LocationFree Player

ClientsHowever the LF-X11 tablet cannot be paired with
The player (server) can stream content to theanother LF-B1 or other LocationFree base station, it is
following (client) devices:permantley bonded with the included LF-B1 base
Windows or Mac computer - requires additionalstation.
softwareBundled with LFA-PC2 LocationFree player for the PC
Mobile/cellular phones - coming later in 2007Wireless 11a/b/g. Base station can also be used as a
Pocket PCs running Windows Mobileconventional Wi-fi access point if connected to a wired
Televisions - requires a Sony adapterrouter via Ethernet.
Sony (Client) Products:Please read LF-PK1 description above for more
Sony wireless Tablets (listed below)information and details about the LF-B1 base station
PlayStation Portable (PSP) - system software versionand its different firmware versions, as they are the
2.50 or later (version 3.11 or later recommended due tosame base station.
inclusion of AVC support)Software
Sony Ericsson P990i - European Base Stations onlyLFA-PC1 LocationFree Player Software for Windows
Sony VAIO laptops - starting Summer 2007, these(Only compatible with LF-X1 and LF-X5 base stations.
laptops included an LF Vaio branded compatible clientNo other software is compatible with these base
These products do not act as DVRs, since they dostations, including all later versions of LocationFree
not allow content to be recorded to a hard drive.Player for Windows, and players for Macintosh and all
A user can also access and control from anywhere inother platforms)
the world any device connected to the unit, and switchLFA-PC2 LocationFree Player Software for Windows
between multiple devices.(Only compatible with LF-PK1 and LF-X11)
BASE Station ModelsLFA-PC20 LocationFree Player Software for
Base stations packaged with LocationFree PlayerWindows (Compatible with LF-PK1, LF-X11, LF-B10 and
installation disc and instructional DVDLF-B20)
LF-PK1 ("PK" stands for "Pack" or "Package" as it is aLFA-PC30 LocationFree Player Software for
package of the LF-B1 base station, LFA-PC2Windows (Latest Windows Version & available
LocationFree player software for the PC andas a one week trial. Compatible with all LocationFree
instructional DVD)base stations except LFA-PC1 specific base stations.
First standalone model sold without a tabletVersion 4.0.3.53 maintains Windows XP & Vista
Only model in the North American market to eversupport. NOTE: This software is NOT YET
come equipped with an RF coaxial input. However theAVAILABLE for UK LocationFree boxes - the
European model did not have an RF coaxial input.software does region checks on the base station and
Wireless 11a/b/g. Can also be used as a conventionalrefuses to install.)
Wi-fi access point if connected to a wired router viaTLF-MAC/J is a retail software package for Mac OS
Ethernet.X (Only compatible with Japanese base stations)
Three firmware versions released. Version 1.000 wasTLF-MAC/E is a retail software package for Mac OS
the original release version for Japan and NorthX (Only compatible with North American base
America. Version 2.000 added support for the Sonystations)
PSP (with PSP firmware version 2.50 or higher). AnMiglia software package for Mac OS X (Only
update was made available for Japanese and Northcompatible with European base stations)
American owners. Version 3.000 was the originalNetFront LocationFree Player for Pocket PC (See link
release version for the European version of thebelow)
LF-PK1 meaning all European models shipped with thisNo Linux support other than noted within PlayStation 3
latest firmware version. It increased the number ofSee also
maximum clients that can be registered from 4 to 8. ItSlingbox
also enhanced the way settings were changedHDHomeRun
through the web interface. Previously, whenever aMonsoon HAVA
setting was changed, the base station would have toDreambox
be rebooted. With the 3.000, setting changes no longerDBox2
created a reboot. An update program was offered forReferences
Japanese owners of the LF-PK1, however no updateExternal links
to firmware 3.000 has ever been made available forLocationFree Player and TV at Mac Version of
the North American model, nor can the JapaneseSoftware 3rd party?
3.000 update be installed on the North American model.PocketPC aka Windows mobile software
LF-B10New base station hardware unveiled at LocationFree
Bundled with LFA-PC20 LocationFree player for theLF-B20 Review at Time Magazine Bakeoff of Sling
PC and instructional DVDbox and LocationFree
Wired 10/100Rumor of Licence fee drop on Gizmodo
Two Infrared PortsReview of LF-X5 7" Screen
LF-B20CNET review of V30 model.
