Comments on: Echostar Buys SlingMedia For $380 Million http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/ Tracking the Internet Evolution Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:05:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU By: 21 Jan CES-Twenty08 & Beyond | Black Web 2.0 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-857932 21 Jan CES-Twenty08 & Beyond | Black Web 2.0 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:54:06 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-857932 <p>[...] retail buyers who have had their heads under a rock for the last 2 years. In case you missed it, see another $380 Million Silicon Valley Payday at GIGAOM.COMI have to say that this year was the show that “Connected Devices” were literally everywhere. [...]</p> [...] retail buyers who have had their heads under a rock for the last 2 years. In case you missed it, see another $380 Million Silicon Valley Payday at GIGAOM.COMI have to say that this year was the show that “Connected Devices” were literally everywhere. [...]

]]> By: EchoStar Now DISH Network Spins Off SlingBox, Set-Top Biz - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-748722 EchoStar Now DISH Network Spins Off SlingBox, Set-Top Biz - GigaOM Fri, 07 Dec 2007 07:41:25 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-748722 <p>[...] customers. In 2006 this division shipped about nine million set-top boxes. In October 2007, EchoStar acquired Sling Media for about $380 million, and Sling Media is going to be part of the EHC. We believe our separation from ECC may enhance our [...]</p> [...] customers. In 2006 this division shipped about nine million set-top boxes. In October 2007, EchoStar acquired Sling Media for about $380 million, and Sling Media is going to be part of the EHC. We believe our separation from ECC may enhance our [...]

]]> By: Keep an eye on: EchoStar - Mediafile http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-586077 Keep an eye on: EchoStar - Mediafile Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:50:09 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-586077 <p>[...] (GigaOm) (PaidContent [...]</p> [...] (GigaOm) (PaidContent [...]

]]> By: Sling Introduces New Box, Symbian Support « NewTeeVee http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-583599 Sling Introduces New Box, Symbian Support « NewTeeVee Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:00:46 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-583599 <p>[...] Box, Symbian Support The Sling Media team is on a bit of a high this week. A few days after being acquired by Echostar (DISH), the Foster City, CA-based company is introducing a new product called the Slingbox SOLO. [...]</p> [...] Box, Symbian Support The Sling Media team is on a bit of a high this week. A few days after being acquired by Echostar (DISH), the Foster City, CA-based company is introducing a new product called the Slingbox SOLO. [...]

]]> By: DVR Bulletin » Blog Archive » EchoStar Buys Sling Media http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-582073 DVR Bulletin » Blog Archive » EchoStar Buys Sling Media Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:29:21 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-582073 <p>[...] Monday, EchoStar announced it was acquiring place-shifting company Sling Media for $380 million. Although many people expected Sling Media to be acquired, it seems many were shocked that it [...]</p> [...] Monday, EchoStar announced it was acquiring place-shifting company Sling Media for $380 million. Although many people expected Sling Media to be acquired, it seems many were shocked that it [...]

]]> By: joyangel123 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-580888 joyangel123 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:53:21 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-580888 <p>So these are the guys that make it possible to watch TV on your computer. Excellent. Sling Media acquiring Echostar is a real good move because satelite is the wave of the future and India is definitely part of the future.</p> <p>Joyangel123 http://www.travelyourway123.com</p> So these are the guys that make it possible to watch TV on your computer. Excellent. Sling Media acquiring Echostar is a real good move because satelite is the wave of the future and India is definitely part of the future.

Joyangel123
http://www.travelyourway123.com

]]> By: McFads http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-580841 McFads Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:17:17 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-580841 <p>I just hope our friends at Echostar can unlock the full potential of SlingMedia. This acquisition has the potential to create a beautiful offering for consumers.</p> I just hope our friends at Echostar can unlock the full potential of SlingMedia. This acquisition has the potential to create a beautiful offering for consumers.

