[slim] Universal Remote Control from Lidl
Lidl is a German cut price supermarket with many outlets in UK. I see my local store (and I guess) many of them are selling a universal remote for about £5. I think the SB£ will respond to JVC codes. Am I right? I can then use the SB remote ith the Boom in the kitchen for it's preset buttons, and the universal remote in tyhe longe where (hopefully) it will controlthe Virgin Cable Box, TV and SB3. Is is worth a go? -- Labarum Brian Squeezebox 3 Classic and Virgin Cable Box Beresford DAC TC-7510 MK6/4 - Quad 405-2 refurbished by 405man Quart 980s Speakers Boom in kitchen. Labarum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19963 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65228 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.
After reading your opinions,I will give a try to SB3. I am sure it will be easy and fast. -- YanniG YanniG's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=30436 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65198 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Latest software for YouTube
*Xlinksoft Youtube to Video Converter *Xlinksoft Youtube to 3GP Converter *Xlinksoft Youtube to MP3(MP4) Converter *Xlinksoft Youtube to iPhone Converter *Xlinksoft Youtube to iPod Converter *Xlinksoft Youtube to Zune Converter *Xlinksoft Youtube to BlackBerry Converter Youtube converters are designed to be professional conversion softwares which can convert YouTube videos to AVI, MPEG, WMV, MP4,Mp3, FLV, H.264/MPEG-4, DivX, XviD, MOV, RMVB, ASF, 3GP, 3G2, etc. Convert video with HD video conversion supported. You can customize the output size,video quality,and parameters for output media files. YouTube converters aslo offer additional ingenious features of editing, you can clip your favorite video segment from a movie, crop the video screen size, and increase the outgoing volume of the media file. -- alanevlis alanevlis's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31427 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65227 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Latest software for YouTube
I am looking forward some converter can convert youtube onto ipod,iphone,Blackberry. youtube converter can help you watching movies on devices.What's more,you can edit videos with it on the go! -- alanevlis alanevlis's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31427 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65227 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] PDA controller solution
Locuth;437502 Wrote: > So, you didn't find the three buttons to 'Replace' 'Add' 'Insert' tracks > into the playlist self-explanatory? > > I did spend quite some time pondering over an 'Insert' button that > follows the same design-guidelines as the '+' and '>' buttons in > version 0.92. > But I found nothing I liked. > > The three new buttons are my idea of a decent & consistent design. > I guess many people are simply very much used to the SqueezeCenter > functionality/design. I found how it works a few posts back. Sorry. Works very well. Thanks. -- bernt 'LastFM' (http://www.last.fm/user/ottovonkopp/) SB3, SB BOOM - SC 7.3.3 - Ubuntu Server 8.04 bernt's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1342 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62486 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox Classic for 249AUD (Australia only)
It's saying delivery not available .. hmmm I'm noticing very short stock of the Classic in Australia. Ahhh. I would like to buy one to replace my SB1 but I only just ordered a Boom, so convincing the wife I need an SB3 won't be easy :( -- shake-the-disease SB1, QNAP TS-239 w/ SSOTS 3.15, SS 7.3.3, MusicIP 1.8, 7,000+ tracks (formally running SS 6.3.1 on a QNAP TS-101) shake-the-disease's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=698 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65065 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox Classic for 249AUD (Australia only)
..and it was delivered the next day. Can't ask for much more than that. -- c0utta c0utta's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14341 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65065 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.
The short answer to this complaint is that the player feature of the SBC *is* a beta feature and is advertised as such, expect the unexpected. sander;437541 Wrote: > Just adding my 2 cents as another Duet user. To me the issue is the > powering down just makes the device unusable in many instances, if you > keep it cradled generally or use it constantly so it doesn't power down > its great. > > I use the Duet kind of like I would a Squeezebox touch, really I use it > as a screen for the receiver near by receiver in my kitchen, and > occasionally for a controller when it's helpful to see more screen real > estate. For this its been great, and based on my limited usage its been > great, and my girl friend really bought into the squeezebox system with > the expanded ui. > > That said if it goes to sleep all bets are off. Half the time it can't > connect and often it just needs to be rebooted. As it is sitting in the > charger it drops in and out of the player list in Squeezecenter. > > Now before people accuse me of having some flakey network I have an Sb3 > and Boom which are twice as far as the controller ever gets and they > stay connected 24/7. > > The issue is the SqueezeOS stuff is still pretty primitive and flakey > next to the SB2 approach which has been honed over a period of years. I > hope it will mature, but time will tell. -- 86atc250r 86atc250r's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15476 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65198 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.
