IP Democracy: Slingbox Jumps on UMPC Platform

In another reflection of the “UMPC as platform for mobile video” theme expressed in posts by Cynthia and myself, Slingbox has announced “a customized version of its SlingPlayer software, designed specifically for products based on the Ultra-Mobile PC.”

According to a company press release:

Slingbox owners will now have a new way of watching and controlling their home television from just about anywhere, using an Ultra-Mobile PC combined with a standard broadband Internet connection.

The customized SlingPlayer application leverages the touch screen and resolution of the Ultra-Mobile PC OS giving customers full control over their home television source, including the most popular cable boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players and digital video recorders (DVRs).

Posted by Mitch Shapiro on March 10, 2006 3:32 PM to IP Democracy