[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
I was thinking the same thing when I first saw my remote. -- Steve Lyde Steve Lyde's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3908 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
Hadn't thought of a tab sticking off - not sure if it's possible because of the way they die-cut the overlay, but we'll look into it. -- seanadams seanadams's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
funkstar Wrote: > i seem to have a nack for spotting those things. removing it was one of > the first things i did when i recieved mine (that and smelling the > lovely component smell that came wafting out of the packagind. mmm) I love the smell of new electronics in the morning. -- Kyle Kyle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2541 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
Actually the remote does a great job but it would be nice to see an update. Something offered seperately which was backlit and offered direct access to commonly used functions and plugins (and upcoming Pandora stuff) would really be a nice differentiator and I think quite a few people would be willing to put some cash out there to acquire a more functional remote. Just offer it for sale seperately. -- jmpage2 jmpage2's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=41 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
I think it's called the Nokia 770. ;-) Seriously though, it would be kind of cool for an actual Slim Devices backlit remote, something a bit more premium than the current one included. -- EnochLight EnochLight's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3392 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
Yes, definitely. Please sell me a remote control with a backlight. I use my SB mostly in low light and I have to remember where the buttons are by feel. -- rudholm rudholm's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2980 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
Yeah that's true; after I made that post I realize that if I don't pony up for a 770, I'll buy a decent universal that I can use for a plethora of other things too. -- EnochLight EnochLight's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3392 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
I knew it was a protector and was perfectly OK with it. In fact, I left it on as a permenant protector. And the remote is perfectly OK to me, very decent for a product in this price range. All and all, it is the best piece of electronics I have bought for a long long time, bar none, including the 43" Pioneer Plasma I just bought. Gorgeous TV, but it does not set me free like the SB2. -- agentsmith agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
Millwood Wrote: > I was getting more and more unhappy with my remote. There were bubbles > under the surface that I couldn't get out. > > Then the light bulb lit up. It is shipped with a plastic protector > which comes off! > > Slim - you might change the design of the protective plastic so it has > a tab sticking out - easier to remove and obviously meant to be > removed. Doh, I've had my box for a year and thought it was just a crummy sticker... :P Ben -- Ben Ben's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=54 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
radish Wrote: > Why not just buy a decent third party remote? Then it will be (a) > backlit (or whatever you prefer) and (b) able to control more than just > the SB. I haven't really seen any that I like. And I don't need a remote that controls anything else in my bedroom. I have one of the Harman/Kardon learning remotes (looks to be Palm-based) but it's not that great, and since all the buttons are soft keys, you can't feel them. My A/V receiver's remote is backlit but I need that in the living room. I suppose I could find one with real buttons but I just haven't been impressed with what's available. Got any that you recommend? -- rudholm rudholm's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2980 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
> My A/V receiver's remote is backlit but I need that in the living room. > I suppose I could find one with real buttons but I just haven't been > impressed with what's available. > > Got any that you recommend? I'm pretty happy with a one4all URC 8910 to control Squeezebox. I got mine for about $20. It's huge and a bit top heavy, and you'll need to reprogram some keys to match the functionality of the slim devices remote. -- jth jth's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=48 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
rudholm Wrote: > I haven't really seen any that I like. And I don't need a remote that > controls anything else in my bedroom. I have one of the Harman/Kardon > learning remotes (looks to be Palm-based) but it's not that great, and > since all the buttons are soft keys, you can't feel them. My A/V > receiver's remote is backlit but I need that in the living room. I > suppose I could find one with real buttons but I just haven't been > impressed with what's available. > > Got any that you recommend? Any of the Harmony models - hard and soft keys, ultra-easy setup, supports Squeezebox with a couple of mouse clicks. -- radish radish's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=77 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
radish Wrote: > ..supports Squeezebox with a couple of mouse clicks. How so? I'm considering a Harmony as well. Is there a pre-config'd setup for the Squeezebox? -- EnochLight EnochLight's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3392 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
Ben Sandee Wrote: > > Yes, it's available as a device type. It works great. > > Ben Oooo - good to know! Thanks! -- EnochLight EnochLight's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3392 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
rudholm Wrote: > Yes, definitely. Please sell me a remote control with a backlight. I > use my SB mostly in low light and I have to remember where the buttons > are by feel. ...not helped by the remote being almost symetrical, so you continually have to use the few small clues to make sure you are holding it the right way round -- Bart Bart's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=116 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
I have two issues with the remote. First, I wish it had a "Stop" button. Most often, if I interrupt a song for whatever reason, when I return to listening, I just want to hear the song again. I know I can press "Pause" and then "rewind," but CD players have a Stop button. Why not the SqueezeBox? That irks me about iTunes, too Second, although the glossy surface on the remote helps it relate, visually, to the glossy SB3, it gets trashed really fast. I take care my stuff, but all you have to do is press the buttons for a few weeks, and the glossy area around the button(s) dulls to form a cloudy halo. It looks yucky. -- jonheal Jon Heal says: Have a nice day! http://www.theheals.org/ jonheal's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2133 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
CD players have a stop button because when you use Pause the disk is still spinning. If the SB/SS were to work the same way as a CD player the stop button would either 1) return you to the start of the current playlist (start of album for me usually) and to star again at the begining of the track you were playing you would need to skip forward a bunch of times, or 2) would stop the stream, clear the buffer and scrap your playlist. so you would need to cue up more music when you wanted to play again. Think of it more like when you stop a cassette (remember them ;) ), when you pause an SB it's really just the same as that. -- funkstar funkstar's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2335 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
