[DeTomaso] off topic - Slingbox Solo

[Richard Barkley]

Dan,
I've been looking into slinger's also. I've been put off by some of the 
negative negative reviews on Amazon (terrible service and units dying 
with only a 90 day warranty). I've been looking at the HD unit which 
lists for $300. Ouch. There appears to be only one competitor: the 
Monsoon Vulkano (various models). The Flow model is the least expensive 
as it has no hard drive. It's available from Amazon for $109 or so:
http://www.amazon.com/Vulkano-Flow-Mobile-Device-Viewing/dp/B004M189OM
It is a much newer design (1/2011) than the Slingbox (2005, 2008) which 
probably explains the lower price.
http://www.monsoonmultimedia.com/products.html

One problem with both devices is that they (seemingly) need to be 
rebooted relatively often as discussed here:
http://answers.slingbox.com/thread/9444
One solution suggested there is to have a timer turn the unit off/on 
daily. Another is if you have a home automation system that connects to 
the internet and an outlet you can turn off/on when you want.

Finally, the Vulkano you can record to your PC or Mac.

Fry's has them for sale now for $88. I'm thinking I'll get one this 
afternoon.
http://www.frys.com/product/6603754
Richard

On 7/22/64 11:59 AM, Daniel C Jones wrote:
> Warning: Off Topic
>
> I do a lot of international travel and end up in places where BBC and CNN
> are the only TV channels available in English. I'm looking at purchasing
> a Slingbox Solo to connect to my Direct TV HD DVR. Looking on the web, the
> installation instructions say:
>
> 1. Connect the Slingbox to an A/V device, such as a DVR, cable set-top box,
> or satellite receiver.
>
> 2. Connect the Slingbox to your home network (if your router is too far from
> your Slingbox for a direct connection, use the SlingLink TURBO or another
> Ethernet bridge for connectivity).
>
> 3. Fire up your home network-connected Windows PC or Mac computer, complete
> the Slingbox setup, and enjoy your very own home theater via the web.
>
> I get my internet connection via ATT using a 2Wire wireless/ethernet gateway
> (specs below). My satellite cable hooks into a Direct TV DECA Broadband adapter
> which connects directly to the 2Wire. Both of those are near my laptop PC in
> the study. The Slingbox will be connected to the DVR in the living room.
> Since the DVR is connected to the gateway via the broadband adapter, will I
> need SlingLink TURBO or another Ethernet bridge for connectivity.
>
> Thanks,
> Dan Jones
>
> Manufacturer - 2Wire
> ADSL Device configured for AT&T DSL services
> WAN Interface - ADSL (RJ-11)
> LAN Interface - 4 port 10/100 Ethernet with Auto-crossover (RJ-45);
> 802.11g or high powered HyperG access point
> PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) gateway / pass-thru
>
>
> --
> Sincerely, Richard Barkley
> To Ski or not to Ski, that is the question!
>
> Richard Barkley (310) 373-6695
> E-mail:  rbarkley671<atsign>  earthlink.net (home)
> Mammoth Lakes Ski Condo: 2BR+loft/3Bath - Horizons 4 #186 (760) 934-6758
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> --
> Sincerely, Richard Barkley
> To Ski or not to Ski, that is the question!
>
> Richard Barkley (310) 373-6695
> E-mail:  rbarkley671<atsign>  earthlink.net (home)
> Mammoth Lakes Ski Condo: 2BR+loft/3Bath - Horizons 4 #186 (760) 934-6758
> Condo web address: http://home.earthlink.net/~rbarkley

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Sincerely, Richard Barkley

To Ski or not to Ski, that is the question!

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