SlingPlayer HD Mac and SlingPlayer iPhone Demoed

MacRumors · 01:41 PM

Sling Media is at Macworld demonstrating a couple of new products for Slingbox owners. The Slingbox is a set top box that allows you to stream video from your home television over the internet to any supported device (Mac, PC, Mobile Phone).

For Mac users, the company was demonstrating a prototype of SlingPlayer for Mac HD which finally allows Slingbox PRO-HD owners to stream HD content to their Mac. The HD player is a web-based system that allows easy access to your Slingbox. The release version is expected later in Q1 and will be available through Sling.com.

An even more anticipated product has been Sling Media's SlingPlayer for iPhone. Versions of this application have been demoed for months, but there has been little word on when an official App Store release was expected. This app will allow Slingbox owners to stream their home television to their iPhone over Wi-Fi, 3G and even EDGE. Sling Media was demonstrating an early version of the SlingPlayer for iPhone on the show floor. TheiPhoneBlog posted this detailed video demonstrating the product:

Visit Article for Video: SlingPlayer HD Mac and SlingPlayer iPhone Demoed

~Shard~ · Jan 7, 2009, 01:38 PM

I used Slingbox with a PC before and found it to be pretty slick - this is great news for the Mac / iPhone!

gugy · Jan 7, 2009, 01:39 PM

Looks pretty cool.

amac4me · Jan 7, 2009, 01:40 PM

This is sweet

RTiii320 · Jan 7, 2009, 01:40 PM

I can't wait. I have seen a buddy of mine try it out before and loved it. Im glad that they are bringing it to the iPhone

Drumjim85 · Jan 7, 2009, 01:40 PM

I've been waiting for this for over a long time!

stevo8 · Jan 7, 2009, 01:41 PM

Can't wait. Hopefully it's all it's cracked up to be.

JonHimself · Jan 7, 2009, 01:45 PM

I apologize in advance for not doing research but what are the odds we'll be able to output the video to a television with the component/composite cables?

vendettabass · Jan 7, 2009, 01:48 PM

looks good!

Drumjim85 · Jan 7, 2009, 01:52 PM

http://www.slingmedia.com/go/iphone

a better view at what it can do ...

MarceePauff · Jan 7, 2009, 01:55 PM

If it's submitted in March, how long do ya think it'll take to get a response back from Apple?

Mykbibby · Jan 7, 2009, 01:55 PM

Unreal... now I just need a slingbox!

Enuratique · Jan 7, 2009, 01:55 PM

Quote:

SlingPlayer for iPhone will be submitted to the App Store in March of this year. Sling Media representatives expect the application to be approved by Apple. Pricing has not yet been set.

I have a hard time accepting this. While I'd be the first person to get the iPhone SlingPlayer app I'm guessing Apple would not allow a competitor to come in and eat a piece of their media/content pie. Maybe I'm just being pessimistic.

Drumjim85 · Jan 7, 2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enuratique

I have a hard time accepting this. While I'd be the first person to get the iPhone SlingPlayer app I'm guessing Apple would not allow a competitor to come in and eat a piece of their media/content pie. Maybe I'm just being pessimistic.

a competitor to what? sony?

the only thing i could see stopping this how it is now, is only allowing it over Wifi or maybe 3G

The Phazer · Jan 7, 2009, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enuratique

I have a hard time accepting this. While I'd be the first person to get the iPhone SlingPlayer app I'm guessing Apple would not allow a competitor to come in and eat a piece of their media/content pie. Maybe I'm just being pessimistic.

I agree. And given Apple has rejected apps for using "too much network bandwidth" when they were audio only, the chances of them allowing it over 3G seem remote to me.

Phazer

w00master · Jan 7, 2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enuratique

I have a hard time accepting this. While I'd be the first person to get the iPhone SlingPlayer app I'm guessing Apple would not allow a competitor to come in and eat a piece of their media/content pie. Maybe I'm just being pessimistic.

Well, Apple did allow Orb which is (in a way) a competitor to SlingPlayer. So, why wouldn't they allow SlingPlayer then?

Btw, Orb can be used in wifi, 3G and EDGE as well. So, cell network issues shouldn't be an issue either.

w00master

OrangeCuse44 · Jan 7, 2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Phazer

I agree. And given Apple has rejected apps for using "too much network bandwidth" when they were audio only, the chances of them allowing it over 3G seem remote to me.

Phazer

You don't think SlingMedia has been in contact with Apple about this? I find it extremely hard to believe they spent all the time developing the application and showcasing it with no idea whether it will be accepted or not.

DipDog3 · Jan 7, 2009, 02:03 PM

Why did it seem to take forever for the video to start?

If it sucks that bad over Wi-Fi, I hate to see it over EDGE!

shiseiryu1 · Jan 7, 2009, 02:03 PM

What the heck is the delay?!?! This should have been out months ago...the iPhone version is going to kill all other mobile versions. They need to hurry up and get this thing finished!

boss1 · Jan 7, 2009, 02:05 PM

Wait wait. Let me get this straight.

Does this mean that if I have HBO at home + Slingbox + Slingiphone app + iPhone , then that ='s "I Can watch HBO from anywhere my phone gets 3G reception?"

w00master · Jan 7, 2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boss1

Wait wait. Let me get this straight.

Does this mean that if I have HBO at home + Slingbox + Slingiphone app + iPhone , then that ='s "I Can watch HBO from anywhere my phone gets 3G reception?"

