[slim] External HD - PC/Mac compatibility
I'm hoping a kind soul will help out a Mac know-nothing. I'm a PC guy, and have an NTFS formatted external USB HD that contains about 250 GB of mp3's. I want to make a copy of this HD and allow a sister to access it from her Mac. Can someone help me as to compatibility issues? I understand that FAT32 is the only format that both a PC and Mac can read/write to, correct? I read conflicting reports about problems accessing large files on a FAT32 drive, but no single mp3 is over the size limit. Are there other considerations? I also am vaguely aware of third party software products that might help with the conversion...for example, is there software for the Mac that would allow it to see an NTFS drive? I'm a long time SlimDevices devotee and appreciate the help! -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58033 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] External HD - PC/Mac compatibility
A follow up for clarity. Perhaps this would simplify my question: I have a Seagate FreeAgent External HD that says it is compatible for PC and Mac. I have plugged it into my PC, but not installed any software it offers. Properties of the HD says it is formatted NTFS. Question: can I write files to this HD, unplug, and replug into a Mac? -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58033 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iTunes alternatives
I agree that MM is a good music managerhave been using it for a couple of years. HOWEVER, the real question is whether it/they can get it to work with v 2 firmware on my iTouch. I was lucky enough to read that you can't update the firmware and continue to use MM. I sense between the lines that it can't be cracked. The issues are way beyond my technical understanding. What do people think? I have enjoyed the iTouch, but WILL NOT use iTunes. Hate it, and will sell the iTouch before resorting to iTunes. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=53338 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Slow / No Access to SqueezeCenter
Put me in the me to category. The new SC is glacially slow on my 4 year old XP system with half gig of ram. So, I switched to the classic skin web interface and it runs just fine, with very stable performance. A minor frustration since I liked the look and feel of the new interface, but no biggie. I figured I'd troll looking for posts like this and it would figure itself out eventually. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=4 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Alternative to jRiver Media Center?
Thanks guys. I've downloaded and installed MediaMonkey. Seems fine. Perceptibly faster, features are about the same - for what I need - may not be for others, but I didn't need all the TV, photo, etc. stuff that MediaCenter layered on. BTW: MediaMonkey recognizes my devices reliably and in a third of the time that MC does. Thanks for the tips. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46194 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Alternative to jRiver Media Center?
I need an alternative to jRiver's Media Center. It is just too bloated, slow and buggy for me. Drives me crazy. I need a player that I can install on my daughter's and wife's computer that will recognize an iPod and Nano, and my own Creative Zen. All I want is to create some playlists and move em on and off the devices. Will NOT use iTunes because it tries to control my life. Can't use Media Center because it won't do simple things quickly and efficiently. Thoughts? Love my SB's (three of em) and using Squeeze Center OK. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46194 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Controlling Playlist Playback
Gosh, I'm stumped and am pretty sure I have an easy one for someone. Using SC 7 and can't figure out where I control the behavior of playback of a playlist. I've created a playlist. I load it up in any SB player, scroll down to one of the items in the playlist and click play. My goal is that it play the entire list from that point to the end. For example, a playlist of 10 selections. Start playing on track 3 and I want it to play 3-10. Instead, it plays only track 3 and stops. Must be simple, but I just don't see in SC 7 where that control is taking place. Tips? Thanks. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44813 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Controlling Playlist Playback
I'll save a good reader the time. I did not remember that this playlist playback behavior is specific to each player. I found it by drilling down into the misbehaving player controls on the SC interface. Now it has submitted to my will and plays the other song in the album. Now there is a throwback term. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44813 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Desire Advice: SB drops out
SuperQ: I decided to teach my daughter about the scientific method and I went and changed two things at once: I shifted the router about 10 degrees (moved the antenna) and changed to channel 2 on the router. So far, 2 flawless evenings of connectivity. My daughter asked which change made the difference...so I told her to do as the book says and only make one change at a time. Thanks for the simple advice. I'll continue to monitor, but I think this fix is a good one. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44476 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Desire Advice: SB drops out
I have a problem that just does not seem to go away. I have a 3 SB household, two of which (one wired and one wireless) stream effectively and in an uninterrupted way. The third, located furthest away from my Belkin Pre-N wireless router, takes as long as a minute to start playing (I load something from the server, the VU meter shows streaming (deflection) but no sound, and often drops out after about 2 minutes of playing, will stay silent for as long as 15 min, and then start playing again. I'm running SC 7 (downloaded yesterday) and the performance is identical as with 6.x versions. I'm not a networking expert, but my working theory has been that it is taking a long time to buffer enough info to get the stream started, but the behavior I describe seems to contradict that a bit. I have 58-60% signal strength on the misbehaving SB. It is on a second floor on the opposite end of the house, with router located in the corner of the basement (so it punches thru 2 floors and across the house). I know, not perfect, but all other wireless devices work nicely with this set up, including another SB and the laptop I'm typing on. I've considered purchasing WAP, as I can get a cable to the mid level of the home, but I don't want the hassle and fussing it would take to wire the upstairs bedroom. Any thoughts or advice? Love my SB's. Have three so the Duet will wait. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44476 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Desire Advice: SB drops out
Thanks SuperQ. Will try and get back with results. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44476 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need shelf stereo to go with my Squeezebox. Recommendations?
