Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[SlingPlayer for Kindle Fire available tomorrow for $30 in the Amazon Appstore]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/30/slingplayer-for-kindle-fire-available-tomorrow-for-30-in-the-am/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/30/slingplayer-for-kindle-fire-available-tomorrow-for-30-in-the-am/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/30/slingplayer-for-kindle-fire-available-tomorrow-for-30-in-the-am/#comments Though Sling Media has long been offering apps for Android phones and tablets, Kindle Fire owners have until now been left out in the cold (you know, the whole lack-of-Android-Market-access thing). Tomorrow, though, Fire owners can get their fill of live and recorded TV when the SlingPlayer app goes on sale in the Amazon Appstore. With a price of $29.99, you'll pay the same as you would for any of Sling's other mobile apps, and as far as we could tell when we first got hands-on at CES, the interface is about the same as what you'd get on an Android handset. In case you need a refresher, we've got a gallery of images below, and we've posted that source link early, though you'll have to twiddle your thumbs until tomorrow when you can officially get your download on.

Gallery: SlingPlayer for Kindle Fire

SlingPlayer for Kindle Fire available tomorrow for $30 in the Amazon Appstore originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: SlingPlayer for Kindle Fire headed your way (hands-on)

SlingPlayer for Kindle Fire headed your way (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Amazon Kindle FireAmazonAppstoreAmazonKindleFireCESCES 2012Ces2012hdpostcrossKindle FireKindleFireSlingSlingMediaSlingPlayerThu, 12 Jan 2012 20:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Broadcom befriends Sling and Myriad, outs new set-top and streaming chips]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/broadcom-befriends-sling-and-myriad-outs-new-set-top-and-stream/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/broadcom-befriends-sling-and-myriad-outs-new-set-top-and-stream/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/broadcom-befriends-sling-and-myriad-outs-new-set-top-and-stream/#comments Busy days at Broadcom, which has already forgotten about its earlier 5G WiFi announcement and launched a barrage of new chips for set-top boxes and home networking. The line-up supports the latest MoCA 2.0 standard for greater network bandwidth over coax wiring, but even more interesting is what some of the SoCs can do for smart TV and streaming. The BCM7425 dual-tuner HD gateway SoC will support Sling Media's "place-shifting" platform, potentially making it easier for set-top manufacturers to enable TV streaming to mobile devices. A similar deal has been inked with Myriad over its clever Alien Vue software (shown above), allowing Broadcom-equipped boxes to run apps designed for Google TV and HTML 5 without the need for extra dedicated hardware. In short, if your service provider fails to make TV content smarter or easier to access in 2012, they won't be able to blame it on Broadcom. Further details in the PR combo after the break and at the source link.

Continue reading Broadcom befriends Sling and Myriad, outs new set-top and streaming chips

Broadcom befriends Sling and Myriad, outs new set-top and streaming chips originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It was teased back in September and now, it's finally arrived -- the SlingPlayer Android app optimized specifically for Honeycomb tablets. Available today on the Android Market, Sling Media's latest app allows Slingbox owners to stream TV directly to their slates, and features a new program guide, designed to help users browse content and change channels with greater ease. The SlingPlayer app for Android handsets, meanwhile, will continue to function on tablets in "compatibility mode," without exacting extra charges, though it won't offer the same resolution quality you'll find on a Honeycomb-laced device. Interested parties can grab the app for the familiar price of $30, at the source link below. Otherwise, click past the break for more details in Sling's refreshingly brief press release.

Continue reading SlingPlayer app now available for Honeycomb tablets, priced at $30

SlingPlayer app now available for Honeycomb tablets, priced at $30 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"Having difficulty with your PRO-HD this week?" That announcement headlining the Slingbox Answers Forum sums it up: a software update pushed last week "caused some Slingbox PRO-HD models to appear unavailable for TV streaming" -- a fairly significant issue, considering TV streaming is what these things do. Sling Media has since released a fix, but your device will need to connect to the internet to receive it. A spokesperson said that a "very small percentage" of users were affected, and that power cycling the device and waiting 10 minutes should solve the problem, as each box is programmed to connect and check for updates during the boot sequence. One Pro-HD owner wrote in claiming that the new software "bricked" his unit, meaning it's unable to power-up to receive the new update. If you're experiencing a similar issue, Sling suggests calling customer service at (877) 467-5464 -- mentioning the failed firmware update should help you avoid that nasty $30 service call charge.

[Thanks, Tom]

Sling sends some users offline with PRO-HD update, issues fix originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>firmwarehdtvsling mediaslingboxSlingbox Pro HDslingbox pro-hdSlingboxPro-hdSlingboxProHdSlingMediaSlingPlayerupdateTue, 21 Jun 2011 14:52:00 EST<![CDATA[App review: SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Phone 7]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/app-review-slingplayer-mobile-for-windows-phone-7/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/app-review-slingplayer-mobile-for-windows-phone-7/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/app-review-slingplayer-mobile-for-windows-phone-7/#comments As you might have heard a little while back, Windows Phone 7 is the latest smartphone OS to have joined the SlingPlayer gang, meaning WP7 fanatics like Ballmer can be couch potatoes wherever they are. Well, assuming they have data connectivity -- be it 3G or WiFi -- and some battery juice on their phones. For better or for worse, the latest SlingPlayer Mobile app is very much like its other flavors -- same easy preparation, a familiar interface, and a similarly tear-inducing $30 price tag. There is, however, one nice addition: a new "Zoom" button on the menu page, which actually chops away a good portion of the black border around the picture. Another noteworthy difference is the more stylish interface in comparison to the Android and iOS versions, but of course, some might think otherwise.

