Sling Media Slingbox PRO (SB200-100) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sling Media
Category: CE
Buy New: $364.00
New (4) Used (4) from $175.00
Rating:  185 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 0.2 x 0 x 0.1
MPN: SB200-100
Model: SB200-100
UPC: 852619001134
EAN: 0852619001134
ASIN: B000IVDIL4
Release Date: September 28, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Redirects the TV signal to the computer of your choice--providing high quality video, no matter the distance | | • | SlingStream technology delivers up to a 400 percent video quality improvement over the original Slingbox | | • | Connects to digital cable box, DVR, satellite receiver, DVD players, video/security camera, or any NTSC component HD, S-video | | • | Includes free Slingbox Finder service to locate a Slingbox from any network location | | • | Watch and control your home TV, DVR, basic cable, digital cable box, or satellite receiver anywhere around your home or around the globe |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description The first generation Slingbox was a big step forward for so-called "place shifting" technology, a device that allowed you to view incoming TV signals on any TV computer in your home, or on any Internet-connected PC around the world. Sling Media is now introducing the successors to this groundbreaking product. Now there are three Slingboxes to choose from, each with features that make it easier than ever to bring your TV and other media with you wherever you roam. Choose from the Slingbox Tuner, AV, and Pro models depending on your entertainment needs. Compare Slingbox models. 
The Slingbox Pro offers Component HD, S-video, coax, and composite video connections. | Slingbox Pro
The Slingbox Pro ensures that you can watch all of your favorite home theater entertainment anywhere you go, with the ability to watch and control up to three standard definition and one high definition video (via component connection) devices. Using an Internet connected computer or compatible mobile phone (with purchase of SlingPlayer Mobile software), you can watch and control your home TV, DVR, basic cable, digital cable box, or satellite receiver anywhere around your home or around the globe. With a Slingbox Pro you will never be separated from your favorite TV shows, sports broadcasts, breaking news stories, digital video recordings, or video on demand. The Slingbox Pro also includes the free Slingbox Finder service to locate a Slingbox from any network location, in or out of the home. How it Works
Slingbox Pro is a small device that connects to your cable box to redirect the TV signal to the computer of your choice--providing high quality video, no matter the distance, so long as there is a high-speed Internet connection. This technology also allows you to access and control your TV from anywhere--and your TV doesn't even have to be on. 
You can enjoy signals from a digital cable box, DVR, satellite receiver, or DVD player on any computer at home, on the Internet, or on a compatible mobile phone. One of the video sources can be an HD component device. | SlingMedia's patent pending SlingStream technology delivers the smoothest and best video quality possible. SlingStream delivers up to a 400 percent video quality improvement over the original Slingbox. SlingStream is powered by a programmable engine that is capable of running the latest video compression algorithms. SlingStream dynamically adjusts to changes in network conditions, video content, and Internet bandwidth. At Home, At Work, or on the Go
At home, Now you can watch TV in whatever room in the house you choose. Say goodbye to the days of having to watch your child's favorite DVD over and over again. Now you can watch your soaps in the laundry room. You can watch your fix-it shows in the garage. Or you can watch your cooking shows in the kitchen. You'll never get stuck having to watch shows you don't want to now that you're in charge of what's on, when it's on, and where it's on. Now that you can access your TV wherever you have your computer, the clock won't be the only thing worth watching at work. You can watch your news and business channels to stay updated. You can catch the big game while tending to business. Or, you can watch your favorite shows during your downtime. In any event, work will never just be business as usual. With the SlingBox you can travel to another country and actually understand the programs. You can visit the in-laws and not get stuck watching The Weather Channel. 
You can change channels and control your TV on your computer just as if you were in your living room. The AV and Pro models add remote control options for your home theater devices. Smartphone support is available with purchase of SlingPlayer Mobile software. | Ready for Vista
SlingPlayer software is compatible with the Windows Vista operating system. Future Vista-specific enhancements are expected in early 2007. What's in the Box
Slingbox Pro, SlingPlayer CD-ROM, AC adapter (100-240V 50-60Hz), ethernet cable, stereo audio cable, RF/coax cable, composite AV cable, S-video cable, remote control IR cable, and quick start guide.
Product Description
The Slingbox Pro ensures that you can watch all of your favorite home theather entertainment anywhere you go. Using an Internet connected computer or compatible mobile phone, you can watch and control your home TV, DVR, basic cable, digital cable or satellite receiver anywhere around your home or around the globe. WIth a slingbox Pro you will never be separated from your favorite TV shows, sports broadcasts, breaking news stories, digital video recordings or video on demand. Video & Securty Camera NTSC TV Antenna Any NTS, Component HD, S-Video or Composite video source System Requirements - Windows Vista, XP or 200 (SP4), Pentium IV 1GHz, PowerPC G3 or later, 600 MHz any Intel-Base Mac, Mac OS X 10.3 or later, 256MB RAM (1GB recommended), 100MB Hard Drive Space, 24-bit Color Graphics Card, 1024 x 768 display, 16-bit Sound Card, Ethernet Network Connectivity (wired, wireless or power line), Cable or DSL Modem, 256 Kbps Upstream Network Speed recommended, Home Network Router with UPnP compatibility
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 Good while workin, TERRIBLE customer service, stay away February 16, 2010
Carlos G. Rodriguez (Sioux City, IA)
I bought a sling box solo about a year ago, including the mobile version. Installation was ok, and worked fine, you do need a fast connection for internet viewing, which in some hotels can be slow and imagie can look cut in some times.
