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SlingPlayer 2.0, Symbian UIQ, PRO-HD & Catcher Pre-Orders, and more...
Well, this has been quite a busy day at Sling. When it rains it pours. First, SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbian UIQ has been released to the public - see the press release for all the details . The UIQ handsets that will support SlingPlayer Mobile at launch include: Sony Ericsson P1i Sony Ericsson P990i Sony Ericsson W960i Sony Ericsson W950i Sony Ericsson M600i Sony Ericsson G700 Sony Ericsson G900 Motorola Z8 Motorola Z10 I ran the beta for that, so I'm especially happy to see it hit the streets. Speaking of betas, SlingPlayer for Windows 2.0 Public Beta 2 (Build .457) was released tonight . If you're already running Beta 1 (Build .447) you should receive a prompt to auto-update. If you're not yet running SlingPlayer 2.0 you can download Beta 2 . But that't not all - tonight the product pages for both the Slingbox PRO-HD and the SlingCatcher... More »
Last Post: July 6, 2009 5:50 PM by albeagle
SlingPlayer for Windows v2.0.2 is Live !
In case you missed it, yesterday we rolled out a minor update to the PC client, which is bundled with the latest Slingbox firmware. What's New: The Encoding tab has expanded options. The UI will go through additional changes--this is just step one. To check it out, click on the VGA/QVGA mini-icon, lower left just above the Play/Pause button. The Pro-HD firmware includes a fix to allow HD streaming to a SlingCatcher (which will require new Catcher firmware, due out "soon"). Critical fixes: Stream rate slows until it crashes. FIXED http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/24708/ Some Vista Acer customers had installation issues FIXED What you need to know: For those who want to switch back and forth between connecting via the Slingbox ID and Direct IP, you'll now need to Add a second entry in your Slingbox Directory. In other words, you'll have two entries to the same Slingbox: one via the SID, one... More »
Last Post: May 26, 2009 3:32 PM by MR-T
SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry - 2008 is it!
The rumors are true.... we've been tinkering around with a BlackBerry and now have a solid player demo going to CES. Our Product Manager (Vicky) was in discussions with RIM* throughout most of '07--directly in response to customer requests--and now that they're moving towards supporting streaming video, we're jumping at the chance to bring you a new client. The beta for SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry is still a little ways off, but you can be notified of the recruitment by following these instructions: Go to: beta.slingmedia.com Login or click "Need to Register?" Add your Slingbox & BlackBerry info under: Add New Platforms Hope to see you at CES! We'll be right at the entrance of the Sands CES area, in a towering-can't-be-missed booth. Sling on -- Sharon Rylander, Beta Manager for Sling Media *Research In Motion More »
Last Post: July 1, 2009 4:07 PM by mattlca1340
SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry Public Beta Released
As we announced back on December 18th, we planned to have SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry in public beta for 12/30. It is 12/30 right now, at least on the east coast, and we've uploaded SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry v0.5.0.3 and made it available to the public. Users can visit http://mobile.slingmedia.com/ from their BlackBerry to install the software. (We're not making a desktop installer available as part of the public beta at this time to reduce the support issues, OTA installs only.) As previously announced, the officially supported devices are the Pearl 8120, Pearl Flip 8220, Curve 8320, 8820, Curve 8900, and Bold 9000. Unofficially the EDGE-only 8100, 8110, 8300, 8310, 8800, and 8810 will also work. All models must have firmware revision 4.5 or later to install SlingPlayer Mobile. Sharon and I will be working the Sling Media booth at CES next week. So if any of you will be... More »
Last Post: October 27, 2009 9:52 PM by cal6274
SPM for PalmOS Beta Progarm: Now Accepting Applications
Very happy to announce that we’re now accepting applications to the SlingPlayer Mobile for PalmOS Beta Program! Thanks for your patience. Plan on about 15 minutes to complete the application form. If you get interrupted to the point that it takes more than 20 minutes to complete any given page of the application, your information will be lost for that page only and you’ll have the chance to return to it.* Let me know if you need help. This is a new beta management tool we’re trying out. ---> Click here to apply. <--- *If you need to return to a partially-completed application, go to the Beta home page , and login using the settings you created. Then, click on “Application” in the left panel. Sling happy & good luck! More »
Mac Public Beta Countdown
Wow, my very first corporate blog. I feel so...21st century. I will be publicly lynched if I don't chat about the Mac beta, so let's tawk. Here's the latest... To repeat what I've said in the forums, I fully expect to release the public beta Mac client ("SlingPlayer for OS X") on October 31, as in Tuesday, big ol' Halloween. In the <4% chance that aliens abduct me hours before launch, scramble the software, and insist on pushing back the deadline for the sole purpose of torturing the human race, then I will setup a mini-private beta on the 31st for anyone who has posted on Sling Community and is willing to abide by our beta rules. In other words, for all of you who have been hanging out here at Sling Community, waiting all these months, I'm guaranteeing you a download on the 31st. [Let's all just take a... More »
Mini-beta program: SlingPlayer PC
Need an excuse to get out of basting the turkey? You are cordially invited to apply to a mini-beta that will run during Thanksgiving week. All program details can be found here . If you can’t bear to tear yourself away from the stove (or TV), no worries. We’ll have plenty of upcoming beta programs. Sling on! Sharon Rylander Beta Manager Sling Media www.slingmedia.com More »
New SlingCatcher Firmware Released Today
Our first maintenance release of SlingCatcher firmware is now available. THANK YOU again for all the forum posts. We'll continue to release small, frequent updates based on your continued feedback. Q. How will I be notified of the upgrade? A. New owners will automatically download the latest during installation. Current owners will get notified on the SlingCatcher home screen at a random time between launch (now) and 2 days from launch. This staggered notification approach will help ensure a quick download time for all customers. The home screen is accessed by pressing the Sling logo (“slinky”) on the Catcher’s remote control. Q. Do I have to wait to be notified? A. No. You can download the latest release now, even if you don't yet see the notification. Q. How do I force the upgrade? A. Make sure your TV is set to the SlingCatcher input. Using the Catcher remote control,... More »
Last Post: December 1, 2008 5:08 PM by NA9D
Make your mark on SlingPlayer Mobile - speak up!
