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[Dish Network Remote Access iPad app upgrade brings a new UI, more speed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/11/dish-network-remote-access-ipad-app/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/11/dish-network-remote-access-ipad-app/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/11/dish-network-remote-access-ipad-app/#comments Dish Network Remote Access iPad app upgrade brings a new UI, more speed

Sure, it's not as revolutionary as the new automated ad skipping built into its DVRs, but Dish Network has also just revamped its Remote Access iPad app. While other pay-TV providers are proud about streaming channels to mobile devices only within the home or shifting a few recordings, Dish's tight Sling integration still provides the most video wherever the user might be, as well as DVR management, a full guide and remote control. The 3.0.3 upgrade brings an entirely new user interface that's optimized for the retina display, guide data without interrupting the video, favorite channels list, and claims to speed up the process of both loading various screens and connecting to stream live TV. Hit iTunes for the updated app or read the press release after the break for more details and let us know how it's working for you.

Gallery: Dish Network Remote Access iPad app

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Dish Network Remote Access iPad app upgrade brings a new UI, more speed originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 08:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appappledishdish networkDishNetworkguiguidehdpostcrossipadipad appIpadAppminipostpay tvPayTvplaceshiftingremoteremote accessremote controlremote dvr schedulingRemoteAccessRemoteControlRemoteDvrSchedulingsatelliteslingFri, 11 May 2012 08:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Dish Network starts rolling out Hopper / Joey multiroom DVR setup today (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/dish-network-starts-rolling-out-hopper-joey-multiroom-dvr-setu/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/dish-network-starts-rolling-out-hopper-joey-multiroom-dvr-setu/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/dish-network-starts-rolling-out-hopper-joey-multiroom-dvr-setu/#comments We're still not sure what inspired Dish Network to choose a kangaroo theme for its new multiroom DVR setup -- going as far as bringing out a live baby 'roo during its CES 2012 unveiling -- but if there's room in your home and heart for the Hopper (XiP813) and Joey (XiP110) boxes, they're available now. As we saw in our hands-on in January, they have a UI similar to the previous 922 boxes, with a few new screens added for new features and icon-based tile navigation. The Hopper DVR itself packs a 2TB drive which is put to use by PrimeTime Anytime, a feature that records three hours of network programming every night (using only one of its three tuners, thanks to the magic of satellite transponders) and stores them for eight days, just in case you missed something. The Joey multiroom extender boxes bring the video to other spots in the house and can be wired up over the existing coax thanks to MoCA technology. The price for all of this is a whole home DVR fee of $10 per month for the Hopper, and $7 per month for each Joey, while subscribers on the America's Top 200 plan or higher can get a free installation with up to three extenders. The folks over at SatelliteGuys.us got some early hands-on time and have posted detailed impressions, hit the link below for those or check out the press release and our CES video demo after the break. Oh, and the Exede-powered satellite broadband package that was announced at CES? We're hearing that's still on the slate for this summer, although the potential LTE portion may have to wait a while.

[Thanks, Mr. Brightside]

Continue reading Dish Network starts rolling out Hopper / Joey multiroom DVR setup today (video)

Dish Network starts rolling out Hopper / Joey multiroom DVR setup today (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dishdish networkDishNetworkdvrhd dvrHdDvrhdpostminihopperjoeymocamultiroomprimetime anytimePrimetimeAnytimesatellitesatellite tvSatelliteTvslingtvvideoxip 110xip 813Xip110Xip813Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:25:00 EST<![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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AmazonAmazon Kindle FireAmazonKindleFireandroidAnroid3.0GingerbreadhdpostcrossKindle FireKindleFireSlingSlingMediaSlingPlayerslingplayer appslingplayer for androidSlingplayerAppSlingplayerForAndroidMon, 30 Jan 2012 18:43:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer for Kindle Fire headed your way (hands-on)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/slingplayer-for-kindle-fire-headed-your-way-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/slingplayer-for-kindle-fire-headed-your-way-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/slingplayer-for-kindle-fire-headed-your-way-hands-on/#comments The SlingPlayer for Kindle Fire was hiding amongst its siblings on the CES floor so of course we had to stop by and check it out. It fits right in the family of products, but the first version due to hit the AmazonAppstore this month for $29 will not include the guide or onscreen remote. You will of course be able to view the source's native guide and navigate via onscreen buttons, but the buttons just won't look like your source's remote. SlingMedia also confirmed for us that an additional subscription is not in the future (in case you were worried) and that an embeddable Flash player will be available soon so you can place shift your TV using any webpage you like.