Also on the menu page is a "Quality" button for toggling between standard video quality and high video quality. Annoyingly, said switch is always set to standard at every launch. We can't help but to think that this is for covering up the app's shortfall -- we noticed while high quality streaming does indeed have good picture quality, the frequency of buffering increased over time. Similarly, response time to our button and gesture inputs also got longer and longer -- at one point it took about 20 seconds for us to change a channel on our Freeview box, and that's with our HTC 7 Mozart sitting on the same network as our Slingbox Pro HD! Needless to say, it took even longer over 3G. We then double-checked using our iPhone and Nexus One but failed to reproduce the same bugs. Thankfully, a simple restart of the app eased our frustration, but we expect Sling Media to actually deliver a fix soon. Anyhow, there's a video walkthrough after the break while you wait for the update.

Gallery: App review: SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Phone 7

Continue reading App review: SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Phone 7

App review: SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Phone 7 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Exclusive: Verizon Slingbox in the wild

Exclusive: Verizon Slingbox in the wild originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2011ces2011exclusivehands-onslingsling mediaslingboxSlingMediaverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwFri, 07 Jan 2011 17:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Sling hooks up with Verizon to rent Slingboxes to LTE customers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/sling-hooks-up-with-verizon-to-rent-slingboxes-to-lte-customers/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/sling-hooks-up-with-verizon-to-rent-slingboxes-to-lte-customers/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/sling-hooks-up-with-verizon-to-rent-slingboxes-to-lte-customers/#commentsLooks like Verizon is shopping for ways to get its brand spanking new 4G airwaves loaded, because Sling's just announced an unusual subscription-based deal with them that should kill the upfront cost normally associated with buying a Slingbox and a $30 SlingPlayer Mobile app. Monthly pricing hasn't yet been announced, but if you've got one of Verizon's new LTE phones, you'll have the option of getting some dollar figure tacked onto your monthly bill and a box will get shipped to your door on loan; cancel the subscription, and you'll presumably have to return it or pay a fee. It's an interesting shift in Sling's business model, but from Verizon's perspective, it's also got an air of anti-net neutrality to it -- especially if the $30 SlingPlayer option in the Market goes away. Here's hoping it doesn't! Follow the break for the full press release.

Continue reading Sling hooks up with Verizon to rent Slingboxes to LTE customers

Sling hooks up with Verizon to rent Slingboxes to LTE customers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone 2.0


[Thanks, David]

Slingplayer Mobile for iPhone updated to 2.0 with high quality video streaming and new guide originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Dish Network launches Remote Access app, brings live TV and scheduling to iPad

Dish Network launches Remote Access app, brings live TV and scheduling to iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Dec 2010 07:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapp storeappleAppStorecontentdishDish NetworkDishNetworkipadipad appIpadApppay-tvprogrammingremote accessRemoteAccesssatellite tvSatelliteTvslingsling adaptersling mediaSlingAdapterSlingMediasoftwaretelevisiontvThu, 02 Dec 2010 07:12:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile app hits the iPad (update: only works with SOLO and PRO-HD)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/24/slingplayer-mobile-app-hits-the-ipad/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/24/slingplayer-mobile-app-hits-the-ipad/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/24/slingplayer-mobile-app-hits-the-ipad/#comments SlingPlayer Mobile for iPad was looking pretty slick when we saw a preview a couple weeks ago, and now, just like that, it's arrived at the App Store. Folks who already invested in the iPhone app might be a bit disappointed to find they need to fork out another $30 for the iPad version -- although they can keep using the iPhone app in "Compatibility Mode" if they'd like -- but Sling is touting new video quality levels for the iPad, that your iPhone can only dream of, to sweeten the deal. There's also a new program guide UI and other iPad-friendly tweaks. Check out that video preview after the break to learn more, or just hit up your local App Store and start downloading (it's rolling out in typical App Store fashion, which means it might take a few minutes to pop up in your particular iTunes).

Update: We were having trouble getting our Slingbox PRO to work with the app, but it turns out that's on purpose: it doesn't work. That's right, Sling just pulled a Sling and has made obsolete another set of its own hardware. The only iPad compatible Slingboxes are the Slingbox SOLO and the PRO-HD, which is a bit confusing given that the iPhone app has a wider compatibility list. Sling says Apple wanted them to stick with a higher resolution than some of their older hardware could support, but it seems pretty lame that they can't just upsample the video as a fallback. There's a $50 voucher that will apparently be offered for Slingbox owners who want to upgrade, which will help them buy expensive hardware that will no doubt be obsolete by the time Sling decides to support a new piece of Apple hardware. Not that we're bitter or anything...