I power my controller off regularly without issue, it never fails to connect with any of the three players I have. If you have the controller defined as a player, you will have problems. That function is not ready for prime time. -- ghostrider ghostrider's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18959 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65198 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.
Just adding my 2 cents as another Duet user. To me the issue is the powering down just makes the device unusable in many instances, if you keep it cradled generally or use it constantly so it doesn't power down its great. I use the Duet kind of like I would a Squeezebox touch, really I use it as a screen for the receiver near by receiver in my kitchen, and occasionally for a controller when it's helpful to see more screen real estate. For this its been great, and based on my limited usage its been great, and my girl friend really bought into the squeezebox system with the expanded ui. That said if it goes to sleep all bets are off. Half the time it can't connect and often it just needs to be rebooted. As it is sitting in the charger it drops in and out of the player list in Squeezecenter. Now before people accuse me of having some flakey network I have an Sb3 and Boom which are twice as far as the controller ever gets and they stay connected 24/7. The issue is the SqueezeOS stuff is still pretty primitive and flakey next to the SB2 approach which has been honed over a period of years. I hope it will mature, but time will tell. -- sander sander's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10737 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65198 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] PDA controller solution
arztde;437525 Wrote: > maybee its time for you to buy a cheep win mobile pda to test. you are > the more lucky one. it is more cheap as for sebastian to buy a ipod Actually I thought about it. -- pippin --- see iPeng, the Squeezebox iPhone remote, at penguinlovesmusic.com pippin's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13777 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62486 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.
Pale Blue Ego;437489 Wrote: > Use SB3, dedicated server (I strongly prefer linux), and wired > connections. You will have no problems. Wireless user & XP here.The main thing is you have a *good* network and a reliable "server" running SC. My personal philosophy is to wire everything that can be wired & use wireless in places where it is convenient. It is so convenient to have my SBx's connected wirelessly that's how I've chosen to deploy them - and after almost two years of using the products, I've never had a reason to switch any of them to wired as they've been practically flawless. If you do not have a stable wireless network, you will have problems. If you have questionable wireless gear, you will likely have problems. If you live in an area with lots of interference from other 2.4ghz devices you will likely have problems -- simple as that. Likewise, your choice in server OS choice is not nearly as important as your server's configuration and how it's maintained. Personally, I run XP SP3 with no antivirus and no firewall on seven year old hardware (northwood 3.06ghz). This machine also serves as a PVR, is connected to one local TV set and two remote ones via set top boxes. SC and my PVR software run extremely satisfactorily on this older hardware and is highly reliable. I do agree though, that it would be nice for more non-technical users to have a "server in a box" option -- however, it needs to not be a low performance NAS device. It needs to be dedicated, fast, low power hardware running some *nix variant. Perhaps the new, elusive "SBT" will fill this role? With that in mind, the option to run SC on local, existing hardware needs to remain for power users as well... -- 86atc250r 86atc250r's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15476 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65198 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] PDA controller solution
pippin;437517 Wrote: > So you don't use the one SqueezeCenter uses (|>|)? maybee its time for you to buy a cheep win mobile pda to test. you are the more lucky one. it is more cheap as for sebastian to buy a ipod -- arztde arztde's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=29528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62486 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Where are my radios
Hello, Sorry for the bad english. I've upgraded to SC 7.3.3 and I have lost all internet radios (except the tune in menu). I was an happy listener of radio paradise (a favorite), but now when i try to listen to this station a have an ip problem an no more music. Can somebody help ? Do i have to downgrade ? If yes, how. Many many many thx, i love radio partadise. Gilles. -- GillesfromBelgium GillesfromBelgium's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6994 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65219 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] PDA controller solution
Locuth;437502 Wrote: > > I did spend quite some time pondering over an 'Insert' button that > follows the same design-guidelines as the '+' and '>' buttons in > version 0.92. > But I found nothing I liked. > So you don't use the one SqueezeCenter uses (|>|)? -- pippin --- see iPeng, the Squeezebox iPhone remote, at penguinlovesmusic.com pippin's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13777 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62486 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.
