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 1.0.10.272:
- Improved video quality
- Hybrid tuning support for the Slingbox PRO-HD
- Online Slingbox registration added; plus users can store their Slingbox ID online for easy access
- Improved Slingbox Setup Assistant: New setup and configuration screens are streamlined and easier to use
- Users can rapidly cycle between Fullscreen (4:3), Widescreen (16:9), Letterbox, Windowbox, Pillarbox modes
- Show / Hide player controls with one-click toggle
Version 1.0.10.272:
- Improved video quality
- Hybrid tuning support for the Slingbox PRO-HD
- Online Slingbox registration added; plus users can store their Slingbox ID online for easy access
- Improved Slingbox Setup Assistant: New setup and configuration screens are streamlined and easier to use
- Users can rapidly cycle between Fullscreen (4:3), Widescreen (16:9), Letterbox, Windowbox, more...
Requirements
Intel/PPC,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).
Intel/PPC,
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| Downloads:29,550 |
| Version Downloads:19,184 |
| Type:Multimedia Design : Video |
| License:Demo |
| Date:31 Oct 2009 |
| Platform:PPC 32 / Intel 32 / OS X |
| Price:Free |
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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.
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Xco reviewed on 07 Dec 2009
And the SlingPlayer software is terrific. That is, the Windows version.
The Mac version is awful by comparison.
The Mac version functions and interface are very limited.
First, it can't handle HD streaming. So, with the Mac, the SlingBox Pro - HD is mostly a waste of money.
Yet, the HD streaming with the Windows SlingPlayer is terrific (gorgeous).
Second, the Mac version requires one to manually enter and configure 'favorite' channels. That is, I must look-up each cable TV channel number (eg, 2.1.; 4.1, etc) and manually enter these. Just finding out the right channel numbers is a pain.
The Windows version is more like Elgato's eyeTV. It connects with an EPG database, which includes an automatic channel listing and program schedule -- setting up favorites is a breeze.
Third, the Mac version does not cache programs as they are being watched, ala TiVO and eyeTV.
But the Windows version does.
Fourth, the Mac software does not allow for keyboard actions to, for example, change channels.
The Windows SlingPlayer is terrific, whether via a wireless LAN and over the Internet.
The Mac version does not live up to the platform's potential, or users' needs. And, the Mac version Safari plug-in seems to be in perpetual 'beta,' a sign of poor corporate commitment to the platform.
Finally, the Slingbox Pro - HD packaging says the product supports both Windows AND Macintosh platforms. For a $299 product, I'd expect it to do so as stated on the product packaging. As of today, this is a misnomer.
Hopefully the folks behind SlingPlayer will give the Mac platform (and Mac users) the respect it's due - and soon.
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Greg Raven reviewed on 27 Jun 2009
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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!!!
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Greg Raven reviewed on 01 Oct 2008
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rpaege reviewed on 06 Aug 2008
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!
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Jlaudio1975 rated on 20 Oct 2011