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SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone Submitted to App Store

Maybe in another two weeks?

thomahawk said:
its been a week or so.. how long does this process take?
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No, it's been over a month, not a "week or so."

In any case, I'd guess that if we don't see SlingPlayer in the App Store within the next two weeks then it means that something other than the standard acceptance process is in play.

If AT&T doesn't want SlingPlayer released then it is possible that Apple will wait as long as it can to either accept or deny the App or perhaps Apple is waiting until it has the agreement it wants from AT&T on the next generation iPhone.

Sadly (as others have suggested) this may be a bandwidth issue or perhaps a fear that SlingPlayer will compete with some future plans that AT&T may have for a mobile version of their U-verse TV service.

As for SlingPlayer currently being available on the BlackBerry and other 3G mobile phones, I suspect SlingPlayer will see more use on the iPhone than on all previous phones combined. In this case, it could represent a rather significant spike in bandwidth over the 3G networks. Add in Hulu (rumor) and things could crawl to a stop on AT&T's 3G network.

Yes, they could release a WiFi-only version, but that could represent a real embarrassment for both the iPhone and AT&T (so both may be thinking that for the time being "no news is good news"). Perhaps they want to wait until AT&T has upgraded the speed on their 3G networks -- which may happen in the major U.S. markets within the next several months.
 
I KNOW ORB does use 3g, and WiFi and can be set to EDGE but I haven't tried it on that. I went ahead and bought the BOLD and loaded Sling to that - works perfectly on 3g, as did my old Blackjack1 and Fuze. And I didn't have to upgrade my Slingbox to play on any of these. So sad that I DID buy the upgrade to the Solo as it hasn't even been opened, still in it's FEDEX box. It's bad business as I see it - but no one cares as att is the only one out here even allowing Sling - or I believe they are. Like I said, I bought the BOLD and it plays Sling fine. Add that darn $30 a month for another data plan though. I use ORB for the iPhone, and like it about as good as Sling. I use Sling on computers for HULU and DirectTv - one big thing neither BOLD or iPhone allow is the new clips from a FLASH and that should keep everyone "outta da pool" for claiming true network experience. But the att/apple/sling problem has gotten old and festered.
 
3G bandwidth versus phone calls

I just thought of something that might be another issue. It's a stretch but bare with me here...

We all know that the iPhone battery is pretty bad. Having enough juice to watch an entire movie is a pipe dream right now. So, anyone who wants to Sling with their iPhone knows that this will be an issue. I, for one, don't care, as long as I can watch my SF Giants on my phone in San Diego.

So, if battery life is an issue, and the internet plan on an iPhone is a flat fee (at least that's the only plan that makes sense with any type of streaming), then AT&A might be wondering how they're going to make money on phone calls if customers' phones are dead. Plus, they already rollover minutes. Could they be checking their pricing model to adjust the flat fee for internet service?

The problem I see with that logic is people have a ton of other ways to run down their batteries without streaming video. So, who knows.
 
sdpokey said:
So, if battery life is an issue, and the internet plan on an iPhone is a flat fee (at least that's the only plan that makes sense with any type of streaming), then AT&A might be wondering how they're going to make money on phone calls if customers' phones are dead.
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If you dont use your minutes ATT is still getting paid. I dont think people will put off phone calls to watch a movie.
 
When the app is released, which Slingbox should I get and why? I have looked at the Slingbox site but can't figure out which one I need.
 
You probably want the SlingBox Solo

Resist said:
When the app is released, which Slingbox should I get and why? I have looked at the Slingbox site but can't figure out which one I need.
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The SlingBox Solo would be the cheapest and probably the best choice if you only want support for the iPhone. The other (more expensive) models just add more ins/out or offer HD streaming (but the latter won't be of much use on the iPhone unless you absolutely need streaming from an HD-exclusive source -- but in either case you won't be getting HD quality on the iPhone).

Be aware, however, that it is at least possible that we won't be seeing SlingPlayer on the iPhone for some time to come. I suppose there is even a very, very slight chance that it will never be available on the current generation iPhones.
 
But does the Slingbox see all my HD channels from my Tivo cable cards if I go with the Pro model?
 
Resist said:
But does the Slingbox see all my HD channels from my Tivo cable cards if I go with the Pro model?
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I even have the solo, and as long as you've got component out, it can take in an HD source (720p or 1080i). If your cable outputs component, the solo can take the signal and stream it. It won't stream in HD, but it will stream the HD channels with the correct aspect ratio, and for the iphone screen the resoluton that is streamed will look great.
 
What is the benefit of the tuner with the Slingbox Pro HD? I don't see how it could see my Cable's upper HD channels. I am leaning towards this Slingbox as I could use it watch HD content on my computer, since the iPhone version may not be coming out.
 
Resist said:
What is the benefit of the tuner with the Slingbox Pro HD? I don't see how it could see my Cable's upper HD channels. I am leaning towards this Slingbox as I could use it watch HD content on my computer, since the iPhone version may not be coming out.
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One of the main benefits of the added tuner is that you do not have to take control of the cable box or other device to watch remotely if someone is using them at the time. I did not care for the tuner since I almost always watch my DVR via my Slingbox.
 
But I almost certain the Slingbox tuner won't have my cable HD upper channels that my Tivo cable cards decode.
 
when?

a lot of speculation but no answer.........when is this app coming out? who is holding it up? has it been denied and re submitted?
who has the answers...
thanks
 
str1f3 said:
Did slingbox release their Pro-HD software for the mac yet?
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NO. That's reason #1 Sling is irritating me right now. Boy I need to start reading "Coming Soon" on the package as "Vaporware In Progress..." :mad:

I'm too lazy to join SlingCommunity to whine there, so I'll do it here...

"Dear Steve. SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone got lost in your clusterf*ck approval process. Please find it and return it to the App Store. Thanks."

:eek:
 
DEVILMAYCRY99 said:
they seemed to keep they're first quarter promise!
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not really sure how you are basing that on any facts, aside from them saying its been submitted. the truth is it was submitted almost 8 weeks ago and it seems to me like it will come out with the official launch of 3.0
 
I still don't understand!!

I am sure Sling did their testing on the APP before they ever sent it to Apple! So Apple Testing Approval Committee, the bottom line is--it either works or not!!

Come on, this is ridiculous!!

Either approve it or reject it. At least at that point, we know were you stand.

BTW, Sling works great on my new netbook with my ATT wireless card. Go figure!
 
Dish Network is having their yearly retailer show in Denver this week. I wonder if they may announce something tomorrow on it?
 
KidStallyn said:
It may be very soon. Do a search in iTunes for "Sling Media", and they are listed as a developer now. That's not been there before.
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That is good news. I have been of the opinion that it is going to happen. It is just a matter of time and seeing what the limitations are or are not going to be. I hope there are none of course but I know that is not very realistic. Either way it is going to be awesome!
 
Drumjim85 said:
well that's a step in the right direction. When did you discover this?
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I've been looking out regularly to see if it gets in there...Always before, just the remote control app was there, which was a different vendor and not sling media. This is the first time I've seen them listed by developer.
 
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