Slingbox

[Shayne]

Anyone use a slingbox?  How well do they work?  Im looking at using it as a way to get TV from my living room to my office, but potentially anywhere in the world via my laptop.

[Adams]

All the reviews on futureshop are positive... but that can be deceving. I would get one from Best Buy and if it sux bring it back.

[Lazybones]

They are very popular with users of my Windows Mobile Phone, however for the time being if you are cheap you might want to try http://orb.com/ . It is currently free and uses your PC, worked rather well in my tests streaming saved content, however I here the Turner feature is a little fussy.

[Lazybones]

Just a note before jumping into the Slingbox wagon, there are several new units that where just announced.

here is a review of the new pro unit
http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/10/slingbox-pro-hands-on-plus-av-and-tuner/

[Shayne]

Seeing as I dont have an HD source I would be more inclined to go with the normal version.  I looked at the Orb.com thing but I lack a TV tuner for my PC, and I would have to go USB TV tuner if I went for one.  Slingbox looks like the near perfect solution, im just not a fan of the $200 price tag, i want it for $100!

[Shayne]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bundus/279384592/

Didn't take long.  I scored it during the Dell Days of Deals for $149

[Lazybones]

If I ever got one I would hide it somewhere.. The standard one is so damn ugly.

[Shayne]

I think its sorta cute

[Mr. Analog]

It kinda reminds me of a big ol' chocolate bar... mmm chocolate...