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.

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Live from Dish Network's CES 2012 press conference! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blockbusterCes2012dishdish networkDishNetworkdvrhdpostcrosskeynoteliveblogltemultiroomsatelliteslingstreamingwirelessMon, 09 Jan 2012 15:00:00 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>broadcomchipgatewayhdpostcrossip gatewayIpGatewaymobile streamingMobileStreamingMOCAMOCA 2.0Moca2.0myriadmyriad alien vueMyriadAlienVueset-top boxSet-topBoxslingsling mediaSlingMediasocstbstreamingsystem-on-chiptelevisionTVThu, 05 Jan 2012 13:39:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer for Google TV is out of beta, still a web app]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/slingplayer-for-google-tv-is-out-of-beta-still-a-web-app/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/slingplayer-for-google-tv-is-out-of-beta-still-a-web-app/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/slingplayer-for-google-tv-is-out-of-beta-still-a-web-app/#comments We don't know what the folks at Sling have in store for CES 2012 but they are finally checking items off of last years list, including announcing the launch of SlingPlayer for Google TV. Officially dubbed SlingPlayer for Logitech Revue (it works fine on the Sony hardware too) any Google TV owners can find a link to the web app under the "Spotlight" section of their menu, and only need to login to enjoy remote TV viewing. The connected device SlingPlayer experience here is similar to that of the one on the Boxee Box, however running as a web app has a few specific disadvantages. While it mapped some of the Google TV's remote functions (channel up/down, pause, FF, rew etc.) directly to the box being remotely viewed, doing a simple thing like hitting back takes you out of the webpage and app entirely without warning. One advantage over the standard Android app however is that this one's free to use, so if you have both kinds of boxes (Sling and Google) at your disposal, go ahead and try it out or check out a video preview embedded after the break.

Gallery: Sling Player coming to Google TV

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SlingPlayer for Google TV is out of beta, still a web app originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidconnected tvConnectedTvflashgoogle tvGoogleTvhdpostcrosslogitech revueLogitechRevuerevueslingsling playerslingboxSlingPlayerstreamingweb appWebAppThu, 15 Dec 2011 14:24:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer for Connected Devices is here, arrives first on Boxee Box (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/slingplayer-for-connected-devices-is-here-arrives-first-on-boxe/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/slingplayer-for-connected-devices-is-here-arrives-first-on-boxe/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/slingplayer-for-connected-devices-is-here-arrives-first-on-boxe/#comments Sling first expanded its SlingPlayer app to Facebook and Chrome a few days ago, and now the company is extending those streams to the TV (without a dedicated SlingCatcher or mobile device TV-out) with apps for connected devices. Today the company announced the Boxee Box app would be first out of the gate, arriving ahead of the promised Google TV version we're also expecting. Interestingly, there does not appear to be a charge for the app (which runs $30 on mobiles and tablets), so if you have a Slingbox Solo or Pro-HD and one of the green and black media streamers all you have to do is download and press play. We'll give it a shot and let you know how it works, until then just press play on the demo video embedded above for a quick look.

SlingPlayer for Connected Devices is here, arrives first on Boxee Box (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks for the video, Dave Zatz]

Facebook SlingPlayer revealed, proves you can't escape social networking (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Nov 2011 03:34:00 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.

