jmpage2 Wrote: > The point is that the Slim box fits into the general computing category. > How many network appliances fetch $300 (answer, not too many). Whether > it is "expensive" or a "bargain" is obviously in the eye of the > individual consumer. Personally I think that the Squeezebox is > starting to creep out of the audiophile/tweaker closet and get closer > to being something that the masses will embrace (although it will > require much dumbing down of software and installation for that to > happen). > > When that DOES happen more and more people will put the Squeezebox up > against products that cost 1/2 the price for the same basic > functionality (Roku, airport express, etc)... and it really won't > matter to them if the SB has a better DAC or extra outputs or a > slightly better display. > > Personally I think that Slim should go the Roku route. Offer a very > budget conscious $149 Squeezebos "lite" that offers basic capabilities > at a fantastic pricepoint. Then price a souped up version with a > bigger display, higher quality DAC, etc, for $100 more. A deluxe > version could even do full multimedia have an HDMI output, etc. > > I think that Sean and company have done quite well catering to the > geeks, tweakers and audio nuts, but at some point to keep selling > equipment they will have to cater to joe 6 pack. I see nothing wrong with catering to a niche market if that's what Slim wants to do. They don't have to be all things to all people. It has to "maintain," but a business doesn't have to "grow" to survive, as long as theire balance sheet stays black, that's all that matters unless they have other aspirations.
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