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 on this client.  We should have more to say later this year.

- Slingbox PRO-HD: We're preparing to launch this beta program.

- SlingCatcher: No updates just yet, still slated for release later this year. 

Hmm, some random other tidbits.  We are working on an update for SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Mobile to accomodate WinMob 6.1 devices with new screen resolutions, like the Treo 800w's 320x320 screen.  And we're looking at other mobile updates for new phones, more on those when details firm up.  We have some other interesting projects in the pipeline, but I can't tell you about those yet.

As always, if you're interested in beta testing Sling Media product please sign up at https://beta.slingmedia.com/ And, vitally important, make sure you update your profile to list your test platforms - the 'Add New Platform' link on the left once you're logged into your account.  We use the listed test platforms when recruiting testers for new programs.  So, for example, if you're interested in testing for the iPhone you'd better have an iPhone listed in your profile or you're probably not getting in when that program launches.  Applicants to the Symbian UIQ beta who don't have a UIQ phone in their profile were not admitted to the program, so be sure to keep your profile up to date with your devices - phones, PCs, Slingboxes, etc.

Thanks for your support! 

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