RE: [slim] Re: Powered speakers
There are of course the new Acoustic Energy Aego M units: http://www.multitask-computing.co.uk/catalog/default.php?manufacturers_id=44 These come in at £99.95 and are available in black or white, conveniently matching the Squeezebox. :o) I have a set of Aego 2s myself, and for tbe price they're excellent. Stuart. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of bonze Sent: 09 August 2006 11:39 To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] Re: Powered speakers notanatheist Wrote: > I can only think of one thing: "search" > > Powered speakers have been brought up a few times. > > This is not meant as a flame in any way. Just trying to keep things > tidy. I apologise for re-inventing the wheel. I had done a few searches in the forum, but most threads seemed to reference either US web sites or products. I'm also trying to keep the budget down as much as possible, anything over £100 seems a little excessive for what I require. I suppose what I'm looking for is more along the line of a set of PC speakers (either stereo or 2.1), something nice and simple that can be 'unobtrusive', eg. mounted to the wall. I'll do some more thinking/research. Thanks for everyones suggestions. :-) -- bonze bonze's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6150 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26226 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Wireless SqueezeBox 3 for only £192 inv V AT
Of course you could always push the boat out and get two for £399.99 inc VAT and free delivery from me at any time... :o) Stuart www.multitask-computing.co.uk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bennett, Gavin (LDN Int) Sent: 31 May 2006 12:38 To: Slim Devices Discussion Subject: [slim] Wireless SqueezeBox 3 for only £192 inv VAT ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: Qnap TS-101 Update
In my defence, I would like to point out that several update emails have been sent out with regard to the delays shipping the Qnaps and I do endeavour to reply to all emails and phone messages, and usually succeed. Most are answered within 24 hours, but often a lot quicker. I've also posted on here with regard to the firmware issues and was dealing with some people on the weekend we first encountered the disk problem. Cards are never debited until units ship, or we are informed that they have shipped by one of our distribution partners. Due to issues with transactions "timing out" after 3 months if not released, I had to release one or two Qnap transactions before they shipped (to avoid further delays retaking fresh payments) - although to be fair, I understood the units would ship on 28th Feb and the transactions were released on that day. Due to a last minute problem, they were delayed a little longer and then we had the firmware problem. Paul will back me up on this. Annoying and frustrating yes, but there's nothing Machiavellian about it. Incidentally, while a debit date may show 20th Dec for example, that will be the day the payment was authorised, and not the date it was debited, which in this case will obviously be many weeks later when the payment is released. I hope that this clears up any misunderstandings. Stuart www.multitask-computing.co.uk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Heuer Sent: 21 March 2006 19:38 To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] Re: Qnap TS-101 Update Very poor! I ordered mine from them in November and I have had to do all the chasing regarding delivery. My status on their web site shows the Qnap was posted on 28 February yet I have received nothing. Now I am only getting an answering machine when I call and no reply to email. No status reports and all the information I got about the upgrade situation was from this site. My business partner ordered one around the same time and he has heard nothing yet his credit card has been debited! Suggest you shop elsewhere. -- Heuer Heuer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2543 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20393 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: Qnap TS-101 Update
