Anyone have feedback for how this compares to slingbox?
53549
Much more complicated than slingbox. Does allow you to download recorded shows to your phone, laptop etc. and take with you to watch when no wifi, as on a plane.
53550
I have both. Apples vs. Oranges. GenieGo only plays saved DVR recordings, not live regular DTV channels. Streaming is flawless. Can also copy to your mobile device to watch off-line. Doesn't need to play through your DTV receiver as sling does.
53551
Didn't perform as expected very selected choice of shows to watch....I would not recommend this unit until it performs as advertised (genie on the go)
53552
I've never had slingbox but I can tell you that this doesn't allow you to watch live tv from anywhere. You can either download what you've recorded to DVr while connected to the same network as your DVr box or you can set up the genie go through a complicated process that allows you to access your recorded shows from anywhere. I'll admit though that I've tried to see mine up to allow access from anywhere and I've never gotten it to work and I am pretty computer literate.
1532080
I use xbmc, showbox, Netflix... It does the job well. I don't play blu ray rips. Spend the extra $ and get the new minix 8. Or great unit to add on and side load xbmc and showbox to would be Amazon firetv box, you can unlock usb port to play back video. I'm getting firetv box for my mom.
1302782
Bellin @TV will work on TV, but you will need a computer using the tv as a display.I found this device to be very unreliable, requiring constant reboots, pretty inconvenient considering it is designed to be a remote device.I currently use Slingbox and has worked flawlessly for 10months so far, with no reboots.
1837895
Best Buy has it for pre-order at $250. I placed my order this morning. I had heard $250 for the SlingCatcher and $400 for the Slingbox Pro-HD back at CES 2008. Then both were announced recently to be $300. Hopefully BB honors my pre-order at $250, but even at $300 I'll take it. For quality purposes I am using cat-6 cable anyway and wouldn't want Wi-Fi.EDIT - as of earlier this week, BB increased the pre-order price to $300. I have yet to receive any notice of a price change on my order, so hopefully you jumped on it early like I did and saved yourself $50 (assuming that BB still honors my preorder price) Best Buy has it for pre-order at $250. I placed my order this morning. I had heard $250 for the SlingCatcher and $400 for the Slingbox Pro-HD back at CES 2008. Then both were announced recently to be $300. Hopefully BB honors my pre-order at $250, but even at $300 I'll take it. For quality purposes I am using cat-6 cable anyway and wouldn't want Wi-Fi.EDIT - as of earlier this week, BB increased the pre-order price to $300. I have yet to receive any notice of a price change on my order, so hopefully you jumped on it early like I did and saved yourself $50 (assuming that BB still... » Read More Best Buy has it for pre-order at $250. I placed my order this morning. I had heard $250 for the SlingCatcher and $400 for the Slingbox Pro-HD back at CES 2008. Then both were announced recently to be $300. Hopefully BB honors my pre-order at $250, but even at $300 I'll take it. For quality purposes I am using cat-6 cable anyway and wouldn't want Wi-Fi.EDIT - as of earlier this week, BB increased the pre-order price to $300. I have yet to receive any notice of a price change on my order, so hopefully you jumped on it early like I did and saved yourself $50 (assuming that BB still honors my preorder price) « Show Less
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My bill is $12 for each (rented) Hopper and $7 for each (rented) Joey. It doesn't seem like owning the devices affects that service fee.I would suggest renting 2 Hoppers and 2 Joeys, pairing 1 Joey to each Hopper. It's not much of a price difference ($38 vs. $33) but you don't have everything going through 1 box so you avoid the complaints about freezing and lagging. With our system (1 Hopper with Sling, 1 Hopper, 2 Joeys) we have never had an issue.
777055
Nope. Unfortunately this box is geared to global use, not very American friendly. Showbox would be the closest app to channel surfing. Instead you should...Get a fire tv stick and run Sling TV through that for 20 dollars a month. Very worth it.
1837900
I don't know but $300 is a ripoff. As you say, no wifi or HD means this should be $150 in my opinion. Its a freakin' accessory and not a Slingbox. Bad move Sling.
1974888
yes, I had a slingbox solo and this uses a standard ethernet connection. You should be fine and speeds should be fine as well.
