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Who’s on Crack in Tech: 5.15.09

by JG Mason on May 15, 2009 at 02:30 PM

This week in Gadgetell’s Who’s on Crack we’ll go on a journey into the dumb, silly places the tech world is all too happy to lead us.  This past week sees some far too much that should have been left on the cutting room floor.  Things like standards that are… Continue Reading »

Online video war part 2: Battle of the network sites

by Iyaz Akhtar on May 5, 2009 at 09:09 PM

We’re back with another helpful post on how to find the best in online video. Last time, we covered Joost, Hulu, and Sling.  This time, we’re talking about the individual networks.  While it may be more work to go to different sites, you will get better quality video and that’s… Continue Reading »

Online video war: Joost vs. Hulu vs. Sling

by Iyaz Akhtar on Apr 29, 2009 at 07:30 PM

A lot of people are cutting costs.  Maybe you traded in your cable for an over the air antenna, but still want more content.  Well, a lot of the major networks have gotten on board with posting their shows online.  However, not all video sites are created equal.  Where are… Continue Reading »

Gadgetell Review: The Hava Titanium HD

by Iyaz Akhtar on Apr 16, 2009 at 09:14 PM

Slingbox isn’t the only game in town when it comes to placeshifting your television and its content.  Monsoon Multimedia’s Hava is an alternative.  This box does plenty that the Sling just can’t.  Pair up the device with a USB hard drive and you’ve got a DVR.  If you want record… Continue Reading »

Gadgetell Giveaway: The Hava Gold

by Iyaz Akhtar on Apr 15, 2009 at 08:45 PM

Want to send your television to any PC?  How about for free?  The good folks at Monsoon Media have partnered with us to give away a Hava Gold.  The Hava is a place-shifting device that runs circles around the Slingbox in some respects. Say you wanted to watch your Hava… Continue Reading »

Echostar’s Slingloaded 922: The HD placeshifting DVR

by Heather Wood on Jan 9, 2009 at 07:48 PM

As DVR technologies expand, many companies are moving away from the traditional set top boxes and looking to give consumers a better viewing experience.  EchoStar has announced at this year’s CES that it is introducing the world’s first placeshifting high definition DVR, the EchoStar 922. Continue Reading »

Sling introduces SlingGuide

by Iyaz Akhtar on Jan 8, 2009 at 06:03 AM

Sling just introduced “SlingGuide” which works with Dish DVRs.  Echostar owns both companies and now their products are working together.  After you hook up your Dish DVR to a broadband connection, you can access your DVR through the web using SlingGuide for free.  You can see live programming, schedule recordings,… Continue Reading »

SlingPlayer for BlackBerry goes public beta

by Iyaz Akhtar on Dec 30, 2008 at 09:17 AM

So maybe after reading my review of the Slingbox Pro-HD you decided to pick one up.  If you’ve got a BlackBerry, you’ll be able to download SlingPlayer Mobile (in beta form) today and watch television on your phone. You can download the software directly from your BlackBerry.  Sling is officially… Continue Reading »

Gadgetell Review: Slingbox Pro-HD

by Iyaz Akhtar on Dec 29, 2008 at 09:30 AM

Quick Review What is it? Slingbox Pro-HD place shifts your television content to where ever you have an Internet connection. What’s Cool: Easy setup if you have the right connections available. Stylish device. Does what it says it does. What’s Not: HD streaming does not support Mac yet. The Crux:… Continue Reading »

SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry; availability begins on December 30

by Robert Nelson on Dec 18, 2008 at 02:00 PM

It was almost one year ago that we first saw the official announcement from Sling Media in regards to the upcoming SlingPlayer Mobile client for the BlackBerry, and remaining true to their word it will be available before the end of 2008.  If you can remember back, that announcement simply… Continue Reading »

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