Sling Media Introduces the Slingbox PRO-HD

Sling Media recently introduced the Slingbox PRO-HD. It is the first ever HD-streaming Slingbox. With the Slingbox PRO-HD, you can watch and control multiple devices including your standard or high-definition DVR, digital cable, satellite receiver, or DVD player from anywhere in the world on your computer or mobile phone. And your high definition programming streams in HD quality for an amazing picture. With the Slingbox PRO-HD you can watch your favorite HD shows and sporting events from literally anywhere.

Hit the jump for system requirements and specs.

Minimum PC Requirements
For Standard Definition

• Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows XP SP2
• 1.3 GHz processor
• 1 GB RAM
• 150 MB available disk space for installation, 2 GB for live video buffer
• 24-bit graphics
• 16-bit sound
• Network connectivity

For High Definition
Same as Standard Definition plus:

• 3 GHz processor or 2 GHz dual-core processor
• Display resolution 1280 x 768

Minimum Mac Requirements
For Standard Definition

• PowerPC G4/G5 800 MHz or Intel processor
• Mac OS X v.10.4 (or higher recommended)
• 1 GB RAM
• 150 MB available disk space for installation
• Network connectivity

For High Definition

• Streaming in HD-resolutions is only available for Windows

Minimum Network Requirements

• Cable or DSL modem (for out-of-home viewing)
• 256 Kbps upstream network speed for standard definition
• 1.5 Mbps upstream network speed for high definition
• Higher upstream network speeds yield higher quality video
• Home network router – wired or wireless (UPnP compatibility, 802.11n highly recommended)

Supported Audio and Video Sources

• Basic Cable TV Set-top Box or Digital Cable Set-top Box
• Digital Video Recorder (DVR) such as DISH, DIRECTV, TiVo, Comcast, ReplayTV, or one provided by your cable/satellite provider
• DVD Player/Recorder
• Satellite Receiver such as DISH or DIRECTV
• Video/Security Camera
• Apple TV
• Windows Media Center
• Antenna
• Digital Cable (clear QAM), also known as DTV cable

The Slingbox PRO-HD is available for pre-order here.

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