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Reply to SlingPlayer for Windows 2.0 Public Beta - Unwrapped and Reviewed on August 8, 2008

billnapier said: Can anyone comment on the streaming quality with the firmware? Comments @ engadget indicate a reduction in streaming quality. So far I've checked out the client but have been afraid to upgrade to...

Reply to Suggest a Poll! on July 25, 2008

Goattee said: Not exactly. The flags indicate your home country of origin (I'm in the US, so I have the US flag). Goattee's poll (the way I read it) is geared toward asking users where...

Reply to Suggest a Poll! on July 24, 2008

BaalthazaaR said: Matt Whitlock said: Goattee said: I am expatriate living in Bangkok. I'm curious how many of us are slinging TV for long international distances. How about asking where in the world we are...

Reply to Suggest a Poll! on July 24, 2008

Goattee said: I am expatriate living in Bangkok. I'm curious how many of us are slinging TV for long international distances. How about asking where in the world we are regularly watching Slingboxes internationally? (Asking...

Reply to SlingBox and Xbox 360 on July 24, 2008

In order to connect and stream content from a Slingbox, you must use a SlingPlayer Client, which currently exists for PC, Mac, and various mobile devices like Windows Mobile PocketPC and Smartphone, Palm OS, and...

Reply to First Look: NBC's KATH AND KIM on July 17, 2008

I haven't seen the Aussie version, but it's tough to go wrong with Selma Blair. :-)

Reply to Is possible to view different channels? on July 11, 2008

Bianca said: If I don't connect my TV to cable box with an HDMI - there is no sound. I don't know why, it has something to with TWC. What I need to know how...

Reply to SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone Takes One Step Closer to Reality on July 11, 2008

beetlebug62 said: I didn't even know there was such a thing as a "pre-alpha". Heck, I didn't even know they needed a "proof-of-concept". Software Release Life Cycle: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_release_life_cycle Sometimes a build known as pre-alpha is...

Reply to SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone Takes One Step Closer to Reality on July 11, 2008

beetlebug62 said: Where is it?!? I've got the new iPhone OS, and iTunes 7.7 and downloaded 20 apps from the AppStore, but can't find the SlingPlayer! Even if it only works on WIFI, I'd love...

Reply to Solo locks up on July 3, 2008

Does the Slingbox SOLO itself lock up (you have to restart the Slingbox) or does something happen with SlingPlayer and you have to restart the program?

Reply to Is possible to view different channels? on July 3, 2008

Why can't you use component video to the TV? Why do you think you will not have sound?

Reply to Same house - different channels on July 3, 2008

Bianca said: What if my TV has PIP, and my cable box is dual tuner - is there a way to have a different channel on the computer than what is on the TV? Few...

Reply to Slingbox for Cable still going to be good after 2011? on July 1, 2008

Provided SlingPlayer has the appropriate remote control code for your cable box (which it should), then you'll be able control the cable box remotely with the on-screen remote control just like you were sitting on...

Reply to UNPLUGGING MY SLINGBOX on July 1, 2008

The Slingbox will retain all settings during a power outage. In most cases, when power restores it will boot up and reconnect to your router as normal. If you're in an area with frequent outages...

Reply to Slingbox LED questions on July 1, 2008

When you're connected to your Slingbox, only the one in the lower corner is an actual LED, even though they all look like they light up. What you're seeing there is normal behavior. On the...

Reply to Slingbox for Cable still going to be good after 2011? on July 1, 2008

There are no definitive dates mandated by law for cable to become all digital. Most are expected to make a full switch by 2011, but it could be sooner than that, and for some, possibly...

Reply to Controls on the back of Solo on June 26, 2008

Hi Nobby, It hasn't been used for anything yet (just "reserved for future use"), but I did speculate about some potential uses on page 3 of my SOLO review. You can read it here: http://www.slingcommunity.com/article/24597/Slingbox-SOLO-Review/...

Reply to Slingbox Tuner - Frequently Asked Questions on June 17, 2008

"As of 2/12/2008, the most up to date official Slingbox Tuner firmware is version 1.0.10 for US. If you need to upgrade, this firmware is included in the latest build of the SlingPlayer software for...

Reply to Slingbox Tuner - Frequently Asked Questions on June 16, 2008

Okay... I linked to the SlingPlayer desktop download page to eliminate a couple clicks for you. Enjoy.

Reply to Thinking of buying a slingbox.Very concerned after.. on June 12, 2008

Great to hear you're thinking of joining the legion of Slingers out there. Your question is great, but everyone's experience is little different since everyone has different equipment, internet connections, and routers. I've written a...

Reply to Question regarding multi-monitor play on May 23, 2008

It sounds like the game you're playing is taking over the graphics card (which makes sense), so I wonder if disabling hardware acceleration for video would be the start to a solution?

Reply to EchoStar Brings SlingModem to Market for Cable Industry on May 14, 2008

That's a great question. From what I can tell, it looks like it's something you'd get from the cable operator and not at retail. Otherwise, you'd think it would be at stores and online by...

Reply to Comcast Considering 250GB Cap on May 7, 2008

I'm certainly not open to overage fees for web service, even if 250GB a month is a 'fairly' high amount. But when you tack on legitimate other uses for downloading data (Vudu, Netflix On-Demand, XBOX...

Reply to Slingbox AV + WRT54GL + Moto SURFboard SB5101 Cable Modem = No Remote Viewing!! on May 7, 2008

gourmetboy is on to something m5Rahul. The IP for it that you've listed is a private IP. You may need to work something out with your ISP.

Reply to Slingbox AV + WRT54GL + Moto SURFboard SB5101 Cable Modem = No Remote Viewing!! on May 6, 2008

Matt Whitlock said: Given the setup diagrams from the user guide for the surfboard, it does it's own DCHP. When tied with the router, it sounds like you're double NAT'd. You'll need to dig around...

Reply to Slingbox AV + WRT54GL + Moto SURFboard SB5101 Cable Modem = No Remote Viewing!! on May 6, 2008

Given the setup diagrams from the user guide for the surfboard, it does it's own DCHP. When tied with the router, it sounds like you're double NAT'd. You'll need to dig around in the setup...

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