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EchoStar Showcases SlingLoaded DVRs for European Digital TV Operators at IBC2009

by Matt Whitlock on September 8, 2009 1:59 PM

Good news for our European friends coming from IBC2009; EchoStar Europe is showing off a variety of new solutions for TV operators, including a SlingLoaded (like the Dish Network SlingLoaded ViP922 ) solution... More »

How To Use Your Slingbox With HDMI Video Sources and Avoid HDCP Issues

by rkalish on August 24, 2009 3:21 PM

For some time now, using a Slingbox with an HDMI compatible video source such as the SA-8300HD DVR, did not allow you to use the HDMI output, which is usually the preferred A/V... More »

Engadget: SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone 1.1 Coming, Adds 3G Streaming for Non-US Customers

by Matt Whitlock on August 11, 2009 12:26 PM

Engadget's Ross Miller reported last night that Sling Media has released an updated iPhone/Touch SlingPlayer to the App Store for approval. According to them, version 1.1 fixes a few annoyances with the 1.0... More »

Slingbox 101: Set-Top Boxes, Tuners, and the Family Battle for Control

by Matt Whitlock on August 7, 2009 1:30 PM

One of the most common questions I've seen asked in the SlingCommunity Forums goes a little something like this... "I have a [insert brand] cable/satellite box [insert model] and we just bought a... More »

EchoStar Details Third-Party Licensing Plan for SlingLoaded Technology

by Matt Whitlock on July 28, 2009 4:01 PM

EchoStar already alluded to licensing out SlingLoaded technology during their debut at CES , but today marks the first time EchoStar has offered up detailed plans to anyone looking to design products around... More »

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How To Create Your Own SlingPlayer Remote

by andyBBB on March 10, 2006 10:21 AM

Does the Slingbox currently not have your remote listed, or is it missing a button or two? Now you can do it yourself, thanks to andyBBB's step-by-step guide to creating your own remote control file for the Slingbox. It will take you through all of the hardware and software you need, as well as through every detail of getting your Slingbox remote to work with whatever IR device you have! More »

First Look: Slingbox PRO HD Connect Performance Review

by Matt Whitlock on September 27, 2006 8:09 PM

One of the most anticipated new features on the Slingbox PRO is its HDTV capable input. Though they use a standard HDMI port on the back of the Slingbox, you can’t actually connect a HDMI device directly to it. This port is designed for use with Sling Media’s HD dongle accessory, which is packaged and sold separately at an MSRP of $49. The main question... Does it really make slinging HDTV better? More »

The Top 10 Most Wanted SlingPlayer Features

by Matt Whitlock on June 15, 2007 6:33 PM

Back in March I focused on the device, putting together my top 10 picks of what devices SlingPlayer should go to next. Today I’m looking at the SlingPlayer application itself, and while it’s enormously feature packed compared to the early days, I feel there’s always room for improvement. The only question remains… what features should be included next, and which one's are the most important? More »

TV Heaven - How I can watch 14 channels at once!

by Steven Jones on September 23, 2005 10:48 AM

Either I am in early on an upcoming trend or just plain nuts but I am fascinated by the idea of having multiple TV channels going at once. Not with all the overlapping audio of course but as a background task, periodically glancing up from my main More »

Sky Digital and Sky+ Remote Control Codes - It's Here Guys ;)

by andyBBB on February 18, 2006 9:56 AM

Some of us European users of Slingbox desperately needed remote control codes for Sky+ and Sky Digital devices. I've managed to track down the files needed to control Sky-digi boxes and Sky+ boxes! Special thanks to hausofmaus for sending me the... More »

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