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10-03-2005, 07:37 AM
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SlingBox is way cool for DirecTV
I recently purchased a SlingBox from Slingmedia. It's a little devise that net enables any a/V box. I decided to put it in front of my D* box. I'm now able to view and remotly manipulate my box from anywhere in the world. It basically hooks into your highspeed network at home. The output from your D* box (svideo or composite) go into the input of the slingbox. There's an iR extender that sits in front of your D* box as well. You install the software, give it your unique ID and password and wham! Instant Tivo on your laptop or computer anywhere, anytime. They have an extensive library of virtual remotes that lets you pick and choose your model.
How long until Hollywood shuts this cool company down!
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10-03-2005, 08:21 AM
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Wow. This device sounds awesome. We currently have Road Runner, so if I read the the Slingbox information correctly, this will allow any PC in the house to access our Directv DVR and watch shows that are stored there?
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10-03-2005, 08:30 AM
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no, no, no.
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I think these are cool too, but 250.00 bucks is way too much.
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10-03-2005, 08:59 AM
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Yeah..250 is a lot. I was just reading some more about the Slingbox and it can be tricky to install and will supposedly only work on Windows XP.
I read an article that made me laugh. Since you can access your tv remotely, you may try to watch a recorded show while someone at home is already watching something else, which might cause a lot of arguments LOL
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10-03-2005, 09:06 AM
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Long live the R15!!
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10-03-2005, 09:18 AM
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has gone his way...
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My wife saw this on the program "I Want That..." the other night....
I just turned out the $250 price tag on it... and that was the end of the discussion.
Very cool technology... and I am tech-geek... but... $250 (each) is just a bit too much.
Especially if I could simply hack up the DTivos (or DirecTV could turn it on... please), to get pretty much similar functionality.
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10-03-2005, 09:19 AM
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Would it be blocked by my companies firewall? This might be worth it to just to have Astros day games on while I work, especially with the playoffs starting
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10-03-2005, 09:23 AM
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Just like with any other piece of technology, there are ways to get that price down. I think when I first got it when it came out this summer, it was $199. A couple of discounts here and there and the price was reasonable.
The device is awesome. It will work on W2K machines but best on XP; no OSX. The video quality is very good and the setup is easy. I'm watching a program from my Tivo box right now while I am at work using a wireless data card right now. It is blocked by the firewall on the corporate LAN.
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10-03-2005, 11:02 AM
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Team Sling Media
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Originally Posted by AstroDad
Would it be blocked by my companies firewall? This might be worth it to just to have Astros day games on while I work, especially with the playoffs starting
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AstroDad,
While I can't say for certain, without having seen your company's firewall settings, I do know that many of our customers are using the Slingbox from corporate environments. Additionally, you are able to configure the Slingbox to stream from any port (including standard Web traffic). If you have any issues using standard ports, you can always ask your IT dept if there are any open ports for streaming media purposes.
Best,
Jeremy
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10-03-2005, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ebonovic
My wife saw this on the program "I Want That..." the other night....
I just turned out the $250 price tag on it... and that was the end of the discussion.
Very cool technology... and I am tech-geek... but... $250 (each) is just a bit too much.
Especially if I could simply hack up the DTivos (or DirecTV could turn it on... please), to get pretty much similar functionality.
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ebonovic,
The Slingbox does work with the directivo units, which is what I have at home.
Also, keep in mind that it's $250, but there are no monthly fees! Once you've bought it, you're done paying!
Best,
Jeremy
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10-03-2005, 11:23 AM
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has gone his way...
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Oh... it is not that it won't work with DirecTivo units....
It is just that I have 5 of them..... So 5x$250...  adds up... Even on two of them (since I regularly use 4 tuners)... that is still $500.
VS: Cracking the shell of the DTivos and spending sometime to hack them. (My house is already wired for ethernet in every room, so the NICS would only be like $20)
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10-03-2005, 12:05 PM
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Tarheel Tivo
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Sling, its the new way to watch Tivo ;-)
I purchased a Sling box on Thursday. It took about 20 minutes to configure. I steam my Tivo over Cingulars network. I have an unlimited internet on my cell account. I am able to watch pretty much anywhere I am.
Very happy with my new Sling
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10-03-2005, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ebonovic
It is just that I have 5 of them..... So 5x$250... adds up... E |
Presumably you could only watch one at a time, so some creative wiring through an IR-controlled A/V switch to the slingbox should accomplish what you need.
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10-03-2005, 12:57 PM
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I'll just add that the new Software/Firmware for the Slingbox allows the use of seperate hookups to the box. ie, you can hook up to 3 things seperately to the box and control them. I haven't quite mastered it, but your welcome to check it out at their www.slingcommunity.com site. btw, the three hookups are S-Video, then Composite, then Coax.
The newest beta firmware is also delivering even better speeds and picture quality is great.
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10-03-2005, 01:19 PM
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Long live the R15!!
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Originally Posted by tater2
I steam my Tivo over Cingulars network.
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They still open since BBB kicked them out? lol
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10-03-2005, 01:21 PM
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True.... I am sure I could find a way to get it all wired up...
Maybe if the R15 hits the floor, and HMC is too far out there....
I am going to have to do something.....
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10-03-2005, 02:24 PM
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I looove the SlingBox. The only tricky part is when controlling my DTivo remotely, coming out of a fast-forward to the right spot seems impossible. But that's completely minor the price tag was justifiable for me. And they are constantly coming out with software/firmware upgrades...hopefully that pace can keep up.
