New Slingbox 350 and 500 Reviews Are Out

 Sling Media, SlingBox  45 Responses »
Oct 092012
 

After reading about the new Slingboxes found on the shelves at Best Buy you probably have, like me, been waiting for some hands on reviews.  Wait no longer there are several out there now and many more to come. Including our own special review in the next few days. While you wait for our review check out what some of the other folks are saying:

Sling Releases Its First New Hardware In Years, The Slingbox 500 And Slingbox 350

Years ago, Sling Media introduced a new line of products that were truly revolutionary. By encoding TV into digital streams and then slinging them over the Internet, Sling changed the way viewers thought about TV. With a Slingbox, users could for the first time take live TV with them, anywhere they went. It was beautiful. It had so much promise….

Review: The Return of the Slingbox

In the beginning–before Hulu, before Netflix Watch Instantly, and even before the official launch of YouTube–there was Sling Media’s Slingbox….Read more: http://techland.time.com/2012/10/09/review-the-return-of-the-slingbox/#ixzz28r8pgUe4

New Slingbox Sprays Full HD, Personal Media Everywhere

EchoStar’s Sling Media is launching its first new Slingbox hardware since 2008, featuring an unusual industrial design, support for 1080p “full” HD and the ability to fling personal photos and video — including, potentially, pirated content — to TVs, tablets, PCs and smartphones over the Internet.
The company is introducing two revamped Slingbox models, slated to go on sale Oct. 14: The Slingbox 500 (pictured above), with a list price of $300; and the Slingbox 350, listed at $180.
Both products support up to full 1080p HD-quality streaming of live or recorded TV programming and Ethernet connectivity. In addition, the 500 — which looks like a conventional set-top box that has been twisted in half — includes HDMI inputs and outputs, plus dual-band Wi-Fi…..Read more

Slingbox adds 1080p, Wi-Fi, HDMI, media sharing

Before there were “TV everywhere” apps, there was the Slingbox — a groundbreaking product that allowed you to stream your home TV signals to any PC or connected device on the planet, so long as you had the available bandwidth. New Slingbox hardware releases have been few and far between, which is why techies were...Read more

Slingbox takes on its mobile rivals

It’s hard to believe that the Slingbox has been around for seven years, but that only makes it harder to accept these are the first retail models that have been released since 2008.

Slingbox 350 and 500 review

That finally changes today, though: Sling Media just introduced two new place-shifters: the Slingbox 500 and 350 (pictured). Available on October 14th for $299 and $179, respectively, these new set-top boxes replace the Solo and Pro-HD. While the 350 simply adds 1080p streaming for the same price, the 500 adds SlingProjector, a feature that lets you take photos stored on your iOS or Android device and send them to your television (video streaming will soon be supported as well)….. Read More

 

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Unannounced New Slingbox 350 & 500 Found at Best Buy

 SlingBox, SlingPlayer  15 Responses »
Sep 302012
 

Dave Zatz, over at zatznotfunny.com just posted some pics of two new Slingboxes he saw on the shelf at a Best Buy store.
Spotted was the new Slingbox 350 and Slingbox 500 . He says they both appear to stream at up to 1080p, as opposed to the standard def Slingbox Solo and 720p Slingbox PRO-HD.
The Slingboxes themselves have been redesigned and look quite a but different than the older models.

Also spotted on the Slingbox 500 was an an HDMI input & output, remote control, and USB storage, with indications of a television-based setup. Further, this marks the first Slingbox with integrated WiFi capabilities.

Check out Dave’s site and more pictures of these new Slingboxes here.

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PogoPlug’s Pogogoplugged Forums Have Moved

 PogoPlug  1 Response »
Aug 052012
 

If you have been a member or user of a Pogoplug you probably noticed that the Pogoplugged.com website is no longer available and is being redirected to http://support.pogoplug.com.
In addition if you were a member there I am sure you saw some of my articles or forum posts. We have always been a huge supporter of Pogoplug and Cloud Engines ever since their first device came on the market. Still to this day we use our Pogoplugs on a daily basis for sharing or place shifting videos to our friends and family.

