[slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
tommypeters;165342 Wrote: I wonder how the Archos 604 WIFI 30GB would compare to a Nokia 770? The Archos would be useful as a mobile media player (and as a DVR with the DVR addon) and its use as a SB remote would only be secondary - but I wonder how the processor, responsiveness and the 4,3 480*272 screen would compare to the Nokia...? Seems much more useful for me, except for the much lower resolution (Nokia has 800*480) (the WIFI model is a new version of the Archos 604) http://www.archos.com/products/video/archos_604wifi/index.html?country=globallang=en hi. i'm new to the forum. my squeezebox arrived from amazon this afternoon, so haven't set it up yet. i also bought an archos 604 wifi last week that i've set up on a wireless network at home. browsing t'internet is pretty difficult on the small screen, but is ok when in the docking station (will be better when i get round to buying a 32 tv!) i'll report back on how well it works as a remote in a couple of days hopefully - if i can get it all up and running. what i also wanted to ask (but maybe a separate thread would be a better place to do so?) is, can i setup a playlist so that both squeezebox (in my kitchen) and archos (in my lounge) can play the same tracks at the same time (for a party)? thanks, and hope to get to know you a bit better as time goes on. cheeRS, nick -- little_scrote little_scrote's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9650 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30964 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
i'll report back on how well it works as a remote in a couple of days hopefully - if i can get it all up and running. Try http://yourserver:9000/Handheld for a skin optimised for small screens. Though it features Opera I doubt it will like Touch... what i also wanted to ask (but maybe a separate thread would be a better place to do so?) You're right. But I'll answer anyway :-) is, can i setup a playlist so that both squeezebox (in my kitchen) and archos (in my lounge) can play the same tracks at the same time (for a party)? Syncing is only possible between SD hardware players and less reliable with the Softsqueeze. -- Michael - http://www.herger.net/SlimCD - your SlimServer on a CD http://www.herger.net/slim - AlbumReview, Biography, MusicInfoSCR ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
thanks for the reply michael will try that skin and report back on how it cooperates with the archos and touch screen i thought that might be the case with syncing. if it's a deliberate tactic by slimdevices to make me buy another squeezebox, it might not work ;-) -- little_scrote little_scrote's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9650 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30964 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
i thought that might be the case with syncing. if it's a deliberate tactic by slimdevices to make me buy another squeezebox, It's not. There's a technical reason: slimserver can't control other player's buffering. -- Michael - http://www.herger.net/SlimCD - your SlimServer on a CD http://www.herger.net/slim - AlbumReview, Biography, MusicInfoSCR ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
well, that was all pretty easy. after looking at all the help resources and forum etc, i expected to have more difficulty than i did in setting the squeezebox up. i csn very happily say that it was a completely painless experience and i love it. the user interface is so simple and intuitive, it's superb. the only things i don't like are that the power supply cable intereferes with my DAB aerial (easily moved), and that the squezzebox does not have a detachable foot and slots for wall wall mounting. getting back on topic, i tried this with my archos 604 wifi, but no success :-( Michael Herger;170496 Wrote: i'll report back on how well it works as a remote in a couple of days hopefully - if i can get it all up and running. Try http://yourserver:9000/Handheld for a skin optimised for small screens. Though it features Opera I doubt it will like Touch... [color=blue] Michael i can defintely connect to the network with the archos and browse a shared drive on my server pc (called upstairspc), and i can connect to the slimserver on my laptop on the same wireless network using address http://upstairspc:9000/(with or without handheld/ for the different skins). but with the archos, it's a case of computer says no. it says the address is not available from this machine. any ideas what i'm doing wrong please? -- little_scrote little_scrote's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9650 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30964 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
getting back on topic, i tried this with my archos 604 wifi, but no success :-( How did you fail? Error message? -- Michael - http://www.herger.net/SlimCD - your SlimServer on a CD http://www.herger.net/slim - AlbumReview, Biography, MusicInfoSCR ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
Michael Herger;170654 Wrote: getting back on topic, i tried this with my archos 604 wifi, but no success :-( How did you fail? Error message? -- Michael - http://www.herger.net/SlimCD - your SlimServer on a CD http://www.herger.net/slim - AlbumReview, Biography, MusicInfoSCR little_scrote;170636 Wrote: it says the address is not available from this machine. -- little_scrote little_scrote's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9650 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30964 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
it says the address is not available from this machine. DNS problem? Try to open http://123.123.123.123:9000/Handheld where you replace 123.123.123.123 by your server's actual IP address. -- Michael - http://www.herger.net/SlimCD - your SlimServer on a CD http://www.herger.net/slim - AlbumReview, Biography, MusicInfoSCR ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
you're a genius. thank you very much :-D can now use my archos 604 wifi as a remote control. will have a play over the next few days and post back up to say how i've got on. in my very limited playig so far, i would say that it's hard to beat the original remote though -- little_scrote little_scrote's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9650 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30964 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
I downloaded clicker to my Palm and it just does not make sense. It may be a cool thing to do, but the slimserver remote is the best;no recharging needed and no programs to scroll through. -- thesil thesil's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9197 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30964 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
