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diff --git a/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Wed/sling.txt b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Wed/sling.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..73686db --- /dev/null +++ b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Wed/sling.txt @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +Not to be outdone by the [rumored YouTube Mobile][1] site, Sling Media, makers of the [Slingbox][2], have [announced][3] the Sling Player Mobile for Palm OS. The new software makes it possible to watch your Sling media on Treos and other Palm OS smart phones. + +The software is [currently a free beta][1] with the final version shipping later this year. Once the final version becomes available Sling Player Mobile will cost $30, though Sling says there will be a free 30-day trial. There are no monthly or recurring charges for the use of the software. + +The interesting thing about Sling is that have so far avoided partnering with any of the mobile carriers. To use Sling Mobile you will of course need to have a Slingbox and some sort of wireless or 3G network, but the service is not tied to any wireless provider. + +Sling Mobile is already available for Windows Mobile devices. + +[1]: http://us.slingmedia.com/page/downloads.html "Download Sling Mobile" +[2]: http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2005/10/review_sling_me.html "Review: Sling Media Slingbox" +[3]: http://www.slingcommunity.com/ "Sling Mobile Arrives" +[4]: http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2007/03/shrinking_lonel.html "YouTube To Launch Mobile Site"
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