Sling demos Palm OS SlingPlayer client

We've been tracking the releases of different variants of the SlingPlayer software for quite a while now, so to see that Sling Media has finally shown off a working version of their SlingPlayer client for Palm OS doesn't quite have the wow factor it might have done a few months back. Still, it's nice to know that Palm users are finally assured the ability to view their media wherever they bring their Palm. According to Zatz, Sling is aiming to launch the final version of the software in Q1 2007, with a public beta coming sometime in the next 30 days -- you better watch out there Sling, we'll hold you to that! Meanwhile, Blackberry owners everywhere continue to collectively tap their fingers on the table.

[MysticMaven Posted Jan 8th 2007 8:18PM]

Finally. I have been waiting for this for quite some time. I guess good things come to those that wait.

[mariohardleft Posted Jan 8th 2007 4:52PM]

Sounds great, but not 100% sure how you connect....Does it cost you phone time (as in, it racks up your minutes), or do you use your phone's Internet connection service?

[charles hamilton Posted Jan 8th 2007 5:44PM]

Mario,
It uses an internet data connection. So, unlimited internet is the only way to go with this. Kudos to Sling, been waiting on this.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 8th 2007 6:52PM]

They released a palm version, but they still make us the hacked up wine version to make it work in linux? Last time I checked there were a lot more people using linux than palm...

And to think, I just sold my palm in favor of a linux running pda >_

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 8th 2007 8:41PM]

They released a palm version while linux users need to use the hacked up wine version? Last time I checked the number of people with a palm capable of running sling player was considerably lower than that of people using linux...

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 11th 2007 5:07PM]

Now we just need an iPhone version of the sling player... I have waited for the Palm version for quite some time now but with Apple's iPhone out in six months there is a new platform for the Sling box to work on. Please don't make us wait as long for the iPhone version! Keep up the good work... the Palm platform was much needed!