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Sony LF-B20 LocationFree Base Station (wireless) comparison

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Sling Media Slingbox Pro
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Price $169.95 to $219.99 $195.31 to $249.99 $189.95 to $229.99 Check Prices Check Prices
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Release date September 15, 2007 September 28, 2006 July 01, 2005 July 15, 2005
The Bottom Line Sony's improved third-generation LocationFree TV product includes several cool features--including wireless connectivity, PSP compatibility, and remote control customization--but setup headaches and software limitations keep it from being a true Slingbox killer. Sony's latest LocationFree TV product adds compatibility with HD video sources, but its two big distinguishing factors--built-in wireless networking and PSP compatibility--aren't enough for most users to choose it over the competing Slingbox. While its ability to accept multiple sources and optional HD is overkill for most users, the more-expensive Slingbox Pro makes sense for hardcore Slingers with gobs of video gear. If you can't live without your favorite shows, the Sling Media Slingbox is the best way to beam them to any broadband-connected PC or Windows Mobile device in the world. 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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Features
Connections type Info unavailable Info unavailable HDMI
S-Video input
Network
RF input
Remote control
Composite video/audio input
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Weight Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 1.5 lbs
1.1 lbs
Product type Info unavailable Info unavailable Digital multimedia receiver
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Playback capabilities Info unavailable Digital audio broadcasting
Digital video broadcasting
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Reception System Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable NTSC
NTSC
Connector type 1 S-Video output
1 Network
1 Composite video output
2 Remote control
1 S-Video input
2 Composite video input
1 Composite video/audio output
1 Composite video/audio input
2 Remote control
1 S-Video input
1 Component video input
1 S-Video output
1 Composite video output
1 Network RJ-45 Installed
Composite video/audio input RCA phono x 3 Installed
1 Network RJ-45 Installed
S-Video input 4 pin mini-DIN Installed
1 Remote control
1 HDMI
RF input F connector Installed
1 Audio line-out RCA phono x 2 Installed
1 S-Video output 4 pin mini-DIN Installed Rear
1 RF input Rear
1 S-Video input 4 pin mini-DIN Installed Rear
1 Composite video/audio input RCA phono x 3 Installed Rear
1 Audio line-in RCA phono x 2 Installed
1 Composite video/audio output RCA phono x 3 Installed Rear
1 Network RJ-45 Installed Rear
2 Composite video/audio input RCA phono x 3 Installed Rear
1 S-Video input 4 pin mini-DIN Installed Rear
1 RF input F connector Installed Rear
1 Network RJ-45 Installed Rear
Audio output mode Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Stereo
Stereo
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