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Founded in 2004, Sling Media, Inc. is a different kind of consumer electronics company working to demystify convergence technologies and to create empowering experiences for the digital media consumer. The focus of Sling Media solutions is to embrace - not replace - existing products and standards, enhancing them with hardware and software that will greatly improve the consumer experience.sp_graphic.gif

Transforming Windows-based laptops, desktops, PDAs, and smartphones into personal on-the-go digital TVs, the Slingbox™ allows individuals anywhere-anytime access to their own living room television experience with no additional monthly service fees. Enabling consumers to watch their cable, satellite, or digital video recorder (DVR) programming from wherever they are, the Slingbox turns any Internet-connected laptop, desktop, PDA, or smartphone into a personal TV. The Slingbox redirects, or "placeshifts", a single live TV stream from a cable box, satellite receiver, or DVR to the viewer's PC or device located anywhere in the home. If the Slingbox is coupled with a broadband Internet connection, the viewer's live TV stream can be "placeshifted" via the Internet to a PC located anywhere in the world.

In the coming months, SlingPlayer™ software, the software application that connects users to their Slingbox and allows remote control of the video source device, will be available for additional computers and devices, including Macintosh-based systems. The SlingPlayer applications will be fully compatible with Slingbox product sold today.

imgfloat3.gifThe Slingbox comes to market as the recipient of numerous prestigious industry awards. These awards span innovation, engineering, and design, including G4TechTV's "Best of CES: whole house entertainment", LAPTOP Magazine "Best of CES 2005", CES 2005 Innovations Design and Engineering Finalist, and RetailVision 2004 and 2005 "Best New Technology" and "Best Product". Additionally, Sling Media was chosen by FORTUNE Magazine as one of the 25 Breakout Companies of 2005. Click here to see more awards the company has received.


Sling Media Highlights

  • The second generation Slingbox family comes to market with a powerful pedigree. As the recipient of numerous industry, consumer, and retailer awards, the Slingbox is one of the most awarded new product introductions of all time. These awards span innovation, engineering, and design.

  • The Slingbox has shattered consumer electronics sales records by selling more than 100,000 units in the first 6 months of shipment.

  • Sling Media has created a network of more than 3,000 Slingbox retailers in North America alone in less than 9 months.

  • Sling Media continues to blaze a product development trail focusing on convergence innovation for today's digital lifestyle.

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