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Slingbox Classic
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The Slingbox Classic is named exactly appropriately - the "classic". It's a new name for the original Slingbox personal broudcaster, released in July 2005, and delivering basic analog placeshifting technology. Watching your TV from anywhere started here.
New Uses for Old Slingboxes: Build a 'Watch Anywhere' Baby Monitor
Those who know me or follow my blog over at TechLore.com will attest, I have a fair amount of older gadgets and gizmos I've collected over the years. Some sit on shelves behind... More »
The DTV Switch - How It Will Affect Your Slingbox and SlingCatcher
Just a few moments ago, every TV station in my home town shut down their analog transmitters and switched over to the all digital ATSC broadcast standard. In fact, had Congress not intervened... More »
VIDEO: Expo TV unpacks and sets up new Slingbox
Although the video is a bit jumpy, this reviewer takes us through most of steps as she installs her Slingbox and connects to her TiVo. More »
Differences between North American and European Slingboxes
NTSC, PAL, SECAM, oh my! If you're confused at what the differences is between the North American version of the Slingbox and it's European counterpart, you're not alone. Fortunately, Jeremy Toeman of Sling Media is here to help answer that question in this SlingCommunity article that tries to help you make sense of these non-identical Slingbox twins. More »
Next-generation Slingbox ideas
The Slingbox as it is today is certainly a cool and nifty idea, but I believe there is more than "just" serving of personal TV feeds. I would like to see a Slingbox that is capable of acting as a server and a client. In very simple terms, providing SlingPlayer functionality in an external box that is easy-to-use yet... More »
Installing Your Slingbox
A step-by-step, high-level approach to setting up your Slingbox to watch TV in the home, at work, or on the road. A great article to read for any newbie to the Slingbox Personal Broadcaster. More »
Slingbox Personal Broadcaster Editorial Review
TechLore's Editor, Matt Whitlock, has a hands-on review of the new Slingbox Personal Broadcaster, and it's now here at SlingCommunity.com! Go step-by-step with him as he sets it up and tests it out. It's chock-full of pictures and screenshots, and loaded with useful information. Check it out! More »
Slingbox Classic - Frequently Asked Questions
Choose a FAQ Welcome to the Slingbox Classic FAQ! This FAQ is intended to answer many of the common questions about the Slingbox Classic. Please check here, and in other articles and threads... More »
Why is There a TV Out on the Slingbox?
Does your device have only 1 output, but you want to connect it to both the Slingbox and the TV at the same time? Sling Media's got you covered! Read on to learn about the AV OUT feature on the Slingbox. More »
What's Up With the Delay?
This article talks about why there is a delay from the time you press a button, to when your device on the other end reacts. There's also some info about which connection methods are fastest. More »
Recent Discussions
| Title | Replies | Most Recent Post |
|---|---|---|
Sling Box Classic S Video connection |
2 | Alan Richey March 10, 2010 1:36 AM |
Slingbox died....bad power supply? |
76 | Denis247 March 8, 2010 12:48 PM |
can't install it |
3 | sworderer March 8, 2010 10:39 AM |
Why has my steaming slowed? |
new | WHITEWOLF March 8, 2010 9:10 AM |
Picture garbled /distorted |
new | Andreww March 6, 2010 5:33 AM |
Looping/ Looped Reset (five flashes) |
7 | Gee Man March 5, 2010 7:21 PM |
Where can I download a new player |
5 | churin March 3, 2010 3:18 PM |
Can't get Sub-Channels? |
13 | bryanod March 3, 2010 12:26 PM |
Slingbox Hacked?? |
15 | philmw March 2, 2010 10:06 AM |
Since hooking up Slingbox, my remote no longer controls my TV |
8 | ryandh March 1, 2010 4:02 PM |
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