A cable alternative to Metrocast??

SteveO123 · 04-29-2015, 06:21 PM

Regarding the delay time to change channels with Sling, honestly it's maddeningly slow. Response is several seconds and it's really annoying. For example you can't really control stop/pause/play etc on your DVD because of the timing delays. Having that annoyance is a very small trade-off for what you DO get. Amazing device that sends your already-purchased content over the internet!

Regarding the "clicker", you can purchase an App for your phone or iPad that acts as the clicker--and also does the streaming too. If you use your PC then you control from there.

I am, for one, hooked on Slingbox for the lake. If you have a strong, decently fast internet signal at the lake then send those shows from Mass. up 93 and bypass the tolls!

Cheers,
--Steve

04-29-2015, 06:21 PM	#18
SteveO123 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Laconia, Lake Opechee Posts: 187 Thanks: 286 Thanked 90 Times in 48 Posts	Slingbox Regarding the delay time to change channels with Sling, honestly it's maddeningly slow. Response is several seconds and it's really annoying. For example you can't really control stop/pause/play etc on your DVD because of the timing delays. Having that annoyance is a very small trade-off for what you DO get. Amazing device that sends your already-purchased content over the internet! Regarding the "clicker", you can purchase an App for your phone or iPad that acts as the clicker--and also does the streaming too. If you use your PC then you control from there. I am, for one, hooked on Slingbox for the lake. If you have a strong, decently fast internet signal at the lake then send those shows from Mass. up 93 and bypass the tolls! Cheers, --Steve

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