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Gigi · 12-27-06, 08:12 AM

I've used both ORB and Slingbox. Both work well but there are definitely pros and cons:

ORB

Pros:
- free
- can stream to multiple users (I believe)
- does not require software to view (i.e., streams are accessible via orb.com)
- can stream more than just TV (videos, music, images, etc.)

Cons:
- must have server PC with tv tuner card
- must leave PC powered on
- not many tv tuner cards are compatible

SLINGBOX

Pros:
- doesn't require server PC with tv tuner card
- easy to setup

Cons:
- only one remote viewer at a time
- remote and home viewer must watch the same thing unless a splitter is used
- requires Slingbox software to view
- needs wired or wireless connection to network (wireless would require additional hardware)

Moved to Multimedia.

12-27-06, 08:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gigi Aximsite Legend Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 13,632 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 10	I've used both ORB and Slingbox. Both work well but there are definitely pros and cons: ORB Pros: - free - can stream to multiple users (I believe) - does not require software to view (i.e., streams are accessible via orb.com) - can stream more than just TV (videos, music, images, etc.) Cons: - must have server PC with tv tuner card - must leave PC powered on - not many tv tuner cards are compatible SLINGBOX Pros: - doesn't require server PC with tv tuner card - easy to setup Cons: - only one remote viewer at a time - remote and home viewer must watch the same thing unless a splitter is used - requires Slingbox software to view - needs wired or wireless connection to network (wireless would require additional hardware) Moved to Multimedia. Last edited by Gigi; 12-27-06 at 08:14 AM.