Lou1z: I'm not an audiophile - I don't have the vocabulary to describe like a magazine reviewer. I use all of the speakers in the house for jazz, orchestral and opera. I have a set of Audioengine 5's and Aego M's. Probably not fair to compare the A2 systems directly ($199 vs $350) directly. Still, a short assessment. The Aego M's are brighter, not as balanced, but pump out amazing sound for the size and price. You have to adjust the subwoofer down a bit unless you are a rocker. The Audioengine 5's are a nice value. can't speak to the 2's. Had the 5's before the 2's came out. More finesse with the Audioengines. Both are speakers that do extremely well in their price rangedon't expect studio reference experiences...just put em in the right environment and just smile when your friends rave. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42858 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need shelf stereo to go with my Squeezebox. Recommendations?
I have a Tivoli Model Two at work and listen all day. I would not hesitate to pair it up with a SB (great for the den or home office), and you get the radio over the air benefit. Having said that, and a nice as the Tivoli is, it can't compare with the pleasure I get from my Audioengine's (bedroom) and Aego's (kitchen). They are simply better. BTW: the Tivoli subwoofer is a sexy buy not crucial addition. It is really subtle and has not radically changed my listening experience with the Model Two. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42858 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Upgrade Now to SC7?
Michael: happy to help if I can. I'm running a windows xp machine, service pack 2, 2.4 GHz, 512 RAM with a swap file size of 1536 MB. I've been running Webroot Spysweeper and NOD32 antivirus for several years now. Other than that, pretty vanilla. Belkin Pre-N wireless router has been running nicely for 18 months at least. I access SlimServer using a laptop upstairs, and version 6.5 is acceptably responsive using the web interface. My experience upon install of SqueezeCenter were: - initial scan was 2+ hours (1600+ albums, 20,000+ songs, 1,500+ artisits, 160GB of disk space on an internal hard drive) - re-scans of new music were very long and labored - over 20 minutes to rescan the addition of 2 new albums (albums - that shows my age) - screen refresh was labored and delayed - seemed like each time I would check New Music - it needed to reindex and find all new titles (set to default of 100 titles) Uninstall of SC and reinstall of SS cleaned everything up. Back to normal behavior. Does that help? Tell me what else I can report and am happy to do so. Appreciate your work. The SB/SlimDevices product and service has changed my listening and enjoyment of music. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41142 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Upgrade Now to SC7?
Well, I was not going to post on this topic, but since it has been raised, I'll share my experience. This weekend past, I upgraded and the install and config was painless and nicely thought out. Immediately, I noticed a slowdown in performance that was tenfold. Endless searching, painfully slow screen refreshes, long re-scans, etc. I was watching computer screens and not listening to music. After 24 hours of pain, I uninstalled and reverted back to the most recent 6.5. I was not about to complain, as it is most certainly labeled pre-release, and I never complain anyway, as the SB and SS software has returned my investment 100 fold. However this is a good moment to ask if others have experienced this. Upon reinstall of 6.5, life was good again, with fairly quick searching and screen refreshes (it is never like using a desktop app, nor do I expect it to be). I loved the interface of SC and hope to see some discussion of how it (or my computer) needs to be tweaked. FYI: Using a middle aged windows xp pentium machine of reasonable health, Lynksys wireless router and 3 SB's in different rooms, all connected wirelessly. Prior to install of SqueezeCenter, I completely uninstalled 6.5 and rebooted (I've found this best in the past). I also rebooted after install of SC. Have others experienced this problem, or have tips for moving into SC in the future? -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41142 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Future - no future!?
My wife looked at the first SB...a kludgey black and silver model My kludgey reference was a lame attempt at mild sarcasm. I also prefer the silver/black over the all black. The white was, well for other households. Back to the music. RadioIO Jazz is on right now...glad to have em back. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40309 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Future - no future!?