Hi all, There does seem to be a common problem writing files to the Qnap, that doesn't seem to have affected the 400Gb units so far. Reading doesn't appear to be a problem however. I have now spoken to Paul at Progressive who is currently at Cebit. He will be returning tomorrow late afternoon and will contact everyone as soon as possible after that to discuss the way forward. He is also liaising with Qnap as to the best way to resolve this unfortunate issue quickly. We would both just like to reassure everyone that this will be addressed as a matter of urgency and resolved before any further devices are shipped. If you have details of your problem, please inform Paul directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Stuart www.multitask-computing.co.uk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of happyfishman Sent: 13 March 2006 11:06 To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] Re: Qnap TS-101 Update Just for info... I telephoned mutitask computing this morning and it seems they've had a fair few calls from people with problems similar to the above. They're working to establish the cause(s) and how it can be fixed. I think they will send out an update email when there's some news. -- happyfishman happyfishman's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2601 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20393 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: Slim Devices at Amazon
I understand your frustration... :o) The old SB2 is still listed as so many external links point to it, so rather than present folk with a "page not found" screen when they've been directed there, it's simply left there for the transition period, to provide a pointer to the new version. The SB2 has not been available to any of us in the UK since the new SB3 was released. The high shipping cost to RoI is indeed ridiculous - I've had that conversation with DHL, but it's their tariff - I'm just having to pass it on. They also charge the same for Jersey and Guernsey - and they have UK postcodes! I've shipped to customers' friends or relatives in Norhern Ireland before now, so that they can pick them up from there. Many, many of my customers will tell you that they have ordered one day and had a Slimp3, SB1 or SB2 in their hands the next morning. By and large, that's the norm - except when new models are released and we all have to wait. C'mon guys - someone attest to that for me... :o) Stu. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Orb Sent: 25 November 2005 16:33 To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] Re: Slim Devices at Amazon Stuart Cooper Wrote: > We ship to Ireland - although Rep of Ireland costs the same as > mainland Europe with DHL (approx £35) - Northern Ireland is our > standard free delivery on Squeezebox. If you'd like to buy one from > us, and you're in RoI, you can order online and choose the EU Delivery > option. > > Would you really prefer to deal with the faceless Amazon, rather than > a company that knows the product and can help you with technical and > pre-sales queries? You won't see them generating interest and > championing the product in the UK or anywhere else. I've had the > Squeezebox on CH5's Gadget Show and reviewed in a number of magazines; > I also made the first contact with Radio IO and Radio Paradise, > although initially neither were particularly interested - now RadioIO > is a part of the interface! > > With regard to eBay, we've had more than one call from customers > who've purchased an SB2 from eBay only to discover it was an SB1 on > arrival. > Doh! > > Stuart. > www.multitask-computing.co.uk > > P.S. Will ask my missus if she thinks I'm a "bedroom bandit" - am > expecting laughter sadly. :-( > > -Original Message- > From: discuss-bounces (AT) lists (DOT) slimdevices.com > [mailto:discuss-bounces (AT) lists (DOT) slimdevices.com] On Behalf Of > Orb > Sent: 25 November 2005 13:23 > To: discuss (AT) lists (DOT) slimdevices.com > Subject: [slim] Re: Slim Devices at Amazon > > > Cooltopia.co.uk have them but the wont ship to Ireland. > > The only Irish reseller (http://www.gadgetsonline.ie/) don't seem to > be bothered to have a website. > > You see my point? Why cannot Slim stop faffing about with these > bedroom bandits and get their products with a proper retailer like > Amazon? > > Yes I could order it direct from SD but then I get hit with not only > the huge UPS postage costs but also 21% Vat upon arrival. > > You know, Im feeling really quite pissed off!!! > > > -- > Orb > -- > -- Orb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=111 > View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18469 Stuart, 1. I went to your website and got excited when I found SB2 wired listed. I clicked on it and got "NO LONGER AVAILABLE - NOW REPLACED BY NEW SQUEEZEBOX". If its no longer available why bloody list it??? Not a good start. 2. How on earth can you charge £35 to send it less than 150 miles south of the Northern Ireland UK Border? 3. I would prefer to deal with the "faceless Amazon" as you put it because I can go to their website, order it, have it turn up within 48 hours without any fuss. I mean, I've been looking to buy (Credit card waiting) for the best part of a month now. How bloody difficult should it be to buy the product? I'm not having a personal dig at you Stu and forgive me if my tone comes across that way. I am just very VERY frustrated. -- Orb Orb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=111 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18469 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: Slim Devices at Amazon
