[BoxWave]

Ah, I'm just waiting for the day...

Chris-
BoxWave Accessories

[rashi63]

Hi folks,

I reviewed the Slingbox for a couple of web sites about five months ago. Since then, I have been using it on my Notebook and a Motorola Q. I finally ditched the Q and got a Pearl. I passed on the url of this forum to my contacts at Sling and I will let you know what they say. They are usually very responsive - let's all hope they work on this because the Slingplayer Mobile application is truly a killer app.

[H3LLFIRE]

Definitely interested! The question has been brought up before ... is EDGE fast enough to support streaming video from the Sling? With WiFi in the upcoming 8300 and future 8800's this could possibly solve that dilemma. Sign me up!

[Jagga]

Yes, EDGE is fast enough to stream media (Video & Audio) however I think it should have a somewhat buffer point ... something which may have licensing issues (QuickTime technology & Real use this) as well has a hardware limitation ? ( Free memory on a Pearl or 8800).

(RIM we need MORE memory in future models. Now with GPS & video/audio playback give us MORE memory 128MB will be quite sufficient).

[JJNoonan]

I would purchase a slingbox in a second if there was support for the BB 8800

[JohnJohn]

When 3G comes to Denver this will be a more interesting thread for me. I have a Slingbox and use the PC client all the time, via a Verizon broadband card. EDGE just does not move fast enough for

I carry WM Blackjack and have tried Sling's Windows Mobile client. It's not very good using EDGE. I was in Las Vegas a few days ago, 3G and Sling...very, very cool. Sling Media should get interested in the Blackberry OS when more devices are released with 3G type speeds.

I think we 8800 users would be disappointed in a Sling client for the 8800; it wouldn't be enjoyable without 3G or Wifi.

[dallasaudiguy]

Originally Posted by ARHYTHMATIK

See, the problem I have faced with other products is the location of my home computer and the cable outlets available in my home. There is no cable outlet near my computer room. It's just physically impossible to run another cable line there without tearing up my entire house. But the Slingbox will allow you to plug it in to your TV wherever it is, even if there isn't a network outlet there using their Slinglink adapter. I'm certainly open to other platforms because who likes relying on Sling to dictate where and when you can use your box? But the fact is, the product does what it says it will do and it makes TV watching possible wherever you go. That's the reason us who have it bought it.

Regardless, Sling or any other platform for that matter would work on a Blackberry now because none of the berries support streaming media (or have high speed data connections).

I use this and it work extremely well. My sling is next to my directTivo box, and the power line adapter is plugged in next to my router.

CompUSA.com: Sling Media SlingLink Ethernet Connection Bridge - SL100-100 - Networking » Wired » Media Players

[ARHYTHMATIK]

Yep-- that's what I use. The Slinglink. Works great!

CHECK THIS OUT- an article about what platforms Sling has in the works, and where it will be headed next.

Where Should SlingPlayer Go Next? - The Top 10 Unsupported Platforms: Sling Community

[kirwoodd]

Originally Posted by JohnJohn

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I think we 8800 users would be disappointed in a Sling client for the 8800; it wouldn't be enjoyable without 3G or Wifi.

I would be ok with just being able to control my dvr.
I want to be able to get access to my DVR and tell it to record Futurama for me while I am on the road so that I can watch it when I get home.

[lorengroves]

I'm very interested - would pay up to $50 bucks one time for the app.

[JEEPers]

Anything new on this yet?

[ARHYTHMATIK]

This is the latest info available:

Where Should SlingPlayer Go Next? - The Top 10 Unsupported Platforms: Sling Community

Looks like Blackberry is #2 on the list. But there isn't even a BB out yet that can stream video via the internet.

[miclev]

I think no chance to get acceptable quality with GPRS or EDGE. You need UMTS or, better, HSDPA

[zoukis05]

Actually I have been waiting for slingbox on the blackberry. It's gotten to the point that I was actually looking for a new phone with 6.0 because I will never touch another one with 5.0, but my pearl is too perfect right now.

[itladyee]

This would be a dream come true. They just released for Palm....so (fingers crossed).

Definitely INTERESTED!!

[dugknight]

I'm very interested!

[texasag90]

Man, this would be cool.
U would use a BB client.

[scottlma]

In the unlikely event that SlingMedia would make us all happy with a BB client for streaming capable BBs, would the stream have to flow through the BES for corp users ?

[Brad00111]

I sent an email to Sling and here is the response I received (and it was fast as well!)

Originally Posted by SlingMedia

Hi Brad, thanks for the email. Many of us are Blackberry users at Sling so support of the platform is on our wish list. Most of their current phones don’t support 3G/high speed broadband (e.g. EVDO, UMTS, HSDPA) and lack the necessary multimedia components that will allow our application to work. As their devices evolve and the 2 aforementioned issues are addressed, we’ll certainly give strong consideration to those devices.



Thanks,



Chris Blocker

Director, Business Development

[carl rifkind]

I'd throw in cash to any programmer who would want to give this a shot.
I have the detailed BlackBerry video specs on hand if anyone needs 'em.