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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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Sling's had a SlingPlayer Mobile app available for Android for some time now, but it looks like Honeycomb users will soon have a version tailored just for them. While there's still no word on an exact release date, Sling has just posted the demo video above, showing what seems to be a fairly polished app running on a Motorola Xoom. According to Sling, it'll run the same $29.99 as its other mobile apps, and the company will gladly take your email address now if you'd like to be informed the moment it's released (hit the source link below to sign up for that).

Sling shows off SlingPlayer app for Honeycomb tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidapphdpostcrosshoneycombslingslingplayerslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobiletablettabletsvideoMon, 19 Sep 2011 15:56:00 EST<![CDATA[More DirecTV Nomad info uncovered, but details are still fuzzy]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/29/more-directv-nomad-info-uncovered-but-details-are-still-fuzzy/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/29/more-directv-nomad-info-uncovered-but-details-are-still-fuzzy/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/29/more-directv-nomad-info-uncovered-but-details-are-still-fuzzy/#comments Even though DirecTV's website is ready to start doling out the information on its elusive Nomad TV box, a post on Gizmo Lovers digs through the available information to show just how much there is to know, and how much is still unknown. Between on a DirecTV satellite installer training video, a suggestive press release by fellow RVU member Morega and the long running rumor thread over on DBSTalk, the technology in play is certainly capable of both Slingbox style streaming and TiVoToGo sideloading, but what will actually be enabled is unclear. Once it rolls out, the Nomad will connect to multiroom capable satellite boxes via a wired network connection and transcode the video streams it pulls in for other devices like PCs and mobiles. All the other details are shrouded in rumor, regarding its use of h.264 and how much internal storage is available, but if you're wondering whether the long delayed DirecTV will really be able to compete with Sling, Monsoon and the flood of TV-streaming iPad apps available in 2011 then hitting the source link below is a good way to get started.

More DirecTV Nomad info uncovered, but details are still fuzzy originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sling Media teased its SlingPlayer for Connected Devices with a Google TV demo last month, but we had a chance to go hands-on with the TV streaming service on a Boxee Box at tonight's gdgt event in NYC. The player launched without issue on the demo system we saw, and the interface should feel familiar if you've used any of the SlingPlayer mobile apps. Sling says the application will appear in the list of Boxee apps and in the Spotlight on Google TV when it hits public beta within the next month, or you can sign up to be notified on Sling's website. Post-beta pricing and availability details haven't been released, but you can get your TV fix for free for the duration of the beta period. Jump past the break for a quick peek in our hands-on video.

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SlingPlayer for Boxee Box hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adobe flashAdobeFlashandroidappBoxeeboxee boxBoxeeBoxflashgooglegoogle tvGoogleTvslingsling catcherslingboxSlingCatcherslingplayerslingplayer for connected devicesSlingplayerForConnectedDevicesvideoweb appWebAppTue, 21 Jun 2011 20:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Televation turns cable TV into IPTV streams for the whole home]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/motorola-televation-turns-cable-tv-into-iptv-streams-for-the-who/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/motorola-televation-turns-cable-tv-into-iptv-streams-for-the-who/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/motorola-televation-turns-cable-tv-into-iptv-streams-for-the-who/#comments Motorola's latest wares are on display at the 2011 Cable Show (we suspect the sluggish cable boxes actually in service right now are rarely mentioned) including this "Live Streaming Device" aka Televation. Functioning as a cable company provided, in-home-only Slingbox, it transcodes the MPEG-2 TV broadcasts into MPEG-4 IP streams for viewing on other devices (Android or iOS tablets, IP-connected TVs, etc) that are on the same local network at whatever bitrate or resolution they can handle. Motorola figures this cuts out legal disputes like those encircling Time Warner's TWCable TV iPad app since it uses existing TV broadcasts. Collaborating on the project were engineers from Comcast, which could make for an existing branch on its existing plans for new boxes, IPTV, and mobile apps. Sling / Echostar has been trying to crack the cable box market with its more flexible solution for years and is expected to announce the new Aria platform tomorrow, so may the best platform -- and not just the one with the cheapest / sweetest deal for the cable company -- win.

