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Sling Media announces SlingPlayer app for Android Honeycomb tablets

Good news has come to those looking for a SlingPlayer app for Honeycomb running tablets. The folks at Sling Media have officially announced the tablet offering, which will be available for Android tablets running version 3.0 or later. The SlingPlayer app for Honeycomb can be found in the Android Market, and similar to other available more »

SlingPlayer Mobile for iPad given a view walkthrough, still not available for download [Video]

We mentioned that Sling was getting closer to releasing an iPad specific version of the SlingPlayer Mobile app, but sadly we have no idea when it will actually be release. That said, the folks over at Sling have released a nice 4 minute and 39 second video walkthrough showing us what we are missing. Bottom more »

SlingPlayer Mobile app coming to the iPad, we just do not know when

It looks like Sling Media is working on an iPad specific release of their SlingPlayer Mobile app. The details are pretty scant at this time and are coming by way of a “get the latest SlingPlayer for iPad news” page on the Slingbox website. At present it basically just lets us know they are “hard more »

SlingPlayer Mobile app now available for Windows Phone 7

One of the latest to join the Windows Phone 7 app party comes in the form of SlingPlayer Mobile. Yup, the television shifting app that allows you to access your home television and/or DVR has been officially announced and can be found in the Windows Marketplace. The app will run using a Wi-Fi or 3G more »

Windows Phone 7: SlingPlayer Mobile app gets a video demo

Coming as a bit of good news for those who may be planning to pick up a Windows Phone 7 handset — SlingPlayer Mobile is coming. The when is still the question, and in terms of price, that is likely to be $29.99 which is the same as the rest of the SlingPlayer Mobile apps. more »

SlingPlayer Mobile now available for Android smartphones

SlingPlayer Mobile has officially arrived for Android. The app is priced at $29.99 and can be found by searching for “SlingPlayer Mobile” in the Android Market. Basically the SlingPlayer Mobile app gives you complete access to your home television including the ability to watch live television as well as programs that are recorded on your more »

Sling introduces SlingGuide

Sling just introduced “SlingGuide” which works with Dish DVRs. Echostar owns both companies and now their products are working together. After you hook up your Dish DVR to a broadband connection, you can access your DVR through the web using SlingGuide for free. You can see live programming, schedule recordings, and find new shows.

SlingPlayer for BlackBerry goes public beta

So maybe after reading my review of the Slingbox Pro-HD you decided to pick one up. If you’ve got a BlackBerry, you’ll be able to download SlingPlayer Mobile (in beta form) today and watch television on your phone. You can download the software directly from your BlackBerry. Sling is officially supporting several phones. The latest more »

Gadgetell Review: Slingbox Pro-HD

Quick Review

What is it?

  • Slingbox Pro-HD place shifts your television content to where ever you have an Internet connection.

What’s Cool:

  • Easy setup if you have the right connections available.
  • Stylish device.
  • Does what it says it does.

What’s Not:

  • HD streaming does not support Mac yet.

The Crux:

  • This is a terrific device that works. The Slingbox Pro-HD may be a little intense for certain people. Streaming your television around your network or through the Internet is easy thanks to the Slingbox Pro-HD.

Keep reading for an in-depth look at the Slingbox Pro-HD.

SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry; availability begins on December 30

It was almost one year ago that we first saw the official announcement from Sling Media in regards to the upcoming SlingPlayer Mobile client for the BlackBerry, and remaining true to their word it will be available before the end of 2008. If you can remember back, that announcement simply stated the release would come “later this year” and it seems that it will make it just in time with the release coming on December 30.

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