That's the hope.

boss1 · Jan 7, 2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w00master

That's the hope.

well then, imo, this is better news than anything from Phil this week

seattle · Jan 7, 2009, 02:11 PM

Great news! This was one of the main reasons I bought my iPhone.

nagromme · Jan 7, 2009, 02:13 PM

I never watch TV live anymore--no ads for me! I prefer time-shifting via EyeTV, so I can watch whenever I want. And EyeTV already syncs shows to my iPhone. (I wish there was an EyeTV remote control app though.)

But if I couldn't accept delayed viewing (after my next iPhone sync), SlingBox sounds good.

PoitNarf · Jan 7, 2009, 02:13 PM

Very exciting.

Jan 7, 2009, 01:35 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	SlingPlayer HD Mac and SlingPlayer iPhone Demoed Sling Media is at Macworld demonstrating a couple of new products for Slingbox owners. The Slingbox is a set top box that allows you to stream video from your home television over the internet to any supported device (Mac, PC, Mobile Phone). For Mac users, the company was demonstrating a prototype of SlingPlayer for Mac HD which finally allows Slingbox PRO-HD owners to stream HD content to their Mac. The HD player is a web-based system that allows easy access to your Slingbox. The release version is expected later in Q1 and will be available through Sling.com. An even more anticipated product has been Sling Media's SlingPlayer for iPhone. Versions of this application have been demoed for months, but there has been little word on when an official App Store release was expected. This app will allow Slingbox owners to stream their home television to their iPhone over Wi-Fi, 3G and even EDGE. Sling Media was demonstrating an early version of the SlingPlayer for iPhone on the show floor. TheiPhoneBlog posted this detailed video demonstrating the product: Visit Article for Video: SlingPlayer HD Mac and SlingPlayer iPhone Demoed Last edited by arn : Jan 7, 2009 at 01:41 PM.

Jan 7, 2009, 01:38 PM	#2
~Shard~ macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1123.6536.5321	I used Slingbox with a PC before and found it to be pretty slick - this is great news for the Mac / iPhone! __________________ My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants. - J. Brotherton

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gugy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: La Jolla, CA	Looks pretty cool. __________________ MacPro 2.8 Octo, 30" and 23" Cinema Displays, PB 550,MacBook Pro 2.2, iPod 1G, Shuffle 2G, iPhone 3G

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RTiii320 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach California	I can't wait. I have seen a buddy of mine try it out before and loved it. Im glad that they are bringing it to the iPhone __________________ 13" Alu-MacBook 2.4ghz, 4GB RAM, 250GB HD 32GB White iPhone 3G S⃣

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Drumjim85 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DFW, TX	I've been waiting for this for over a long time! __________________ Creative Commons - because copyright is broken.

Jan 7, 2009, 01:41 PM	#7
stevo8 macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2007	Can't wait. Hopefully it's all it's cracked up to be.

Jan 7, 2009, 01:45 PM	#8
JonHimself macrumors 65816 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	I apologize in advance for not doing research but what are the odds we'll be able to output the video to a television with the component/composite cables? __________________ Yes I have a bunch of cool stuff, but no I don't feel the need to brag about it

Jan 7, 2009, 01:48 PM	#9
vendettabass macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Manchester, UK	looks good!

Jan 7, 2009, 01:52 PM	#10
Drumjim85 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DFW, TX	http://www.slingmedia.com/go/iphone a better view at what it can do ... __________________ Creative Commons - because copyright is broken.

Jan 7, 2009, 01:55 PM	#11
MarceePauff macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2007	If it's submitted in March, how long do ya think it'll take to get a response back from Apple?

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Mykbibby macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA	Unreal... now I just need a slingbox! __________________ Mac Soda: Quenching Your Thirst for Everything Apple

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DipDog3 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2002	Why did it seem to take forever for the video to start? If it sucks that bad over Wi-Fi, I hate to see it over EDGE! __________________ Interactive iPhone 3GS - Try out the new iPhone 3GS before you buy. New: View the Top Grossing Apps by Category @ App Store Icons

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shiseiryu1 macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2007	Come 'on What the heck is the delay?!?! This should have been out months ago...the iPhone version is going to kill all other mobile versions. They need to hurry up and get this thing finished! __________________ 24" iMac x 2 15" Unibody MBP TV iPhone x 2

Jan 7, 2009, 02:05 PM	#20
boss1 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2007	Wait wait. Let me get this straight. Does this mean that if I have HBO at home + Slingbox + Slingiphone app + iPhone , then that ='s "I Can watch HBO from anywhere my phone gets 3G reception?"

Jan 7, 2009, 02:11 PM	#23
seattle macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2007	Great news! This was one of the main reasons I bought my iPhone.

Jan 7, 2009, 02:13 PM	#24
nagromme macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Blinking blue dot	I never watch TV live anymore--no ads for me! I prefer time-shifting via EyeTV, so I can watch whenever I want. And EyeTV already syncs shows to my iPhone. (I wish there was an EyeTV remote control app though.) But if I couldn't accept delayed viewing (after my next iPhone sync), SlingBox sounds good. __________________ nagromme Would you like a treatment?

Jan 7, 2009, 02:13 PM	#25
PoitNarf macrumors 65816 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern NJ	Very exciting.

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