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The 2008 CES held in Las Vegas
Jan. 7 – Jan.10 will bring to the public eye a snick preview of the SlingPlayer
Mobile software for BlackBerry, a highly expected demonstration by all the
BlackBerry fans. The official release of the software will take place later
this year.
Sling Media chose the BlackBerry
Pearl 8120 – a smartphone with both 3G and Wi-Fi technology – for the
demonstration, which will take place at Sling Media’s booth in the Sands
Convention Center. Company representatives said the application will cost the
same as for the rest of the mobile clients, US $29.99, and will be available in
stores in later 2008. All versions will include a 30 day free trial.
Blake Krikorian, co-founder and
CEO of Sling Media, said about the BlackBerry software development (Foxbusiness.com):
“Sling Player Mobile for BlackBerry has been a top customer request since we
launched the original SlingBox Classic in 2005, and being a BlackBerry addict
myself I am particularly excited about this announcement.”
The award-winning software
enables its customers to watch their home TV programs and all sorts of recorded
content, which became highly addictive for users who travel a lot. Krikorian added:
“Combining the best of breed email device with the ability to watch and control
your living room TV is a killer combo.”
Sling Media also announced the
SlingBox PRO-HD, which will be revealed at the CES this year. This is an
upgraded version of the device that brings an incorporated ATSC/QAM digital tuner,
allowing the picking up of HD broadcasts without any other devices necessary. The
SlingBox PRO-HD will stream up to 1080i HD video content wireless. The price
for the new and updated device will be of US $399.99.
Based in San Mateo, California,
Sling Media is among the world leaders in digital lifestyle products. Among its
best sold and award-winning products is SlingBox, which allows costumers to
control their home TV anytime, anywhere, through a PC, Mac, PDA or smartphone. The
SlingBox had its debut in July 2005, and has been a success ever since.
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