"Come on Logitech - you can do it!" I agree with that sentiment. There's a lot of work to be done but the project is going in the right direction. The main thing to be achieved is stability; I still have to go round the house resetting everything from time to time though this is getting to be a less frequent event as new versions of Squeezecentre come out. Some attempt needs to be made to bring in non-enthusiasts. It's getting there though. -- HectorHughMunro HectorHughMunro's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16514 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65198 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] SC 7.3.3 FreeNAS and Itunes Plus
I have researched with no sucess. Can someone help me play iTunes Plus (Non DRM) w/ SC 7.3.3. and FreeNAS? Is this possible? I have enables AAC/iTunes but everytime I select a non-DRM iTunes file I get unable to play. Any ideas? Thx -- Govnah Govnah's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2719 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65218 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] PDA controller solution
bernt;437332 Wrote: > How do I replace the current playlist? ... > I don't have the green play button. It was there in 0.92. > So, you didn't find the three buttons to 'Replace' 'Add' 'Insert' tracks into the playlist self-explanatory? I did spend quite some time pondering over an 'Insert' button that follows the same design-guidelines as the '+' and '>' buttons in version 0.92. But I found nothing I liked. The three new buttons are my idea of a decent & consistent design. I guess many people are simply very much used to the SqueezeCenter functionality/design. -- Locuth Use your PDA as SqueezeBox remote -- http://www.sciatec.de/SlimControl Locuth's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=29693 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62486 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.
My personal thoughts are that the hardware is brilliant - I have been using an SB3 with great success for the last 2.5 years and more recently a Boom too. I love them both but... Logitech are at the mercy of 3rd party hardware and software for the success of the overall system. When it does all work the "system" is unbeatable in terms of quality for the investment made; when it doesn't work it is enough to make the cost of a Sonos bundle look attractive. I agree with the comment that Linux works best. My Ubuntu Server, running on a powerful but cheap Dell server, works perfectly but took a bit of head scratching and page turning to set up (I know my way around PCs and Macs, but not Linux). My ReadyNAS has been a waste of money on the whole, working but tediously sluggish, especially with iPeng on my iPod Touch. Knowing what I know now I probably would have tried something like the Tranquil PC (in the UK) for decent performance with low noise and low energy consumption. As enthusiasts we will put up with this experimentation although I resent wasting money, of course. If Logitech want to stay with the "enthusiast" community then fair enough but if they want to work with what must be a growing market then surely they need to offer a turnkey solution. Given their commercial size and prestige I would have thought this would be quite easy to do. With companies such as Linn and Meridian offering high-end solution it cannot be too long before other more cost-effective offerings start appearing. Come on Logitech - you can do it! You have done the hard bit. Now team up with a decent server manufacturer (silent, low energy), put together a working Linux server with a novice-friendly interface for usability. Then add tag, file and play-list management to Squeezecenter so we can just get on with encoding our CDs, sorting out our FLACs, MP3s and play-lists, and enjoying the music. iTunes for the discriminating. Or am I missing something? On the other hand you can keep this Forum busy with all the problems that people have, many (most?) of which are nothing to do with the Logitech product. -- dBerriff SB3, Boom, Musical Fidelity kW250S, Castle Stirling 3's dBerriff's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12247 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65198 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.
I have an SB2 and an SB3. Never a day of problems with either. Had the first one up and running inside the first half hour. I have never felt like a beta tester. As a matter of fact I have seen many times when people with issues have their issue fixed before the next major release. That and the help you get here in the forums, all you have to do is ask (nicely) and you will get help. The open source software that drives the products has improved steadily from the first version I downloaded. It is now such a "Swiss Army Knife" of an application I am amazed every time they add something new. Plus there are plugins and SqueezeNetwork, and streaming podcasts, radio and more. I can say for myself, I have gotten fair value for what I purchased - and more as the software that drives the box continues to evolve. -- tedfroop "Good judgement is the result of experience ... Experience is the result of bad judgement." -- Fred Brooks tedfroop's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3011 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65198 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] The SBC and my new CX-400 headpones
At my new job, I share an office with 5 other people and actually share a desk. Needless to say, it is difficult to concentrate at times, so I've taken to using my iPod a lot when the noise in the office gets of control. My standard ear buds kill me after an hour or so. And I knew anything would likely sound better. Wearing over-the-ear headphones just seemed too geeky. So, I purchased a pair of Sennheiser CX-400s. Wow. Let me say it again...WOW! And if things couldn't get better, the Comply foam tips make them even better, especially in the bass department. I could probably wear these things the entire day they are so comfortable. To bring this on topic, I'm using these right now with the SBC. WOW! Now this is cool: a pair of lighweight headphones with a device I can bring anyplace in the house and access my full FLAC library. My poor Sony MDR-600s will probably be dust collectors now. This is probably the best $30 I've ever spent. Sorry, but I had to share my enthusiasm for both my new earphones and the SBC player capability as I sit here with a big grin on my face :-). -- maggior Rich - Setup: 2 SB3s, 3 Booms, 1 duet, 1 receiver. SuSE 11.0 Server running SqueezeCenter 7.3.3, MusicIP, and SqueezeSlave. Current library stats: 27,462 songs, 2,276 albums, 434 artists. http://www.last.fm/user/maggior maggior's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9080 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65216 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.
