The Slingbox concept is simple: It puts a virtual version of your own television on any Windows XP/2000 computer with an Internet connection, as well as on certain handhelds and smartphones. This is an especially appealing proposition if you have a TiVo or DVR, because the Slingbox lets you access its stored programs and pause playback—a necessity when multitasking on a laptop or watching on your handheld while out and about.



Link: PC Magazine