Ugh...Not even sure why I'm bothering to chime in, but I guess timing is everything. I just took delivery of my third SB3 and paired it with Audioengine 5's in my bedroom. Connected wirelessly two floors away from my router - after a 2 minute set up, including insertion of my WEP key. It suits my life style just fine - sounds very sweet. (BTW: I have Aego M's controlled by my second SB in my kitchen and love them also. They suit my life style also! I used the forum to help me decide to give them a try...and then could not resist the equally positive reviews of the 5's.) My wife looked at the first SB...a kludgey black and silver model, gave a puzzled look, listened to the sound, and was off and running creating play lists using SlimServer, loading up Squeezenetwork, and syncing between players. She doesn't care what color it is. She is listening to the music. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40309 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Are you using Mp3Tunes?
I tried mp3tunes for a day or so, got really excited, purchased the year subscription. That was almost 2 months ago. Since then, I've made really determined efforts to upload my rather large collection of mp3's. It is hopeless. It is so slow, and so inconsistent on upload that I've just about given up. I too had hoped it would be a great way to back up my collection, and make it available to me in novel ways off the Internet. Too slow, and too many drop outs. Go away on vacation with hopes that an uninterrupted week will take care of the bulk of the upload, and return to a message that it is trying to connect to the server. I know that the upload path is a long and complicated one, and can't blame all of this on mp3tunes (perhaps almost none of this...gosh, their server is not the likely culprit). I think it is a great business idea with an almost fatal flaw - it may work for people with smallish collections and/or a huge pipes, but it isn't happening for me with a typically healthy Comcast broadband connection. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37326 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Nokia 770 $129 on woot.com now!
bklaas;210952 Wrote: Can you describe this a little further, please? 1. what version of slimserver are you using, and what OS does slimserver run on? 2. when you say that the toolbar floats over the rest of the window, are you talking about something that's part of the skin (i.e., the bar that has links for server settings, player settings, etc.) or the toolbar for the browser itself? If you mean the former, that's a bug I need to look at. The latter you can change in the browser settings under the View-toolbars-(uncheck) full-screen option (or something like that). cheers, #!/ben Hi Ben. I've been away on business trying to earn enough money to buy another gadget. Re your questions above: 1. SlimServer Version: 6.5.2 - 12047 - Windows XP - EN - cp1252 2. The former! Using full-screen option on my N800, the lower dark grey tool bar of your skin (showing 19247 songs, 1423 artists, 1561 albums space About Server Settings Player Settings remains fixed over the bottom of the second row of icons in your skin. It actually obscures the text label of the icons. Make sense? My observation is that this occurred after upgrade of the OS on the N800. It was not a problem before. Currently using the latest download from Nokia: Internet Tablet OS 2007 edition Version: 3.2007.10-7 Thanks for continued work on the skin! -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36370 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Nokia 770 $129 on woot.com now!
bklaas;210952 Wrote: Can you describe this a little further, please? 1. what version of slimserver are you using, and what OS does slimserver run on? 2. when you say that the toolbar floats over the rest of the window, are you talking about something that's part of the skin (i.e., the bar that has links for server settings, player settings, etc.) or the toolbar for the browser itself? If you mean the former, that's a bug I need to look at. The latter you can change in the browser settings under the View-toolbars-(uncheck) full-screen option (or something like that). cheers, #!/ben Ben: Uh. Sorry. I did not read your reply with enough attention to detail. You answered my question initially. In View - Show Toolbar - uncheck Full Screen. All looks well in 770 skin in N800 world. Thanks. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36370 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Nokia 770 $129 on woot.com now!
Hey Ben: thanks for your great addition to the slimserver arsenal. You say: make sure the browser settings are to not show the toolbar in full-screen mode. How do I do that on my N800? Ever since my update of the OS on the N800, (all of which went fine), the toolbar at the bottom of the 770 skin screen floats over the rest of the window (scrolls up and down as I move the screen around with my finger or pen). I must have solved this problem before, but it is pesky now. Have I described it adequately? -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36370 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How do you use your Squeezebox/Transporter?