We've started a thread in the forums for users to give us feedback on what they'd like to see in the next generation of SlingPlayer Mobile. So head on over and give us your feedback on SPM - please comment there , and not on this post so we can keep track of all the responses in one place. Thanks! More »
Last Post: March 24, 2009 9:53 AM by TB19
Beta Updates
I thought I'd offer a few updates on the status of various beta programs. - SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbain UIQ: This beta is just about wrapped up. We should be done by the end of the month with the first general release of the client out. - SlingPlayer for Windows 2.0: As you may have picked up from the recent leaks and forum chatter, SlingPlayer for Windows 2.0 (SP2.0 for short) is indeed currently in beta. We expect the beta to run several weeks, and we'll add testers in waves during the program. - SlingPlayer Mobile for Blackberry: No new updates, we're waiting on the release of firmware updates to complete development and enter beta. We're quite eager to have this client out, so we'll go to beta as soon as we can. - SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone & iPod Touch: No new updates, we're in early stages of development... More »
Last Post: November 30, 2008 8:16 PM by MegaZone
Monthly Update: 7-04-07
Highlights include: New Releases! - New Beta! - Signups! Officially launched : SlingPlayer Mobile for Palm OS v1.0 SlingPlayer Mobile for PocketPC v1.5 - now supports WM6 Pro SlingPlayer Mobile for Smartphone v1.5 - now supports WM6 Standard SlingPlayer for Mac v1.0.3 - maintenance release re: Palm - THANK YOU !!! to all you beta testers out there (you know who you are). All: If you're still using the public beta version of the Palm client, I encourage you to upgrade. We integrated a lot of suggestions from you guys, such as adding a battery status indicator and making on-screen displays intuitive to navigate. I've been running the client up to 10 hours a day, without a skip in stunning quality. I humbly bow to Product Manager Vicky & team + our wonderfully vocal beta group. re: Mac - All should upgrade, in particular those who experience audio issues during... More »
SP Mac 1.0.8 and Quick Beta News
SlingPlayer for Mac 1.0.8 Released Publicly Today Thank you to those of you who participated in the private beta and also to Matt for the excellent write-up ! Sling Media Hearts the EU We're looking for a couple more testers: If you have a Slingbox in the EU, and you’d like to be a part of a private beta test for SlingPlayer for Windows: 1. Register at beta.slingmedia.com 2. Add your Slingbox information (instructions are on the site) 3. Then email us: To: beta @ slingmedia . com Subject: EU Beta Candidate for SP Win 2.0 You must be able to communicate in written English for the beta program. Please note if you’re fluent in Spanish, French, Italian, and/or German. Re: Our iPhone app – We’re waiting on Apple, who qualifies all apps before they get posted to the App store. Sling on! More »
Private Beta Recruit for: Europe and Hong Kong Slingbox owners
If you fit the following requirements (below), fill out the application and drop me a brief line: srylander at slingmedia Thanks & good luck! -------------- NEW BETA PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: - Live in Europe (PAL) or Hong Kong - Own a Slingbox that you're willing to use for the beta program - PC / Windows users only APPLICATION:* http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p... *Note: This form currently applies to all beta programs at Sling. If you have already completed this form for a previous beta program, you do NOT need to complete a new one. Instead, send a _brief_ email of interest to: srylander at slingmedia (you know the rest). More »
Weekly (hm) Update: 6-06-07
Highlights include: New Virtual Remotes - SlingPlayer Mobile - Signups Back on the Blog wagon! Apologies for the delay - I know Zatz has been keeping all informed, but I still miss the open dialog. What have I been up to? In the coming months, you'll see [ins: cheesy organ chords]. For now.... Hot News: Missing a virtual remote control? Check out our latest list of IR additions & improvements: Virtual Remote Update v1.0 You can thank your fellow Community members for speaking out and then helping us test the new codes. No luck? No fretting: just complete this short form . We'll be adding new IR codes routinely. Current beta program links: Palm Public Beta WinMobile 6 Personal BETA/ SlingPlayer Mobile for Smartphone WinMobile 6 Professional BETA/ SlingPlayer Mobile for PocketPC Clip+Sling Beta Notification Sign-up SlingCatcher Beta Notification Sign-up Helpful Links: All software downloads (US) Beta Process Overview Log... More »
MegaZone, Will/ Europe, Symbian UIQ, & Everything!
