Official New Slingbox Announcement

[Scott Greczkowski]

Dang it looks like if you want to watch your Slingbox on a MAC or PC you need to watch it from their website... It appears there will be no stand alone Slingplayer sofware.


http://support.slingbox.com/get/KB-2000121.html

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Just got updated software however on my Android and iOS devices.

[Tampa8]

Scott, doesn't that table show it will work with slingplayer software, just not the older one? If you are correct, that's another strike against these. The slingbox software allows you to go directly to your slingbox if you need to without a third party. (The newer software does use Sling to connect, but you can bypass if you know your IP address)
That means anytime they are down, you are down. Any restrictions they want to place, is then easier. Such as charging for services?

[Tampa8]

As for the newer SlingBoxes not including tuners I think this is for most people a non issue. Most CATV channels on larger MSO's systems are encrypted. You can't Sling Satellite without using a receiver as the source. If you want to Sling off airs hook a VCR with a tuner or analog/digital converter to to your antenna and then use that as the video source for your SlingBox.

There are no VCR's I am aware of that have a digital tuner. There are still some converters left, but good luck getting a code to work with a slingbox so you can change channels.
In Ct. (Charter) and Florida (Brighthouse $25 package at least as of six months ago for sure) you can indeed get several channels including the locals without a box. Though my point is for those with OTA.

And it misses my point about those not wanting cable anymore. This could have been a very worthy item for those who can not or do not want to pay for cable/satellite. You get all your locals with subchannels anywhere you are with the ProHD. No cost. No converters. Perfect for a vacation or second home. It's what our neighbor from Canada does when in Florida. These new units would be useless for them. When a good deal comes along I will buy another HD pro even if it's just to have as a back-up. Though I should wait to see if they come out with one that has a tuner.....

[Cowchip]

I don't see much reason to get the 500. If you can't stream protected content over HDMI and considering the limitations of wi-fi reliability, the 500 seems a little unnecessary. Personally, I don't see myself using the other features of the 500 so I think I'll be looking at the 350 and saving a few bucks.

[TheKrell]

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Dang it looks like if you want to watch your Slingbox on a MAC or PC you need to watch it from their website... It appears there will be no stand alone Slingplayer sofware.

Rats. Just like the Sling Adapter.

On OTA modules, I had a thought. The 500 has a USB port. Perhaps the one Dish is about to release for the Hopper could be made to work on the 500. Tuner problem solved.

[Tampa8]

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Rats. Just like the Sling Adapter.

On OTA modules, I had a thought. The 500 has a USB port. Perhaps the one Dish is about to release for the Hopper could be made to work on the 500. Tuner problem solved.

Damn!! I like your thinking. Not out of the question!!

We can debate the "about to release" part....