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>Slingbox is a set-top box that connects to your TV (or any other video-output device) and streams the signal to another machine in real-time — there’s no recording involved. This machine might be your computer in your home, in which case Slingbox streams the signal via your home network. It might be your Web-connected laptop or cell phone located anywhere in the world, in which case Slingbox streams the data via the Web. You can control the video that appears on your screen just like you were watching from home. There are several types of Slingboxes, ranging from the Classic Slingbox (the original model) to the Slingbox PRO-HD. Each model has its own bells and whistles, but they all perform the same basic function: delivering live television from your TV to a networked device.

Priced at $379.99 CDN and available since October, the Sling Catcher is a great idea this holiday season. In order to watch your cable box anywhere in the world, you will also require a Sling Solo ($209.99 @ BestBuy) or PRO-HD ($379.99), these devices link up to your cable box and internet connection and send your cable or satellite signal over the web. While you can watch these feeds from any computer with a high-speed internet connection, the Sling Catcher bridges the gap between the computer and the TV, allowing you to watch the signal on any TV, anywhere in the world.

Minimum PC Requirements:

* Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows XP SP2
* 1.3 GHz processor
* 1 GB RAM
* 150 MB available disk space for installation
* 24-bit graphics
* 16-bit sound
* Network connectivity

The good: Works with Macs, Windows PCs and Windows Mobile handhelds and cell phones; simple, straightforward setup; no host PC or monthly charges required; decent video quality; easy-to-use viewing software.

The badThe bad: No built-in wireless networking support; monopolizes the attached device.

The bottom lineThe bottom line: If you can’t live without your favorite shows, the Sling Media Slingbox is the best way to beam them to any broadband-connected PC or Windows Mobile device in the world.

Watch the official site : http://www.slingmedia.com/go/buy