How to Choose Between Slingbox Models
A slingbox allows you to watch your television from anywhere in the world using a laptop or mobile smartphone. There are three Slingbox model choices available. The one you choose depends on what type of television service you have at home.
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Determine what type of television connection you want to hook up to your Slingbox. You might have basic cable, a satellite hook-up, a cable box and/or a high definition television.
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Decide whether you want to hook up more than one video source to your Slingbox. Video sources other than your television lineup can include a DVD player, DVR or a closed-circuit camera.
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Consider a Slingbox AV if you don't have HD service and you only want to hook up one video source to your Slingbox. The Slingbox AV provides everything you need for a very reasonable price.
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Look at the Slingbox Solo if you have HD service and only want to stream one video source to your laptop or cellphone. The Solo is the middle-of-the-road model and is priced accordingly. You may also want to consider the Solo if you anticipate getting HD service in the near future.
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Choose the Slingbox PRO if you want the top-of-the-line Slingbox model. It offers HD compatibility and the option to connect up to four video source inputs.
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