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SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry - 2008 is it!

 
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by Sharon R. January 4, 2008 05:21 AM

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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:
  1. Go to: beta.slingmedia.com
  2. Login or click "Need to Register?"
  3. 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

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SlingMaster Avatar
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January 4, 2008 11:34 AM

Great!!  Glad to hear this may become a reality soon in 2008.

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February 3, 2008 4:31 AM

I am new to Slingbox having  just recently  joined the community.  I use my Slinbox constantly.  It is located at my daughter's house in NYC and I live in Madrid, Spain.  Very satisfied with it.  As I travel a great deal, I am  considering  the purchase of a small notebook (smaller than my present laptop) that has a Linux based OS (gOS).  Will I be able to use the Slinbox software?  What are my options?

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February 3, 2008 3:20 PM

will it work on a blackberry cruve 8320  i would like to get one but need to know if it will work on my phone

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February 3, 2008 5:42 PM

ninezulu said: ...I am  considering  the purchase of a small notebook (smaller than my present laptop) that has a Linux based OS (gOS).  Will I be able to use the Slinbox software?  What are my options?

 Welcome to the community!  While we don't have a player for the Linux OS, there are definitely compatible, small notebook options out there.   And in fact this is a great question to pose to the community here (ie on the forums).  I'm sure you'll get lots of opinions as to the best small- to ultra-portable Win or Mac.

From our side, you'll find our min sys req's for Windows and Mac at support.slingmedia.com. 

FYI the Producer of HBO's Entourage had the same thought and went with the OQO - pretty slick solution!

cokeman796 said: will it work on a blackberry cruve 8320  i would like to get one but need to know if it will work on my phone

Totally valid question.  However, at this time we don't have a list of supported models to announce. As a rule of thumb though, SlingPlayer Mobile software works best on devices that (1) support 3G or WiFi and (2) contain firmware that supports video streaming applications.

As with all of our mobile clients, we expect to offer a free 30-day try-before-you-buy program (I know, I know...doesn't help you with your immediate purchasing question!) 

I'll update everyone when we have a list of compatible BB models.

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February 4, 2008 7:09 PM

thank for the help i will check back in a few months again thanks

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February 14, 2008 9:31 PM

I cant wait for the beta testing to begin! I have a blackberry 8800 (best ever) and A pearl. If there is any way I can help with testing what not please please let me know! I cant stand one more day at work with no DODGERS! AGGGGG....

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April 7, 2008 9:00 PM

My Treo 700wx is a distant memory so me and my 8830 is waiting to test drive!    Come on, give it up for some beta testers -- like me.

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July 3, 2008 8:54 AM

Don't forget to talk to the carriers (aka Verizon). They have already started to put policies in place to squash Slinging over EvDO through data limits -- even on "unlimited" subscriptions. (Don't try to sort out that logic, you'll hurt yourself...)

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August 28, 2008 11:13 AM

Does T-Mobile's national launch of their 3G just a month away help the cause any? My curve is itching to go otherwise a new Blackberry might be in my future. Cool

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September 10, 2008 1:18 PM

Is there any more information on this player? It has been a while since the demo at CES and I cant find anything new about the Blackberry Player.

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September 10, 2008 1:57 PM

I will be more then happy to beta test my BB Bold. I have a sling box and am just itching to get this started!!!

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September 24, 2008 6:20 AM

When the HELL is this going to be released? I got the BB Pearl because I figured it wouldn't be long before it could be used and man was I WRONG about that. I am beginning to regret this purchase and I am frustrated with Sling & RIM. They should have never announced their intentions if they were not going to follow through in a timely manner. By the way you only have 3 months to the end of 2008!

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November 18, 2008 12:40 AM

The wait is killing me!!! I just got my new BB Bold, and the screen is wasted by not having my SlingPlayer on it :o) Any day now.... beta would be good... waiting... waiting... waiting...

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November 30, 2008 10:07 AM

Hell, I'd even go for an Alpha version. Just send us SOMETHING Sling!

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December 4, 2008 11:21 PM

You all should have just gotten the Blackjack from ATT almost three years ago, i have a BB pearl and hate it. The BJ is awesom, it skypes, it slings everywhere. I only wish the Blackjack had a larger screen, I have been slinging for almost three years on my BJ. I also use my dell mini laptop with built in spintcard with full time internet, man this is the bomb, i watch TV while my wife drives to the cottage through my roof mounted TV, I actually have this hooked up to my 32

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July 1, 2009 4:07 PM

There are many rumors flying around about  the second generation Storm that is suppose to release this September with WI-FI on verizon's network.  If this is indeed the case... what the potential for  a sling player  to be released for the storm2? 

Are there any differences between the mobile sling players, i.e. blackberry, iphone, symbian...?  I know there are differnt verisons out but I was curious on if one was better than the others.  

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