Christmas is less than a week away. Have you finished your shopping? I really can’t stand crowded malls or department stores. This is why I usually finish my shopping list a couple weeks early. All this free time allows me to play with my latest gadget - The Slingbox. This device has been getting pretty popular during the past year. It’s the ultimate toy for mobile couch potato’s.

The Slingbox is a TV streaming device that allows you to remotely view, cable, satellite or personal video recorders from a computer connected to the internet. It really doesn’t take a genius to setup the Slingbox. The whole process took me less than 10 minutes to complete.

The Slingbox can also be used for desktop computers. However, when used with a laptop, it brings your TV viewing experience to the next level. Imagine being able to watch your local news or sports team while away on a business trip. Or being able to watch TV while sitting in the backyard. All you really need is an internet or network connection to access the signal from a Slingbox. It’s simple to use, since the software connects to the Slingbox for viewing.

If you have a loved one who can’t part with their TV viewing experience, perhaps you should check the Slingbox out. If there’s an internet connection to be found, they’ll never miss a show again!