Posted by whizkidd
An electronic gadget that promises to unshackle consumers from their TV sets became available in Europe for the first time on Tuesday, opening up new ways for users to watch television wherever they go.
The Slingbox plugs into a terrestrial, cable or satellite TV set-top box and then transmits the video over the Internet. Users can then tune in via a PC or a laptop. It is part of a new product category known as "placeshifting," similar to the "time-shifting" made popular by digital video recorders like Sky+ and TiVo.
The Slingbox is available in Britain this week, ahead of a broader European launch later this year.
The device, which sells for 180 pounds ($338) could complicate the nascent efforts of broadcasters and mobile phone companies to sell TV downloads and other video services. Slingbox users in the United States can also use mobile phones to watch video, though that service is not yet available in Britain.
However, at least one mobile phone company sees the Slingbox not as a threat but as a possible opportunity to sell new services to subscribers.
An executive for U.S. mobile carrier Sprint Nextel told Reuters last week that his company is talking to Slingbox manufacturer Sling Media Inc and other companies about bulking up its multimedia capabilities.
A Sling Media spokesman declined to comment further on the discussions with Sprint Nextel, but said that the company was also in early-stage talks with mobile carriers and cable and satellite companies in Europe.
"Conversations are clearly beginning," he told Reuters on Monday.
Sling Media's competitors include Orb Networks and consumer electronics giant Sony Corp, whose LocationFree service works with the popular PlayStation Portable device.
Reuters
Note: Since we do not have axxxr anymore, i'd be tryng to compile as much stuff i could possibly do. If anyone wants to help or have suggestions, please come forward.
Posted by lovewalrus
Without Axxr anymore, there is a void that needs to be filled and looks like you could be the man for the job! Well done and keep the articles coming! :o)
Posted by floatlite
So where has axxxr gone to the?
Posted by tindo196
sold out already in uk at pcworld-world cuppa fever i guess
Posted by london-uk
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Due to the controversial nature of his numerous anti- Bush/Blair/US threads, conspiracy theories, and un-biased stance (with regard to his position as esato news-editor) he has chosen not to post on esato anymore. See here for "axxxrs final words": http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=122843