Continue reading SlingPlayer Mobile app hits the iPad (update: only works with SOLO and PRO-HD)

SlingPlayer Mobile app hits the iPad (update: only works with SOLO and PRO-HD) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dish Network took another step towards its ambitious TV Everywhere plans -- not to be confused with Comcast's and Time Warner's TV Everywhere partnership -- by releasing the Android version of its Dish remote access app late last week. This nicely completes the provider's suite of mobile offerings, which have already been available on the iPhone, iPad and certain BlackBerry phones. The catch is that to take advantage of the app, Android users must own a Sling-enabled Dish device like the ViP 722 / 722k HD DVRs or the recently released Sling adapter. With the necessary hardware though, the app turns smartphones into a control freak's best friend, working as a remote control, a DVR manager, and a Sling-powered media streamer to view recorded or live programming over Wi-Fi or 3G. That's a pretty nifty feature set considering it costs a lovely low price of free, and it's certainly more robust than mobile offerings from Comcast, Time Warner, or DirecTV. In other words, when it comes to getting the most from your paid TV service while on the go, it appears the underdog satellite company can certainly dish it out.

Continue reading Dish Network remote access app comes to Android, your Harmony groans

Dish Network remote access app comes to Android, your Harmony groans originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid appandroid applicationandroid appsandroid marketandroid osAndroidAppAndroidApplicationAndroidAppsAndroidMarketAndroidOscomcastComcastCableDishdish networkdish network remote accessDish Network Sling AdapterDishNetworkDishNetworkRemoteAccessDishNetworkSlingAdapterDVR appsDvrAppsipad appipad applicationsipad appsIpadAppIpadApplicationsIpadAppsiphone appiPhone ApplicationsiPhone AppsIphoneAppIphoneApplicationsIphoneAppsmobile appsMobileAppsremote dvrremote dvr managerremote dvr schedulingRemoteDvrRemoteDvrManagerRemoteDvrSchedulingslingslingboxSlingMediaSlingPlayerslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobiletime warnertime warner cableTimeWarnerTimeWarnerCabletv everywhereTvEverywhereTue, 23 Nov 2010 09:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Dish Network Sling Adapter review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/dish-network-sling-adapter-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/dish-network-sling-adapter-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/dish-network-sling-adapter-review/#commentsSling Adapter
It's been a long time coming since Sling announced the super slim Sling Adapter at CES, and surprise, surprise, the first cable or satellite provider to make it available to its customers is Sling's sister company Dish Network. The Sling Adapter should be available for order at $99 by the time you read this, and with a single USB plug it will add Slingbox capabilities to your Dish Network 722 DVR. Dish was nice enough to send us one a tad early, which means you should click on through to learn all the wonders and sorrows of the device.

Gallery: Dish Network Sling Adapter review

Continue reading Dish Network Sling Adapter review

Dish Network Sling Adapter review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Dish NetworkDish Network Sling AdapterDishNetworkDishNetworkSlingAdapterreviewSling AdapterSling BoxSling MediaSlingAdapterSlingBoxSlingMediaThu, 18 Nov 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer arrives in Windows Phone 7 Marketplace, headed to iPad next (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/slingplayer-arrives-in-windows-phone-7-marketplace/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/slingplayer-arrives-in-windows-phone-7-marketplace/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/slingplayer-arrives-in-windows-phone-7-marketplace/#comments Got yourself a big new Windows Phone 7 device and need something to fill its screen with? Sling Media has your back with its SlingPlayer Mobile app, which has hit the Marketplace just in time to earn its Launch App Partner achievement. Pricing for the software is set at $30 in the US, C$32 in Canada, £23 in the UK, and €21.10 in Europe plus local tax, though you'll obviously need to have a Slingbox to communicate with as well. It ain't cheap, but good things rarely are.

Update: We've also just come across a signup page for news updates on an iPad version of SlingPlayer Mobile. It'll be priced identically to the company's smartphone offerings, at $30, and looks to be coming soon. Thanks, Blake!

Continue reading SlingPlayer arrives in Windows Phone 7 Marketplace, headed to iPad next (updated)

SlingPlayer arrives in Windows Phone 7 Marketplace, headed to iPad next (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading SlingPlayer for Windows Phone 7 demoed, coming soon (video)

SlingPlayer for Windows Phone 7 demoed, coming soon (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appdemodemonstrationmicrosoftslingsling mediaSlingMediaslingplayersoftwarestreamstreamingteasertelevisiontvtv streamingTvStreamingwindows phonewindows phone 7WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7wp7Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Sling founder concocts Crestron home automation app for Android, demos it on Galaxy Tab]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/26/sling-founder-concocts-crestron-home-automation-app-for-android/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/26/sling-founder-concocts-crestron-home-automation-app-for-android/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/26/sling-founder-concocts-crestron-home-automation-app-for-android/#comments Two years ago in Denver, we watched as a Crestron iPhone app wowed crowds at CEDIA. At this year's show in Atlanta, a similar app has been unveiled for a rival platform: Android. Blake Krikorian, better known as the founder of Sling Media, was recently able to demonstrate a new Crestron home automation app for Android, and he did it on Samsung's much-hyped Galaxy Tab. The program (codenamed 'R2') is the result of 1.5 years of work, and in large part, it was built to overcome the many limitations of iOS. Specifically, he wanted to bypass iOS' Slide to Unlock screen, and he greatly preferred Android's multitasking implementation and background notification system. Eventually, we're expecting the app to sell for around $99, but plans beyond that have yet to be made. Hop on past the break for a video demonstration, and stay tuned for any information we dig up regarding a solid release date.

