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πŸ“Ί Sling Media Slingbox SOLO (SB260-100): Superior Quality Older Model Review

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Number of Batteries1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
BrandSling Media
Battery Cell CompositionLithium Ion
Recommended Uses For ProductLaptop,Cellular Phone,Tv,Tablet,Watch
Unit Count1 Count

Description of πŸ“Ί Sling Media Slingbox SOLO (SB260-100): Superior Quality Older Model

Watch your HDTV anywhere on your laptop or mobile phone with no monthly fees. Watch and control a high-definition or standard definition A/V device, such as a DVR, cable set top box, satellite receiver or DVD player. Full set of pass-through connections for easy integration with virtually any A/V device. Clip+Sling ready. Use your Slingbox to clip segments of your favorite TV programs and share them with friends and family online. Supports Windows XP/Vista, Mac and Windows Mobile, Symbian or Palm OS-based mobile devices.

Reviews

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Type of review

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Best Thing for Streaming on TV

After trying this streaming media player, I can say without hesitation that it's the best thing for streaming on TV. The setup was straightforward and quick, and the quality of the video streaming was excellent. I could watch all my favorite TV shows and movies easily on my TV. However, I found that it was not compatible with all computers, which was a slight drawback. Overall, the product is recommended for anyone who wants to watch their favorite shows on their TV without any hassles.

Pros
  • The Slingbox SB260 100 allows you to watch your TV anywhere in the world on any device with an internet connection.
Cons
  • The setup can be complicated for some users and requires a strong and stable internet connection for optimal performance.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Great remote display but limited electronics life

The Slingbox Solo is a great device, but there are some issues with the durability of the electronics: Particularly since mid-2010, owners have reported their Solo experiencing sporadic streams of problems or just stopped working out of the blue. A google search on this topic shows that burnt electrolytic capacitors appear to be the main culprit. Please note that disassembling the Solo will void the warranty. It is therefore not recommended that you attempt to repair it yourself unless you opt…

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Some minor issues

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Slingbox Solo - Good and Not So Good

Slingbox Solo - Rated 3 stars out of 5Rating is based on good and not so good. Now that the device is working I am very happy with it. With some modifications the rating could have been 5. The summary below is not intended as a complaint, but as an overview that may help others. My situation with the Slingbox Solo and Slingbox Turbo Bridge was computer, modem and wifi. a router above and an LCD TV connected to a Motorola DCX3200M cable box below. I bought a Slingbox Solo and a Turbo Bridge unit

Pros
  • Weight
Cons
  • Upgradable