ryandh said:

Interesting that it doesn't have built in wireless. Personally, I think built in is a bad idea, (extra cost, standards change, etc), but I hope it will work with other USB wireless adapters besides the Sling one..

 

I agree. One of the major selling points is to take it with you to a hotel. Every hotel I have ever stayed at has wireless internet.

 However, the upside is that as wireless technology changes, the slingcatcher does not become obsolete.  You just need to buy a different USB adapter.

-Keith

I have a slingox downstairs that I access from my computer.  Upstairs, I have a TV in the guest room with the only connection being to a spare DVD player.  Would I be able to watch streaming content from my slingbox on my TV in the guest room using the slingcatcher?  If so, what would be the setup?

Thanks!

It was CES this year! :)

Yeah, it's driving all of us batty! :) Such is life. SlingMedia's been doing a lot and I am sure this thing will be a stellar product when it's released...

Slinging with a Slingbox Pro, a Slingbox Solo and a Slingbox Classic. 3 Replay TV units, a Roku HD1000 Photobridge and a Roku M2000 Soundbridge, an AppleTV, a Vudu, and digital cable. www.na9d.net

It almost is! :)

Slinging with a Slingbox Pro, a Slingbox Solo and a Slingbox Classic. 3 Replay TV units, a Roku HD1000 Photobridge and a Roku M2000 Soundbridge, an AppleTV, a Vudu, and digital cable. www.na9d.net

Sweet! Box art and all... Nice find Sam! Looks like my wife just might be able to snag one of these for me by Christmas!

More Sweet Pics:

http://thetomoreport.blogspot.com/2007/10/leaked-slingcatcher-spy-pics.html

http://gizmodo.com:80/gadgets/rumor/leaked-slingcatcher-packaging-shots-reveal-specs-314239.php

SlingBox Solo & Dish Netwotk: Slung via a Line-Of-Sight WiFi LAN connection consisting of a 24db directional (parabolic grid) antenna and a 500mw signal booster to a remote location exactly 3.81 Miles from my home Comcast Cable WAN connection. Signal strength: 88% to 100%, Actual speedtest throughput 700 to 900 kbps.

Well, it's not a difficult thing to do. I have almost my entire DVD library ripped and stored on my computer. I access the files using MPlay on my Roku HD-1000 Photobridge. It's an awesome way to go. Now, if SlingCatcher will be able to do this - THAT WILL ROCK! It's looking like this bad boy is going to be my dream piece of equipment. WOW. Add that to my HD-1000, my AppleTV and my Vudu and now I am cookin' with gas! :D

Slinging with a Slingbox Pro, a Slingbox Solo and a Slingbox Classic. 3 Replay TV units, a Roku HD1000 Photobridge and a Roku M2000 Soundbridge, an AppleTV, a Vudu, and digital cable. www.na9d.net

I'm wondering how it will get around the stumbling block at those hotels where the access point requires a room number to be entered before you can access the net.  I've been places where Outlook and SlingPlayer would not work until you had launched a browser and accepted the terms.  I guess I'll have to buy one to find out.

Now let's be honest about built-in wireless, guys.  If there were built-in wireless, the cost would be $100 higher.  If the cost were $100 higher, it would take 6 months longer to convince the wife that you need one.  With the lower cost, one can always sneak a USB to wireless adapter through the family checking account and chalk it up to installation expense if questions arise.  :)

The older I get, the better I was.

Can anyone embellish on the remote control aspect?

Can I take my SKY remote control and aim it at the SlingCatcher and have it work or must I have the SlingCatcher remote "learn" the IR codes for 3rd party RC's?