The Amazing Slingbox SOLO Player
When you compare this device to the other similar gadgets out there, Slingbox SOLO wins hands down. It is the perfect device for everybody who’s trying to tighten their budget. It is the cheapest Slingbox out there now. Unlike the PRO or CLASSIC counterparts, the SOLO needs an external input device. If you have a set-top box or a DVR and the missing DVB-T/analogue tuner, then you’re pretty much set. It reduces the TV signal so that you get HD once it passes through the connection. However, the limited input might be the major drawback if you share only one input device with your home TV and Slingbox. Because as soon as someone watches TV at home and switches through the channels, your remote connection switches as it provides a mirrored view of the home TV. If you don’t want this to happen, you can use an alternative such as the DVB-T or analogue cable. Otherwise, you better call at home before you want to watch something abroad or while commuting. Alternatively, you could also buy a second, cheap set-top box made exclusively for the Slingbox SOLO.
Rest assured, the Slingbox SOLO setup and configuration will go smoothly. Since there is no channel search required, it shouldn’t take more than several minutes to get the box up and running. Just to make sure you get everything right, the package includes a Quick-Start-Guide that is easy to understand and use. Your only major drawback would be is if your home equipment is in itself a very complicated tool. Otherwise, you should be able to configure your Slingbox SOLO.