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Title says it all... I'm just looking at the different options available for using my iPad as a tv?

Thanks

I forgot to mention I'm in a college dorm so I don't have a tv. I know we have cable though..
 
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Can you guys provide any more information on sling player? Seems kind of pricey..
 
So annoyed that I've paid $30 for Slingbox App for my BB, then $30 for Slingbox App for my iPod Touch, now if I want the "proper" iPad resolution and interface, I have to pay $30 again for the iPad Slingbox version.

Anyone using Slingbox App on iPad and iPhone4 or iPod Touch 4G? Is it worth it to pay extra for the iPad version?
 
I use filmon and paid $10/month for live TV streaming. Most channels are from UK but you also have CNN International and Al Jazerra. Yap, that's my TV right there.
 
outside of netflix + abc player, slingbox is incredible once you get past the high price of admission

If you're in college, I'd say buy a Slingbox and set it up at your parents house. Then just use the iPad app for free TV.
 
We setup a SlingboxProHD here at home and share it with my brother, sister and use it ourselves.

Cost was $230 for the Slingbox.
$30 for the iPad App (because it allows HD-like resolution)
$30 for the iPod Touch App (because I had the money and it was out first)

We use the slingplayer app on the kitchen computer for a TV there as well as on the road. (Get a laptop with HDMI out and all you need is a cable for the hotel TVs.)
 
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