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January 14, 2006 10:25 AM

How about making the device pocket sized so we can bring it on the road with us and hook them up to TVs anywhere we go. It would need a computer hookup only when setting up connections.

I think it's a good idea - only problem is that some people will want it for free since they'll say it's just another client. ;)

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January 14, 2006 9:07 PM

lol,

that would be cool to have it like ipod size, but if u think about the size of slingbox, and its capabilities, it would be quite similar to this device in features, so likely the same size?

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January 17, 2006 12:28 AM

I think Michael is right. The key to a device like this is portability. I don't think too many people would carry a Slingbox size box on a business trip with them. However, it would be intriguing for home use as size doesn't matter, but the market wouldn't be as big to justify it.

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March 2, 2006 7:05 PM

http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/t...

More discussion on this kind of idea...

-Sindyr

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September 28, 2006 3:26 PM

In the absense of a home receiver solution from SLING, have anyone of your tried anyone elses product to remoteplace source material via ethernet? Thanks Bill

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October 2, 2006 9:21 AM

brmiller232, i tried both Sony LFTV and Hava.

LFTV is pathetic and returned to the store.

Hava gives me watchable results at 500kbps and good results at 800kbps. Still, i think WMV to be more adequat than mpeg4 for this kind of work. Also, Hava's sound quality is not as good as that of Slings.

As for a Sling catcher, you can make a small box using a mini-ITX motherboard, having Windows open the Slingplayer by default (by putting a Slingplayer shortcut in the startup folder).

An ATI remote wonder completes the set and alows me to change the channel like a conventional TV or set top box.

Bottom line is, if it doesn't exist, you can do it yourself. It's a lot of fun.

jfbaro

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