Bundled with LFA-PC20 LocationFree player for thePC World review of V30 model
PC and instructional DVDDownload the LFA-PC30 player softwarev  d  e
Wireless 11a/b/g. Can also be used as a conventionalSony Corporation
Wi-fi access point if connected to a wired router viaPrimary businesses
Ethernet.Sony Corporation (electronics & holding of the
Two Infrared PortsSony group)  Sony Music Entertainment (music) 
LF-V30Sony Pictures Entertainment (motion pictures and
Bundled with LFA-PC30 LocationFree player for thetelevision)  Sony Computer Entertainment (game) 
PC and instructional DVDSony Financial Holdings (financial services; 60%)
Wireless 11a/b/g. Can also be used as a conventionalTechnologies and brands
Wi-fi access point if connected to a wired router via  Betacam  Blu-ray  BRAVIA  CD  Cyber-shot 
Ethernet.Dash  DAT  DVD  Handycam  HDCAM
Component SupportHDCAM-SR  LocationFree  Memory Stick 
Possibly known as LF-W1HD in JapanMiniDisc  MiniDV  mylo  PlayStation  PSP  S
Notes: - Wired models can be used via normalPDIF  SXRD  UMD  VAIO  Video8/Hi8/Digital8 
wireless routers. Access via internet via firewallWalkman  Walkman Phones  XDCAM  Xpld
provided necessary ports are opened. Can be usedHistorical products
with DDNS.AIBO  CV-2000  Betamax  Sony CLI  Discman 
Client box - enables users to watch streamed contentJumboTron  Lissa  Mavica  NEWS  Qualia 
on a television set, without the need for a PC or laptop.SRS-17  TR-55  Trinitron  U-matic  Watchman 
LF-Box 1[citation needed]WEGA
LocationFree wireless tablet TVElectronics
In October 2004 Sony unveiled a portable, wirelessSony Corporation  Sony EMCS  Sony Electronics
and rechargeable SVGA 12.1" LCD tablet screen with(subsidiary in the US)  Sony Creative Software 
dualband Wi-Fi technology (IEEE 802.11a/b/g) whichSony Ericsson (50%)  S-LCD (50% minus 1 share) 
can receive pictures from the LocationFree player upSony Mobile Display  Sony Optiarc  Sharp Display
to 100 feet from the source signal. The TV also hasProducts (7%)  Sony Dash  Aiwa
web-browsing and email functions, a Memory StickMusic
Duo slot and an on-screen hand-drawing function forSony Music Entertainment  Arista  Arista Nashville 
use as a drawing tablet. The screen can also be usedBNA Records  Columbia Records  Columbia
as an intelligent universal AV remote control. TheseNashville  Epic  Jive  J  Legacy  Sony Music
tablets were bundled with Base Stations.Japan  Syco Music  Masterworks  Provident 
Three versions have been released:RCA  Verity  Sony/ATV  Gracenote
LF-X1Motion Picturesand Television
Original 12" Model, Aspect ratio 4:3 (LF-X1M is monitorSony Pictures Entertainment  Columbia Pictures 
only)Sony Pictures Classics  Screen Gems  TriStar
Besides included tablet, base station ONLY compatiblePictures  Triumph Films  Destination Films  Stage 6
with LFA-PC1 LocationFree player for the PC, soldFilms  Affirm Films  Sony Pictures Television 
separately. LFA-PC2 or later, as well as all otherAdelaide Productions  Culver Entertainment 
software players and the PSP are NOT compatibleEmbassy Row  The Minisode Network  Sony
with this base station.Pictures Television International  2waytraffic  Sony
LF-X5Pictures Home Entertainment  Sony Pictures
7" Model, Aspect ratio 16:9Worldwide Acquisitions Group  Sony Wonder  Sony
Besides included tablet, base station ONLY compatiblePictures Family Entertainment Group  Sony Pictures
with LFA-PC1 LocationFree player for the PC, soldDigital  (Sony Pictures Imageworks  Sony Pictures
separately. LFA-PC2 or later, as well as all otherAnimation)  Syco TV   Syco Film   Sony Pictures
software players and the PSP are NOT compatibleMobile  Sony Pictures Studios  Crackle  Fearnet 
with this base station.Game Show Network (50%)  Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
LF-X11(20%)
Bundled with same LF-B1 base station as LF-PK1. ThisGame
means the base station can be also be paired withSony Computer Entertainment  Sony Online
other devices just like the LF-PK1 such as a PSP.Entertainment  Cellius (51%)  Square Enix (8.