1834038
No question, the Roku is much better. My review of the Duet: http://piaw.blogspot.com/2009/08/review-squeezebox-duet.html My review of the Soundbridge: http://piaw.blogspot.com/2009/09/review-roku-soundbridge.html
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I don't know the feature differences between the units, so I can't suggest a direction based on that. I usually fall towards buying the most up to date platform since this is an investment and you likely will have it for some time. An extra $100 is probably not significant given how you will spend even for the DS1512+. I can easily say that the DS1512+ will easily keep up with 2 users. I have 4 in my household, iTunes library, photo library, Movie and DVR library feeding 4 Rokus (streamers). Granted all is not active at once but never has the DS1512+ bogged down, except when I ask it to trans-code a movie on the fly. It does not have enough CPU for that, by design. I don't know the feature differences between the units, so I can't suggest a direction based on that. I usually fall towards buying the most up to date platform since this is an investment and you likely will have it for some time. An extra $100 is probably not significant given how you will spend even for the DS1512+. I can easily say that the DS1512+ will easily keep up with 2 users. I have 4 in my household, iTunes library, photo library, Movie and DVR library feeding 4 Rokus (streamers). Granted all is not active at once but never has the DS1512+ bogged down, except when I ask it to... » Read More I don't know the feature differences between the units, so I can't suggest a direction based on that. I usually fall towards buying the most up to date platform since this is an investment and you likely will have it for some time. An extra $100 is probably not significant given how you will spend even for the DS1512+. I can easily say that the DS1512+ will easily keep up with 2 users. I have 4 in my household, iTunes library, photo library, Movie and DVR library feeding 4 Rokus (streamers). Granted all is not active at once but never has the DS1512+ bogged down, except when I ask it to trans-code a movie on the fly. It does not have enough CPU for that, by design. « Show Less
996530
Slingbox not required. It works with Apple devices using the free app. And it now supports streaming away from home. Wifi is recommended to avoid high data usage. Shows can be downloaded for offline viewing as well.
1140721
No - however they have just started selling the slingbox adapted for the UK (including Freeview) - it seems to be availale via Dixons, Currys and PC World though. Expensive (as usual we in the UK get ripped off when kit arrives here from the US) at almost £200.
295397
I wouldn't recommend this product. Poor interface and too expensive for what it does. There are much better products that do what you want. I know the Netgear streaming devices handle every kind of format. I had one for years and there wasn't a format it couldn't play. I now have a JB Apple tv2 with inFuse installed on it to read my NAS hard drives. Works flawlessly and plays all types of media. The only drawback to the ATV2 is it's only 720P.
1644408
The browser is one of the key differences. It's not great. I have both units.Roku in the master bedroomBoxee in the Living Room.Vudu is great & has 5.1 Stereo on Boxee & HD & HDX video.Hulu Plus (right now) is only on Roku (major (major) disappointment)Netflix is great on both services. Software interface is great on both (slightly better on Boxee).If Boxee ever get's their act together... it'll be worth the $$$. I like both. If VUDU & Browser are not very important... get Roku.(BTW: Boxee has a nice interface to your home computer network. You can watch videos, view photos etc. on your TV) The browser is one of the key differences. It's not great. I have both units.Roku in the master bedroomBoxee in the Living Room.Vudu is great & has 5.1 Stereo on Boxee & HD & HDX video.Hulu Plus (right now) is only on Roku (major (major) disappointment)Netflix is great on both services. Software interface is great on both (slightly better on Boxee).If Boxee ever get's their act together... it'll be worth the $$$. I like both. If VUDU & Browser are not very important... get Roku.(BTW: Boxee has a nice interface to your home computer... » Read More The browser is one of the key differences. It's not great. I have both units.Roku in the master bedroomBoxee in the Living Room.Vudu is great & has 5.1 Stereo on Boxee & HD & HDX video.Hulu Plus (right now) is only on Roku (major (major) disappointment)Netflix is great on both services. Software interface is great on both (slightly better on Boxee).If Boxee ever get's their act together... it'll be worth the $$$. I like both. If VUDU & Browser are not very important... get Roku.(BTW: Boxee has a nice interface to your home computer network. You can watch videos, view photos etc. on your TV) « Show Less
2199149
Since I don't have a sling box, I'm not sure. However, hooking it up to my computer and then to other USB supported pieces of equipment; it worked fine.
84930
No, Sling company was purchased by direct TV. They have no interest in this product anymore. This product cost $300 when it came out, so if you can find one now for $300 you will be lucky. They cost $350 on ebay. If you have a sling player get one while you can!
1187104
I use mine with sling box all the time. Not sure what platform you want to use but, I would guess it should. Also it will depend on your connection.Jack