Box slings TV to on-the-road computer

Iria · Jul 18, 2005, 04:48 PM

During long road trips on business in autumn 2002, brothers Blake and Jason Krikorian were frustrated because they couldn't always catch the Giants on TV when the team was driving for a spot in the World Series.

The Krikorians used that experience to create a San Mateo company that recently began selling its first product, the Slingbox, a $250 Internet- connected device that allows travelers to watch any TV channel they can view at home.

Blake Krikorian concedes the Slingbox -- available through national retailers CompUSA and Best Buy -- may not be for everybody.

After testing a Slingbox provided by Sling Media Inc. of San Mateo, I'm not completely sold, either. However, I do know some people may want to have it: Frequent travelers, die-hard sports fans and people who don't have a TV at work might indeed find the Slingbox worthwhile.
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Jul 18, 2005, 04:48 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Box slings TV to on-the-road computer During long road trips on business in autumn 2002, brothers Blake and Jason Krikorian were frustrated because they couldn't always catch the Giants on TV when the team was driving for a spot in the World Series. The Krikorians used that experience to create a San Mateo company that recently began selling its first product, the Slingbox, a $250 Internet- connected device that allows travelers to watch any TV channel they can view at home. Blake Krikorian concedes the Slingbox -- available through national retailers CompUSA and Best Buy -- may not be for everybody. After testing a Slingbox provided by Sling Media Inc. of San Mateo, I'm not completely sold, either. However, I do know some people may want to have it: Frequent travelers, die-hard sports fans and people who don't have a TV at work might indeed find the Slingbox worthwhile. __________ Read More / Source: SFGate