Build a really small computer (small form factor!) for like 100 or 200. Wireless NIC, wirless mouse, killer soundcard (or decent one) to hook up to your audio system, wireless keyboard, video card with TV output (or get a 15 dollar card and use a monitor instead :0) but seeing it's set next to the audio system and entertainment system, why not hook it up to the TV!
I set up a lil coldfusion app to generate a winamp list (.m3u) that would point to all the mp3's on the sevrer in my room. Then I just access that list with the computer in the entertainment system. I use keyboard shortcuts to access different lists. or i can switch to theTV output and do different things from there.
I'm trying to mess with Shoutcast server but the interface is awkward for me. The set up i have now works fine though.
----- Original Message -----
From: Smith, Matthew P -CONT(CSC)
To: CF-Community
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 2:02 PM
Subject: wireless mp3 stream receiver WAS: cd/mp3 discman
Ok, I had been thinking about this before, and figured I would bounce it against the list for feedback.
I have been considering setting up a wireless network in my house anyway, so this might be a great reason to do so now.
I had asked about a discman/mp3, but what about a device capable of receiving an mp3 or other sound stream from a pc over a wireless network? Then I could take that signal and run via RCA to the receiver/amp.
It can be a totally dumb device; the computer I would stream from is just a room away, and I could just set up a 8 hour play list and be good for the night. Of course, controls that would let me choose songs and files and the like would be great, but is probably too much to ask.
I looked around but didn't see anything like that.
Does something like that exist?
Thanks,
Matthew
-----Original Message-----
From: Smith, Matthew P -CONT(CSC)
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:55 PM
To: CF-Community
Subject: RE: cd/mp3 discman
Yes, I have mixed feelings about them as well.
The head unit in my car is a Sony. They tend to have the nicest looks but dubious quality. It was top of the line when I bought it but is starting to konk out now. To be fair, it is 5.5 years old.
That car unit I was talking about is SLICK, though. Has a finish that reminds me of the ship in "flight of the navigator"(wow, way back).
-----Original Message-----
From: cantrl. a [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 12:37 PM
To: CF-Community
Subject: Re:cd/mp3 discman
> Actually, there is an $800 Sony car mp3/cd player with a HD that does
> exactly that. I'm pretty sure you can pull the drive or at least hook
> it up to Ethernet as well.
But did they call it the Pirate MX? It's all about the marketing, ya see :)
I'd check out the Sony, but I have vowed to never buy anything that has the name Sony on it for the rest of my life. It's actually one of the only absolutes I can claim being stored in my head right now: Sony equals always bad. Call me a bigot.
I take that back though, I have a pair of their DJ headphones - dey be da shit mon. Sony equals almost always bad then I guess :)
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