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Sling Media SlingCatcher Media Receiver

(HDMI - MPN: SC100100)

As low as $169.99 from SpddyS LLC

Description: The SlingCatcher is the perfect companion to the Slingbox. The SlingCatcher extends your Slingbox experience beyond a computer or mobile phone screen. Now you can watch and control your main TV and DVR on ANY other TV in your house. The Sli.... Read More

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Date Reviewed: Jun 28, 2009
Source: productwiki.com	Sling Media SlingCatcher First introduced in 2007 and finally released in October 2008, the SlingCatcher is the optional companion to the SlingBox that lets you watch SlingBox content on your television without the need for a computer. The SlingCatcher connects to your network, and the Internet to stream live TV or recorded content from your SlingBox. Sling Media has also opted to include functionality that lets you stream digital content directly from your PC, similar to an Apple TV, or from a USB storage device that is connected right to the box. When connected to a PC the SlingCatcher is able to act as a remote terminal which lets you watch Internet video on your TV. Using the PCSlingCatcher requires the installation of the SlingProjector software which lets you define a region of your computer screen to project onto your TV. Note: as of the firmware available October 14th, 2008 the SlingCatchers maximum resolution ... PROS: (1) High future potential depending on firmware revisions (2) Removes the need for multiple cable boxes (3) Works wirelessly which reduces the number of cables (4) Great for travelers (5) good number of outputs - including HDMI ... CONS: (1) Maximum resolution of 640x480 (2) Default resolution is 320x240. Must be changed every time the device is started (3) no dedicated digital audio output (4) Uses letter/pillar-boxing to fill in picture (5) long scanning times when a new USB drive is introduced to the unit Read Full Review