Michael Herger wrote: > Please search the forum for Sonos. You'll find plenty of discussions of > this topic. > > >> I am particularly impressed with the Sonos hand held >> controller, as using a "conventional" remote control is not that >> appealing and the user interface seems very important. >> > > I think it comes down to: > > Sonos: > + simpler to set up > + sexy controller > + DRM support(?) > - closed system > - expensive > - you need that expensive controller to control your device without > computer > > SlimDevices: > + no compromise on quality > + very open and flexible (plugins, developpers listening to the community, > no closed networking etc.) > + great display > + great community :-) > - no support for DRMed files > - no two way remote control besides the web interface (not an issue for > many) > - less sex appeal (remote, web interface) > > But then I don't know the Sonos... >
Still it's a pity. If there were a sexy 2 way controller option that comparison would look so much better, wouldn't it? What I would find most annoying is the need to keep these things charged up all the time. Yeah, I know, just put it in the cradle. I'd like to avoid adding 4 cradles and wall warts to my living space (I hate the friggin' things). How's that wireless power coming along anyway...? With the simple SD remote control setup, I can now control all my A/V devices (SB3/TV/MythTV) with one Logitech universal remote control and I don't even have to switch from one layout to another. That's the kind of simplicity I like. Regards, Peter _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