Continue reading Motorola Televation turns cable TV into IPTV streams for the whole home

Motorola Televation turns cable TV into IPTV streams for the whole home originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We got a hint of Sling's desire to let users catch their video streams directly on TV without a box during CES 2010, and now there's video of the company showing off its SlingPlayer for Connected Devices app on Google TV. We caught a a preview at CES earlier this year, but interested Slingbox owners (SOLO and PRO-HD boxes only, just like the mobile apps) can sign up for the upcoming beta at the link below. We're wondering if this app could be based on Flash, which could allow for easy porting to other embedded TV platforms with Adobe Flash & Air support like Samsung's Smart Hub. Also not lost in the moment is the ability for the Google TV to show some potential, since it desperately needs for the list of things it actually can do well to garner more attention than the list of things it's blocked from doing.

SlingPlayer for Google TV teased on video, beta program opens up soon originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 18:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dish Network to extend free Sling Adapter (after rebate) offer to existing customers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 May 2011 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>700udishdish networkDishNetworkhdslingsling adapterSlingAdapterslingboxslingbox 700uSlingbox700uThu, 12 May 2011 12:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Poll: How important is placeshifting?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/17/poll-how-important-is-placeshifting/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/17/poll-how-important-is-placeshifting/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/17/poll-how-important-is-placeshifting/#comments We know, the dream of the future is to watch all the content we want, wherever we want, but unfortunately the present is a little more complicated. While Dish seem to have the best thing going for "TV Anywhere" with its Sling integration and AT&T has made some strides with U-Verse Mobile, others like Cablevision and Time Warner have only extended the live TV string as far as the bathroom, kitchen or other rooms within your home. TV Everywhere efforts have so far mostly allowed viewing of video on-demand wherever you are like Comcast's Xfinity and HBO Go so we're wondering if true placeshifting is actually a key feature for you right now, or something you can live without.

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Poll: How important is placeshifting? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comcastdishdish networkDishNetworkhavahdmonsoonplaceshiftingslingslingboxtime warnerTimeWarnervulkanoSun, 17 Apr 2011 16:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Echostar Europe launches HDS-600RS SlingLoaded FreeSat+ DVR]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/echostar-europe-launches-hds-600rs-slingloaded-freesat-dvr/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/echostar-europe-launches-hds-600rs-slingloaded-freesat-dvr/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/echostar-europe-launches-hds-600rs-slingloaded-freesat-dvr/#comments It's been a surprisingly long wait for a SlingLoaded box outside of the Dish ViP922, but now European customers can do the all-in-one DVR/Slingbox dance with the new HDS-600RS. As a set-top box it can tune into 150 or more digital channels and VOD depending on provider with its own HD EPG and includes access to BBC iPlayer with plans for access to more services like ITV Net Player in the future, and of course it can Sling TV, live or DVRed on the unit's 500GB hard drive. One unfortunate limitation was revealed during a quick hands-on session by Pocket-Lint, if you're Slinging video somewhere else, despite the box having two tuners, it will only display the same thing the remote user is watching on the TV. Otherwise, they believe the box will cost around £300, although all EchoStar has officially confirmed is that it will launch April 1st, with preorders available on Amazon starting March 23rd. Check out the press release after the break and a few more pictures in the gallery below.

Gallery: EchoStar HDS-600RS

Continue reading Echostar Europe launches HDS-600RS SlingLoaded FreeSat+ DVR

Echostar Europe launches HDS-600RS SlingLoaded FreeSat+ DVR originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>500gbdvrechostarechostar europeEchostarEuropefreesatfreesat plusFreesatPlushdhds-600rsiplayerslingslingloadedTue, 22 Mar 2011 21:21:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile for Android - now with high quality video]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/24/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-now-with-high-quality-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/24/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-now-with-high-quality-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/24/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-now-with-high-quality-video/#comments There you have it. High quality video streams, just like the iPhone has -- undoubtedly provided by your SOLO or PRO-HD Slingbox -- on your Android SlingPlayer Mobile client. If you haven't already copped, it'll be $29.99, while owners should just mash the upgrade all button until they're rewarded with version 1.2.