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36061 Question: When you listen to music, do you connect to Slim Server or SqueezeNetwork? - a) 100% of the time to Slimserver (on computer or NAS drive) - b) 75% of the time on Slimserver / 25% on SqueezeNetwork - c) 50% of the time on Slimserver / 50% on SqueezeNetwork - d) 25% of the time on Slimserver / 75% on SqueezeNetwork - e) 100 % of the time on SqueezeNetwork Squeeze network about 20% of the time. BUT, it is great and useful for all sorts of situations. Additionally, people that come to the home and rave over the SB are equally impressed with SNetwork. I actually think it is one of those over the top features that helps sell the hardware. Make sure it stays. I just discovered (yeah, I can be slow sometimes) how Radio Time is showing my local stations so nicely. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36061 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Softsqueeze and Synch
God I feel old sometimes. Installed softsqueeze and enjoying it. Thought it would be cool to experiment with different skin. Changed from the initial skin that appeared on install (the black control and transporter) to the first one on the list (the tiny grey player). How the heck to you change back? No sign whatsoever of controls or menu system the initial skin had. Feels like using a completely obscure WinAmp skin created by a 17 year old but totally unintuitive to a 50 year old. Give me the SB skin control back! Second question. I want to sync two SB players in the house. I see hundreds of references to synchronize in the Forum, but people reference it like I know how to do it. Where is it in help file? Can't find. Can someone point me? Maybe just a dunce day. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35951 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Softsqueeze and Synch
Thanks bephillips I found the insanely tiny prefs button on the excession skin and now see how that little rascal is handled. Sound like a whiner, and don't want to, as I love my SB and this forum...great people offering free help...what can be bad with that. The mini rant is about interfaces and making someone think and search and feel silly for not knowing how to do something. Anyway, that is fixed. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35951 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox and Parasound Zamp
I can confirm that the Parasound Zamp works nicely with my new Squeezebox. No pre-amp used or needed for my particular application. The auto on also works to perfection. I did not even have to fiddle with the setting on the back of the Zamp. Just set it to Auto On, move the Sensitivity knob to 12 oclock, and when you send some music thru the SB, it turns the Zamp on quickly and reliably. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33723 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox and Parasound Zamp
Great tips. Thanks guys. That site for HTD in wall speakers looks nice...they seem really inexpensive, but I know that you don't always have to pay a lot to get great stuff. Have you been pleased with them? They are so reasonably priced, it almost seems like a no-brainer to try em. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33723 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Squeezebox and Parasound Zamp
Am doing a mini kitchen/dining room remodel and will be pairing a new SB (yes, black...very nice) with a Parasound Zamp. Here is a softball question: am I correct that I need no more pre-amp than that supplied in the SB? Second question: does anyone have an in-wall speaker suggestion? I've listened to some Polk's, but would love more options. Room is about 13 x 18 ft, hardwood floors, drywall construction. Price range somewhere around $500 for the speaker set (give or take). Last question: does anyone have a recommendation for an IR repeater kit for use with a wall hanging LCD TV (so I can bury my cable box DVR in the closet out of the way? They seem ridiculously expensive (e.g., the Niles exceeds $200). Thanks! My second Squeezebox! Love it. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33723 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox vs Sonos
I've owned a SB for over a year and, after my wife and daughter, it would be the next thing I grab in a house fire. Having said that, my bro in law recently asked for my help setting up a complete home audio system. He has a designer home and wanted clean, sexy and easy to use. After a lot of soul searching, I helped him purchase and install a frightfully expensive SONOS system that included multiple controllers and base units. It was effortless to set up and sounds fine. He loves it. It gave me a lot of time to play with the system directly. I found the controller to be cute, but surprisingly choppy in its response. One of the controllers needed to be reset several times a day...and I recommended he send it back. I hated the software installed on his host computer. Despite the occasional oddities of SS, I'll take it any day over what Sonos is passing off. After playing with the Sonos for a day, my brother in law asked how to create a custom play list. Well, just try doing some creative searching on the Sonos software. It can barely be done from the controller. I was forced to install Media Center on his computer, taught him how to really search his database of music, create an interesting playlist, export it, and save it in a folder that the Sonos would search (oh yeah, and then have Sonos rescan the library). I could go on, but my sense was that the Sonos was for music listeners and the SS/SB is for music lovers. Sometimes a prix fix meal is fun, but generally I like to order a la carte. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33224 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Nokia N800
TechHome;175840 Wrote: user Thoughtfix has a blog on the 770 800. Here's a link to his must have applications. Follow the links and you will find installation info. Have fun http://thoughtfix.blogspot.com/2006_12_17_archive.html What a great resource. Thanks TechHome. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31398 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Nokia N800
This is not exactly a slimdevices forum post, but since everyone here is so friendly, I'm hoping someone can give me a pointer to a resource. I have an N800 and it is a tremendous device, and i'm loving its utility as a SS/SB controller using the Nokia 770 skin. I'm not a Linux guy, and I have stared at the maemo.org site for quite a while, and done numerous searches, and can find no how to walk thru on how to install third party applications in the device. It just ain't intuitive for a non developer, non linux, windows guy. Can anyone help? Just point me to some resources and I'll be off and running. Thanks -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31398 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Nokia N800