See "Orb" - were fighting over you now! LOL Stu. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ultra238a Sent: 25 November 2005 16:01 To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] Re: Slim Devices at Amazon We do ship to Ireland, delivery is £10. You need to call us though to place the order as we don't process Irish orders online. Call us on 0871 871 9747 Thanks Paul Progressives Consumer Electronics Ltd -- ultra238a ultra238a's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=626 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18469 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: Slim Devices at Amazon
We ship to Ireland - although Rep of Ireland costs the same as mainland Europe with DHL (approx £35) - Northern Ireland is our standard free delivery on Squeezebox. If you'd like to buy one from us, and you're in RoI, you can order online and choose the EU Delivery option. Would you really prefer to deal with the faceless Amazon, rather than a company that knows the product and can help you with technical and pre-sales queries? You won't see them generating interest and championing the product in the UK or anywhere else. I've had the Squeezebox on CH5's Gadget Show and reviewed in a number of magazines; I also made the first contact with Radio IO and Radio Paradise, although initially neither were particularly interested - now RadioIO is a part of the interface! With regard to eBay, we've had more than one call from customers who've purchased an SB2 from eBay only to discover it was an SB1 on arrival. Doh! Stuart. www.multitask-computing.co.uk P.S. Will ask my missus if she thinks I'm a "bedroom bandit" - am expecting laughter sadly. :-( -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Orb Sent: 25 November 2005 13:23 To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] Re: Slim Devices at Amazon Cooltopia.co.uk have them but the wont ship to Ireland. The only Irish reseller (http://www.gadgetsonline.ie/) don't seem to be bothered to have a website. You see my point? Why cannot Slim stop faffing about with these bedroom bandits and get their products with a proper retailer like Amazon? Yes I could order it direct from SD but then I get hit with not only the huge UPS postage costs but also 21% Vat upon arrival. You know, Im feeling really quite pissed off!!! -- Orb Orb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=111 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18469 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: Buying SB3 in the UK
That's good to hear Patrick... I have load of backorders now with new ones being placed all the time, so lots of stock asap please! Getting calls every day from understandably impatient customers. I do now suddenly have a few white wired-only ones in stock, if Richard wants to switch to a white one? ;o) Seems like everyone wants an SB3 for Christmas! Some of my customers will be getting Qnap Nas units in their stockings too. Stu. MultiTask Computing www.multitask-computing.co.uk * >We hope to ship the rest of the UK backlog by Wednesday (right before >Thanksgiving holiday in the US). >Cheers, >Patrick On 11/22/05 1:34 PM, "Richie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> We received a small amount of black wireless SB3 today and they were >> shared out evenly between everybody who had back orders with us. Not >> all back orders were cleared. We are expecting more next week. > > Any news on the wired black models? > > Thanks > > Richard > ___ > Discuss mailing list > Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com > http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss --- Patrick Cosson V-P, Sales & Marketing Slim Devices, Inc. 415-359-7407 cell 413-638-5248 efax "The Squeezebox is made by people who truly love digital music, and powered by open-source software that plays almost any music or internet radio format...It looks gorgeous." Hot Stuff | STUFF UK online | 25 Oct 2005 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: Who is the UK distributer for SB3?
I've never heard of them either and if I lived any further south I'd be in the Channel... nd I don't sell Roku for so many reasons. Or the MP101 for that matter - in fact I've lost count of the folk that have purchased a Squeezebox from me *after* having bought a 101 and then got shot of it on eBay. I've had people ring up about the Roku, have explained the benefits of the Squeezebox and almost every one of 'em has bought SD. As I have several Slimp3s and Squeezeboxes myself I am a tad biased - even my potting shed will be Slimp3'd over the winter! If I think a product sucks - I don't sell it. Stu www.multitask-computing.co.uk ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: SB3 in UK yet?