Continue reading Sling founder concocts Crestron home automation app for Android, demos it on Galaxy Tab

Sling founder concocts Crestron home automation app for Android, demos it on Galaxy Tab originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sling said on Friday that it was working on fixing the array of issues plaguing its streaming service, and it now says that it's made some changes that "seem to have addressed many of the problems." Speaking with Crave, a Sling spokesperson further added that the issues "were the result of a data migration process that, while carefully planned for a long time, still had a number of unexpected problems." The spokesperson went on to note that while things have gotten better over the last 24 hours, "they aren't nearly good enough for everyone yet" -- something confirmed by a number of Sling users who are continuing to report problems on the official support forums today. So hang in there -- things are getting better, slowly.

Sling says it's fixed 'many' of the problems affecting users, still has more work to do originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>problemsslingsling mediasling playersling player 2.0slingboxSlingMediaSlingPlayerSlingPlayer2.0Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Slingbox account server problems cutting off web players, apps]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/06/slingbox-account-server-problems-cutting-off-web-players-apps/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/06/slingbox-account-server-problems-cutting-off-web-players-apps/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/06/slingbox-account-server-problems-cutting-off-web-players-apps/#comments If you're trying to watch some TV via Slingbox right now and can't, don't worry, you're not alone. A support thread on Slingbox.com lays out the problems: Trying to access watch.slingbox.com directly, logging in to the Sling site, or trying SlingPlayer via computer or a mobile device results in a page that doesn't load. Luckily, there are a few workarounds available like switching networks (some have said going from WiFi to 3G on their mobiles works) or using an older version of SlingPlayer that connects directly to your box and bypasses Sling servers. Obviously Sling technicians are working on the issue, but without any ETA on a fix, it's probably a good idea to check the thread and make sure your setup is foolproof before taking off for the weekend.

[Thanks, James & Dave Zatz]

Slingbox account server problems cutting off web players, apps originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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According to Slingbox's message boards, some Slingbox SOLO owners are experiencing a slew of issues with their devices, the most concerning of which is the failure to stream content after a brief period of use. Understandably, that's more than a bit frustrating for users who purchased the set top box exactly so they could stream TV content remotely. The particular thread in question was started back in May, and as of now has not been universally resolved by Slingbox's engineering team, who claim the problems have yet to be nailed down to a single issue -- despite many owners discovering their issues are related to bloated capacitors. Unfortunately for users, that means Slingbox hasn't announced a blanket replacement program. Instead, Slingbox is asking those affected by the problem to contact their support team: if your device happened to fail within 90 of purchase or you purchased an extended warranty, they'll handle for free. Otherwise, those still within the device's hardware warranty can pay a small fee for service which will be refunded only in the event the problem is found to be hardware related. From a consumer standpoint, this definitely sounds like a raw deal, but we'll avoid taking sides until more details surface... or a last minute press conference is called to claim it's a problem with all streaming boxes.

Slingbox Solo devices no longer streaming for some users? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SlingPlayer Mobile for Android ready to entertain you for $30 starting tomorrow originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidgoogleplaceshiftingslingsling mediaSlingMediaslingplayerslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobileMon, 21 Jun 2010 20:07:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile for Android beta preview]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-beta-preview-2/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-beta-preview-2/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-beta-preview-2/#comments We can practically hear the collective sigh of relief among Slingbox owners now that Sling's finally just about ready to push out a version of SlingPlayer Mobile for Android -- by far the biggest hole in the company's lineup of mobile players ever since the iPhone version went live. This is no mere port, though; the company is boasting that it worked hard here to reduce load times, meaning the total wait you've got from app load to the time you're actually seeing General Hospital should be less than you're accustomed to, and that's a big win in our book. Check out our quick impressions (and video) after the break!

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SlingPlayer Mobile for Android beta preview originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 May 2010 13:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidgooglehands onhands-onHandsOnimpressionsmobilepreviewreviewslingsling mediaslingboxSlingMediaslingplayerslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobileFri, 28 May 2010 13:54:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile for Android teased on an EVO 4G]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-teased-on-an-evo-4g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-teased-on-an-evo-4g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-teased-on-an-evo-4g/#comments It looks like those private beta rumors earlier this month were legit, seeing how Sling Media is now officially showing off its latest SlingPlayer Mobile incarnation on HTC's lovely EVO 4G for Sprint. The company is boasting that the app has the fastest load time of any version of SlingPlayer Mobile to date -- and we can't imagine that WiMAX hurts, either -- so this should be the perfect accessory to your EVO 4G purchase when the phone launches early next month. It's not clear yet what other Android devices will be compatible with the software, but we imagine Sling will be saying more soon, so stay tuned.

