Sling Went the Strings of My Heart!!
by Gary Woods

Have you ever been traveling and wanted to tap into local TV News? Or maybe you're in a hotel room that doesn't have your favorite cable channels. Well if so you may just need to get acquainted with the Slingbox. This device transforms any Windows XP based PC or laptop into a personal on-the-go digital TV. The Slingbox redirects or "placeshifts" a single live TV stream from a cable box, satellite receiver, or DVR to the viewers PC located anywhere in the home. And, if the Slingbox is coupled with a broadband Internet connection, the viewer's live TV stream can be "placeshifted" via the Internet to a PC located anywhere in the world.

The SlingPlayer software works hand-in-hand with the hardware in the Slingbox to allow you to watch and control your TV on your computer. SlingRemote in SlingPlayer gives you full control over virtually any A/V device, from changing channels and viewing recorded content to fast-forwarding or setting up a season pass. So, while your TV and Slingbox sit at home, you can be out and about with SlingPlayer.

Best of all, the Slingbox works seamlessly with your existing home theater setup and PC technologies no new cables required! They support literally thousands of devices. For instance, Slingbox is compatible with TiVo, Comcast's Motorola DVR, Replay TV, Ultimate TV, DISH, DirecTV, and more.

Slingbox retails for $249.99 direct at http://www.slingmedia.com Now let's see, what's on MSNBC, CNN or Discovery Channel tonight???

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