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 -- skyrush _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss