant for a very specific user or rather a user with a very specific need. And it does its job pretty effectively. The setup may be a little complicated for some users, but then again, once that one time process is done and duste...
