Home TV access away from home.
I've been looking around at getting my UK TV signal away from home on my Laptop. Options appear to be Slingbox, Hava, ORB or Sony LocationFree so far.
All seem to be a little 'economical' with the truth when it comes to connecting to a wifi network at home. I see bushfiva has experience with this sort of thing (?slingbox?). Anyone any tips?
Ideally, to declutter the living area, a TV digital aerial signal into an attic mounted box etherneted into my wireless router would seem to be ideal. What remote control can I have over channels, etc this way?
Another option is a wifi bridge from a unit in the living area to the router. Can I then use an existing freeview box and control/play/record with a (currently analogue) DVD recorder remotely?
Laptop runs XP Home, home ISP gives me a poorish 300 'upspeed' thanks to geography and 1950's BT copper. Good wifi coverage. Away 'downspeeds' not a problem.