I wonder how the Archos 604 WIFI 30GB would compare to a Nokia 770? The Archos would be useful as a mobile media player (and as a DVR with the DVR addon) and its use as a SB remote would only be secondary - but I wonder how the processor, responsiveness and the 4,3 480*272 screen would compare to the Nokia...? Seems much more useful for me, except for the much lower resolution (Nokia has 800*480) (the WIFI model is a new version of the Archos 604) http://www.archos.com/products/video/archos_604wifi/index.html?country=globallang=en -- tommypeters SB3--Meridian G68--NuForce Ref8--Bc Acoustique ACT A3 tommypeters's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30964 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
wonder how the Archos 604 WIFI 30GB would compare to a Nokia 770? The Archos would be useful as a mobile media player (and as a DVR with the DVR addon) and its use as a SB remote would only be secondary - but I wonder how the processor, responsiveness and the 4,3 480*272 screen would compare to the Nokia...? Seems much more useful for me, except for the much lower resolution (Nokia has 800*480) Co-incidentally I was just about to post the same comment! -- bfg58simon bfg58simon's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5402 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30964 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
It looks like you did! :) -- tommypeters SB3--Meridian G68--NuForce Ref8--Bc Acoustique ACT A3 tommypeters's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30964 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
Paul_B;165165 Wrote: Ben, I am sure I have asked this before but for the others as well, is the Ajax code of the Nokia skin in the 7.0 trunk only or is it in the 6.5.1 nightly as well? already in 6.5.0 -s. -- slimpy slimpy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1524 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30964 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
tommypeters;165342 Wrote: I wonder how the Archos 604 WIFI 30GB would compare to a Nokia 770? The Archos would be useful as a mobile media player (and as a DVR with the DVR addon) and its use as a SB remote would only be secondary - but I wonder how the processor, responsiveness and the 4,3 480*272 screen would compare to the Nokia...? Seems much more useful for me, except for the much lower resolution (Nokia has 800*480) (the WIFI model is a new version of the Archos 604) http://www.archos.com/products/video/archos_604wifi/index.html?country=globallang=en I'd be really interested to hear from anyone who's tried one of these. It looks like a great travel companion for taking tunes along and backing up digital photos - if it could be used properly as a wifi remote too that would be the dogs'! -- hunta hunta's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=333 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30964 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
azinck3;165023 Wrote: I'm 100% with stinkingpig on this one. I have a nokia770. It's fun for the wow factor. But when it comes time to actually use the thing, I reach for the IR remote every time. It's really superior to all the other control methods, in my estimation (particularly if you're familiar with what's in your catalog). I wrote the Nokia770 slimserver skin code and I'm pretty proud of how it's turned out thus far but, believe it or not, I'm in complete agreement with the previous posters. Slim's IR remote is what I use to control my squeezeboxen about 99% of the time. Works great, it's responsive, does the job. Managing playlists and viewing cover art are the drawbacks of the IR remote, but those drawbacks don't outweigh the ease of use provided by the IR remote. Price tag is nice, too. I see the UI endgame for me being a GUI, always-connected, touchscreen that sits close to (or is part of) the squeezebox, handles cover art, visually manages playlists, is silent, and is not as obtrusive as a full-size LCD. That product doesn't really exist right now (aside from the $12K Sooloos money pit), which is what drew me to start working on the Nokia 770. The 770 should be considered a first-generation device (even first in its class), and while loaded with wow, it's not ideal as a slimserver controller. I will say, however, that the device drove some new thinking into slimserver skins, particularly with using AJAX for a more responsive user experience. That bodes well for the future. I'd also like a knob on the squeezebox, but of course I've said that before... cheers, #!/ben -- bklaas the Nokia770 skin guy bklaas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=58 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30964 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
Ben, I am sure I have asked this before but for the others as well, is the Ajax code of the Nokia skin in the 7.0 trunk only or is it in the 6.5.1 nightly as well? -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimserver 6.5.1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2. Remote storage QNAP(1.2.1)~(160GB Maxtor) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12 (Alpha) to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.36 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30964 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
I have used my wifes Palm TX to control slimserver. It works OK, but the browser doesn't cache, so page switching is pretty slow. Otherwise, it works great. Everyone needs a PDA, even if they think they don't. TD -- tyler_durden tyler_durden's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2701 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30964 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
ok, that's good advice. kinda lame, but good to know. seems like the 770 works pretty well. a bit bigger than i would like... -- roll - gybe roll - gybe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8975 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30964 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
roll - gybe;165006 Wrote: ok, that's good advice. kinda lame, but good to know. seems like the 770 works pretty well. a bit bigger than i would like... I'm 100% with stinkingpig on this one. I have a nokia770. It's fun for the wow factor. But when it comes time to actually use the thing, I reach for the IR remote every time. It's really superior to all the other control methods, in my estimation (particularly if you're familiar with what's in your catalog). -- azinck3 azinck3's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3967 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30964 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