White ones have arrived here and are shipping from today! I don't sell Roku at all... Stuart www.multitask-compuing.co.uk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of kitschcamp Sent: 11 November 2005 06:57 To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] Re: SB3 in UK yet? twynne Wrote: > I've placed an order for an SB3 (Wired) and just wondering if anyone > in the UK has received one as yet. If so, who did you order through? I've ordered mine direct from SlimDevices about 2 weeks ago - I just received the e-mail that it's winging its way from San Jose overnight :) -- kitschcamp kitschcamp's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2020 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18010 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Wired SB2 119GBP - Scan.co.uk
I still have a couple of wired-only SB2s left if amyone is interested. They're £124.99 inc free delivery. http://www.multitask-computing.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=3&produc ts_id=226 Stuart. MultiTask Computing www.multitask-computing.co.uk Say NO to ID Cards Now www.no2id.net before it's too late * -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mattybain Sent: 26 October 2005 15:43 To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] Wired SB2 119GBP - Scan.co.uk For those of you in the UK wanting a final chance to get a SB2 before they all go Scan has them on today on special for 117GBP (Damn this keyboard) http://www.scan.co.uk/todayonly/. Wired only but they do have both colours in stock. I would order one but have fallen in love with the SB3 and have no height issues. No I don't work for SCAN just thought that people might want to know before they all go!! -- mattybain Stewie: Well, Well mother we meet again. Lois: Stewie I thought I tucked you in an hour ago. Stewie: Not tightly enough it would seem, and now you contemptible harpy, I shall end your oppressive reign of matriarchal tyranny! ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2
I have just 2 wired-only left in stock... Stu www.multitask-computing.co.uk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DrNic Sent: 25 October 2005 11:45 To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2 Oh you've gone and done it now guys... I was literally about to "treat" myself to a new SB2, credit card at hand, and the email about the new SB dropped into the inbox!! Now what am I supposed to do?!! I like the new design - sure. Slight concern about the reclined angle, is this adjustable? what is the angle out of interest? (yes this does matter to me, as it could make viewing the screen difficult in my SB1's current position..) The next question is really to the UK distributor boys (multi-task/cooltopia etc) Whats your stock level like on the "old" (god that sounds weird!) SB2's? If I decide that I need one now - will I get SB2 or be forced to wait for SB3? Thanks Nic -- DrNic ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: New Squeezebox and Qnap TS-101 NAS in the UK
We shall be stocking the new Squeezebox (of course) as well as the Qnap NAS units. The Qnap units will be added to the store for pre-order today; the Squeezboxes are already there. Stuart www.multitask-computing.co.uk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dallan73 Sent: 25 October 2005 09:59 To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] Re: New Squeezebox and Qnap TS-101 NAS in the UK Looks very good... Will 64Mb be enough?? Currently the slim.exe process takes up that itself. Will there be any scope to get them with more memory? -- dallan73 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: UK Publicity: Squeezebox2 on "The Gadget Show" CH5
It is irritating... all their questions were answered, the whole iTunes purchased music issue explained s - l - o - w - l - y and yet they cite that as a main disadvantage - no mention of internet radio, the display or all the plugins etc. And their website hasn't been updated since the last series! A well... I'm going for a lie down. The delivery driver who returned it was much more enthusiastic when he saw mine in operation! Stuart www.multitask-computing.co.uk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ceejay Sent: 03 October 2005 19:38 To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] Re: UK Publicity: Squeezebox2 on "The Gadget Show" CH5 Well, I think I've got it on my PC... however, don't anyone hold your breath, the SB2 got a short section within a short item. And I'm not entirely sure they got the point with a flaky comparison with a Sonos system. I'll edit/compress one down to a reasonable size and post it somewhere if anyone's interested. Ceejay -- ceejay ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: NAS Drive Running Slimserver Solution
You've also got the option of the new Nexon NAS 1Tb: http://www.multitask-computing.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=37 0 It's SATA and can also be purchased as an empty box to populate with your own hard drives. I have liased with the manufacturer, and they have tested SlimServer on it and is supported. Stuart. www.multitask-computing.co.uk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of corwin Sent: 26 September 2005 07:45 To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] Re: NAS Drive Running Slimserver Solution I think that is not the best idea (add an HD to an SB2). The whole idea is that I don't HAVE to have all of the infrastructure (and costs - silent PCs are expensive) of a media PC to stream high-quality audio from SOMEWHERE on the net to my audio system. Given that my server solution has about 1TB of disk spinning (250 GB of audio), I doubt that you could call an SB3 slim. -- corwin ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] UK Publicity: Squeezebox2 on "The Gadget Show" CH5
I recently submitted a Squeezebox2 for review by Channel 5's "The Gadget Show" here in the UK. It is on the first episode of the new series, full details below. With regard to earlier threads on the Squeezebox's profile in the UK - I've been promoting SD in the UK since we began selling the Slimp3, with some success. Initially, the Mac based press were more interested, but it was also in PC Pro etc. I also had it feature (albeit briefly) in HiFi World not so long ago. Anyway, the show were pleased with the unit - as was the delivery guy who returned it! :0) Stuart - MultiTask Computing www.multitask-computing.co.uk TECHNOLOGY: The Gadget Show Channel: five 105 Date: Monday 3rd October 2005 Time: 19:15 to 20:00 Duration: 45 minutes. Suzi Perry, Jason Bradbury and Jon Bentley return for a third series of the cult show for gadget lovers. Every week the team road-tests the latest offerings on the market, offering advice on buying new technology, bringing news of new games and gizmos as well as giving viewers the opportunity to win some amazing prizes. (Stereo, New Series, Followed by five news update, Subtitles) Excerpt taken from DigiGuide - the world's best TV guide Copyright C1999-2004 GipsyMedia Ltd. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: Can SB2 work with Network-Attached-Storage directly ?
