SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry devices is now available as a free (30 day trial) public beta from Sling. The cost after your first 30 days is a one time fee of $29.99 - the same that users on the Palm, Symbian and Windows Mobile platform pay for the mobile use of Sling. Unfortunately the setup of SlingPlayer Mobile seems to require the use of the Windows 2.0 SlingPlayer client which shuts me out form testing this at the moment. UPDATE: You can enter your Slingbox information manually if you chose not to log into your Sling.com account.

SlingPlayer - BlackBerry (mobile link) via BlackBerry News

After first publicly demonstrating SlingPlayer Mobile for Blackberry at CES in January 2008, Sling is finally ready to unleash a public beta. According to their web site you’ll be able to sign up for the test starting December 30, 2008. Supported BlackBerry models include: Bold, 8820, Curve, Pearl, Pearl Flip (8220). The beta site notes that, with the exception of the BlackBerry Bold which has 3G data, all other models are only supported via Wi-Fi connection. Interesting that the BlackBerry Storm isn’t on the compatible device list.

SlingMedia - BlackBerry via SlashGear

Sling first publicly demoed prototypes of their Blackberry SlingPlayer application at CES in January 2008. Now it looks as if 300 or so of the 3,000 who enrolled to be notified of the general Blackberry Slingplayer beta might get their chance to test this remote TV viewing application. Potential testers are being asked to supply specific information on the Blackberry Model, firmware and type of SlingBox that they use. There’s no indication of whether they’ll meet their stated 2008 deadline for a general release of the Blackberry Slingplayer.

You’re receiving this email because you have a profile in the Sling Media beta system with a BlackBerry listed as a Test Platform. As you may already know, we will be going into beta with SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry before the end of the year and accordingly we have begun preparations for that beta. In order to properly test the software we will need users with a variety of BlackBerry models, which, of course, means we will need specific model information in order to recruit the right mix of testers.

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