Slingbox: the next generation

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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.

More Resources: The original Slingbox, reviewed,; Product comparison: Your TV--anywhere, anytime,; News: Slingbox gets new siblings,; Sony's forthcoming Slingbox competitor

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Product name	Sling Media Slingbox Tuner	Sling Media Slingbox Pro	Sling Media Slingbox A/V
Price	$283.99	$499.99	Check Prices
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars
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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Product type	Digital multimedia receiver	Digital multimedia receiver	Digital multimedia receiver
Connector type	RF input Network RF output	RF input F connector Installed 1 Network RJ-45 Installed 1 HDMI Composite video/audio input RCA phono x 3 Installed S-Video input 4 pin mini-DIN Installed 1 Remote control	1 Network RJ-45 Installed 1 Composite video/audio input RCA phono x 3 Installed 1 S-Video input 4 pin mini-DIN Installed 1 Remote control
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com Marketplace $283.99 In stock: See Site Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $499.99 In stock: See Site Price from 1 CNET Certified store	E-mail me when this product is available

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Slingbox: the next generation

Sling Media Slingbox Tuner

Sling Media Slingbox Pro

Sling Media Slingbox A/V