SlingPlayer Mobile for Android - now with high quality video originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidapphigh qualityHighQualityhqmobilephoneslingslingboxslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobilevideovideo streamingVideoStreamingThu, 24 Feb 2011 22:55:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone & iPad updated with video out support]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/slingplayer-mobile-for-iphone-and-ipad-updated-with-video-out-supp/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/slingplayer-mobile-for-iphone-and-ipad-updated-with-video-out-supp/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/slingplayer-mobile-for-iphone-and-ipad-updated-with-video-out-supp/#comments If you have an iPod, iPhone or iPad with the SlingPlayer Mobile app, you now have a Slingbox to go since the app was just updated with support for video out over component cables in high quality mode. Version 2.1 also includes a few unspecified bugfixes, but we're figuring the opportunity to watch TV, on a TV in high bitrate streams is more than enough to get users mashing that update button and digging out their unused connectors.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone & iPad updated with video out support originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dish Network's Sling Extender approved by FCC, is that much closer to release originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>922dishdish networkDishNetworkechostarhdslingsling extenderSling Receiversling receiver 300slingboxSlingExtenderSlingReceiverSlingReceiver300vip 922Vip922Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:47:00 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

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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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapp reviewAppReviewcellphonefeaturedfeaturesmobilemobile phonemobile tvMobilePhoneMobileTvphonereviewslingsling boxsling mediaSlingBoxSlingMediaslingplayerslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobilesmartphonesoftwarestreamingtv streamingTvStreamingvideovideo streamingVideoStreamingwindows phone 7WindowsPhone7wp7Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Dish Network's Sling Receiver lives]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/dish-networks-sling-receiver-lives/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/dish-networks-sling-receiver-lives/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/dish-networks-sling-receiver-lives/#comments Originally shown at CES last year, the Sling Receiver promises to bring HD content from your Sling enabled Dish Network box to another TV in your home, as well as the rest of the DVR's UI. What we hope is the big difference this year is that the device actually ships to Dish Network customers and brings the dream of multi-room viewing -- like the other satellite TV provider has. No word on exactly when it will be available or how much it'll cost, but for all those that are delaying upgrading to the ViP 922 because of the lack of TV2, you will finally be able to stop waiting.

Dish Network's Sling Receiver lives originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2011ces2011DishDish NetworkDishNetworkhands-onSlingSling ReceiverSlingReceiverFri, 07 Jan 2011 20:17:00 EST<![CDATA[The SlingPlayer coming to the Google TV]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/a-sling-player-coming-to-google-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/a-sling-player-coming-to-google-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/a-sling-player-coming-to-google-tv/#comments Wrap your head around this one, you have your Google TV connected to your TV and your DVR, and now you'll soon be able to connect to a Sling Box in other room, house, city, country, and watch that content too. This Flash app optimized for Google TV was on display at CES and reminds us more of the Sling Player app on a portable than a Google TV app. No word on when it might be available or how much it'll cost -- you didn't think it'd be free did you? -- but it did seem to work pretty well in our short time with it.

Gallery: Sling Player coming to Google TV

The SlingPlayer coming to the Google TV originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:17:00 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.

