slingbox owners? are you happy?

[buzzinhornets]

I'm thinking of getting a Slingbox Solo, but I'm seeing a lot of threads on the web with capacitors needing to be replaced, stuttering video, bad customer support. Anyone on this board have one? How long? you happy with your purchase?

[neomaine]

I'm going to keep an eye on this thread. We've got a 622 now. It's either upgrade to a 722 and add a Slingbox or go to a 922 with one built in.

[buzzinhornets]

what's a 622, 722 or 922? what are you talking about?

[jagabo]

what's a 622, 722 or 922? what are you talking about?

Dish network satellite boxes. http://www.dishnetwork.com/receivers/vip922/default.aspx

[neomaine]

Jagabo,

Thanks for filing that in. It was a bad assumption on my part. I've been reviewing my Dish Network options lately since they have to swap out my old SD receivers.

Buzzinghornets,

I appologize for reading into your request something that wasn't there. FYI, the dish 922 receiver has a built-in Slingbox. When in use it disables TV2 output but allows output to virtually anywhere: PC, phone... anything network attached. It's $299 even for long time customers. My other option is the 722 receiver which would be a free upgrade and then pay seperatly for the $99 Slingbox attachment.