It's been nearly 2 full years (to the day) since Sling Media replaced the original Slingbox with 3 models: Slingbox PRO, Slingbox AV, and Slingbox Tuner. Since then, the Slingbox Tuner as been all but forgotten (as we figured it would) and AV got dropped in favor of the component video friendly SOLO, but the Slingbox PRO has stayed the course as Sling's flagship model since it debuted.

From the get-go, PRO almost seemed like an outcast to the Sling lineup. The red-colored box with a semi-transparent shell has always seemed out of place compared to anything but the original. From a functionality perspective, it's been Sling goodness through and through thanks to its four input design, built-in tuner, and optional HD compatibility. As good as it was (and still is for many), the entertainment landscape going forward is all about HD... and while PRO may have let you cram HD signals into that optional HD adapter, you didn't end up seeing them in their full glory on the other end.

Introducing Slingbox PRO-HD - the Slingbox to carry place-shifting into the HD era. Sling's newest flagship model improves on the PRO in almost every way, from the internal HD tuner, to the ability to stream full high-definition resolutions across your home or across the globe. Join me as we take a full, detailed look at Sling's latest power place-shifter.

Specifications

Model #: SB300-100

Connections:

• 1 x S-Video OR composite connection with L/R stereo audio (in and Out)
• 1 x component video connection with L/R analog audio or SPDIF digital coaxial audio (in and out)
• 1 x integrated ATSC broadcast/ClearQAM/Analog cable TV tuner (In and Out)
• IR blaster connection
• RJ-45 Ethernet
• AC In
• 1 x USB connection

Out of the Box

The Slingbox PRO ships with a variety of cables and accessories that should give you what you'll need to get hooked up to your devices and wired LAN. Inside you'll find:

• 1 x component video cable
• 1 x composite video and analog audio cable
• 1 x L/R analog audio
• 1 x S-video cable
• 1 x coaxial cable
• 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet cable
• 1 x 4 device IR emitter
• 1 x power adapter
• 1 x user guide