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This week in Gadgetell’s Who’s on Crack we’ll go on a journey into the dumb, silly places the tech world is all too happy to lead us.  This past week sees some far too much that should have been left on the cutting room floor.  Things like standards that are… Continue Reading »

We’re back with another helpful post on how to find the best in online video. Last time, we covered Joost, Hulu, and Sling.  This time, we’re talking about the individual networks.  While it may be more work to go to different sites, you will get better quality video and that’s… Continue Reading »

A lot of people are cutting costs.  Maybe you traded in your cable for an over the air antenna, but still want more content.  Well, a lot of the major networks have gotten on board with posting their shows online.  However, not all video sites are created equal.  Where are… Continue Reading »

Slingbox isn’t the only game in town when it comes to placeshifting your television and its content.  Monsoon Multimedia’s Hava is an alternative.  This box does plenty that the Sling just can’t.  Pair up the device with a USB hard drive and you’ve got a DVR.  If you want record… Continue Reading »

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Want to send your television to any PC?  How about for free?  The good folks at Monsoon Media have partnered with us to give away a Hava Gold.  The Hava is a place-shifting device that runs circles around the Slingbox in some respects. Say you wanted to watch your Hava… Continue Reading »

As DVR technologies expand, many companies are moving away from the traditional set top boxes and looking to give consumers a better viewing experience.  EchoStar has announced at this year’s CES that it is introducing the world’s first placeshifting high definition DVR, the EchoStar 922. Continue Reading »

Sling just introduced “SlingGuide” which works with Dish DVRs.  Echostar owns both companies and now their products are working together.  After you hook up your Dish DVR to a broadband connection, you can access your DVR through the web using SlingGuide for free.  You can see live programming, schedule recordings,… Continue Reading »

So maybe after reading my review of the Slingbox Pro-HD you decided to pick one up.  If you’ve got a BlackBerry, you’ll be able to download SlingPlayer Mobile (in beta form) today and watch television on your phone. You can download the software directly from your BlackBerry.  Sling is officially… Continue Reading »

Quick Review What is it? Slingbox Pro-HD place shifts your television content to where ever you have an Internet connection. What’s Cool: Easy setup if you have the right connections available. Stylish device. Does what it says it does. What’s Not: HD streaming does not support Mac yet. The Crux:… Continue Reading »

It was almost one year ago that we first saw the official announcement from Sling Media in regards to the upcoming SlingPlayer Mobile client for the BlackBerry, and remaining true to their word it will be available before the end of 2008.  If you can remember back, that announcement simply… Continue Reading »