SPB online released!!!!
 

I was a beta tester for this app, and eventhough I am not sure if I will keep it, it is pretty cool!!! It collects a few online utilities into one 'shell' package. It runs similar to MobileShell, and has categories for online games (pretty cool), TV, radio, RSS, weather, and a store section as well!!!

Today September 23rd we release Spb Online to end users (before it was only available as a solution for mobile operators).

You can download 15-day trial version from:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/online/download.html

Full version can be ordered for $29.95 from:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/online/purchase.html

(30 days money-back, no questions asked.)

** Main Features of Spb Online **
TV
- Fast channel switching
- Picture-in-picture
- Integrated TV guide
- On-screen controls
Radio
- Finger friendly interface
- Built in radio stations catalog
- Real time radio streaming
News
- Article thumbnails
- Catalog of 1000+ best full text news channels
- Full RSS, Atom support
Online Games
- Play with real people
- Easy to play casual games
- No configuration - just play
- Checkers, Hexagon, and Reversi as default games
Weather
- 5 days weather forecast
- Up to 10 cities
- Detailed morning/day/evening information

You can read more about Spb Online at our website:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/online

Best regards,
Spb Online Team

Re: SPB online released!!!!
 

screenshots look grear, sounds like agreat app. for me. i saw price bug is tthere a trial? i would like a try before i buy?

Re: SPB online released!!!!
 

How does the TV portion work??

Is this something you have to pay a monthly fee for??

~John

Re: SPB online released!!!!
 

It looks like if you fill out the survey you will get a 'trial' version, I don't quite know how they will work that, but I will post in the forum and see if I can get an answer!!

Right now TV (like radio) has a set list of channels to pick from. There has been a big debate almost since day one about how channels will be offered, and honestly....I don't think they have totally decided yet. The interface is great, and runs pretty smooth on most devices that reported back!!!

Personally, I feel they may have jumped the gun a bit on release, I don't think it is totally ready yet, but what does work, works great!!!!

Re: SPB online released!!!!
 

I don't really care as I use a Slingbox Pro & get all my cable channels (including HBO on Demand) for free, but I was wondering if this is a good Slingbox alternative......

~John

Re: SPB online released!!!!
 

From all I have heard of Slingbox, I would say no. Personally I am not sure I will use this app myself, the layout is nice, and the online store is easy to use, but almost everything else is already installed on my device (that I use at least). This is a great app for the new user, or someone who wants to keep everything in one place, and off the Today screen.

I would use Slingbox myself if it weren't for the cost!!!!

Re: SPB online released!!!!
 

Just for clairification, the only way to download this is by filling out the survey, then they email you/us a download link? Cause thats what i did, but haven't received anything back. Anyone able to download it yet? thx, dschoenike

Re: SPB online released!!!!
 

Nope...I filled out the survey as well and am still waiting.

late,
Coz

Re: SPB online released!!!!
 

Is it just me...or does the weather portion actually display the "CURRENT" temperatures and not just the high/low? Geez its about time. This is the only reason i don't us mobile shell.

Re: SPB online released!!!!
 

Yes, it does do current. The forecast is pretty cool as well, the only problem, is you can't have it as a plug-in, or use it with other apps you may associate weather with (S2U2). It is another mini-type weather app (and kinda lengthy to get to if you just want a quick weather update), but I think the layout blows Shell, or even the full-blown SPB Weather out of the H2O (do I smell an SPB Weather 2 soon? LOL)!!!