Sling Media to Give Away Mobile App

Sling Media said Tuesday that it would give a free registration key for its mobile viewing software to new customers of its flagship Slingbox "placeshifting" product. Normally $29.99 USD, the software would be free for those who have purchased a box between August 15 and September 16. Customers would be able to choose between the Pocket PC or Windows Smartphone versions of the software. Current customers can receive a 30-day free trial of the application.

In addition to the announcement of the promotion, Sling Media also said it had released a new version of the Smartphone software. Blake Krikorian, Sling Media co-founder and CEO, said the promotion increases the value of the Slingbox unit. "It's a two for one deal -- buy a Slingbox and not only have the ability to watch and control your home TV on your computer anytime, anywhere, but also watch and control it on some of the hottest mobile phones and handheld computers on the market," he said.