May 14, 2008

SlingMedia Launches DOCSIS 2.0 SlingModem With Placeshifting Features

The new SlingModem from SlingMedia under EchoStar Communications will be launching a new Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS 2.0) cable modem next week. Featuring the place-shifting capabilities of the SlingBox which allows TV content to be streamed from your TV to any location via an internet connection, the SlingModem is aimed at cable operators. So far pricing has not been announced, nor have any potential partners but we won't be surprised if more details are put forth next week at The Cable Show where it'll be officially launched. The SlingModem will require a broadband connection with a network router to enable web streaming, but unlike the SlingBox, won't have to sit between the router and the TV or set-top box eliminating home network clutter. And if you're a fan of analog channels you won't even need a TV as part of your home network, because the SlingModem has its own analog tuner which can receive analog signals and then stream them onto your computer. Of course this won't work too much longer because when February 17, 2009 rolls around, analog signals will for the most part exist no more.

Via Broadcasting & Cable