I could not wait and purchased one of the two units delivered to my local CompUSA. Up and running as soon as the battery was charged. Not familiar with the Nokia770 skin, but it loaded right up and I'm off and running controlling my desktop/winamp/slimserver combo (thanks for the WIKI entry). Next step is to control the SB in my living room from my dining room. Now, my wife cannot deny me a second SB for the bedroom. My goal is to never have to move. Way to go guys. Very cool. Planning on a serious play session tonight. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31398 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: popping at the beginning of every track after 6.5 upgrade
ceejay;157333 Wrote: Well, for Harry (but not utowana - don't know about matt as you've not said what you are using) the following bug may be relevant... http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=4366 If this aplies to you then add your name to the Cc list and post any additinal info that will help the devs fix it. for utowana's mp3's, is this relevant ? http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=3852 HTH Ceejay Thanks for the input. I delayed feedback til I had a chance to see whether install of latest daily worked. Seems OK now. Still need some time, but early reviews last night were good (no popping sound). Appreciate the input...great forum for help! For what it is worth: I am now using: SlimServer Version: 6.5.1 - 10758 - Windows XP - EN - cp1252. Using wireless SB, but caved in and cabled it just so it is a bit faster and more responsive. Also, in the for what it is worth department...I NEVER have the popping sound when streaming to WinAmp on my desktop computer (where SS is located). All of the popping occurs (hopefully occurred) when using the SB. Not sure if that is a clue. Love the server, love the box! -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30008 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: popping at the beginning of every track after 6.5 upgrade
Yup...I can confirm...same thing happening to me with SlimServer Version: 6.5.1 - 10337 Using exclusively mp3 rips. Flawless performance before, but now, on about 50% of playback, I hear a loud static pop when each track begins. the problem seems unpredictable, as it will occur sometimes and other times, not. No pattern as to which album generates the pop, so I was waiting to see if I could identify a pattern before posting. Any ideas? -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30008 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: What do Playlists mean to you?
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29368 Question: What do playlists mean to you? - Never or very rarely use them - Not a big problem: use static playlists for parties or similar, current features ok - Use static playlists a lot, would like to see better features for managing them - Want smart or dynamic playlists. iTunes integration and/or plugins usable (but could be better!). - Smart or dynamic playlists are very important, current options not good enough, must be improved - Critical: Playlist handling must be improved or I'm out of here I love the concept of MusicIP and wish it was something that was (1) faster (I loaded it up, and 12 days later, it was only a third of the way thru validating my 15,000 track collection...so I bailed out on it), and (2) integrated more seamlessly (easily) with SS. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29368 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Logitech to acquire Slim Devices!
When I purchased my SB, I immediately started to worry about the viability of SlimDevices. Will they be there forever for me? I worried even more after I fell in love with the product, the service, the forum, even the server software (despite some fits and starts). I work for a company that is positioning itself to be purchased (someday). The American way. Do good work and be rewarded for it. Things have to change at SD. It is inevitable. Corporate will slowly encroach. I want my little company back...I'll take the anxiety. Good for the guys at SD. They deserve it, but we didn't. It is rare to have a product in the marketplace that engenders loyalty and passion. I hope you can sustain that. Neurotically yours -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28821 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Looking for Good Info on Album Art Downloading
Thanks for the tip TCM. I was just previewing, and becoming a bit frustrated with, Album Cover Art Downloader, and gave your suggestion Album Art Aggregator a try. It is still a bit of a quirky program, but hits the mark more often than it misses. I like the price. -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28466 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Windows cannot find 'SlimServer Web Interface.url
I've been using SS without incident for a year. Recently, I believe upon download of the latest stable version of SS (6.3.1), it runs perfectly until I re-boot my computer. When the computer is up after the re-boot, I try to open up the web interface of SS and get this message: Windows cannot find 'SlimServer Web Interface.url' Make sure you typed the name correctly If I reinstall SS it works nicely until the next re-boot. Can anyone help? Love SlimServer and Squeezebox...but this is putting a cramp in my access to my music! -- utowana utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26324 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Is there any way to generate a text file list of albums, etc?
hal9000 Wrote: I generated a great report using Media Monkey... http://www.mediamonkey.com/ I exported to Excel, deleted the track name and number, and then used an Excel function... Data/Filter/Advanced Filter/Unique Records Only ... The result: I got a great list of my FLAC catalog with Artist/Album/Genre My wife is very intimidated by my music collection (2.1K cd's) and this nice clean report has been a great help to her. enjoy! -hal I do much the same thing as Hal, only I manipulate the output from Media Monkey using pivot tables. This way, I can create output reports along any of the dimensions (genre, track, etc) just by changing the page fields. -- utowana Ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny utowana's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4204 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21355 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