Richie Wrote: > > I have two issues with the remote. First, I wish it had a "Stop" > button. > > I believe if you press and hold the pause button it does function as a > stop button. > > Richard GREAT! You're right!! Thanks!!! Now, about that "glossy" remote ... -- jonheal Jon Heal says: Have a nice day! http://www.theheals.org/ jonheal's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2133 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
Craig, James (IT) Wrote: > > > > Now, about that "glossy" remote ... > > > > Isn't that just a protective sheet of plastic? It should peel off.. > > James > > > NOTICE: If received in error, please destroy and notify sender. Sender > does not waive confidentiality or privilege, and use is prohibited. It is not the protective plastic film. I peeled that off long ago. The glossy surface is another thin sheet of plastic that is attached to the top surface of the remote. The problem is that the material is too soft to maintain glossiness in any area that is regularly touched, like around the buttons. It ends up looking real crappy, and I don't think my fingertips are any more sandpaper-like than anyone else's. -- jonheal Jon Heal says: Have a nice day! http://www.theheals.org/ jonheal's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2133 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
Does the SB3 have a different remote? I've got two remotes (SB1 and SB2), both heavily used and both look as good as new. -- Fifer Fifer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=639 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
Fifer Wrote: > Does the SB3 have a different remote? I've got two remotes (SB1 and > SB2), both heavily used and both look as good as new. I'll post a photo of the deterioration I'm talking about when I get home from work. -- jonheal Jon Heal says: Have a nice day! http://www.theheals.org/ jonheal's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2133 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
jonheal Wrote: > It ends up looking real crappy, and I don't think my fingertips are any > more sandpaper-like than anyone else's. After seeing the picture of your remote, I think they are. ;) -- Kyle Kyle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2541 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
Fifer Wrote: > Does the SB3 have a different remote? I've got two remotes (SB1 and > SB2), both heavily used and both look as good as new. Here's an image of the deterioration to the glossy finish on the remote around much used buttons. Admittedly, this is subtle damage. You have to hold it at a certain angle to the light to see it, but it's there and I wish it wasn't. Sean and company: I'd buy another remote from you if you'd replace the glossy finish with something more durable and with less sheen. +---+ |Filename: remote_deterioration.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=940| +---+ -- jonheal Jon Heal says: Have a nice day! http://www.theheals.org/ jonheal's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2133 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
Are you sure it's not just dirt? I'd try a qtip and some alcohol. -- radish radish's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=77 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
radish Wrote: > Are you sure it's not just dirt? I'd try a qtip and some alcohol. Just to humor you, Radish, I got a Q-tip and cleaned around the button with alcohol. It's not dirt. Kyle, take a close look at your own remote. Move it around in the light so you can see it from different angles. If yours doesn't show similar damage, I'll eat my sweatsocks! -- jonheal Jon Heal says: Have a nice day! http://www.theheals.org/ jonheal's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2133 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
jonheal Wrote: > Just to humor you, Radish, I got a Q-tip and cleaned around the button > with alcohol. It's not dirt. > > Kyle, take a close look at your own remote. Move it around in the light > so you can see it from different angles. If yours doesn't show similar > damage, I'll eat my sweatsocks! My remotes have no such "damage". On the other hand, you should see my work and home computer keyboards... When new, the keys have a textured, matte finish. After about a year, the home row, space bar, and arrow keys are worn shiny smooth and the lettering has begun to wear off of some of the keys. This, and what you're seeing with your Squeezebox remote are simply natural wear that is an inevitable result of handling and the natural acids that are present on our skin. -- JJZolx Jim JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
JJZolx Wrote: > My remotes have no such "damage". On the other hand, you should see my > work and home computer keyboards... > > When new, the keys have a textured, matte finish. After about a year, > the home row, space bar, and arrow keys are worn shiny smooth and the > lettering has begun to wear off of some of the keys. This, and what > you're seeing with your Squeezebox remote are simply natural wear that > is an inevitable result of handling and the natural acids that are > present on our skin. I understand and accept normal wear and tear. Some of my keyboard keys are getting a little smooth, too. All I'm suggesting is that the sheet of glossy plastic attached to the face of the remote is particularly soft and prone to accelerated wear and tear. I have lots of remotes with tough matte finishes that show no such evidence of wear. You're just "asking for it" with glossy surfaces. Ask iPod Nano owners. -- jonheal Jon Heal says: Have a nice day! http://www.theheals.org/ jonheal's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2133 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
Jon- if I recall from some of your previous posts you only got your SB3 in December.. I can see why you have issue with the degredation of the remote if that is how quickly it gets marked.. for whatit is worth I also got my SB3 in December but fortunatley my remote is still in good nick... but mine is the white version which appears less reflective than the black version.. bearing that in mind it could be specific to colour or as radish said it could be the 'sandpaper' effect!! ;-) if no new remote is forthcoming you could always try getting a manicure once a week to save the remote !! ;-) -- rick's cafe WHEN MUSIC HIT YOU YOU FEEL NO PAIN!!! rick's cafe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3021 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
rick's cafe Wrote: > ... if no new remote is forthcoming you could always try getting a > manicure once a week to save the remote !! ;-) No Way!!! I have them filed to such perfect little points! -- jonheal Jon Heal says: Have a nice day! http://www.theheals.org/ jonheal's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2133 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21041 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
On 2/13/06, EnochLight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: radish Wrote:> ..supports Squeezebox with a couple of mouse clicks.How so? I'm considering a Harmony as well. Is there a pre-config'd setup for the Squeezebox?Yes, it's available as a device type. It works great.Ben ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
> I have two issues with the remote. First, I wish it had a "Stop" button. I believe if you press and hold the pause button it does function as a stop button. Richard ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: Remote Looks Sloppy but Isn't!
> > Now, about that "glossy" remote ... > Isn't that just a protective sheet of plastic? It should peel off.. James NOTICE: If received in error, please destroy and notify sender. Sender does not waive confidentiality or privilege, and use is prohibited. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
