SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone Release Imminent - Wi-Fi only
MacRumors has heard that Sling Media's long awaited SlingPlayer Mobile may finally appear on the App Store tonight.
In addition to full support of current Slingboxes (PRO-HD and SOLO), legacy Slingboxes, which include the Classic, AV, and TUNER, will work with the application but will not be officially supported. However, the application will be limited to streaming only over Wi-Fi connections.
Previous demonstrations of the application by Sling Media had promised EDGE and 3G support, however it appears as though this will not be the case. Pricing is said to be set at $29.99.
This information has been confirmed by multiple sources.
In addition to full support of current Slingboxes (PRO-HD and SOLO), legacy Slingboxes, which include the Classic, AV, and TUNER, will work with the application but will not be officially supported. However, the application will be limited to streaming only over Wi-Fi connections.
Previous demonstrations of the application by Sling Media had promised EDGE and 3G support, however it appears as though this will not be the case. Pricing is said to be set at $29.99.
This information has been confirmed by multiple sources.
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36 months ago
Just wifi? Probably because AT&T doesn't want that kind of bandwidth clogging up its already taxed lines.
36 months ago
slingbox is being greedy and stupid. they won't sell any new hardware by charging $30 for a streamer that should be free. and they won't make any money off existing customers with only wifi support. the only consistent wifi connection is in my home...you know the place with a few tvs and a broadband connection already.
36 months ago
I think this will be the app that finally gets me to jailbrake my iPhone. Playing over 3G is a big enough incentive to finally get me to do it.
36 months ago
Doesn't Verizon let people use Sling Player over their 3G Network (Blackberry and Palm)? What's the point of this application?
36 months ago
I'm having a tough time justifying paying $29.99 for an app that I can only use over Wi-Fi. Am I being crazy/unreasonable to think that the price should be quite a bit lower since the feature set is significantly crippled? To me, the beauty of this app would be using it over the 3G/EDGE networks.
I need some convincing to pay $29.99 for Wi-Fi only...
I need some convincing to pay $29.99 for Wi-Fi only...
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