Island TV with a sling box question

NH Native · 07-20-2007, 09:16 AM

The SlingBox is basically a device to capture a feed from your cable or satellite service and rebroadcast it to an internet connection. You then call up the connection on your computer and can watch and listen to whatever service it's hooked up to. I got mine at Best Buy, I think they're around $240. It's a one time hit as there is no ongoing subscription fee. It's relatively easy to set up.

I like mine as I have to travel for work quite a bit and it lets me keep in touch with the local news.

You can go directly to their web site here:
http://us.slingmedia.com/page/home

hazelnut · 07-20-2007, 09:27 AM

Next time I see you I'll give you the low-down on slingbox. It is actually prety cool. You can stream your home cable box to your laptop/pc etc. You can actually switch the channel using a virtual remote control. Works real good over faster connection speeds. No monthly service fee either just a one time purchase price.

Bear Islander · 07-20-2007, 03:57 PM

I used Sling Box to watch Patriots games when I was in Chile and Antarctica. I used it in a tent 100 feet from the South Pole.

watrskir · 08-03-2007, 12:16 PM

What is the deal with the verizon wireless card?.I have verizon wireless and a wireless modem on my laptop. Do you use airtime when connected with the card? I understand the slingbox thing but how to I get the picture from the laptyop to TV?

skisox24 · 08-03-2007, 04:10 PM

The Verizon wireless card is similar to your wireless network card for your laptop but it is dedicated solely to connecting to the Verizon network. Unlike your wireless network card that picks up signals that are transmitted by a wireless transmitter or router, the Verizon card gets its signal by using the same wireless microwave antenae system that is common for cell phone use. In fact, the wireless card has a specific telephone number that it dials to connect to the system. The quality and speed of the card depends on your location and the amount of cell traffic.

Yes, Verizon has a number of plans for use of the card. It is expensive. My company pays $60 or $70 a month for unlimited use.

EricP · 08-05-2007, 11:06 PM

Old Hubbard Road, I live on Old Hubbard Road as well, if you'd like to see one in action I'd happy to demo it for you. I love mine, I've had it for ~2 years.

07-20-2007, 09:27 AM	#2
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	Old Hubbard Next time I see you I'll give you the low-down on slingbox. It is actually prety cool. You can stream your home cable box to your laptop/pc etc. You can actually switch the channel using a virtual remote control. Works real good over faster connection speeds. No monthly service fee either just a one time purchase price.

08-03-2007, 12:16 PM	#4
watrskir Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 51 Thanks: 39 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	verizon wireless card?? What is the deal with the verizon wireless card?.I have verizon wireless and a wireless modem on my laptop. Do you use airtime when connected with the card? I understand the slingbox thing but how to I get the picture from the laptyop to TV?

08-03-2007, 04:10 PM	#5
skisox24 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 74 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Verizon Wireless Card The Verizon wireless card is similar to your wireless network card for your laptop but it is dedicated solely to connecting to the Verizon network. Unlike your wireless network card that picks up signals that are transmitted by a wireless transmitter or router, the Verizon card gets its signal by using the same wireless microwave antenae system that is common for cell phone use. In fact, the wireless card has a specific telephone number that it dials to connect to the system. The quality and speed of the card depends on your location and the amount of cell traffic. Yes, Verizon has a number of plans for use of the card. It is expensive. My company pays $60 or $70 a month for unlimited use.

07-20-2007, 09:16 AM	#1
NH Native Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Torrington, CT / Laconia NH Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The SlingBox is basically a device to capture a feed from your cable or satellite service and rebroadcast it to an internet connection. You then call up the connection on your computer and can watch and listen to whatever service it's hooked up to. I got mine at Best Buy, I think they're around $240. It's a one time hit as there is no ongoing subscription fee. It's relatively easy to set up. I like mine as I have to travel for work quite a bit and it lets me keep in touch with the local news. You can go directly to their web site here: http://us.slingmedia.com/page/home

07-20-2007, 03:57 PM	#3
Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,764 Thanks: 32 Thanked 441 Times in 207 Posts	I used Sling Box to watch Patriots games when I was in Chile and Antarctica. I used it in a tent 100 feet from the South Pole.

08-05-2007, 11:06 PM	#6
EricP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 329 Thanks: 28 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Old Hubbard Road, I live on Old Hubbard Road as well, if you'd like to see one in action I'd happy to demo it for you. I love mine, I've had it for ~2 years.