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SlingPlayer Mobile for Android teased on an EVO 4G originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 May 2010 18:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidevo 4gEvo4ggooglesling mediaslingboxSlingMediaslingplayerslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobilevideoThu, 27 May 2010 18:33:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile for Android goes to private beta?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-goes-to-private-beta/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-goes-to-private-beta/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-goes-to-private-beta/#comments Android's quickly becoming the elephant in the room for Sling Media, so we're delighted to hear today that the promised Android client of SlingPlayer Mobile is apparently entering a private beta period as we speak -- according to a tipster over at Phandroid, anyhow. It seems that some members that signed up to Sling's beta program have been contacted recently with a link to the download and a request that they not discuss the app or the beta program (so much for that), so if everything goes really, really well, we might see a release before too long. The thought of this thing running on the EVO 4G just blows minds, doesn't it?

SlingPlayer Mobile for Android goes to private beta? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 May 2010 13:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's just a tech preview, but our favorite high end Media Center maker, Niveus, is showing off Project Snowbird at NAB this week. Niveus hopes its PC client will help cable and satellite providers bring more premium HD content to the PC. This version was copying and streaming content from a Dish Network DVR and works with Sling's protocol, DLNA and DTCP-IP -- you remember it right, the CableLabs certified DRM for IP transport? Also baked in is Microsoft's PlayReady so envisioning playing the content on a Zune HD or in Media Center aren't too unfounded either. Dish Network was involved to show its commitment to working towards this type of solution in the home, but Niveus hopes to get all the providers on board and is anxious to fill in the PC client no matter what protocol the provider wants to use. We're told that these goals are inline with those of the IP Gateway we've been talking about, so it'll be interesting to see how this all shakes out. But at this point there aren't any product announcements and so this might just be yet another tech preview that never makes it to our homes. More shots of what it might look like after the break.

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Niveus shows how it can help cable and satellite providers get HD on your PC originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We saw it at CES 2009 -- and then we waited. And waited. And finally last month Dish's SlingLoaded DVR made it to the FCC. And now? We've just received word that the ViP922 should be hitting Dish Network retailers April 7 (like, tomorrow). The long-awaited device carries an MSRP of $649, although existing customers who want to work it into their lease can expect to pay closer to the $200 - $400 range. Unless, of course, you live in Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands -- in which case you'll have to do without altogether. That what the Dish Network calls "tough love." We'll let you know if the company changes its mind. PR after the break.

Continue reading Dish Network's SlingLoaded ViP922 DVR to hit store shelves tomorrow (finally!)

Dish Network's SlingLoaded ViP922 DVR to hit store shelves tomorrow (finally!) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looks like Zatz got the goods from the folks at Sling, who have a few interesting tidbits currently in the development pipe. Zatz not Funny is reporting that Sling's Mobile Product Marketing Manager, Dave Eyler, has told him that the company is "actively moving towards H.264" and Silverlight support, as well as delivering streaming with resolutions beyond the current 320x240. Though there are no firm details or timelines yet, this means we should definitely be expecting SlingPlayer Mobile versions for the iPad and Windows Phone 7 Series. While Sling says it won't have anything ready for the iPad's launch, we've got our fingers crossed that we'll see it soon.

Sling working on player for iPad, Windows Phone 7 Series originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AppleipadMicrosoftsilverlightslingsling mediaSlingMediaslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobilewindows phone 7 seriesWindowsPhone7SerieszatzTue, 30 Mar 2010 10:42:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile 2.0 for WinMo gets finger-friendly]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/slingplayer-mobile-2-0-for-winmo-gets-finger-friendly/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/slingplayer-mobile-2-0-for-winmo-gets-finger-friendly/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/slingplayer-mobile-2-0-for-winmo-gets-finger-friendly/#commentsSling has given the Windows Mobile community a little love this week with the release of SlingPlayer Mobile 2.0, blessing it with a totally redesigned "sleek and intuitive" interface and a handful of new features that bring it to parity with its counterparts on other platforms. First off, the UI's been reworked to make styli a thing of the past -- everything should now be usable with a finger -- and they've added multiple viewing modes for widescreen and zoomed content. You've also got support for Sling Accounts, an improved guide and DVR control, and fully-blessed streaming over both 3G and WiFi on any network. Anything running WinMo 6 or up with a touchscreen should theoretically work and it's a free upgrade from 1.6 -- only catch is that you need a Slingbox Solo, Pro, or Pro HD to use it (older models are being blocked, an annoying habit that we've seen with other recent SlingPlayer releases). It's available for download now.

SlingPlayer Mobile 2.0 for WinMo gets finger-friendly originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mobileslingsling mediaSlingMediaslingplayerslingplayer mobileslingplayer mobile 2.0SlingplayerMobileSlingplayerMobile2.0windows mobileWindowsMobilewinmoFri, 29 Jan 2010 18:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Sling's CES showing gives us a Touch of optimism]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/slings-ces-showing-gives-us-a-touch-of-optimism/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/slings-ces-showing-gives-us-a-touch-of-optimism/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/slings-ces-showing-gives-us-a-touch-of-optimism/#commentsCES is officially under way so of course we got our hands all over the Sling Touch Control 100 in person and screwed up the DVR queue mightily over WiFi thanks to simple touch controls, then took control our imaginary Sony Blu-ray player with an overlay that matched the native remote functions. Reps confirmed to Dave Zatz that an Android Sling app is under development -- for owners of other phones, a Flash implementation of the mobile app is your most likely bet. Most tantalizing? SlingCatcher-style software running on plain-jane Broadcom boxes representing future TVs or set-top boxes that could ship with Sling functionality embedded in them. Given Sling's lack of acceptance on non-Dish content distributors so far, we can't help but wish for a Yahoo! or VUDU style invasion of third-party devices to come. Check the gallery for pics of all the hardware announced recently, as well as a video of the remote after the break.