Use SB3, dedicated server (I strongly prefer linux), and wired connections. You will have no problems. -- Pale Blue Ego Pale Blue Ego's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=110 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65198 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.
Mine ran great from the beginning, over a year ago - and it get's used daily. I recently bought a 2nd that I've set up at my parent's house. Both continue to perform as expected, with very rare and minor issues (certainly no more issues than any other wireless device at either location). To the original poster. Logic would seem to suggest that if your previous software version was working great and 7.3.3 has caused you some sort of issue, and considering the fact that no one forced you to upgrade, perhaps you should migrate back to the sw version that you were happy with. FWIW, the transition to 7.3.3 for me has been trouble free. My two duets and other devices continue to work very well. From what I understand, 7.3.3 has solved a lot of issues that some were experiencing with what I suspect are questionable wireless networks or routers/ap's. -- 86atc250r 86atc250r's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15476 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65198 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.
I bought the duet about 2 weeks ago. it worked from the start. Its true the hand contoller loses connection a bit, and runs a bit slow occasionally. but i leave it for 5 seconds and it catches up. but i have an old crappy wireless setup that needs updating. especially if i want to use the controller in another room. But Ive been generally happy and when its working well which is most of the time, its a great bit of kit. However. i do feel a bit sorry for those that bought it when it first came out. i wouldnt rush to be the first for a new one LOL -- method man method man's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31257 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65198 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.
My two duets works great out of the box, every firmware for the last 7 months. Receivers are in two different parts of the house. The latest firmware has improved the reported signal strength. My wife, who is not a gadget person, loves hers. She listens to Internet Radio, and browses the library without using a manual or asking me for help. I run it off of a Netgear NV+, no problems ( except self inflicted ). If I could justify a Transporter it would free up a Duet for the shop ( or perhaps a SB3) :-). Just my dumb luck, I guess. Mark. -- mark wollschlager mark wollschlager's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22302 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65198 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.
Dingostrategy;437458However I disagree with the 'little boxes and entertainment comment' - the box is just a convenient and high-quality transport for your tunes. It's gotta remain about the tunes, not the boxes! [/QUOTE Wrote: > > > Ahhh,but you see the music is the entertainment. There's nothing > entertaining about a little plastic box. > > :-) -- Howard Passman Can I go home now? Howard Passman's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16674 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65198 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.
