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DESCRIPTION
SlingPlayer is the screen interface software that works hand-in-hand with the hardware inside the Slingbox to make your TV viewing experience just like that at home. It features an array of innovative features and controls, including a favorites bar, customizable remote controls, and the best streaming video money can buy.
WHAT'S NEW
Version 1.0.9: Release notes unavailable.
REQUIREMENTS
  • A Slingbox
  • Mac OS X 10.3.9 or Mac OS X 10.4.7 or later.
  • 700 MHz G4 or 1.6 GHz Intel Core Duo.
  • 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended).
  • Ethernet Network Connectivity (wired, 802.11 a/b/g, or Powerline)
  • 1024x768, thousands of colors display (millions of colors recommended).

  • SCREENSHOT

    Developer:Sling Media
    Downloads:8,282
      - Version d/l:558
    Multimedia & Design:Video
    License:Updater
    Date:26 Jun 2009
    Platform:PPC/Intel
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      SlingPlayer User Reviews (10 posts)Write A Review
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      Jun 27 2009
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      STEVE FRAWLEY  1.0.9 trashed the installation on one of my MacBook Pros. The older version won't even work now. 1.0.8 works fine on my G5 yet and 1.0.7 works fine on my other MacBook Pro.

      **Got running with 1.0.8 and then tried 1.0.9 and it trashed things again. Now running with 1.0.8

      Had to do a re-setup to get running again both times when 1.0.9 screwed things up.

      Recommend SlingBox, but not this software version.  
      (Version 1.0.9)

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      Jun 27 2009
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      GREG RAVEN  The last two updates (1.08 and 1.09) have performed perfectly for me on a couple of different Macs. The only thing I don't like is that the features of the Mac version lag behind the features of the Windows version. Still, the new versions do everything my original version did, and the set-up for remote (Internet as opposed to intranet) viewing is now seamless.  
      (Version 1.0.9)

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      Jun 26 2009
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      STEVE FRAWLEY  1.0.9 trashed the installation on one of my MacBook Pros. The older version won't even work now. 1.0.8 works fine on my G5 yet and 1.0.7 works fine on my other MacBook Pro.

      **Got running with 1.0.8 and then tried 1.0.9 and it trashed things again. Now running with 1.0.8

      Had to do a re-setup to get running again both times when 1.0.9 screwed things up.

      Recommend SlingBox, but not this software version.  
      (Version 1.0.9)

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      Jun 26 2009

      STEVE FRAWLEY  1.0.9 trashed the installation on one of my MacBook Pros. The older version won't even work now. 1.0.8 works fine on my G5 yet and 1.0.7 works fine on my other MacBook Pro.  
      (Version 1.0.9)

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      Jun 26 2009

      AZRICHG  I have 1.09 running as of 6/26. Maybe try re-downloading it or something. I have a std slingbox I didn't have any real problems before, and it's running fine now.  
      (Version 1.0.9)

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      Jun 26 2009

      FILCHESCAT  version 1.09 dmg file no workee - an error message appears when the .dmg file is launched - can't generate the disk image to mount on the desktop  
      (Version 1.0.9)

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      Jun 23 2009
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      CMDAWSON  Version 1.0.8 leaves a lot to be desired, no HD and for me the favorites bar just doesn't work most of the time. Maybe the mac version will catch up with the iPhone version???  
      (Version 1.0.8)

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      Dec 16 2008

      CLOUDNINER  I bought a Slingbox Solo a few days ago and I must say I wish I had one a long time ago. Future shop has them for $169 as of Dec 16.

      It is hooked to the cheapest Bell Sat receiver via S-Video cable. It is hooked to a Belkin 7320 11-g router which is not hooked to the internet. I have another Belkin hooked to the internet.

      I am accessing the Slingbox with a MacBook Pro. This software worked like a charm with no trouble at all. It controls the receiver with a screen mock up of the remote control. Clicking on the buttons on screen does exactly what it would if the actual remote were being used.

      I use this to watch the BBC news anywhere in my house over the wireless network at the same time I am programming in Windoze XP using Parelles.

      Macs and Slingbox what a combo!!!   
      (Version 1.0.7)

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      Oct 1 2008
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      GREG RAVEN  We discovered SlingBox and SlingPlayer by accident several months ago. Since then, we've been completely happy with it. We can watch TV at any computer in the house, and when we travel, we can watch our home TV on my Powerbook. Once the Mac version of the software catches up to the Windows version, SlingPlayer will be even better.  
      (Version 1.0.6)

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      Aug 6 2008
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      RPAEGE  I can't imagine an app that does what this does that could be any easier to use or more stable. I only wish I had discovered this earlier, as it is VERY impressive. I can even watch the Slingbox over a G3 wireless network with very poor signal!

      It seems to have about as many extra features as one could want. The setup was pretty basic, and I had no problem at all with my router/firewall. It just works. Bravo and thanks!  
      (Version 1.0.4)

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