Gallery: Sling's CES booth

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Sling's CES showing gives us a Touch of optimism originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcesces 2010Ces2010flashhands-onslingsling 922sling boxsling mediaSling922SlingBoxslingloadedSlingMediatoch control 100TochControl100touchscreen remoteTouchscreenRemoteThu, 07 Jan 2010 17:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Sling gets in the remote business with the Sling Touch Control 100]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/sling-gets-in-the-remote-business-with-the-sling-touch-control-1/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/sling-gets-in-the-remote-business-with-the-sling-touch-control-1/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/sling-gets-in-the-remote-business-with-the-sling-touch-control-1/#commentsSling Touch Control 100
Yes we agree, that is one fine looking touch screen remote, and yes that is real guide data via built in WiFi you see there. In fact it leverages SlingGuide which includes the ability to search for shows right on the remote. That beautiful screen is a 4.3 inch capacitive touch screen and features a 272x480 resolution. As expected, the Sling Touch Control 100 communicates via IR, but it can also use IP to control your DVR or other Sling devices. So yeah, it is pretty sweet, but of course there's a catch and for once it isn't the price. No, the problem is this is only available via your cable or satellite provider and we don't know about you, but our provider just isn't that cool.

Sling gets in the remote business with the Sling Touch Control 100 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CESCES 2010Ces2010SlingSling MediaSling Touch Control 100SlingMediaSlingTouchControl100Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Slingbox 700U coming from a TV provider near you]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/slingbox-700u-coming-from-a-tv-provider-near-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/slingbox-700u-coming-from-a-tv-provider-near-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/slingbox-700u-coming-from-a-tv-provider-near-you/#commentsSling Media 700u Yeah, we don't believe the headline either, but it's exactly what the Sling Media press release states. Maybe we're just cynics when it comes to cable and satellite providers, but with TV Everywhere and Fancast Xfinity out there, it's hard for us to imagine our provider doing something as cool as connecting this sleek 700u to a standard issue HD DVR. We only wish we could grab this from the store, plug only a USB cable into our set-top box and start streaming video around the internet -- apparently the box configures itself. No, that would just be too easy, but thanks for getting our hopes up Sling.

Slingbox 700U coming from a TV provider near you originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>700uCESCES 2010Ces2010Dish NetworkDishNetworkslingSling MediaSlingboxSlingbox 700uSlingbox700uSlingMediaWed, 06 Jan 2010 01:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Sling Receiver 300 catches broadcast TV over WiFi]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/sling-receiver-300-catches-broadcast-tv-over-wifi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/sling-receiver-300-catches-broadcast-tv-over-wifi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/sling-receiver-300-catches-broadcast-tv-over-wifi/#comments Already have a TV and don't need the Sling Monitor 150? Sling's filling out its roster of potential products for some friendly OEM TV provider to offer with the Sling Receiver 300. This box is, like the monitor, meant as a companion to SlingLoaded hardware like the (still unreleased) 922 or T2200S, picking up streamed broadcast TV over WiFi at up to 1080i and delivering it to a connected TV via HDMI, component or composite, in-home SlingCatcher style. Want to try it out? We figure a call to the local cable/fiber/satellite conglomerate couldn't hurt.

Sling Receiver 300 catches broadcast TV over WiFi originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sling Media has brought back the Sling Monitor it first revealed during last year's CES press conference, now dubbed the Sling Monitor 150 and aimed at attracting television service providers to offer the company's suite of hardware. We can think of a few places to fit his 15.6-inch 720p display that picks up HD broadcasts over its WiFi antenna for that in-home placeshifting love. The only difficulty? Getting cable, telco or satellite operators that have so far failed to bring SlingLoaded hardware to market since the original announcement to actually sell us one. Good luck with that.

15-inch Sling Monitor 150 makes in-home placeshifting look good originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2010Ces2010slingsling mediasling monitorsling monitor 150slingboxslingloadedSlingMediaSlingMonitorSlingMonitor150Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Trade show shocker: Sling to out some new gear at CES]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/trade-show-shocker-sling-to-out-some-new-gear-at-ces/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/trade-show-shocker-sling-to-out-some-new-gear-at-ces/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/trade-show-shocker-sling-to-out-some-new-gear-at-ces/#comments Okay, you're not surprised that some companies are going to have new gear at CES, are you? Well, we''re hearing that Sling -- a company that's not had much news this year beyond the release of its iPhone app -- will definitely unleash some new stuff in Las Vegas, including "WiFi television, ultra-slim Slingboxes, and a next-generation touch screen device." Now, we don't want to get everyone overly excited this early in the day, but those all definitely sound like upgrades to us. We really don't know if Sling will let slip any more specific info between now and CES, but as you know, we'll be In Vegas when it all goes down, so sit back and be patient. It won't be long, now.

