What set top box is recommended with Slingbox 500? I have tried the new Roku app and my iPhone didn't get a good picture on my 60" TV. Tried my iPod and the digital adapter, same picture poor quality.
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I have had good luck with the Roku and also an Apple TV in combination with an iPad. The network speed makes the biggest difference in picture quality
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Slingbox won't work, or at least not very well, on a dial-up connection. This applies for both the sending and the receiving end of things.
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We use a Roku box to stream content from netflix, amazon, etc. Works a charm. We also rigged a small, cheap (but very clean) amp and some good passive speakers ... No need for 5.1, so we're very happy with the stereo sound.
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I've never had slingbox but I can tell you that this doesn't allow you to watch live tv from anywhere. You can either download what you've recorded to DVr while connected to the same network as your DVr box or you can set up the genie go through a complicated process that allows you to access your recorded shows from anywhere. I'll admit though that I've tried to see mine up to allow access from anywhere and I've never gotten it to work and I am pretty computer literate.
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Yes, you do have to purchase the app for your tablet and phone in order to watch your home tv on them. It's worth it though. The Sling Box is great! I watch sports, tv shows, dvr recordings, etc when I'm at the gym and out of town. I know it's an expensive app, but the app and sling box are great.
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Hello Sorry so late for the response. I totally missed this but in the interim, I have not seen PBS at all on the channel store but I love the Roku! I have this model and planning to buy the newer models, which I understand allows for Redbox programming. Most likely, the newer model would have it versus this one.
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Bellin @TV will work on TV, but you will need a computer using the tv as a display.I found this device to be very unreliable, requiring constant reboots, pretty inconvenient considering it is designed to be a remote device.I currently use Slingbox and has worked flawlessly for 10months so far, with no reboots.
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+1 to the other two responders regarding network connection and speed. Those are critical. Also, make sure the title you are trying to watch is provided in HD. Not all titles are in HD on either app.
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I would have to say that if you have a large itunes drm protected library, then Apple TV. But if not, Roku comes up ahead at this time due to price, quality, and choices and it does have the ability to stream content from your pc using the right channel.
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Thanks for the information.I already have a sony ps3 (and hence a blu-ray player). So right now I am not inclined to buy another one. Also the recent (2012) user-reviews on sony NSX-32GT1 is mixed.I want to get Google TV for its android platform and the future possibilities. I am not sure how robust and extensible roku or other such devices are. Do they get meaningful firmware upgrades? Do they have an appstore or atleast apps for general use by 90% of people?
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I believe the picture format is only relevant on the transmit side, where the Slingbox lives. It converts NTSC (analog) to a digital stream that is transmitted over the Internet to a computer...not a television...and the computer displays the video on its screen. If you want to watch that on a TV, the computer requires an analog video out port compatible with the television standard of that country. Across all of those transitions, the video quality will noticeably degrade, but not so mcuh you won't be happy to have the programming where and when you want it.
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cool thanks a bunch! Haven't ordered one yet, been reading the reviews first. I just got an I-touch and wanted something to listen to it on other than the earplugs. Has anyone tried the video output to the t.v yet?
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InstaTv Pro is your solution, http://instatv-app.com/I use one of them, and sometimes on HD channels it can be a little flakey at times, but it works for the IPAD. Still trying to get it to work on Roku. No idea on appletv.
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You need a 4k source... normal video from my Roku, and cable box is fine... from the computer is great, but without a 4k source there is no benefit.
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I have both a Roku HD and an Apple TV (on different sets). At the moment, I like both pretty much equally, but for different reasons. The biggest differences: Roku has more "channels" (content sources) than the Apple, and some pretty dedicated people both within and outside the company for developing more. Apple TV has the ability to stream content from iTunes on my computer, and audio from my iPod touch. The big question right now is whether or not Apple will develop more channels and/or allow 3rd parties develop their own. If they do both -- and it's likely they will-- I think the Apple has a lot more potential than the Roku because of the excellent hardware inside the box. The ATV has an A4 processor like an iPad/iPhone/iPod touch and 8gb of storage... I'm sure there's some amazing things that can be done with that. If development is opened to third parties, there's going to be a flood of apps. As much as I root for small companies against the giants, Apple is... well, Apple. I'm pretty certain it's the last company in the world Roku would choose to compete against. 720p vs. 1080p? I'll say this straight out: no one is ever going to come to your house for movie night and say, "I'm sorry, but your 720p picture is just unwatchable. I have to leave." It's one of the least interesting numbers when it comes to picture quality.
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Hi I am looking for the same solution. I want to mount a slingbox 500 to the wall or back of wall mounted TV. THanks..
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I use mine with sling box all the time. Not sure what platform you want to use but, I would guess it should. Also it will depend on your connection.Jack