Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)
bonze;317407 Wrote: Different product, different market, different audience. So you buy one of those products in your links and attach a USB drive. What then happens when you buy a 2nd or a 3rd? Each will have it's own USB drive ? My entertainment system is only for use in my bedroom where it ideally should offer convenience with just a few fingertaps. I will like Duet controller to function like an Ipod with the hard disk at the receiver. -- GreenHornet GreenHornet's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18580 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49517 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)
bonze;317443 Wrote: Looks like that device would be ideal for you then. or perhaps maybe you should buy an iPod. I don't get this thread, why sign up to the forum to say that you won't be buying something?? You do realise that there are also no speakers on a Duet? or will that be your next thread :) No speaker on the Duet is ok :) I'm using my existing hi-fi. Signed up initially to query on NAS in 3rd Party Plugins forum. Then realise Duel with NAS (SATA HDD, old ATA HDD) still require much effort and money. So it is better to choose one that is convenient and suits my criteria better. Posted here to let others who are considering to buy 1 decide whether they need the USB input or not. Also hopefully Slim Devices will get feedbacks from this forum to improve on their products. I went to their website and couldn't contact them as I do not have their product. -- GreenHornet GreenHornet's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18580 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49517 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)
I want Slim Devices to improve their products so that everyone will benefit! -- GreenHornet GreenHornet's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18580 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49517 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)
funkstar;317477 Wrote: The idea of adding a USB port to a SlimDevices product comes up every so often, so you are not the only one to want such a feature. I just can't see it happening. The thing is, doing this would create a product that is completely at odds to the ideas behind the SqueezeBox range of products. All of them require either a localy run server app (which can be on a full blown PC or a NAS box style appliance) or an internet connection for SqueezeNetwork (like a giant SqueezeCenter in the sky). The devices themselves are quite dumb. The only display what they are told to display and play what they are sent by the server. They do not access the music directly. For a single seat installation, this does appear to complicate things, but once you get into whole house audio, it makes a great deal of sense, giving you a central store of all your music, accessable by any player throughout the installation. If having local storage on your music player is a must for you , then you'll need to look at other devices. An iPod, Sony Walkman, Archos PMP or any other portable media player might be more suited to your needs. The Archos PMP seems to have potential, looking deeper into it. -- GreenHornet GreenHornet's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18580 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49517 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)
So I think I will wait for a newer model or other brands. If I want to buy an internet radio now, I may be looking for this. http://www.aluratek.com/product_info.php?products_id=54display=All or http://www.sagem-communications.com/index.php?id=1238L=0 I dislike to switch on the PC just to listen to music. NAS is too troublesome. -- GreenHornet GreenHornet's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18580 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49517 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)
raaurora;317252 Wrote: but without your pc, how would you create playlists and perform other music management tasks? using a remote type interface for that would be a nightmare. good luck, but be careful what you wish for. If Slimdevices updates Duet receiver with USB input for HDD, I will not hesitate to buy one. Just switch on the Duet and I can listen to either Internet radio or my favorite songs almost instantaneously. Initially wanted to buy a micro JVC player for its Bluetooth, FM radio and USB input, then read a review that the FM reception isn't good. Then focus changed to DAB radio and then to Internet Radio. -- GreenHornet GreenHornet's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18580 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49517 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