Trade show shocker: Sling to out some new gear at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hdtvhome entertainmentHomeEntertainmentslingsling mediaslingboxSlingMediaWed, 30 Dec 2009 21:41:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile 1.1 for iPhone picks up App Store approval]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/slingplayer-mobile-1-1-for-iphone-picks-up-app-store-approval/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/slingplayer-mobile-1-1-for-iphone-picks-up-app-store-approval/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/slingplayer-mobile-1-1-for-iphone-picks-up-app-store-approval/#comments That sweet little update to SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone that Sling submitted for Apple's perusal about a week and a half ago is now approved and available -- version 1.1, as it were -- bringing native DISH Network navigation, improved widescreen support, and improved response times throughout the app. Separately, Sling has updated us on the 3G-compatible flavor of the app that they've submitted for consideration outside of the US, but so far, no dice -- the company hasn't heard back from Apple, which means it's all WiFi-only for the moment. Wouldn't want to saturate those pricey little 3G cells, now, would we?

[Thanks, James C.]

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SlingPlayer Mobile 1.1 for iPhone picks up App Store approval originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>app storeAppStoreiphoneportable videoportablevideoslingsling mediaslingboxSlingMediaslingplayerslingplayer mobileslingplayer mobile 1.1SlingplayerMobileSlingplayerMobile1.1Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:45:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile 1.1 for iPhone picks up App Store approval]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/slingplayer-mobile-1-1-for-iphone-picks-up-app-store-approval/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/slingplayer-mobile-1-1-for-iphone-picks-up-app-store-approval/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/slingplayer-mobile-1-1-for-iphone-picks-up-app-store-approval/#comments That sweet little update to SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone that Sling submitted for Apple's perusal about a week and a half ago is now approved and available -- version 1.1, as it were -- bringing native DISH Network navigation, improved widescreen support, and improved response times throughout the app. Separately, Sling has updated us on the 3G-compatible flavor of the app that they've submitted for consideration outside of the US, but so far, no dice -- the company hasn't heard back from Apple, which means it's all WiFi-only for the moment. Wouldn't want to saturate those pricey little 3G cells, now, would we?

[Thanks, James C.]

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SlingPlayer Mobile 1.1 for iPhone picks up App Store approval originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Even though some cable giants are already trying their hand at placeshifting with TV Anywhere, Echostar may be ready to leverage its technology by licensing the SlingLoaded feature to other set-top box manufacturers like Motorola, Cisco or Pace, according to Cable Digital News. With its tru2way cable box still notable lacking a distribution deal, this could be a way for Sling fans that don't want any additional hardware to get it in the home, but speaking of that T2200S (still not coming to retail channels according to Senior Product Manager P. Margit Tritt) the company's presence at The Independent Show also gave it an opportunity to feel out the needs of smaller cable operators. Either way, there's plenty of time before its planned Q4 2009 launch - go on, admit you're excited, we don't judge here.

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Echostar might SlingLoad other manufacturer's cable boxes originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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webOS' web technology-based app architecture seems to become less and less of an issue by the day; most of our fears were allayed the moment we saw Classic break cover, and this is another strong sign that the Pre's going to be able to handle just about any multimedia-rich stuff we throw at it. A Sprint-sourced page out of a Pre slide deck entitled "The Pre Application Story" lists a series of "showcase apps" that the carrier thinks (or, at the very least, optimistically hopes) will be available around the time of the phone's launch, and the most interesting thing on here has to be a listing for Sling Media -- you know, those cats making Slingboxes and SlingPlayer builds. Beyond that, we don't have anything -- it could be 3G or WiFi-only (though the fact that this is on a Sprint slide gives us hope that they'll leave EV-DO enabled), it could launch next month or next year, and for all we know, it only works with boxes that aren't even out yet. It'll be kind of cool to see this app running as a card on the Pre's interface, won't it?

[Thanks, sdafdsfasdf]

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SlingPlayer coming to Pre "at or near launch"? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 May 2009 15:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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webOS' web technology-based app architecture seems to become less and less of an issue by the day; most of our fears were allayed the moment we saw Classic break cover, and this is another strong sign that the Pre's going to be able to handle just about any multimedia-rich stuff we throw at it. A Sprint-sourced page out of a Pre slide deck entitled "The Pre Application Story" lists a series of "showcase apps" that the carrier thinks (or, at the very least, optimistically hopes) will be available around the time of the phone's launch, and the most interesting thing on here has to be a listing for Sling Media -- you know, those cats making Slingboxes and SlingPlayer builds. Beyond that, we don't have anything -- it could be 3G or WiFi-only (though the fact that this is on a Sprint slide gives us hope that they'll leave EV-DO enabled), it could launch next month or next year, and for all we know, it only works with boxes that aren't even out yet. It'll be kind of cool to see this app running as a card on the Pre's interface, won't it?