Howard Passman;437424 Wrote: > Personally, I always recommend the SB3 starting out. > > These little boxes have so much to offer in entertainment once you get > the hang of it. > > Howard +1 here. I was successful with a Duet but a zillion emails to the friend I set it up for in the last few months confirms the SB3 as the better option IMHO. I agree also with the OPs sobre remarks. Well put, but like Howard I really hope you sort it out. One tip - once you find a configuration that works with your arrangement of server/OS/devices/remote solutions/filetypes/plugins/extras - stick with it. Turn off automatic updates, set and forget. By way of example I got 6 months perfect, trouble free usage out of 7.3.1. A server/OS on my side change precipitated some fiddling, and another day and I was go with 7.4. But then a router change messed up some of my radio, so back to 7.3.3. Then something changed at SN another month later that affected Linux, and now I'm a happy customer of 7.3.4 :) I admit it all sounds a little bonkers but it was my choice to change the server, rock the boat. And at a time when there were a lot of changes going on in the SW. That time of flux continues with 7.4 around the corner somewhere. Like you - most of my issues were with internet radio and music services via SN through SC. If you want my advice - and for sure you didn't ask for it - think about an SB3. Sounds radical and like a sales pitch, but it will provide delightful colours for the baby to watch, and will probably be a lot easier to set up. Your situation notwithstanding, they are cheap kit for what they do. Set the Duet aside until a rainy day, and you'll have two synced players in time for toddling. However I disagree with the 'little boxes and entertainment comment' - the box is just a convenient and high-quality transport for your tunes. It's gotta remain about the tunes, not the boxes! Oh and P.S congratulations :) you are one fine parent for sharing music with the new baby. -- Dingostrategy Lounge: SB3 + Genelec 6010A | Kitchen: SB3 + $80 bookshelf stereo. Top shelf gear. | Bedroom/Terrace - Boom | Headless Asus EEE Box & Linux Mint | iPod touch/iPeng "Dear Mother, kindly forward underwear, DAC and those Jensen's I bought offa ebay" 'dingostrat...@last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/DingoStrategy/) Dingostrategy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65198 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] PDA controller solution
rickwookie;437448 Wrote: > As always, I'd be happy to thoroughly test any beta you have. Aren't > these all beta versions so far though? ;-) I hope other beta testers do help Sebastian as a respect and honor to help him with a thing no programmer or developer like realy. Its to write a lovely manual. Maybee my ideas are realy not good i did posted in the 0.95 thread. -- arztde arztde's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=29528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62486 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] PDA controller solution
Locuth;437253 Wrote: > The shuffle button is implemented in version 0.96 which is coming up. > I need some beta testers actually. As always, I'd be happy to thoroughly test any beta you have. Aren't these all beta versions so far though? ;-) -- rickwookie rickwookie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6397 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62486 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.
YanniG;437315 Wrote: > On first glimpse, I saw the Squeezebox Duet as a computer-free device(s) > that would play Internet radio and my local music if I had it on some > ethernet enabled hard disk. > Since I bought the Duet, 95% of the time it is on "electricity" on my > free evenings, it is spend on trying to make the Internet Radio work.I > had made it work after a month and a half, and I was ready to make the > final installment on my baby's room, but then it came 7.3.3 and again > from the beginning.I think that I am used as a beta tester by Logitech > when I have never signed in for such a thing.My free evenings are ment > to be spend with my newborn baby listening to music, not in front of a > screen reading the forum, trying to make this Internet Radio option > work. > Probably a netbook with good speaker system attached would lead me to > enjoy life, instead of de-bugging some device that I bought. > I have nothing against anyone at Logitech. > The people at the forum and on technical support, do their best to save > the situation (and I really thank them), but the end-user pays to enjoy > a product, does not pay to start debugging the issues... > These are my personal thoughts, I think it would be nice if it was > forwarded to the managers of Logitech, just as a feedback from a simple > user. > I don't know how other users of the devices feel about the squeezebox > concept.I would like to see your thoughts. > And I am not a fanboy of some other system, I just want the system that > I paid to be working as advertised. My first SB was the DUET and it almost drove me crazy as any long term participant in this forum can tell you. Now, I have a Duet, extra Controller, SB3, Boom and a Transporter. I can't tell you the exact moment when things turned around for me, but I think it would be unfair and is unfair to act like the DUET is a simple to use device. Personally I always reccomend the SB3 starting out. It allows you to get the hang of SqueezeCenter and enjoy the music for a while. I can tell you things improved for me when I got rid of my NAS and started running SC on a PC. Once the DUET was set up and running wiht SC on a PC things just settled in. Then when 7.3 came out, that pretty much sinched the whole thing. I have no issues with the SB experience since 7.3.1.. Hang in there if you can. These little boxes have so much to offer in entertainment once you get the hang of it. Howard -- Howard Passman Can I go home now? Howard Passman's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16674 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65198 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.