THE GROWING BETA TEAM …is expanding faster than Moore's Law. You guys should already know Mark, who's been with us since last fall. Will is our counterpart over in Europe, and we recently brought on the one-n-only MegaZone to help with things. Team, meet the Community. Community, the Beta Team! BLOG UPDATES The whole team now has access to Channel Beta, and—particularly with MegaZone's background as a blogger--it should get a much needed energy boost. :) SYMBIAN UIQ We're actively recruiting Slingbox owners who use a latest-gen Symbian UIQ device in the US, UK, or a Nordic country. If you (or someone you know) meets this criteria, you can apply to the beta HERE . SLINGPLAYER 2.0, PRO-HD, CATCHER, BLACKBERRY, IPHONE No dates to report yet (we know, we know), but register at beta.slingmedia.com if you haven't already done so. Sling on! Sharon Rylander Beta Community Manager Sling Media beta.slingmedia.com More »
Last Post: April 3, 2009 8:39 PM by MegaZone
SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Mobile Updated
Sling Media today released updated versions of SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Mobile Professional (touch-screen) and Standard (non-touch-screen) devices. The primary feature addition in the new release is official support for new screen resolutions: 800x480, 640x480, 400x240, and 320x320. 15 new phone models are officially supported: Sprint Treo 800w Sony Ericsson X1 Palm Treo Pro Sprint HTC Touch Diamond Sprint HTC Touch Pro Verizon HTC Touch Pro Verizon Samsung Saga Verizon Samsung Omnia AT&T LG Incite AT&T HTC Fuze AT&T Samsung Epix HP iPAQ 910 AT&T Pantech Duo Sprint Samsung ACE Verizon XV6900 Other devices which share these resolutions, such as the HTC Touch HD, should also work with the new release. The new WM Professional version is 1.6.0.111 and the new WM Standard version is 1.6.0.59. SlingPlayer Mobile is available as a free 30-day trial so new users can ‘try before they buy’. As always, we officially support phones with... More »
Last Post: December 29, 2008 8:02 PM by Clive
Incriminating Photo
Hey guys & gals! I'm getting back in the game after an unexpected personal leave (hello! happy to be back!) & wanted to share the new fashion trends some coworkers developed during my absence... bonus: can you guess which miscreant came to the beta rescue?? Trick or Sling, Sharon Sharon Rylander Beta Manager, Sling Media Update: Here's a larger ver. (thx Matt!): More »
Last Post: December 31, 2007 9:30 AM by Frank Gentry
Beta Mgr Job Posting - FAQ
Wanted to address some Qs coming in: Q. I saw the post: Are you leaving? A. No way! Our team is expanding rapidly. Q. Who's on the team now? A. Yours truly, MegaZone, Mark (when he's not on a special project), Will (when we can borrow him to help with Europe), and Michelle (our new Admin/ Coordinator). Q. Do I need to live in the California Bay Area? A. Yup, we need you at headquarters. Q. What's the job description? A. http://www.slingmedia.com/get/job-beta-prgrm-mgr.html Q. What's it like to work at Sling? A. (1) Focused [read: Blake is an amazing and inspiring visionary/ leader] (2) Laid-back [read: if flip-flops offend you, don't apply] (3) Yet driven [read: we're geek freaks occasionally frustrated by the need to do other things in life such as sleep] (4) Did I mention fun? [our latest Sling Fling was a full-on Wii Olympics smackdown] I would also... More »
SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbian UIQ Beta Update
Hello everyone! This is my first blog post as a Sling Media rep, I'm all giddy. ;-) I wanted to let everyone know that the SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbian UIQ Beta is progressing very nicely and things look very solid. We've been very happy with the results to date. (Is that too many 'very's in one paragraph?) However, we have something of a Catch-22. The areas of the world where Symbian UIQ is most widely used are also areas with minimal Slingbox penetration. It has been hard to recruit additional testers with Slingboxes and UIQ devices to test the software. We'd like to expand the beta program to get a broader base of feedback before release. So this is another call for testers. If you have a Symbian UIQ device and access to a Slingbox to use in testing, we invite you to sign up for the beta. Help us... More »
Last Post: July 14, 2008 1:02 PM by o_town_racer
Introducing Mark Rymill
Hey Everyone - I'd like to introduce Mark Rymill, who will be helping out with beta activities this fall. He's got an impressive background (that includes a long stint at Apple, some of you will be happy to know), but most importantly his last name begins with "Ry". When he's not slinging, you'll find him piloting the skies or trying out some new kooky food. If we all treat him right, maybe he'll even stick around past the fall. :-) Welcome Mark! Sharon Rylander, Beta Manager More »
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