You can also now run SlimServer on The Nexon NAS 1000 device: http://www.multitask-computing.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=37 0 It's a 1Tb box which has won the PC Plus UK Performance Award in a stand-alone review featured in their July issue. Regards, Stuart www.multitask-computing.co.uk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of jimi Sent: 26 July 2005 03:18 To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] Re: Can SB2 work with Network-Attached-Storage directly ? You can also install SlimServer on a Linksys NSLU2 NAS box(check out http://www.nslu2-linux.org/wiki/HowTo/InstallSlimServer ) I did this and it works great. It uses hardly any power and is completely silent. It might be a little slower to load the slimserver web pages etc. than a full blown PC, but it's not too bad. The 6.1.1 release of slimserver has really sped things up in that regard anyway. Cheers James -- jimi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: Where to buy SB2 in the UK?
Thanks for the vote of confidence - the tenner's in the post. ;-) Our backlog will be cleared (of black units only that is) by the end of this week, and we shall have some stock ready to go then too! Thanks to everyone for their patience. Stuart. www.multitask-computing.co.uk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of slayaz Sent: 08 May 2005 21:31 To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] Re: Where to buy SB2 in the UK? I got my SB1 abd SB2 ffom multitask and can say their service is excellent! -- slayaz -- In a land of sheep, even a toothless wolf is king ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] UK Wireless Squeezebox2 availability?? (black) frommultitask-computing
Ooops - not sure how I missed replying to you Bruce. Very sorry about that. I do try to reply to very single email usually. I have been sending an awful lot of individual emails of late though, as well as newsletters - you're down as "unsubscribed" at the moment; if I can subscribe you, you'll get the newsletter updates. I'd hope to get your unit shipped from the next batch to hit the UK though. Stuart. www.multitask-computing.co.uk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of kdf Sent: 24 April 2005 21:12 To: Slim Devices Discussion Subject: Re: [slim] UK Wireless Squeezebox2 availability?? (black) frommultitask-computing Quoting Bruce Hartley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > I order a wireless black squeezebox 2 on 11th March. > Still no sign? > > Is availability really this bad? probably demand has been just THAT good > > I'd happily take a wired one, if that's all that is available. > > No response to emails to multitask, but I guess they are overwhelmed > by people like me hassling them. > > Anyone got any news? Shipments were backlogged due to orders. Slim Devices has posted here sayign they expected to have those backlogs cleared up in the next couple weeks. This would mean we are now nearing that time. However, shipment time to the UK has to be factored in, and the MultiTask would have to deal with their back orders in sequence. Usually they are very responsive, even in these forums. Hopefully Stuart can provide more updated information. -kdf ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: softsqueeze $420!!!