However just before a year after, my slingbox stopped working. Now I need to pay $29.99 for customer service to tell me what is wrong with my slingbox (I know is hardware), then I would need to send it for "repair" paying another $80 dollars without any warranty that they can fix it, UNBELIEVABLE! I guess I should've known better that a company that offers only 90 days warranty is because they cannot stand behind their product. Great idea, amazing while it worked but at the end customer service and warranty is not worth it. STAY AWAY.
 Decent product as long as it's under warranty. January 4, 2010
Stephen Shank (NY, NY)
I have had a Slingbox pro since 2007. The first Slingbox went out on me right before warranty, luckily for me. I was not so lucky the second time as the hardware failed yet again after the warranty. I called support to find out that in order to assist me I must pay the out of warranty fee. In my dealings with slingbox I have had to call them roughly 5 times, always miserable. The customer support is most certainly a call center with employees that use scripted solutions. The idea of paying extra to have an employee read the faq from their website is ludicrous. Unfortunately for me, the 250 dollar device I bought roughly 2 years ago is now unusable. Slingbox said that they would charge me 100 dollars plus shipping to replace. Forget it.
All in all I have liked my slingbox, while it worked. Alas, I will not be replacing it. I will look for a company with better hardware and a more reputable support.
 Amazing November 28, 2009
KAT (UMF)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
My mom bought this for my dad. It is fantastic. My dad can watch his movies on the TV and my mom can watch her sports on the computer just my turning on the slingbox. We use it all the time. It is a must. It is one of the most reliable pieces of equipment in our house.
 A word of Warning about this product and this company. November 10, 2009
Gary A. Gold (Audubon, NJ)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
While the Sling Box Pro works as advertised, it only works for a finite amount of time and then it stops working. You had better hope that it stops working within the warranty period or you can just throw it away. If you're shopping for this item or something similar, then you already know the price advertised (this item went up?? it was under $300.00 when i purchased it in 07)is not what you will end up paying if your cable box isn't right next to your router ($80.00 for a Sling wireless bridge) or if you want to use the HDMI port ($50.00 I opted out). I'm already on my second box as the first one simply stopped working, as did many other owners' boxes, (see Sling Community forums)and they replaced it. Here we are again with a box that now has a problem with video distortion that makes it completely unwatchable and ultimately useless. You would think that the folks at Sling Media would want to stand behind their product and maybe offer some help and you would be right. For $29.99 per incident they would be happy to tell you why your box no longer works as advertised. It's a shame that this product works for a limited time before it breaks (and if you buy one it will fail eventually). It's an even greater shame that the folks at Sling Media feel they have to gouge the consumer for their product's obvious shortcomings. In this day and age, while I'm not surprised, I'm still disgusted. It's possible that Sling Media only has a short term outlook and they want to make as much money as they can before they go out of business. Certainly, anybody who's had the same experience I've had is going to look at a different brand (Hava, Sony etc) and never buy another Sling Media product again. If you don't believe me, go to the Sling Media Community forums and browse through the problems others have had and their collective experiences with Sling Media support. While I would never EVER purchase another Sling Media product of any sort, you might still be interested and if so I hope that this helps you make an informed decision.
Great, once you get it dialed in October 13, 2009
R. Iredale (Pacific Northwest, USA)
I am a bit surprised by some of the hostility in the reviews. This is a very clever concept, but it deals intimately with home computer networking, TV hookups, cable TV complications, and internet variability, so it's no surprise that getting it all to work can often be a challenge.
We have a 3-year-old SlingboxPro. We have a big DLP set in the living room, fed by Comcast cable. Six months ago Comcast went all-digital, rendering our Tivo Series2 box less useful, and the Comcast HD converter box they provided was just awful. So, we bought a TivoHD unit, and now the living room video setup is simple and easy to use.
Once the TivoHD issue was settled, I turned to getting the Slingbox up and running again. I needed an adapter dongle with R/G/B connections, but those are suprisingly cheap on eBay.
Getting the SlingboxPro configured was MUCH easier than a few years ago. The setup guide was much more user-friendly than before, and we had video on our home PCs in just a few minutes.
Getting video outside of the home network is a bit more of a challenge, since you need to tell your router to let the Slingbox see the Internet and vice-versa. The automatic setup didn't work for us, but after a few false starts we found the web pages that explained to us how to go into the router (a DI-524 from D-Link) and make the changes necessary. After that, bingo--our remote laptops can see the Slingbox (and thus the Tivo box) from anywhere. Very slick.
But as mentioned this setup is not for the newbie. You may need to enlist the help of a nerdy family friend or a local expert.
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