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<blockquote data-quote="Janus_ru" data-source="post: 734083" data-attributes="member: 198977"><p>We've kept 'quiet' on this as we've been testing for eight months..</p><p></p><p>We've been running tests on a 100bit uplink network using various UK SKY receivers and UK Freesat kit</p><p></p><p>I now can offer to host Freesat kit / or SKY Receivers [without a package - SKY+ using S-video works well - but no record facility <img src="https://www.satellites.co.uk/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/sad.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":(" title="Sad :(" data-shortname=":(" /> ] - provided by you ( we recommend a PVR model ) and the Slingbox solo - or we can provide these at cost.</p><p></p><p>Slingbox hosting is beneficial to those who are outside UK TV coverage via satellite.</p><p></p><p>Most folks UK ADSL / Cable providers uplink speeds aren't adequate for quality large screen playback.</p><p></p><p>Slingbox Classics give VERY poor rendition of TV Guides / Menus - compared with the Solo - but give VHS quality playback as opposed to near DVD quality with the Slingbox Solo.</p><p></p><p>Typically, folks can get up to 2.4 Mbps from a classic and 6 Mbps from Solo... so the limiting factor is our clients connection.</p><p></p><p>We would like to offer a SKY solution - but SKY's Ts and Cs expressly forbid place shifting - so THAT is why folks can't easily find a host solution. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Our charges are 29.99 GBP monthly.... If that sounds 'extortionate' - I'd like you to check out pricing for 100bit synchronous connectivity !</p><p></p><p>We think this will become an increasingly sought after facility - esp if the Astra 2 foot print contracts in 2014. When *I* first tried Slingbox - it worked fine over a hone network - but 'sucked' over a link from UK to Cyprus.. the UPLINK speed is the key... </p><p></p><p></p><p>We have a client who tested in Barbados ( 6 mbps feed) who swears by the service and uses it on MacBooks and Laptops using the HD output to their large screen TV.</p><p></p><p>Naturally the best option is to use a Freeview / Freesat / Sky receiver in your home - but for some ex-pats that simply isn't possible.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Janus_ru, post: 734083, member: 198977"] We've kept 'quiet' on this as we've been testing for eight months.. We've been running tests on a 100bit uplink network using various UK SKY receivers and UK Freesat kit I now can offer to host Freesat kit / or SKY Receivers [without a package - SKY+ using S-video works well - but no record facility :( ] - provided by you ( we recommend a PVR model ) and the Slingbox solo - or we can provide these at cost. Slingbox hosting is beneficial to those who are outside UK TV coverage via satellite. Most folks UK ADSL / Cable providers uplink speeds aren't adequate for quality large screen playback. Slingbox Classics give VERY poor rendition of TV Guides / Menus - compared with the Solo - but give VHS quality playback as opposed to near DVD quality with the Slingbox Solo. Typically, folks can get up to 2.4 Mbps from a classic and 6 Mbps from Solo... so the limiting factor is our clients connection. We would like to offer a SKY solution - but SKY's Ts and Cs expressly forbid place shifting - so THAT is why folks can't easily find a host solution. Our charges are 29.99 GBP monthly.... If that sounds 'extortionate' - I'd like you to check out pricing for 100bit synchronous connectivity ! We think this will become an increasingly sought after facility - esp if the Astra 2 foot print contracts in 2014. When *I* first tried Slingbox - it worked fine over a hone network - but 'sucked' over a link from UK to Cyprus.. the UPLINK speed is the key... We have a client who tested in Barbados ( 6 mbps feed) who swears by the service and uses it on MacBooks and Laptops using the HD output to their large screen TV. Naturally the best option is to use a Freeview / Freesat / Sky receiver in your home - but for some ex-pats that simply isn't possible. [/QUOTE]
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