Hi Richard (and Johan) and thanks for the vote of confidence. Much appreciated. I'd love to be able to drop the price on the Trinloc, but it's set by the manufacturer and the margin is teeny, so it won't be dropping in the foreseeable future. On the plus side, it works! I've been using a demo unit for weeks now, with no major problems - on a (frankly flaky) PC with XP SP2 and the dreaded VIA USB chipset. We can ship to Ireland (North via DHL, or South via Parcelfarce), the cost varies according to number of units ordered. Stuart www.multitask-computing.co.uk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richie Sent: 13 April 2005 19:26 To: Slim Devices Discussion Subject: Re: [slim] Re: softsqueeze $420!!! Well if you need another one try www.multitask-computing.co.uk as mentioned by somebody else. I got mine for the same price as my SB1 for £148.99 including postage. This was displayed on the Multitask website though "We will ship to EU countries subject to cleared funds upon request, but we are unable to ship to destinations outside the EU". So I guess that postage may be a little more to Ireland, but still probably cheaper than the buying from the US. £190 seems a little excessive for the UK. dabs.com has had them for a little less but their supply seems to be very intermittent at best. Multitask have provided a very good service in my opinion. I'm just hoping they con drop the price a little on their Trinloc DAB receiver (nudge nudge if Stuart is lurking!). Richard On 4/13/05, Orb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi guys > > I am in Ireland. > I was tracking my shipment via UPS's site and it arrived at the local > airport this morning and the tracking said it had been held back and > delivery was to be rescheduled. Phoned UPS and they seemed to think I > should have it tomorrow but the VAT would be just over 70 Euros. > > I found SB2 on a UK site going for around £190. I always thought that > members of the EU were free to shop with any of its members without > paying import duty but I am not too sure? > > I ordered from Slim thinking that buying direct would be the best > option but it's probably cost me £30 or £40 more :( > > -- > Orb > ___ > Discuss mailing list > Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com > http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss > ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: AlienBBC vs DAB (was Re: [slim] (UK) Powered speakers for SB)
DAB is now a possibility again using the Trinloc DAB USB radio in the UK - at least on Windows. When used with DABBAR (1.3b1 or above) all stations can be streamed via HTTP and integrated with Squeezebox2, Squeezebox or SliMP3. I am using one with Windows XP SP2 and Squeezebox & SliMP3 and its working very well - even in my poor signal area (the highest I get is about 30% signal). It even works with my VIA USB chipset, which the Wavefinder would have nothing to do with! More details here: http://www.multitask-computing.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=30 6 - for anyone interested, I'm retailing it at £129.99 as of this week :-) Stuart www.multitask-computing.co.uk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Abbott, ACA Systems Sent: 13 March 2005 14:28 To: 'Slim Devices Discussion' Subject: RE: AlienBBC vs DAB (was Re: [slim] (UK) Powered speakers for SB) Further option: get a free-to-air TV box that has Audio out. In the UK Comet do them (Sagem?). Simon Still wrote: > On Tue, 08 Mar 2005 22:58:39 +, BenRubinstein > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: how should I expect the sound quality >> of Radio 4 through broadband->slimserver->squeezebox to compare with >> it over DABS? And would you expect reliability to be an issue? > > That's what concerns me at the moment. DAB is not great quality but > then the streaming bitrates from the BBC are far from hi-fi and can > drop really low (sub 50k) when demand is high. Is another option not > to install a cheap FM tuner on the PC and work out some way of > streaming that to the SB? > ___ > Discuss mailing list > Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com > http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss Brian Abbott ACA Systems ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Does anyone have a broken squeezebox?
I have one that DHL kindly ran over with a forklift truck... some of it still bears a passing resemblance to a Squeezebox, although the display is not at all well. I will have a proper look and see what is left in one piece and let you know... Which bits do you need? Stuart www.multitask-computing.co.uk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bruce Hartley Sent: 06 March 2005 19:44 To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] Does anyone have a broken squeezebox? Difficult to explain why, but I could really use a squeezebox without a display. Does anyone have one with a broken display that they would like to sell? Also one with a working display, but broken audio circuitrt would be equally useful. yes you figured it out, I need to seperate the visual and audio functionalilty of the squeezebox into two different rooms. Thanks, Bruce. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