Although the forum move was a quite change to the Pogoplug community I am sure that their new forums will help both new users and veterans of Pogoplug. Their new forums also seem to have more activity from the staff of Pogoplug which is always a good thing.
There are also other sites that are still available, for instance, the Arch Linux| Arm site who supplies packages for more advanced users for adding different features to a Pogoplug.

Before you ask, we don’t have any old articles or content from the Pogoplugged website. In fact some of our articles here regarding the Pogoplug are now out of date because some of them link to information from the old Pogoplugged website.

If you have any comments or questions regarding Pogoplug’s website changeover we don’t have any additional information and only know what we have seen on the Pogoplug support site.

As I said we are fans of Pogoplug and recommend you use their website for support or suggesting improvements but if you want to chat about the Pogoplug there are many members here who are not only into Place Shifting devices but also Pogoplugs. We don’t have any specific Pogoplug forum but feel free to comment in the General discussion area. http://placeshiftingenthusiasts.com/forum/general-place-shifting-discussions/ or in our Community Suggestion forum.

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Belkin Announces @TV Plus – Going after Slingbox Market

 @TV PLus, SlingBox  27 Responses »
Jun 202012
 

Belkin has announced that they are getting into the place shifting market with their new @TV Plus device (model # G1V1000). Just like the Slingbox and Monsoon’s Vulkano the new @TV Plus will let you watch live and recorded TV anywhere your tablet, smartphone or laptop can access Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G.

They are also saying, unlike the Slingbox, the new @TV Plus will record directly on mobile devices. How that is going to specifically work we have not heard.

It is also coming with a Wi-Fi connection so that, unlike the Slingbox, you do not have to wire the box directly to your router or bridge.

The new @TV Plus will also allow up to 8 simultaneous streams (viewers) when using your in home network and one device when away from home. The Slingbox only allows one viewer at a time.

It also has lot’s of ways to connect up your set top box.

A/V Outputs

Composite: NTSC, PAL
Component: 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p50/60, 1080i50/60 Analog Stereo
Note: The input signal video format is automatically detected.

A/V Inputs

Composite: NTSC, PAL (Same as input)
Component: 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p50/60, 1080i50/60 (Same as input)
Analog Stereo.

In the box you get:

  • @TV Set-Top Box
  • Component Cable
  • RCA Cable
  • Power Adapter
  • IR Blaster Cable
  • Ethernet Cable

Availability

The @TV Plus ships in mid-July. If you want to be one of the first to own one you can Pre-Order now on Amazon!

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Sling Media Ports SlingLoaded™ Technology to ViXS® XCode® Network Media Processors

 Sling Media  1 Response »
Jan 092012
 

(Press Release)

XCode Engine Delivers Exceptional Video Quality for Sling Media’s Next Generation Products

TORONTO, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – ViXS Systems Inc. today announced that Sling Media Inc. has ported its next generation Slingbox technology to the ViXS XCode network media processor. This partnership makes the Slingbox Software Development Kit (SbSDK) available on XCode media processors to OEMs, pay television service operators, and software developers.

ViXS® provides an extensive portfolio of XCode media processor SOCs integrating transcoding, advanced media processing, security processing, transcryption and high performance networking.  Integration of Sling Media’s software on ViXS Xtensiv™ software stack offers a compelling turnkey solution for OEMs and operators for distribution of media content anywhere in the world. Sling’s technology in combination with leading transcoding technology from ViXS ensures excellent video quality on iPADs, tablets, PCs and smart phones anywhere in the world even in a bandwidth constrained network.

Sling Media’s Slingbox product and placeshifting technology has transformed the way consumers watch television – allowing anyone to watch their TV, anywhere in the world on any IP-connected device – PC, tablet or smartphone.  SlingPlayer software gives consumers complete control over their living room TV, by giving them the ability to control cable Set-top boxes, satellite Set-top boxes, Blu-Ray player, Blu-ray recorders, DVD players, DVD recorders, Digital Video Recorder (DVR), gaming systems, media servers and surveillance systems.

