Both devices connect to your home network for Internet access and to your tuner or DVR to access your programs.

FORBES: New Slingbox Units Let You Bring Your HD TV With You

So yes, finally your Slingbox can actually take advantage of that high def tuner (or DVR) you've got sitting in your living room console.

ENGADGET: Slingbox PRO hands-on

In addition to being able to stream your DVR or tuner, the device is also able to stream content, starting with personal photos and videos but potentially migrating to Internet video.

FORBES: New Slingbox Units Let You Bring Your HD TV With You

DirecTV paired its HD interface with the five tuner, RVU ready HR34 Home Media Center DVR back in March, so what will it do next to take advantage of the multiroom boxes with five tuners and massive hard drives?

ENGADGET: DirecTV HR34 DVR 'Genie' recommendations and autorecording get previewed ahead of fall launch