fathom39 Wrote:
> I am very impressed with skyrush's creativity, efforts, and results,
> especially the ssh-into-linux-box-under-the-seat via wireless and the
> future steering wheel controls project. OK, here comes the but ...
> After thinking about how cool his in-dash unit was for a day or so I
> saw a Fry's ad for a 30 GB Zen mp3 player for about $150 after rebate.
> The legitmacy of using VBR mp3 audio for cars or head phones has been
> discussed and settled in the forums already.
In a way, yeah, it's overkill. I mean, who needs a full-blown PC
connected by ethernet to a Squeezebox in the dash when there are
embedded solutions that are cheaper? But still, it is awfully cool to
ssh to the Linux box under the seat! ;)
Plus, I have a lot of freedom to make it work the way I want it to.
There is another device ("Omni" something or other) that has a wifi
solution to sync with the PC in the house, but I can imagine running
into road blocks with proprietary software, etc. Hey, I just use the
standard Linux tools and scripts, and it works great!
And personally I ruled out portable solutions like Ipods (the Zen you
mention is portable, right?). The basic reason is that that are
*portable*. With a portable unit that interfaces to a car stereo,
there's always a chance the unit is in the house, in your backpack,
whatever. I like the idea the the music will always be there in my
dash. Strange reasoning, perhaps, but it works for me.
I've been having a blast with this - the sound is awesome! And at
night, the glow of the SB2 display is pretty damn cool!
-Joe
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skyrush
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