[Thanks, sdafdsfasdf]

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SlingPlayer coming to Pre "at or near launch"? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 May 2009 15:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sweating bullets over network saturation, are we? AT&T's obviously taking a good helping of heat today over Sling's rock-and-a-hard-place decision to remove 3G streaming capability from its SlingPlayer Mobile build for the iPhone -- a decision that gets at the very heart of several hot-button issues plaguing AT&T and Apple alike -- and the carrier understandably felt the need to release an official statement to address the situation. Unfortunately, it prompts as many questions as it offers answers. It starts off simply enough, stating that apps like SlingPlayer could create congestion on the network that denies services to others -- and while a truly trivial number of users own Slingboxes, we understand what they're getting at; no amount of tweaking or fudging of a modern HSPA network can withstand the traffic onslaught generated by wildly popular streaming video services.

Here's where we start to lose our way, though. AT&T cites a portion of its wireless terms and conditions -- "Applications like this, which redirect a TV signal to a personal computer, are specifically prohibited under our terms of service" -- and says that it considers "smartphones like the iPhone to be personal computers in that they have the same hardware and software attributes as PCs." Sure, guys, but a RAZR shares 85 percent of its DNA with a PC and an iPhone shares 87 percent, so we're splitting hairs here -- never mind the fact that you've inexplicably labeled the S60-powered Nokia 6650 (which can run SlingPlayer, by the by) a dumbphone simply because it lacks a QWERTY keyboard. Furthermore, AT&T specifically points out that it doesn't restrict users from downloading streaming videos, which is the very problem SlingPlayer generates -- the upload from the user's TV on the far end is the ISP's concern, not AT&T's, and we figure that the network pressure generated by the download is roughly equivalent to watching a whole bunch of YouTube videos. It doesn't add up.

Next, the carrier uses the opportunity to pimp its extensive WiFi network and says that you're welcome to use SlingPlayer there; that's all well and good, and yes, it's cool that AT&T gives iPhone users free access to the hotspots, but it's no substitute for the mobility of streaming Sling over the WWAN, which works really freaking well -- just ask countless BlackBerry, S60, WinMo, and Palm users who are using SlingPlayer as you read this. The only material difference is that they can't be touched -- not as easily, at least, as iPhone users who are bound to the whim of Apple's singular, all-powerful clearinghouse.

Look, AT&T, just tell it like it is: you're saying your 3G network would fold like a cheap suit if these apps took off. Thing is, it already has in some places -- trust us, we've experienced it firsthand -- so let's make sure the blame gets distributed appropriately here.

Follow the break for AT&T's full statement.

Continue reading AT&T issues official statement on SlingPlayer's 3G blackout for iPhone

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AT&T issues official statement on SlingPlayer's 3G blackout for iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 May 2009 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sweating bullets over network saturation, are we? AT&T's obviously taking a good helping of heat today over Sling's rock-and-a-hard-place decision to remove 3G streaming capability from its SlingPlayer Mobile build for the iPhone -- a decision that gets at the very heart of several hot-button issues plaguing AT&T and Apple alike -- and the carrier understandably felt the need to release an official statement to address the situation. Unfortunately, it prompts as many questions as it offers answers. It starts off simply enough, stating that apps like SlingPlayer could create congestion on the network that denies services to others -- and while a truly trivial number of users own Slingboxes, we understand what they're getting at; no amount of tweaking or fudging of a modern HSPA network can withstand the traffic onslaught generated by wildly popular streaming video services.

Here's where we start to lose our way, though. AT&T cites a portion of its wireless terms and conditions -- "Applications like this, which redirect a TV signal to a personal computer, are specifically prohibited under our terms of service" -- and says that it considers "smartphones like the iPhone to be personal computers in that they have the same hardware and software attributes as PCs." Sure, guys, but a RAZR shares 85 percent of its DNA with a PC and an iPhone shares 87 percent, so we're splitting hairs here -- never mind the fact that you've inexplicably labeled the S60-powered Nokia 6650 (which can run SlingPlayer, by the by) a dumbphone simply because it lacks a QWERTY keyboard. Furthermore, AT&T specifically points out that it doesn't restrict users from downloading streaming videos, which is the very problem SlingPlayer generates -- the upload from the user's TV on the far end is the ISP's concern, not AT&T's, and we figure that the network pressure generated by the download is roughly equivalent to watching a whole bunch of YouTube videos. It doesn't add up.

Next, the carrier uses the opportunity to pimp its extensive WiFi network and says that you're welcome to use SlingPlayer there; that's all well and good, and yes, it's cool that AT&T gives iPhone users free access to the hotspots, but it's no substitute for the mobility of streaming Sling over the WWAN, which works really freaking well -- just ask countless BlackBerry, S60, WinMo, and Palm users who are using SlingPlayer as you read this. The only material difference is that they can't be touched -- not as easily, at least, as iPhone users who are bound to the whim of Apple's singular, all-powerful clearinghouse.

Look, AT&T, just tell it like it is: you're saying your 3G network would fold like a cheap suit if these apps took off. Thing is, it already has in some places -- trust us, we've experienced it firsthand -- so let's make sure the blame gets distributed appropriately here.

Follow the break for AT&T's full statement.

Continue reading AT&T issues official statement on SlingPlayer's 3G blackout for iPhone

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AT&T issues official statement on SlingPlayer's 3G blackout for iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 May 2009 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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