Slingplayer Mobile for Android Released! 6/22/10

[bedoig]

Originally Posted by akayareal

I had sling player on my Palm Centro, then TP, and now TP2. This is a GREAT app and puts Sprint TV to shame.

For those who already have slingplayer on their mobile most likely wont have to pay for the Android version as long as you still have your slingbox key. When I went from Palm OS to WM I simply put in the same slingbox key and had no problems. Your licensing the mobile software and its not locked to any particular OS.

@Newguy, you have to catch the deals. I bought my Sling Solo back in early 08 and paid $134 brand new in the box from Buy.com when they were charging about $175 everywhere else. Check ebay or craigslist for deals cause like themuffinman has stated, you pay a one time upfront fee for the hardware and only pay extra if you want the mobile software (desktop version is free and now you can stream directly from the site).

I tend to think the opposite will be true. Going from WM to iPhone/iPod Touch requires you to pay the whole fee again because the app store is the sole means of distribution. Sling doesn't have the power to give free or discounted apps to certain individuals through Apple's model. I would think that they would also want to use Android's app store for distribution. Unless they were to make a separate apk available from their own site... possible, but seems unlikely since they'd need a separate copy protection mechanism.

[jones4765]

I bought a Slingbox Pro-HD (the newest one) off CL a couple weeks ago for $150. What a steal

[tool2269]

hmm i wonder if Orb works?

[srk468]

Damn it, I never even knew about this app! Makes me even more pumped to get the phone now! Is there any real sense in getting the HD pro? It says it downgrades the video to your phone. Also I have an HDMI coming out of my digital cable box, will the component video out mess with my HDMI when I'm watching tv at home? Where is the best place to buy one from? Thanks for pointing this out, I'm cheesin just thinking about it!

[Meanee]

This is just beyond freakin awesome. Finally I can use Slingbox again. Never liked their software on WinMo.

[lipidfats]

Originally Posted by bedoig

I tend to think the opposite will be true. Going from WM to iPhone/iPod Touch requires you to pay the whole fee again because the app store is the sole means of distribution. Sling doesn't have the power to give free or discounted apps to certain individuals through Apple's model. I would think that they would also want to use Android's app store for distribution. Unless they were to make a separate apk available from their own site... possible, but seems unlikely since they'd need a separate copy protection mechanism.

if the key for the winmo app works for the android app, there will be other means of getting the apk if it's only available through the market. And i don't have a problem with that because your key can only work on one device at a time. Instead of using it on my tp2, i'd be using it on an EVO.

[codeman05]

that is sick! I think I'm finally going to man up and get a slingbox

[dahray02]

i have a slingbox...hopefully the app comes soon, i use it alot on my touch pro

[dbldwn02]

I read on the slingcommunity forum that their android app is going to require a Sling solo or Pro HD. The old Pro and A/V Player won't work. They were saying the processor in the old models can't hand the bitrate or some crap. IDK This is some B.S. but whateva. Hopefully just a rumor, but their notification sign up at their website adds doubt that it's a rumor. It asks which kind of sling box you have. PRO HD, Solo, or Older Slingbox. Everyone needs to go sign up and say they have an older slingbox so maybe they'll support it.

http://www.slingbox.com/get/android-signup

[dbldwn02]

Did anyone else notice they're using an aftermarket stand. What happened? Sprint's PREMIUM kickstand didn't work too well? Haha. Just though I'd point it out.