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    Question Does anyone own a Slingbox??

    I have been thinking about getting a Slingbox, is there anyone here that has one to give me a review on it?
    One of the main reasons that I want to get one is I would like to be able to watch on my Ipad.
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    Default Re: Does anyone own a Slingbox??

    I have heard they work well from a couple of friends but have not tried it out myself. One friend of mine who has one is coming by this weekend. I will see if we can watch it on his or our iPad when he comes over.
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    Default Re: Does anyone own a Slingbox??

    i have used both sling box and hava

    they are both awesome!
    i have only used the hava on an iphone..


    i used to log into my buddies slingbox in canada to watch the hockey games and their satellite tv.

    i ran the hava here at home so he could watch Greek programs and such..

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    I was not aware of the Hava.
    I did a search on Google and it looks like it is called the Vulkano now and it looks like it has a much better price than the Slingbox for the basic model and the app is free as well.
    The Slingbox app is $30 for the Ipad.
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    My mistake...it looks like the app for the Vulkano Flow, the basic model is $12.99 on Itunes.
    Still better than $30
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    if memory serves me right i had bought the app for 9.95 a few years back..

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    Default Re: Does anyone own a Slingbox??

    Just bought the Sling Adapter for my DVR from Dish NetWork. Hasn't arrived, but hoping it works well. (Dish NetWork bought Sling Media? Is that right?)
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    Default Re: Does anyone own a Slingbox??

    Slingboxes are good for remote viewing on a laptop(with a high speed connection, it's free, no app required).
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    Hooked my Sling Adapter by Dish up today. And so far it is great, except when you choose HD. It burps every now and then. ...
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    I ended up getting the basic model Vulkano (no DVR). I picked it on eBay like new for $50-60 I think it was.
    It works perfectly on my iPad, iPhone and computer at work, the only thing about it is- there is not a dual tuner, so if someone is watching the TV that the box is hooked up to, you have to watch the same channel.
    Other than that, I give it a 9 out of 10
    Cheaper than a Slingbox too.
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    Default Re: Does anyone own a Slingbox??

    If you have Dish, the Sling adapter is only $31 - 50. Their newest DVR comes with it already built in.
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