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    Anyone Using a SlingBox?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kujustin, Apr 12, 2006.

  1. kujustin

    kujustin Notebook Geek

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    I haven't seen mention of this new gadget here (maybe I didn't look hard enough).

    For those who haven't heard of it: Basically it's a $250 box that you plug into your cable box (or DirectTV, TiVO, etc) and connect to a high-speed internet connection.

    Once it's set up you can watch your TV from any internet connection anywhere you go. So if you have it set up at home you can watch all your TV channels from anywhere you are with your notebook (provided you're connected to the internet).

    I'm possibly moving from Kansas to Colorado in the fall and I might consider setting one of these up at someone's home in Kansas so I can watch the Royals and the Jayhawks in CO.

    Anyway, it sounds pretty amazing. Anyone here have any experience with it?
     
    kujustin, Apr 12, 2006
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    yomister Notebook Evangelist

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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    LOL - yep, we've reviewed it. Also talked some about the mobile client on Brighthand. They can be found for $200 though, so don't overpay.
     
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  4. kujustin

    kujustin Notebook Geek

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    Brian, good review.

    It's a pretty amazing little device, imo. I'm definitely going to have to look into this especially if I go overseas.
     
    kujustin, Apr 12, 2006
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