I don't know what your specific issues are, but I just plug in my booms and other squeezeboxes and they just work. And this is in downtown San Francisco where I can see 50+ wifi networks in range. -- SuperQ SuperQ's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2139 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65198 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
First I wasn't sure how to do artwork, but after looking in the SqueezeCenter source code I found that it actually supports passing a StreamUrl directive to display artwork in the metadata stream, so it's now on my todo list. :) Basically what I'll do is let you configure a "window capture" and then it'll do periodic snapshots and display whatever is in that area. -- chp chp's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
chp;437380 Wrote: > New release time! > > http://dsbridge.googlecode.com/files/dsbridge-20090702-bin.zip > > Changes: > > 20090702: > > - Improved how the metadata directive is parsed in the HTTP header > - Fixed race condition when HttpServer read encoded MP3 data > > This should fix the metadata for SqueezeCenter, and also fixes an audio > distortion / crash issue that I have been seeing from time to time. Yeah, tried update and I now get metadata thro' squeezecenter. Great work. Cover art would be awesome tho'. -- Ramage P2 266MHz, ubuntu server 9.04 SC 7.4~26732 AMD64x2 ubuntu 9.04, SC 7.3.4~27349 Players: Classic, Duet, Boom, Controller Ramage's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5343 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
New release time! http://dsbridge.googlecode.com/files/dsbridge-20090702-bin.zip Changes: 20090702: - Improved how the metadata directive is parsed in the HTTP header - Fixed race condition when HttpServer read encoded MP3 data This should fix the metadata for SqueezeCenter, and also fixes an audio distortion / crash issue that I have been seeing from time to time. -- chp chp's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] The CR200 Sonos new touchscreen remote
tamanaco;437362 Wrote: > http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/02/sonos-cr200-remote-control-with-touchscreen/ I wonder if it does anything more than the Iphone app does? The Iphone apps for both the Squeezebox and the Sonos are both actually pretty good. The problem with the Sonos is upgrading every time is pricey. -- HectorHughMunro HectorHughMunro's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16514 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65207 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] The CR200 Sonos new touchscreen remote
http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/02/sonos-cr200-remote-control-with-touchscreen/ -- tamanaco tamanaco's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4620 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65207 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.
I like it, I also have no problem running: a Transporter, several Squeezeboxes, Boom and a Duet We have them all over the house and we enjoy them every day. I also have written a plug-in to show who is calling. Something I could not do with other streaming hardware brands. I am a happy customer! Christian -- Schindler Schindler's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8461 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65198 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] PDA controller solution
How do I replace the current playlist? I only manage to add tracks to the playlist and if there is no playlist loaded and I load a new list I have to go to the main screen and hit play. I don't have the green play button. It was there in 0.92. SonyEricsson Experia. Slimcontrol 0.95. Kind Regards /Bernt -- bernt 'LastFM' (http://www.last.fm/user/ottovonkopp/) SB3, SB BOOM - SC 7.3.3 - Ubuntu Server 8.04 bernt's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1342 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62486 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Subject: Business & Personal Webhosting Packages.
akazim7;437329 Wrote: > I wonder if someone know from where I can get a business or personal web > packages, email packages or domain registration at one place with smart > utilities. Hosting Company must be in local Middle East countries. > > I would appreciate if any one of you could be of my help. Cyprus? English commonly spoken. http://www.doloma.net/ A`google may find others. -- Labarum Brian Squeezebox 3 Classic and Virgin Cable Box Beresford DAC TC-7510 MK6/4 - Quad 405-2 refurbished by 405man Quart 980s Speakers Boom in kitchen. Labarum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19963 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65202 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Subject: Business & Personal Webhosting Packages.
I wonder if someone know from where I can get a business or personal web packages, email packages or domain registration at one place with smart utilities. Hosting Company must be in local Middle East countries. I would appreciate if any one of you could be of my help. -- akazim7 akazim7's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31411 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65202 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.
On first glimpse, I saw the Squeezebox Duet as a computer-free device(s) that would play Internet radio and my local music if I had it on some ethernet enabled hard disk. Since I bought the Duet, 95% of the time it is on "electricity" on my free evenings, it is spend on trying to make the Internet Radio work.I had made it work after a month and a half, and I was ready to make the final installment on my baby's room, but then it came 7.3.3 and again from the beginning.I think that I am used as a beta tester by Logitech when I have never signed in for such a thing.My free evenings are ment to be spend with my newborn baby listening to music, not in front of a screen reading the forum, trying to make this Internet Radio option work. Probably a netbook with good speaker system attached would lead me to enjoy life, instead of de-bugging some device that I bought. I have nothing against anyone at Logitech. The people at the forum and on technical support, do their best to save the situation (and I really thank them), but the end-user pays to enjoy a product, does not pay to start debugging the issues... These are my personal thoughts, I think it would be nice if it was forwarded to the managers of Logitech, just as a feedback from a simple user. I don't know how other users of the devices feel about the squeezebox concept.I would like to see your thoughts. And I am not a fanboy of some other system, I just want the system that I paid to be working as advertised. -- YanniG YanniG's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=30436 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65198 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
