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mr1213

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Is the Slingcatcher product launch still scheduled for this (2nd) quarter?

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May 24, 2007 2:54 PM

It was NEVER scheduled to launch at this time. The reported date back in January was some time in Mid-2007. Nothing was ever stated about a definitive 2nd quarter launch. The product is not yet in beta testing and you can still sign up for this beta program and possibly be chosen to test this.

Please search the forums for more info. Someone else asked about this just a week or two ago.

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May 24, 2007 4:47 PM

The January article said "estimated second quarter debut."  That is why I asked the question.

May 24, 2007 8:03 PM

The key word is "estimated." :)

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May 26, 2007 7:38 PM

Sling has only ever said 'second half of the year' and 'summer', to my knowledge.

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July 1, 2007 11:53 AM

Today is mid-year, now that we're in the 3rd quarter where's the Slingcatcher? Wink

 

Seriously, any new info on capabilities?  I'm really hoping to be able to sling HD-Tivo from downstairs to slingcatcher up in the bedroom, though I'm doubtful this will be possible...

July 1, 2007 12:27 PM

All the current info says by the end of the year..

 

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July 5, 2008 10:08 PM

What current info? This product is to the point that atropine would not kick start my faith it will come out this year. ( I hope I am proven wrong)

July 6, 2008 12:01 PM

NA9D said: It was NEVER scheduled to launch at this time. The reported date back in January was some time in Mid-2007. Nothing was ever stated about a definitive 2nd quarter launch. The product is not yet in beta testing and you can still sign up for this beta program and possibly be chosen to test this.

Please search the forums for more info. Someone else asked about this just a week or two ago.
 

If you watch “sling media universe “I think it is currently the 9th  of 33 videos  that  Sling Community  has under the video tab.    Nikki interviews Rich V.P. of marking for  Sling at CES.

 

Now  I know  sling catcher  will be available when it is available  but Let’s  all be clear when an officer  of the company  said it would be  in stores nation wide.

 

He doesn’t say estimate  he doesn’t say target.. 

 

Now Sling  has  shut up with no additional information.

I suspect   they are reworking it again.  With windows media extenders hitting the market (and other devices ),  they are retooling the product.  Same reason  I’m guessing  the player 2.0 is not out.    But who knows  because  Sling was babbling away in January  has now shut up.    

July 6, 2008 12:48 PM

You're replying to my post from over a year ago.. Obviously it's been delayed...

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July 6, 2008 4:23 PM

I wonder if it's got something to do with the Commonwealth Scientific Research and Industrial Organization v. Buffalo Technology.

They said it was going to be wireless then said you would need to buy add ons for it later. Maybe that are just trying not to get caught up in a patent infringement case.

July 8, 2008 5:28 PM

In my opinion the only reason Sling Media shared Sling Catcher to us awhile back was to increase it shares value so when someone like echostar comes by to gobble them up at a higher price. Now we see echostar products with slingmedia trademarks. Keep it simple, Sling Media was caught in a white lie about the due date.

July 8, 2008 10:43 PM

Except Sling wasn't a public company so they didn't have a share value..

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July 9, 2008 7:41 PM

ryandh said:

Except Sling wasn't a public company so they didn't have a share value..


Well, I still think slingcather was announced so early for the purpose to increase its price tag.

July 9, 2008 11:26 PM

Will it be out before Christmas 08? I've been hearing about sling catcher for over year & a half. Come on guys - say something so we can start saving up.

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