SlingPlayer Mobile Version: 1.0
Official Release: 4/26/2006
Price: $29.99

Firmware requirement: 1.0.61 or later (included in SlingPlayer 1.0.5.140)
Firmware release date: 3/8/2006

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SlingPlayer Mobile for Pocket PC software must be installed on a supported device. You will also need Slingbox firmware 1.0.61 or above to use SlingPlayer Mobile. (Reminder: when upgrading your firmware, you need to be on the same local network as your Slingbox.)

System (PC) Requirements

• Windows XP (SP2) Home/Pro/MCE/Win 2K (SP4)


• Microsoft ActiveSync


• ActiveSync 3.8 for Windows Mobile 2003SE devices


• ActiveSync 4.1 for Windows Mobile 5.0 devices


• SlingPlayer 1.0.5.140 (or later) installed


• Slingbox firmware 1.0.61 (or later). (To check firmware version, select your Slingbox from the directory in SlingPlayer (PC), go to Edit Properties | Information Tab.)

Windows Mobile Device Requirements

To check the operating system version you have on your Pocket PC device, go to Start | Settings | System Tab | About. The version must start with 4.1 to use SlingPlayer Mobile.

• Operating system (one of):


• Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition for Pocket PC


• Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition for Pocket PC Phone


• Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC and Pocket PC Phone


• 144 MHz (or higher) CPU


• Memory:


• At least 4 MB to install SlingPlayer Mobile


• At least 10MB of available Program Memory to run it


• Pre-installed Windows Media Player 9 or Windows Media Player 10 Mobile (usually available on Windows Mobile devices)


• On PC (for Windows based installation) the minimum disk space required is around 2 MB


• Network download speed of 112Kbps (or higher)*


• At least 16 gray levels display but 65,536 color is recommended


• Audio support plus speakers or headphones. Stereo support recommended

* Minimum network download speed of 112 Kbps recommended. For reference, average download speed for EVDO or UMTS is 400-700Kbps, and 80-130Kbps for EDGE

Features

• Intuitive SlingPlayer interface Just like the PC version, SlingPlayer Mobile is easy to use, with most features accessible through familiar icons and a touch-screen interface.


• Automatic Slingbox Directory synchronization SlingPlayer Mobile can automatically copy your PC Slingbox Directory onto your your Windows Mobile device.


• SlingStream video optimization In a mobile environment, your network connections may fluctuate rapidly, so SlingStream technology determines the best video quality to stream your Slingbox, and is constantly monitoring and optimizing the network for you.


• "Favorites" shortcuts One of the most popular features of the SlingPlayer is the ability to set your own Favorites shorcuts. Well, it's in the SlingPlayer Mobile as well, with even more features (yes, we've packed MORE features into the smaller product). Not only can you set shortcuts to your favorite channels, you can also set favorite remote control buttons. Additionally, you can customize different shortcuts for each different device you hook up to your Slingbox!


• Slingbox Finder support Your Mobile device automatically communicates with your Slingbox via the Slingbox Finder, a free service.


• Full-screen video For all Pocket PC's with rectangular displays (320x240 or 640x480 resolution), the SlingPlayer Mobile includes a full-screen "landscape" mode, with rotation


• Graphical SlingRemote SlingPlayer Mobile includes all the remote control capabilities as used in SlingPlayer PC, giving you full control over your Slingbox and whatever device you connected to it, including your cable box, satellite receiver, DVR, or DVD player!


• Audio-only and Slideshow modes Two new ways to watch (or should we say "listen to") your Slingbox, where you can optimize for higher audio quality instead of video quality. These features come in handy if you want to listen to the news or a sports game in a very low-bandwidth environment.


• Keyboard shortcuts Virtually every remote control function is mapped to a corresponding key on your keyboard, which can come in quite handy for devices such as the Treo700w.


• Hardware button rmapping If you have a cable box (or TiVo or satellite receiver or DVD player or anything else with on-screen guides or navigation), you can use hardware buttons (such as up, down, left, right, etc) to control your device!

1 Minimum network download speed of 112 Kbps recommended. For reference, average download speed for EVDO or UMTS is 400-700Kbps and 80-130Kbps for EDGE.
2 You will need a high capacity or an unlimited data plan from your cellular or mobile Wi-Fi provider that is NOT PROVIDED as part of the cost for SlingPlayer Mobile.
3 For customers outside of the U.S., please click here to download our 30-day Free Trial version of SlingPlayer Mobile. We will enable and start fulfilling International orders by end of May 2006 prior to the conclusion of your 30-day free trial.