]]> By: Mansi http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-580724 Mansi Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:48:09 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-580724 <p>Hey, i worked with the slingbox a year ago before my startup got bought by tandberg, then Ericcsoon...its a nice tool and very handy indeed...but yeah, i had expected direcTv to buy it rather than Echostar!</p> Hey, i worked with the slingbox a year ago before my startup got bought by tandberg, then Ericcsoon…its a nice tool and very handy indeed…but yeah, i had expected direcTv to buy it rather than Echostar!

]]> By: JT http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-580540 JT Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:13:11 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-580540 <p>Kinda funny that Liberty and Echostar both invested in Sling, Liberty went on to buy Echostar's competitor (DirecTV) and Echostar bought Sling.</p> Kinda funny that Liberty and Echostar both invested in Sling, Liberty went on to buy Echostar’s competitor (DirecTV) and Echostar bought Sling.

]]> By: monal http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-580072 monal Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:25:39 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-580072 <p>pretty interesting news since Sling is providing the backend for Directv's NFL Ticket broadband service this year. If anything I would have expected Directv to make the deal.</p> pretty interesting news since Sling is providing the backend for Directv’s NFL Ticket broadband service this year. If anything I would have expected Directv to make the deal.

]]> By: Ian http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-579959 Ian Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:07:07 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-579959 <p>So we can finally watch YES Network on an Echostar property!!!</p> So we can finally watch YES Network on an Echostar property!!!

]]> By: Eideard http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-579861 Eideard Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:10:37 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-579861 <p>Folks who hang out w/TV and HDTV geeks already know how the popularity of Slingbox has been growing. Since they wangled their way into the Big Box stores, it was only a matter of time before they were gobbled up. Latest generations function flawlessly.</p> <p>And the GigaOmTV interview was great. Om is ahead of the pack as usual.</p> Folks who hang out w/TV and HDTV geeks already know how the popularity of Slingbox has been growing. Since they wangled their way into the Big Box stores, it was only a matter of time before they were gobbled up. Latest generations function flawlessly.

And the GigaOmTV interview was great. Om is ahead of the pack as usual.

]]> By: Place Shifter Sling Acquired for $380M « Screenwerk http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-579740 Place Shifter Sling Acquired for $380M « Screenwerk Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:57:18 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-579740 <p>[...] Media (maker of the SlingBox and SlingCatcher) for $380 million in cash and stock. As Om Malik suggests this is a smart move to take the money. Over time Sling might have had a tough time competing [...]</p> [...] Media (maker of the SlingBox and SlingCatcher) for $380 million in cash and stock. As Om Malik suggests this is a smart move to take the money. Over time Sling might have had a tough time competing [...]

]]> By: John http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-579469 John Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:15:43 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-579469 <p>I remember reading the reviews for the first generation SlingBox and how awful they were. The newer boxes weren't that inspiring and I really wondered how many boxes they sold.</p> <p>Also, I've used www.orb.com in the past with my Windows XP Media Center and that seemed to work just as well, without having to buy hardware and it was free.</p> I remember reading the reviews for the first generation SlingBox and how awful they were. The newer boxes weren’t that inspiring and I really wondered how many boxes they sold.

Also, I’ve used http://www.orb.com in the past with my Windows XP Media Center and that seemed to work just as well, without having to buy hardware and it was free.

]]> By: slingbox goes for $380M — award tour http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-579399 slingbox goes for $380M — award tour Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:15:40 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-579399 <p>[...] Echostar Buys SlingMedia For $380 Million « GigaOM. they make the “watch your tv over the internet” slingbox. [...]</p> [...] Echostar Buys SlingMedia For $380 Million « GigaOM. they make the “watch your tv over the internet” slingbox. [...]

]]> By: Echostar compra Sling Media » El Blog de Enrique Dans http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-579393 Echostar compra Sling Media » El Blog de Enrique Dans Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:08:36 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-579393 <p>[...] Media, la empresa pionera del innovador concepto del placeshifting, por un total de $380 millones (GigaOM, nota de prensa de la compañía). El concepto de placeshifting y el funcionamiento del producto [...]</p> [...] Media, la empresa pionera del innovador concepto del placeshifting, por un total de $380 millones (GigaOM, nota de prensa de la compañía). El concepto de placeshifting y el funcionamiento del producto [...]

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