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Slingbox: the next generation

John P. Falcone John P. Falcone, Senior Editor September 28, 2006

The original Slingbox (model SB100-100) may not have been the first place-shifting device to hit the market, but it quickly became a favorite way for gadget fans to watch their favorite TV shows regardless of their location. Now, about 18 months after the release of the original Slingbox, the second generation has arrived, made up of not one but three new models: the Slingbox Tuner ($180), the Slingbox A/V ($180), and the Slingbox Pro ($250). See how they compare.

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Sling Media Slingbox Tuner
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Review date September 27, 2006 September 27, 2006 September 27, 2006
The Bottom Line The Slingbox Tuner lets you watch your home TV anywhere, but it's useful only for those who have a good basic cable lineup. While its ability to accept multiple sources and optional HD is overkill for most users, the more-expensive Slingbox Pro makes sense for hardcore Slingers with gobs of video gear. The Slingbox A/V is the best way to stream your home TV programming to an increasingly wide variety of broadband-connected computers and smart phones.
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Connections type Network
RF input
RF output
HDMI
S-Video input
Network
RF input
Remote control
Composite video/audio input
S-Video input
Network
Remote control
Composite video/audio input
Product type Digital multimedia receiver
Digital multimedia receiver
Digital multimedia receiver
Connector type Network
RF input
RF output
Composite video/audio input RCA phono x 3 Installed
1 Network RJ-45 Installed
S-Video input 4 pin mini-DIN Installed
1 Remote control
1 HDMI
RF input F connector Installed
1 Network RJ-45 Installed
1 S-Video input 4 pin mini-DIN Installed
1 Remote control
1 Composite video/audio input RCA phono x 3 Installed
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