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4.5 stars
"Wow, like a cheap slingbox!"
Pros: Only need computer and tuner card... FREE! (so far)
Cons: Need specific tuner cards...
Summary: I wanted a Slingbox, but found this while surfing on CNET. Very cool - I bought a USB TV tuner card for <$100 (make sure you get one of the ones they specify on their website), hooked it up, installed Orb software on my home PC and bam, I'm setting up my computer at home to record TV shows from work!
Benefits:
- Don't need any special software on the PC you view the shows on.
- You only access the computer. Slingbox takes over the TV/TIVO it's connected to.
- I can increase HD space for shows, or burn them on the DVD burner on my computer.
- Access to any folders on your home PC (photos, music, videos, etc..).
- Service is free.
Now, my only concern is that this is dumping spyware on my computer, but hopefully, since CNET recommends it, it's okay? Well, poor assumption, but so far so good.
