The Slingbox Pro can handle up to 3 video sources. It features 2 SD and 2 HD analog inputs. The devie also features an ATSC/NTSC/QAM TV tuner.
• SlingStream Technology
The Slingbox feature SlingStream technology. This innovative compression dynamically adjusts video quality to best suit the type of material you are watching. This lets you watch video at optimal quality when streaming over the Internet.
• Ease of Use
The Slingbox features an automatic device discovery wizard to help you easily set the system up. It was designed with ease of use in mind, so you won't have to be a computer genius to get it working.
• PDA and Smartphone Compatible
In addition to streaming to a laptop or desktop computer, the Slingbox Pro can be used with SlinPlayer Mobile software to play video directly on your Windows Mobile PDA or Smartphone. A free trial version of this software is available from Sling Media's web site with additional registration costs for the full version.
• No Hidden Fees
With the Slingbox there are no hidden subscription fees that other services may charge. Once you own the hardware you can start watching TV over the Internet without having to worry about a hidden charge.
• Mac OS X Support
Mac OS X support can be added via a download from Sling Media's website. This lets you take advantage of the Slingbox on your MacBook or MacBook Pro!
System Requirements
PC Client
Standard Definition
Computer: 1.3GHz
Operating System: Windows Vista, XP SP2
Memory: 1GB
Hard Drive: 150MB for software; 2GB live video buffer
Hardware: 24-bit Graphics Card, 16-bit Sound Card, Network connectivity
High Definition
Computer: 3GHz or 2GHz Dual-Core CPU
Display: 1280 x 768
Mac Client (Standard Definition only)
Computer: Power PC G4/G5 800MHz; Intel Mac
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4
Memory: 1GB
Hard Drive: 150MB
Hardware: Network connection
Network
Cable or DSL modem
256Kbps upstream network for standard definition
1.5Mbps upstream for high definition
Higher upstream network speeds yield higher quality video
Home network router; Wired or wireless (UPnP compatibility, 802.11n highly recommended)
Video (NTSC) and Audio Source
Any of the following: Basic Cable TV Set-top Box or Digital, Cable Set-top Box, Digital Video Recorder (DVR) such as DISH, DIRECTV, TiVo, Comcast, ReplayTV, or one provided by your cable/satellite provider, DVD Player/Recorder, Satellite Receiver such as DISH or DIRECTV, Video/Security Camera, Apple TV, Windows Media Center, Antenna, Digital Cable (clear QAM), also known as DTV cable
