A look at Sling’s Slingbox 500:
• Troy Wolverton rating: 7.0 (out of 10).
• Likes: Excellent video quality, ability to watch programs unavailable through online services; offers online access to all cable programming in one place; allows users to beam photos to TV without having to change inputs.
• Dislikes: Pricey; many extra features not yet available; use can conflict with viewers at home; awkward interface for accessing recorded or on-demand programs; much cable content already available online.
• Price: $300.
• On the Web: www.slingbox.com.