On Jan 6, 2008, at 9:12 AM, erland wrote: > mortslim;255077 Wrote: >> I don't undertand what the sd card slot is for on the controller. >> > I can see two usages: > 1. Emergency upgrade/installation of new firmware if the firmware > can't > be downloaded from SqueezeCenter due to some technical problem. > 2. Possibility to store music files locally to take these with you > when > you leave the house. That's right. We've been using the SD card for development too, capturing screenshots, logging messages for debug, firmware updates, etc. You could also put music files on it, but there's no facility to play them back. Yet.
> I agree, something in the form factor of an iPod would have been more > appropriate for a portable device. The primary goal with this first > version of the controller might not be to let it act as a portable > device, but the current form factor allows you to take it with you out > in the garden to continue listening to music when you go outside. That's right. The Controller is designed to be used around the house, not to be tossed into your gym bag. :) > This is the first version, but I'm personally already dreaming of a > second edition in a year or two which have form factor more suitable > for a portable player. No comments on future hardware products. :) _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
