Reviews of the Sony LF-PK1 LocationFree Player Pak
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CNET Review
The Good: Streams live TV to any PC or PSP with broadband access; built-in wireless; works with any video source, including DVRs and TiVos; relatively simple setup.
The Bad: More expensive than Slingbox; monopolizes the attached device; may not have necessary IR codes to fully operate your cable box or video device.
The Bottom Line: The Sony LF-PK1 LocationFree Player Pak isn't quite on a par with the Slingbox, but it is the only device that streams video to your PSP--and it's getting better with each firmware upgrade.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 63/100 and users 69/100. Comparing these reviews to 109532 other DVD Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 80/100 = Very Good.
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pcauthority.com.au
Review Summary: But aside from the PSP integration and wireless access point (which is largely negated if you already have a wireless network), there’s little that the Location Free does that would make you want to travel abroad just to buy it. And we’re not ...
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stuff.tv
Review Summary: Sony's answer to the Slingbox works with PSPs, but lacks an internal TV tuner and is more expensive than its rival
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pcpro.co.uk
Review Summary: A nice idea, particularly for PSP owners, but it's ultimately too restrictive in comparison to the Slingbox
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: LF-PK1
General
- Width 1.8 in
- Depth 5 in
- Height 7.2 in
- Weight 1.1 lbs
System
- A/V System Recommended Use Home
- Features Upgradable firmware
Audio System
- Output Mode Stereo
TV Tuner
- TV tuner qty 1
- TV tuner channel coverage VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69, Cable:1-125
- TV tuner reception system NTSC
Network & Internet Multimedia
- Functionality Digital video broadcasting
- Connectivity Wired, Wireless
- Connectivity Protocols IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet)
- Encryption 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP)
- Analog Video Standards S-Video, Composite video
System Requirements Details
- System Requirements Details Windows 2000/XP - RAM 256 MB - HD 300 MB
- Operating system Windows 2000/XP
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x RF input ( F connector ) - Rear
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories IR blaster
Power
- Type External
- Power Consumption Operational 15 Watt
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