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Sling Media Slingbox (SB100-100) TV Input

Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-950Q (1191) TV Input

17 reviews

$299.99 | 1 store

3 reviews

From $64.99 | 16 stores

Product Description

The Slingbox is a compact and elegantly designed, state-of-the-art electronic device that connects to the back of your TV. It redirects, or “placeshifts,” the TV signal from your... More

The Slingbox is a compact and elegantly designed, state-of-the-art electronic device that connects to the back of your TV. It redirects, or “placeshifts,” the TV signal from your cable box, satellite receiver, or digital video recorder (DVR) to your computer or laptop of choice, no matter your location, so long as you have a high-speed Internet connection. This utterly unique device will transform the way you watch TV. Whether you want to watch your soaps in the laundry room, or catch the big game during a conference call, or watch your local news from China, the power is now in your hands. Less

WinTV-HVR-950Q brings over-the-air high definition ATSC digital TV plus analog cable TV to your PC or laptop! Watch and record TV, in a window or full screen. Use the WinTV-Scheduler to... More

WinTV-HVR-950Q brings over-the-air high definition ATSC digital TV plus analog cable TV to your PC or laptop! Watch and record TV, in a window or full screen. Use the WinTV-Scheduler to record your favorite analog or digital TV shows using high quality MPEG-2. Play your TV recordings back to your screen any time. Clear QAM digital TV channels are digital cable channels which can be watched on a TV set without requiring a cable TV set top box. Less

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Key Features

Platform

Video Output

S-Video • Composite Video

Video Input

S-Video • Composite Video • TV Antenna

Interface with Host

USB 2.0

Adapter Type

TV Input • Scan Convertor

TV Input

Technical Features

Analog Video Format

NTSC

Supported Digital Video Standards

MPEG-2

Hardware Codec

MPEG-2 Hardware Encoder

Audio Support

Stereo

Other Features

TV Tuner Features

Cable Ready TV Tuner • Satellite Ready TV Tuner

Record TV to Disk • Cable Ready TV Tuner • Satellite Ready TV Tuner

Brand

Sling Media

Hauppauge

System Requirements

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition • Microsoft Windows Vista

Dimensions

Depth

4 in.

Width

10.6 in.

Height

1.6 in.

Weight

1.5 lb.

Miscellaneous

Product ID

27143263

69611779

UPC

852619001004

785428011912

Package Qty.

Included Accessories

A/V Cable • Power Supply • S-Video Cable

A/V Cable • USB Cable • Software • Mini Antenna

Release Date

June, 2005

Product MPN

MPN

SB100-100

1191

Consumer Reviews

Sling Media Slingbox (SB100-100) TV Input

$299.99

Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-950Q (1191) TV Input

From $64.99

Product Review Summary

4.7

Based on 17 user reviews

88% recommend this product

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Consumer Reviews

Place-Shifting TV for the Masses that Works

bymagnusmx Nov 12, 2005

29 Helpfuls 30 Helpfuls

Pros Place-shifting" simply works. No subscription fees. Watch on unlimited number of...

Cons Set-up can get complicated. Virtual remote doesn? cover every setup. VHS picture quality.

Recommended it? Yes

Watch this intro (need Flash installed) first to get a general idea about the unit:
http://tinyurl.com/csx3e
(if that link doesn't work, go to http://www.slingmedia.com/slingbox/)

I got my Slingbox in September 2005 about 2 weeks after it came out. I've used it in the house,... Read full review »

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Slingbox SB-100: Get it while you still can!

bychicknyell May 17, 2007

22 Helpfuls 23 Helpfuls

Pros television everywhere; price; no monthly fees

Cons another excuse to be lazy; software setup will be tricky for some

Recommended it? Yes

Note: The bulk of this Epinion focuses on who might use a Slingbox, why they may use it, and why you should consider this model (SB-100) over the newer models. For technical support, please rely on the Slingbox tech support page, which is quite comprehensive. For a more in depth view of what a... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.0

Based on 3 user reviews

100% recommend this product

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Consumer Reviews

Watch TV on computer with little effort

byhankshay Feb 3, 2009

13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls

Pros Flawless installation, few if any issues, small size

Cons Remote is not compatible with Windows Media Center/Player.<br>Enabling clear QAM...

Recommended it? Yes

INTRO

The Hauppage WinTV-HVR 950Q Hybrid TV Stick is the 3rd TV tuner card I've purchased and easily the best. Basically, the device allows you to watch TV on your laptop or PC using a single USB port on your PC. One of the main benefits of this device is that it's compatible with Windows... Read full review »

A versatile TV tuner/recorder for computer

bydenniskly Jan 16, 2011

8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls

Pros Excellent HDTV image, easy installation, powerful antenna, compact design, can record...

Cons remote control too small and short range, no JPEG still image capture cabability

Recommended it? Yes

I need to watch and do recordings of TV shows on computer, so I decide to “invest” in this Hauppauge WinTV-HVR950. Here’s my concise report:

Hardware:
The main device is the TV tuner, which looks like a USB flash drive, but fatter. I like this tuner, its... Read full review »

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