“We are pleased to be engaged with ViXS in a strategic partnership that combines the leading edge XCode multi-stream HD transcoding technologies with our next generation Sling-enabled products,” said Raghu Tarra, senior vice president and general manager at Sling Media. “High performance ViXS XCode SOCs will enable us to extend our reach and ecosystem with our software development kit, resulting in highly innovative products.”

“We are delighted to be partnering with Sling Media, a pioneer in place-shifting technologies”, said Sally Daub, President and CEO of ViXS Systems. “As consumers demand more access to their content anytime, OEMs and operators will benefit from Sling Media’s place-shifting technologies on ViXS SOCs.  Our combined platform will enable best in class media processing performance and highest video quality on the market today.”

Key features of the XCode processors include:

  • Highly concurrent multi-stream HD media processing engine
  • Dedicated network processor for high throughput network performance
  • Support for Over-the-top (OTT) video services and content
  • Compliant software stacks to support SlingLoaded and  “Digital Living Network Alliance®” (DLNA®) Digital Media Server (DMS) for streaming applications
  • Integration of a wide range of peripherals including: PCI Express, USB, SATA & Ethernet
  • Complete Xtensiv™ Software stack for quick time to market

About ViXS Systems Inc.

ViXS is a multimedia solutions innovator providing technologies for processing, managing, securing and distributing high quality video and audio allowing seamless control, conversion, and connectivity between many classes and sizes of digital entertainment devices.

ViXS supplies advanced System-on-Chip semiconductors, software solutions and hardware reference designs for the world’s top manufacturers of Digital TVs, DVDs, Set-top boxes, Personal Video Recorders, PCs, Network-Attached Storage devices, Residential/Home Gateways, Blu-ray players/recorders, as well as Broadcast and Professional Equipment OEMs.

ViXS is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with global operations and offices in Europe, Asia and North America.  ViXS has filed more than 334 patents worldwide with over 103 patents being issued to date.  Listed for four years running as one of Deloitte’s fastest growing North American companies, ViXS is setting new standards in the way digital entertainment is viewed and transmitted across an endless array of multimedia products.

For more information on ViXS, please visit our website: www.vixs.com.

VIXS®, the ViXS® logo, XCode®, XConnex™ and Xtensiv™ are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ViXS. Sling Media, SlingBox, SlingLoaded, and SlingPlayer are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Sling Media. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About Sling Media
Sling Media, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), is the leading provider of video place shifting products and services for consumers and television service providers. Sling Media’s product family includes the internationally acclaimed, Emmy award-winning Slingbox that allows consumers to watch and control their living room television shows at any time, from any location, using Internet-connected PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones. For more information, visit www.slingmedia.com.

About EchoStar Corporation
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite operations and digital TV solutions that enhance today’s home entertainment lifestyle. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Hughes, is the world’s leading provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies and managed network services for enterprises and governments in more than 100 countries. Among the many offerings of this combined powerhouse in broadband data and video are HughesNet®, the market’s #1 high-speed satellite Internet service; Sling Media’s award-winning SlingLoaded® technology; and Move Networks’ adaptive bit-rate streaming technology.

Headquartered in Englewood, Colo. with employees worldwide, EchoStar has more than 25 years of experience designing, developing and distributing award-winning television set-top boxes, services and related delivery products for television. EchoStar delivers satellite broadband and transport services for enterprises, governments, small businesses, and consumers using 11 satellites and related broadcast licenses around the globe. For more information, please visit www.EchoStar.com and www.Hughes.com.

Sling Media, Inc. Media Relations contact:
Jay Tannenbaum: 650-293-8007
jtannenbaum@slingmedia.com

SOURCE ViXS Systems Inc.

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