Slingbox, what's taken me so long?

Admin · 10-18-06, 11:35 AM

Well, to put it bluntly, Why do I need Slingbox? That's the question, but I now havethe answer. When Sling Media stormed onto the scene, I looked at the technology and said, "Great, Another idea that I cannot take advantage of...". That's because I live in a poor Cell Market where we get the hand me down technologies. I liked the idea of Slingbox, but didn't think it was worthwhile to stream Sports Center over a GPRS Data connection. Well, nothing has really changed with the slow technology, but I did decide to give it a try. What do you know, Sport Center streams just fine with GPRS, no perfect, but good enough. Good news is that EDGE and EV-DO are slipping into our market and now I am ready. What I am excited about is going out of town and streaming my Direct TV connection anywhere! Anyhow, I got the new Sling Box AV a couple weeks ago and I have been happy as can be. The installation couldn't have been simplier. From the time I opened the package to watching TV with Sling Player on my laptop over WiFi, 10 minutes! The hardest part is waiting for software installation, and how hard is that? Are you Slinging?

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Kulnet · 10-18-06, 11:46 AM

Every time I read one of these success stories, it gets harder and harder to wait. I just can't afford it right now.

whitelyt · 10-18-06, 03:10 PM

That's the one thing about gadgets and toys! When you think you have enough there is always something else that comes out that grabs your attention. As if everyone already don't have holes burned in their pockets!

Admin · 10-18-06, 04:43 PM

<--- cannot keep money. I don't care if I "need" something or not, I CAN NOT WALK INTO A BEST BUY or CIRCUIT CITY WITHOUT COMING OUT WITH SOMETHING. Is that normal or should I seek medical attention?

Kulnet · 10-18-06, 04:51 PM

sigh... you are not alone my friend. you are not alone. there has to be some sort of a 12 step program out there.

buckyg · 10-18-06, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Chris Leckness

<--- cannot keep money. I don't care if I "need" something or not, I CAN NOT WALK INTO A BEST BUY or CIRCUIT CITY WITHOUT COMING OUT WITH SOMETHING. Is that normal or should I seek medical attention?

WHAT? That's not normal?

The whole Slingbox idea is appealing to the geek in me. Must...Stop...Looking

whitelyt · 10-18-06, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by Chris Leckness

<--- cannot keep money. I don't care if I "need" something or not, I CAN NOT WALK INTO A BEST BUY or CIRCUIT CITY WITHOUT COMING OUT WITH SOMETHING. Is that normal or should I seek medical attention?

Well if I told you that you need medical attention then I would be admitting that I need it as well! ;)