Sling SlingLink Turbo - Bridge + 4-port switch - Ethernet, HomePlug 1.0 external

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00154GV2G
• Item model number: Turbo
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 29, 2008

Product Description

Product Description

If you're like most people, you don't have an Ethernet jack right next to your television - or a hot tub in the living room for that matter. And while having both would be splendid, the SlingLink can at least resolve one of those dilemmas.The SlingLink TURBO brings network connectivity to any electrical wall outlet, making it ideal for the modern living room. With four switched ports, it connects your Slingbox, game console, DVR, computer or anything with an Ethernet jack. And it's compatible with any home router.Just plug one SlingLink TURBO into the wall near your router, and plug in the other SlingLink TURBO wherever you have your Slingbox installed, and voila! You're connected to the Internet. However, if you're into that post-Apocalyptic look, with wires hanging throughout your house, or if you'd enjoy the company of an expensive technician sent to re-wire your home, then the SlingLink is probably not right for you.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars SlingLink Turbo - Bridge, May 1, 2009

By	Judith Gerdin "jagaz.com" (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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The Slingbox and SlingLink Turbo really work well to allow me to watch my TV from anywhere. I needed a wireless connection from the TV to the modem in another room and the bridge makes that possible. It is not the easiest set up I have ever done, but the people who answered the phone at Sling were very polite. It took three calls to find someone who could answer my questions in a way I could understand.

My only complaint now is that the virtual remote for TIVO is not fully functional. There are two buttons (TV Input and DVD) that do not work. When I asked the Sling personnel about it (two calls), their response was 'I guess that does not work.' I asked if it might be fixed in the future or if my call information would be forwarded to someone. The response I got was close to a 'You've got to be kidding.'

I do think the product is well worth the price if, like me, you have cable in only one room of your house and would like to watch TV in the other rooms.