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April 19, 2008 08:29 PM

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hellothere

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Hello,

For my current purposes, I only need a slingbox for analog cable. That is, can a pro box be used like an analog slingbox such that it is simply a pass through that will not change the channel of the tv that is connected to it, etc?

I am drawn to the pro box because I don't want something that will be useless in a year.

Thanks.

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April 19, 2008 10:43 PM

yes one of the four inputs for the pro is a coaxial input. You can plug it directly to the cable outlet from the wall. the pro has a built in tuner, so you would have total control and would not affect anybody wathcing any tv

Slinging with SlingBox Pro - Motorola DVR (Comcast) and analog tuner (SlingBox)

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April 20, 2008 12:18 PM

Just FYI. Slingmedia is releasing a new Slingbox Pro HD. Which will be full HD resolution. It won't be out till later this fall though.

But, for your purposes with the coax input. The Pro will be more than enough.

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April 20, 2008 7:22 PM

If you want just a tuner, look for the Slingbox Tuner. It's not officially produced any longer, but you should be able to still find them out there...

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

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April 22, 2008 7:07 PM

will the pro HD version have the same price point? (around $200?)

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April 22, 2008 8:09 PM

I highly doubt that it will. It will probably be closer to the pricepoint of the pro when it was new. Around $300-400

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April 22, 2008 8:15 PM

Phil Pham said:

I highly doubt that it will. It will probably be closer to the pricepoint of the pro when it was new. Around $300-400


The Pro was never that much. I bought mine before it even hit the streets for $220 or so and the HD-Connect dongle was another $50. It was probably at most $300. The ProHD is certainly going to be closer to $400 IMHO.

Unless you have a strong need to stream HD or tune ATSC channels, the tuner or Pro is a good way to go now..

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

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