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10-03-2005, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by V Funk
I looove the SlingBox. The only tricky part is when controlling my DTivo remotely, coming out of a fast-forward to the right spot seems impossible. But that's completely minor the price tag was justifiable for me. And they are constantly coming out with software/firmware upgrades...hopefully that pace can keep up.
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You know the 30 second skip when activated works great 5 or 6 blips and i'm usually right on depending on the programming, much better than fast forward.
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10-03-2005, 04:45 PM
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Tarheel Tivo
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They still open since BBB kicked them out? lol
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It was a surprise to me that the BBB kicked them out. I guess if I ever have to complain about my streaming video over their network I am SOL
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10-03-2005, 06:14 PM
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Couple of points. If you have 5 Tivo units, I'm assuming you're recording the same shows on them and just having the convenience of viewing them anywhere. Therefore, the Slingbox is really need on one unit. I have three Tivo boxes but bought one Slingbox and it put it on my most used unit. The setup is ridiculously easy. I opened up a single port on my router and it was literally up and running in 15 minutes from the time I opened the box to the time I was viewing my Tivo from my computer. The 30 sec skip forward works awesome as well. It's just having the convenience of having you Tivo virtual anytime virtually anywhere.
Compusa had a deal where you buy a Slingbox and get two Netgear Powerline adapters for free. I ended up selling the Netgear adapters for $90 which helped to justify buying the Slingbox.
Take care
ET
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10-03-2005, 07:04 PM
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Does the SlingBox allow you to completely control a Dtivo? So, could I setup recordings with my laptop from the office?
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10-03-2005, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DevilishTX
Does the SlingBox allow you to completely control a Dtivo? So, could I setup recordings with my laptop from the office?
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Yes, like you're at home...
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10-03-2005, 10:04 PM
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Wow! Amazed that these guys haven't been sued yet.
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10-03-2005, 10:17 PM
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has gone his way...
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Originally Posted by etavadia
Couple of points. If you have 5 Tivo units, I'm assuming you're recording the same shows on them and just having the convenience of viewing them anywhere. Therefore, the Slingbox is really need on one unit. I have three Tivo boxes but bought one Slingbox and it put it on my most used unit. The setup is ridiculously easy. I opened up a single port on my router and it was literally up and running in 15 minutes from the time I opened the box to the time I was viewing my Tivo from my computer. The 30 sec skip forward works awesome as well. It's just having the convenience of having you Tivo virtual anytime virtually anywhere.
Compusa had a deal where you buy a Slingbox and get two Netgear Powerline adapters for free. I ended up selling the Netgear adapters for $90 which helped to justify buying the Slingbox.
Take care
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Actually... with the exception of the SCIFI Friday lineup, I don't duplicate that many programs accross the 5 DTivos. 2 of them are in the main room (one HD and on SD...), then one up in the bedroom, one in a guest room (that is the duplicate for SCIFI Friday) then the other in the basement.
They all record very different recordings based on their location....
I am going to keep my eye on the Slingbox... I enjoy technology, and certainly have the infrastructure in the house to take advantage of it...
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10-04-2005, 03:47 AM
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Wow! Amazed that these guys haven't been sued yet.
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And just why would they be sued? 
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10-04-2005, 07:39 AM
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Cleans up nicely
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Well, doesn't this qualify as rebroadcasting the content?
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10-04-2005, 07:59 AM
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check the rhime
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Damn you people! I want one.
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Originally Posted by ebonovic
Oh... it is not that it won't work with DirecTivo units....
It is just that I have 5 of them..... So 5x$250... adds up... Even on two of them (since I regularly use 4 tuners)... that is still $500.
VS: Cracking the shell of the DTivos and spending sometime to hack them. (My house is already wired for ethernet in every room, so the NICS would only be like $20) |
If you have already hacked your Dtivos and have enabled MRV, why would you need more than one Slingbox? Couldn't you watch a recording from any of your 5 tivos through the one tivo to which the slingbox is attached?
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10-04-2005, 08:51 AM
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It'll be a matter of time before they get sued and put to bed. That's the #%^@ problem with the FCC today. They'll look at the worst case senario. Image a neighboor becoming a broadcaster for his neighboors or a college dorm sharing one device amongst an entire floor or dorm. Granted you would all have to watch the same show. I guess you could time slice it and give to people like time shares. LOL.
Check it out on Ebay as well. I've seen them go for around $150 in some instances.
Later,
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10-04-2005, 09:02 AM
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has gone his way...
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Originally Posted by The Flush
If you have already hacked your Dtivos and have enabled MRV, why would you need more than one Slingbox? Couldn't you watch a recording from any of your 5 tivos through the one tivo to which the slingbox is attached?
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I have reverted back to non-hacked versions...
I have 2 R10s that are not hackable, 2 DSR704s, and the HR10-250...
I had the 2 DSRs at 4.0 until 6.2 came out, but I reverted them back to get the 6.2.. and since we can't hack the R10s yet... I would only get two of my units talking to one another, as the HR10-250 is 99% HD only recordings...
NOTE: I also have an R15 on it's way, and 3 other units up on the shelf.... So, maybe during the winter months I will retire the R10s and reactivate the older units....
Depends a lot on who well the R15 works
Again... I am not knocking the product... I think it cool as ice.....
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