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TBone14

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Oct 17, 2011 12:47 PM
Anyone have or use it? If so, does it work well? What type of device do you use with it? (ipad/tablet)

Thinking about pulling the trigger on this. I have missed way too many football games due to weddings and other functions. Enough is enough.
Oct 17, 2011 12:47pm
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thavoice

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Oct 17, 2011 12:50 PM
The use of slingbox and other things like that helped lead to the data caps on wireless plans. A small percentage of data users were gobbling up a disproportionant amount of bandwith on carriers that they came out with the 2GB limits on most carriers, and having other carriers slow down your data speeds after reaching that plateau if they stil have the old date package on it.


but anwyays......i havent tried it. I guess I dont want to be 'that guy' that has to not miss a sporting event and have their life revolve around a sport. Yeah, i will keep in touch with txt updates on the score, but dont need the whole slingbox to always watch.
Oct 17, 2011 12:50pm
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Fab4Runner

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Oct 17, 2011 12:52 PM
My brother that lives in AZ uses it to watch the Browns, Indians, Cavs and OSU games. He loves it. He was also lucky enough to get his for free.
Oct 17, 2011 12:52pm
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Oct 17, 2011 12:55 PM
Fab4Runner;936566 wrote:My brother that lives in AZ uses it to watch the Browns, Indians, Cavs and OSU games. He loves it. He was also lucky enough to get his for free.
He hooks it up to a TV in Ohio then?
Oct 17, 2011 12:55pm
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Tiernan

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Oct 17, 2011 1:10 PM
Fab4Runner;936566 wrote:My brother that lives in AZ uses it to watch the Browns, Indians, Cavs and OSU games. He loves it. He was also lucky enough to get his for free.

I'm calling Bull Shit...nobody watches Cavs games.
Oct 17, 2011 1:10pm
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Fab4Runner

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Oct 17, 2011 1:11 PM
TBone14;936570 wrote:He hooks it up to a TV in Ohio then?
Yes, it's hooked up to a TV at his dad's house.
Oct 17, 2011 1:11pm
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imex99

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Oct 17, 2011 1:35 PM
Love my slingbox pro...

I use on my android phone and laptop. The app for mobile phones will cost around $30 and well worth money for mobile phone use.

I also utilize it why playing video games, watch the game on my laptop and play ncaa 12 football on flat screen.

Tiger2003 also has one.....

Great purchase

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Oct 17, 2011 1:35pm
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bases_loaded

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Oct 17, 2011 1:50 PM
Free to use with Dish software... New customers even get the sling hd dvr for free now
Oct 17, 2011 1:50pm
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Fab1b

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Oct 17, 2011 2:09 PM
I need to upgrade has I have the original one that is not compatable with the iphones and such an need to upgrade to the new versions HD Pro. I love it though!
Oct 17, 2011 2:09pm
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Jawbreaker

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Oct 17, 2011 3:01 PM
I have an original slingbox. I guess it is nothing life changing but I got it close to free so I don't feel like I am out much. Most of the time I use it to sling reds games to my work computer.
Oct 17, 2011 3:01pm
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Oct 17, 2011 3:56 PM
imex99;936620 wrote:Love my slingbox pro...

I use on my android phone and laptop. The app for mobile phones will cost around $30 and well worth money for mobile phone use.

I also utilize it why playing video games, watch the game on my laptop and play ncaa 12 football on flat screen.

Tiger2003 also has one.....

Great purchase

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Do you know if this is $30 PER MONTH or a one-time flat fee of $30?
Oct 17, 2011 3:56pm
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Fab1b

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Oct 17, 2011 4:00 PM
Just a one time fee for the app
Oct 17, 2011 4:00pm
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Scarlet_Buckeye

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Oct 17, 2011 4:00 PM
dlazz;936786 wrote:If it's like every other Android app in the world, it'll be a flat fee.

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.slingmedia.slingPlayer&feature=search_result
Okay. I don't have an Android device so I wasn't sure, but I am considering purchasing a new Android phone [or iPhone 4S].

Anyone know the price of the comparable iOS app? I'm gonna guess it's the same ($30), but was wondering if anyone could confirm.
Oct 17, 2011 4:00pm
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Fab1b

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Oct 17, 2011 4:00 PM
29.99 for the Iphone app
Oct 17, 2011 4:00pm
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Scarlet_Buckeye

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Oct 17, 2011 4:01 PM
Fab1b;936789 wrote:Just a one time fee for the app
Thanks.

Well worth it IMO.
Oct 17, 2011 4:01pm
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thavoice

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Oct 17, 2011 4:44 PM
FOr those who do it on their smartphones, how does that blow up your data usage per month?
Oct 17, 2011 4:44pm
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Oct 17, 2011 5:07 PM
thavoice;936828 wrote:FOr those who do it on their smartphones, how does that blow up your data usage per month?
Probably quite a bit. Real ballaz have unlimited data so it doesn't matter.
Oct 17, 2011 5:07pm
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Oct 17, 2011 5:31 PM
thavoice;936828 wrote:FOr those who do it on their smartphones, how does that blow up your data usage per month?

Not sure really... I have unlimited data on sprint and watch some osu football game but mostly stream movie and download movies from here to my sprint phone: http://movietogo.tv/blog/recently-updated/

I average 4gb on 4g a month, 2gb on 3g and near 1gb 3g roaming.

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Oct 17, 2011 5:31pm
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Oct 18, 2011 12:57 PM
Thanks for all the input.

Couple more questions.

If I want to use it on my Android phone and an iPad or my wife's iPhone, do I need to buy both apps?

What kind of devices are most people using?

I'm assuming a good wifi connection there is no lag or choppy-ness (is that a word?)
Oct 18, 2011 12:57pm
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bases_loaded

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Oct 18, 2011 1:06 PM
I use it on my macbook and android. Neither cost money on account I have dish network
Oct 18, 2011 1:06pm
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imex99

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Oct 18, 2011 9:16 PM
TBone14;937721 wrote:Thanks for all the input.

Couple more questions.

If I want to use it on my Android phone and an iPad or my wife's iPhone, do I need to buy both apps?

What kind of devices are most people using?

I'm assuming a good wifi connection there is no lag or choppy-ness (is that a word?)

Yes, you'll have to buy android app and apple app. 3g can be pretty good, wifi and 4g are usually excellent.

I use on android phone and laptop only.

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Oct 18, 2011 9:16pm
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bases_loaded

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Oct 19, 2011 8:02 AM
Unless you have Dish Network and the app is free
Oct 19, 2011 8:02am
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TBone14

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Oct 19, 2011 9:03 AM
bases_loaded;936645 wrote:Free to use with Dish software... New customers even get the sling hd dvr for free now
bases_loaded;937731 wrote:I use it on my macbook and android. Neither cost money on account I have dish network
bases_loaded;938397 wrote:Unless you have Dish Network and the app is free
Dish Network sucks. Nobody would want Dish Network. This appears to be the only redeeming quality of Dish Network.
Oct 19, 2011 9:03am
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bases_loaded

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Oct 19, 2011 9:04 AM
I've had all three and for $20-30 less than directv a month ill take dish
Oct 19, 2011 9:04am