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elie06

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I really don't understand why some of the comments on the Sling website tell us that 


- 1 We now have a unified (1.4) version for all slingboxes (classic and the 3 new ones) 

BUT 

- the DL page gives a warning not to use 1.4 on a Classic Slingbox and use 1.3 instead !

Can somebody from Sling explain the differences and the reasons ? 

Also when can we expect a unified version with all the latest bells and whistles ?

Thanks in advance !

Elie

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October 4, 2006 11:52 AM

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October 4, 2006 12:09 PM

From what I've been able to gather, they wanted another week or so of testing the 1.4 build with the Classic Slingboxes before they officially endorsed it. Personally, I've been using the 1.4 build with the original Slingbox for a few weeks and really haven't had many problems.

This is more of a precautionary move, and I would imagine you'll see a slightly newer 1.4 build soon that may have a few tweaks and optimizations for the original Slingbox. Or, they'll discover the current 1.4.0.195 build meets their quality expectations, and they'll recommend it for all Slingbox owners.

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October 4, 2006 11:09 PM

Does 1.4 Slingbox upgrade work with the older SlingPlayer software (i.e. pre-encryption)? I am using the At-Large Recorder with the older SlingPlayer and newer SlingBox software.

I am hesitant to upgrade if I lose the ability to record.

Floyd Johnson

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October 5, 2006 3:27 PM

Does the 1.4 software have any major advances for "classic" slingboxes, i.e. have they managed to increase the quality/bitrate further at all?

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October 6, 2006 3:03 AM

Matt,


Have You noticed any differences with the 1.4 on the Classic ?
Is the quality better ?

Do You know if it works with the PAL version ?

Many Thanks in advance

Elie

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October 6, 2006 10:27 PM

I have SLINGPLAYER 1.3.0.176 installed. If I click 'check for updates' it says I need to update.

I click the link to the update page, but it only shows SLINGPLAYER 1.3.0.176, which is what I already have.   Am I missing something?  I have the Classic slingbox if it makes a difference.

Thanks

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