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[Thanks, James]

SlingPlayer Mobile for iPad gets a walkthrough, reminds us of all the daytime TV we're missing out on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleipadipad appIpadAppslingslingboxslingplayerslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobilevideoTue, 16 Nov 2010 18:40:00 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapple ipadAppleIpadapplicationavailabilityavailableipadlaunchlaunch appLaunchAppmarketplacemedia streamerMediaStreamermobilereleaseslingsling mediaSlingMediaslingplayerslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobilestreamstreamingtv streamingTvStreamingwindows phonewindows phone 7WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7wp7Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:30:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer for Windows Phone 7 demoed, coming soon (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/slingplayer-for-windows-phone-7-demoed-coming-soon-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/slingplayer-for-windows-phone-7-demoed-coming-soon-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/slingplayer-for-windows-phone-7-demoed-coming-soon-video/#comments That WP7 third party apposphere just got a nice boost from SlingPlayer, which has announced its intention to soon be present and accounted for on Microsoft's new platform. What we've got today is a quick teaser video showing off the live TV streaming capabilities under Windows Phone 7, along with the remote set-top box controls and a switch for turning the stream's quality up. Sling Media promises up to four times the resolution available on previous Windows Mobile versions and draws a launch window around the woolly concept of "soon." See the moving pictures after the break.

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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hdissuemedia streamingproblemproblemsslingSling BoxSling box SOLOsling box solo issuessling mediaSlingboxSlingbox SOLOslingbox solo problemsslingbox supportSlingboxSoloProblemsSlingboxSupportSlingMediasolostreamingTVTV streamingvideovideo streamingMon, 19 Jul 2010 17:19:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile for Android ready to entertain you for $30 starting tomorrow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-ready-to-entertain-you-for-30-st/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-ready-to-entertain-you-for-30-st/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-ready-to-entertain-you-for-30-st/#comments After a public beta spanning a couple months, Sling is rolling out the latest piece of its expanding SlingPlayer Mobile portfolio this week -- this time for Android, plugging the biggest coverage gap it currently has. This is the same app we recently had an opportunity to check out, but since that preview, we're happy to report that it's been massaged into a more stable, more usable setup -- gone are the disconnect crashes we'd had before. Furthermore, Sling claims they've specifically worked to improve load and response times with this version, and we have to say that the effort is noticeable -- this definitely feels like the fastest SlingPlayer Mobile we've used to date. It's officially available starting tomorrow from the Market in Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, and the US for $29.99. Follow the break for the full press release.

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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[Elgato's EyeTV HD records shows to your Mac, slings live to your iPad]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/24/elgatos-eyetv-hd-records-shows-to-your-mac-slings-live-to-your/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/24/elgatos-eyetv-hd-records-shows-to-your-mac-slings-live-to-your/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/24/elgatos-eyetv-hd-records-shows-to-your-mac-slings-live-to-your/#comments How's that Apple tattoo treating you? Good, good. Well, Elgato has something for the faithful: the new EyeTV HD. The device grabs a 1080i signal over component from your DVR or cable box or Blu-ray player, and records that video to your Mac using Elgato's own desktop DVR software. The shows can then be auto-transcoded to iPhone or iPad-friendliness, providing you a bit of much needed Animal Planet during your commute the next day. That's all well and good, but the real kicker is the live streaming the device can push to your iPad or iPhone, using an IR blaster to change the channel on your cable box. It's all rosy except for the fact that you'll need to plug this directly into your Mac and your cable box, meaning that they'll have to be in fairly close proximity (there's a six foot USB cable included). The unit retails for $200 and is available now directly from Elgato or Apple stores. PR is after the break.

We haven't plugged in the box yet, but we played around with Elgato's setup using an iPad 3G and found it pretty impressive. The streaming quality isn't really at, say, a Netflix level (it's more suited to a phone screen), but it's certainly passable, and the interface for browsing your own channels and recordings is very pleasant. We also loved the inclusion of meta data and chapters in the recorded shows and movies that had been loaded onto the device (you can check that out in the gallery below). Elgato might've just released the most elegant "analog hole" yet.

Gallery: Elgato EyeTV HD press shots

Gallery: Elgato EyeTV HD hands-on

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Elgato's EyeTV HD records shows to your Mac, slings live to your iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 May 2010 11:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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