Is that the only monitor on that PC?  If it's a 2nd, is it cloned or extended?  My TV is extended and as long as my cursor is on my main monitor I don't have the problem of the bars popping up.  I agree it would be nice to be able to lock it but there should be a way around it.

Slinging Tivo Series 2, Tivo HD, and TW cable from a Pro. Slinging Tivo HD from a Solo, Slinging Humax DRT800, and TW cable from a Classic to Sprint Mogul, AT&T SX66, N62, 8525, and Dell Inspiron 8600 with Sprint EVDO over Windstream DSL.

So has anyone found an alternative to the sling player software? Seriously, I am SICK AND TIRED of losing full screen when I move my mouse. I can't believe I am the only person that is completely disgusted at this stupid feature of the sling player software.

Sling player 2 is taking forever to be released, and I'm pretty sure that they won't fix this even then.

PLEASE listen to me! this will make your product 1000% more valuable.

1. moving the mouse SHOULD NOT make you lose fullscreen. I'm talking about the menu bars and controls that pop up every time you move the mouse.

2. while in fullscreen the mouse wheel controls the volume. and pushing down on the mouse wheel (mouse button 3) switches from control mode and optimized mode.

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not everyone is using the slingbox to watch things on the road, I use it to watch television on my home computer because a slingbox is cheaper than a TV.

I've been so annoyed by this slingplayer software though, I'm about to throw it away and just go buy a TV.

One thing you can do with SlingPlayer is, while in windowed mode, click the video screen once. This removes the borders and gives you a video only view.

Grab the bottom right corner and expand the window size to fill the screen. Close the remote control, and you'll be full screen without the remote and favorites bar popping up every time you move the mouse.

A "lock fullscreen" mode would be a very cool addition, though. Hopefully the Sling folks will see that suggestion and make it happen.

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hey...let me apologize because I don't have an answer for your query, but something you said was of interest to me.

 I'm using a 24 inch monitor and my picture is just barely watchable from a graininess standpoint.  I've been assured that my internet speeds are more than adequate, my monitor is a brand new hp w2408h that looked good in the store (using HDMI connection) and I stream at 1500 kbps most of the time, although it dips down more that I would like it to.  My host cablebox is high definition.

 If you are using a 42 inch monitor, is it a good enough picture that would allow you to watch, for instance, a hockey game and be able to see the puck? The people at Sling say yes, but I guess I have a different idea of what a clear picture is.

 Thanks.