Slingbox Reviews

- Manufacturer: Sling Media
- Price range: $179.99-$299.99Sling Media: Choose a Slingbox
- CNET Editor's ratings: 7-8.3/10CNET Reviews: Sling Media Slingbox Solo Review (September 27, 2007)
- PC Magazine Editor's rating: 3.5-4/5PC Magazine: Slingbox Review (June 30, 2005)
- Amazon customer's rating: 4-4.5/5Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Sling Media Slingbox AV

Overall reviews for Slingbox are positive, stating that the Slingbox fills the need for those who like to access home media content anywhere there is Internet access. There are four types of Slingbox: the Slingbox Pro, the Slingbox Solo, the Slingbox Pro-HD, and the SlingCatcher receiver.
Positive Reviews

The Slingbox A/V earned the CNET Editor's Choice Award in September of 2006,CNET Reviews: Sling Media Slingbox Solo Review (September 27, 2007) citing an easy to use interface, excellent software and compatibility with almost every cable or satellite box. PC Magazine selected the Slingbox Solo and the Slingbox Pro for their Editor's Choice,PC Magazine: Slingbox Review (June 30, 2005) liking the lack of a monthly fee and describing the units as easy to use, like a television.
Negative Reviews

MacWorld liked the original Slingbox, but wished that it was WiFi capable.Macworld: Slingbox (June 19, 2007) Amazon customers are discouraged by the encryption policies, making it impossible to record the video output. Other Amazon users wish the overall unit was smaller, to fit in a variety of entertainment centers.Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Sling Media Slingbox AV