New Slingcatchers on the Way? Are they coming out with a new model?
84930
No, Sling company was purchased by direct TV. They have no interest in this product anymore. This product cost $300 when it came out, so if you can find one now for $300 you will be lucky. They cost $350 on ebay. If you have a sling player get one while you can!
301583
I couldn't tell you for sure, but I do know its the newest one out. You might need to go to the Trendnet website to find out.
2090765
I am not familiar with the newest model features. This model is phenomenal.
1859631
No - however they have just started selling the slingbox adapted for the UK (including Freeview) - it seems to be availale via Dixons, Currys and PC World though. Expensive (as usual we in the UK get ripped off when kit arrives here from the US) at almost 200.
574822
I called their 800# today and they said it was discontinued. The salesman said the new models would be released in the next 4-5 months. I read the reviews on this model on this site and CNET which were uniformly positive and was going to buy one.
2229952
Best Buy has a coming soon page they updated recently, I think it's a few weeks away.
1837895
Best Buy has it for pre-order at $250. I placed my order this morning. I had heard $250 for the SlingCatcher and $400 for the Slingbox Pro-HD back at CES 2008. Then both were announced recently to be $300. Hopefully BB honors my pre-order at $250, but even at $300 I'll take it. For quality purposes I am using cat-6 cable anyway and wouldn't want Wi-Fi.EDIT - as of earlier this week, BB increased the pre-order price to $300. I have yet to receive any notice of a price change on my order, so hopefully you jumped on it early like I did and saved yourself $50 (assuming that BB still honors my preorder price) Best Buy has it for pre-order at $250. I placed my order this morning. I had heard $250 for the SlingCatcher and $400 for the Slingbox Pro-HD back at CES 2008. Then both were announced recently to be $300. Hopefully BB honors my pre-order at $250, but even at $300 I'll take it. For quality purposes I am using cat-6 cable anyway and wouldn't want Wi-Fi.EDIT - as of earlier this week, BB increased the pre-order price to $300. I have yet to receive any notice of a price change on my order, so hopefully you jumped on it early like I did and saved yourself $50 (assuming that BB still... » Read More Best Buy has it for pre-order at $250. I placed my order this morning. I had heard $250 for the SlingCatcher and $400 for the Slingbox Pro-HD back at CES 2008. Then both were announced recently to be $300. Hopefully BB honors my pre-order at $250, but even at $300 I'll take it. For quality purposes I am using cat-6 cable anyway and wouldn't want Wi-Fi.EDIT - as of earlier this week, BB increased the pre-order price to $300. I have yet to receive any notice of a price change on my order, so hopefully you jumped on it early like I did and saved yourself $50 (assuming that BB still honors my preorder price) « Show Less
1943168
It should. It has a HDMI connection 1080i http://www.slingmedia.com/go/slingcatcher-tech-specs
1311236
Updates are not available for the Pioneer AVIC-X920BT yet. I was actually wondering when they might become available for that unit.
570967
No, Sling company was purchased by direct TV. They have no interest in this product anymore.This product cost $300 when it came out, so if you can find one now for $300 you will be lucky. They cost $350 on ebay.If you have a sling player get one while you can!
836257
I got a e-mail last week (around Oct 26 or 27th) from Vizio stating that the 554 would be available "for the holiday season" nothing about November but I'm hoping it's soon.The Vizio website page for the 554 has just added an "Add To Interest" button... that's encouraging.In the e-mail there was mention of the other sizes they will introduce (47" and I think 36") but nothing about that huge 72" or a 65" so I assuming they were scraped.
553991
I just checked into it. Try here. There seems to be a link.http://www.slingbox.com/go/australia
1086331
I agree, I was thinking of purchasing this model myself and the price went up as you clearly stated overnight. Amazon's loss! Jason, have you heard when the "B" model will be available?
36463
I'm really hoping this comes back in the next few days. Its either get this or a 40 inch model because of the price difference is all other models. Hopefully they ship one last truck if they really are moving into a new model.
982111
I ordered mine on January 15th and haven't heard a peep from Amazon. It used to be that they were good about being able to get new release items out in a competitive manner. It now appears that they have lost whatever edge they might have had. If I see one locally, I will buy it and will cancel my Amazon order.
1065242
Amazon used to sell new ones until a couple months ago, with the price in the low $500's. Then they just stopped and the supply dried up all over the place but for maybe a list $700. But, Best Buy Magnolia says they can get one. Magnolia also was flexible on the price. I'm considering it.
1140721
No - however they have just started selling the slingbox adapted for the UK (including Freeview) - it seems to be availale via Dixons, Currys and PC World though. Expensive (as usual we in the UK get ripped off when kit arrives here from the US) at almost £200.