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ken0042 · 01-07-2009, 10:31 AM

I looked at this a number of years ago. Here's what I explored:

Slingbox. Issues are cost and size. Slingbox is at least $200. Then you need a computer or laptop in the kitchen to watch the TV on. So either you use a laptop (which would be costly) or a PC which would take up a bunch of space.

Jackrabbit. Basically it's a device that transmits composite video and audio wirelessly. Cost at the time was around $200, but I also read too many negative reviews regarding interference.

I ended up just running cables through my house. Main floor was pretty easy as the basement was undeveloped. Then for the 2nd floor I ran everything up to the attic through the chimney space, then down the respective walls into the rooms.

Even if you couldn't do it yourself, have you looked at what Shaw would charge you to run a cable line? Or a home theatre installation company? I would think that running a cable line would only cost a couple of hundred dollars, and if you get them to run 2 RG6 cables and 2 Cat 5e lines you are also set up for some future options.

Plus with running the cable lines you have made the kitchen TV "wife friendly."

01-07-2009, 10:31 AM	#2
ken0042 Playboy Mansion Poolboy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout Exp:	I looked at this a number of years ago. Here's what I explored: Slingbox. Issues are cost and size. Slingbox is at least $200. Then you need a computer or laptop in the kitchen to watch the TV on. So either you use a laptop (which would be costly) or a PC which would take up a bunch of space. Jackrabbit. Basically it's a device that transmits composite video and audio wirelessly. Cost at the time was around $200, but I also read too many negative reviews regarding interference. I ended up just running cables through my house. Main floor was pretty easy as the basement was undeveloped. Then for the 2nd floor I ran everything up to the attic through the chimney space, then down the respective walls into the rooms. Even if you couldn't do it yourself, have you looked at what Shaw would charge you to run a cable line? Or a home theatre installation company? I would think that running a cable line would only cost a couple of hundred dollars, and if you get them to run 2 RG6 cables and 2 Cat 5e lines you are also set up for some future options. Plus with running the cable lines you have made the kitchen TV "wife friendly."