New version of SlingPlayer Mobile supports all versions of Windows Mobile 6 allowing customers to watch and control their home TV via a Windows Mobile handheld computer or mobile phone.

SlingPlayer Mobile gives Slingbox owners the ability to watch and control their home TV from a network-enabled Windows Mobile powered device.

SlingPlayer Mobile is now compatible with devices that run Windows Mobile 6 Standard and Professional editions, Windows Mobile 5.0 and Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition. SlingPlayer Mobile is available for download from Sling Media’s U.S., Canadian, and UK web sites, which can all be accessed from www.slingmedia.com.

Some additional Info:

· New remote control skin with refreshed look and feel.

· Remote control functions for additional A/V devices incorporated.

· Inclusion of a localized UK client utilizing Queen’s English and appropriate channel logos.

· Automatic installer support broadened to include Windows Vista.

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Sling Media today announced the availability of SlingPlayer for Mac, their software client that allows SlingBox and Apple TV users to stream their set top box directly to their computer from anywhere in the world. Version 1.0 includes photo-realistic remotes with the ability to program your favourite channels. In addition, its wide range of viewing modes allow you to truly experience the Macs look and feel.

“We have long admired the elegance, simplicity and visual appeal of the Mac OS and Apple’s innovation in general,” said Blake Krikorian, Sling Media CEO, Chairman & Co-founder. “It was important for us to capture that overall appeal and familiarity with SlingPlayer for Mac. In fact, we turned to the Mac community, through our private and public betas, where we received overwhelming feedback from these passionate users. It was this feedback that was instrumental in being able to present the Mac community with a quality television experience on their platform of choice. Being able to bring the SlingPlayer to the Mac is a real milestone towards delivering television on all available platforms and displays.”

The software is available in the USA and Canada.

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