[slim] Re: Sonus pretty controller!!!

2006-03-04 Thread cshaida

Timbo Wrote: 
> 
> I also wonder is there a handheld PDA or something ...

Yes there is.  It's called a Nokia 770 (with Ben Klass's skin available
now in slimserver beta version 6.5). It's not cheap (though cheaper than
the the single-purpose sonos remote)at $350 but you do also get the
added benefit of its use as a lovely handheld internet browser.

Search the wiki and these forums for a ton of additional information. 
There appears to be a rapidly growing group of delighted sb+770 users.


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[slim] Re: Sonus pretty controller!!!

2006-03-04 Thread rudholm

Timbo Wrote: 
> Have just been to the Bristol hi-fi show and it looks like Sonus are
> bringing out a streaming device along the lines of SB that doesn't have
> built in amps (thier existing system is more a multi-room solution) but
> still features their incredible hand held controller...now that's
> interesting.
> 
> I also wonder is there a handheld PDA or something that could do the
> same job for SB3 or a future Squeezebox? I have such a job reading my
> SB display from across the room - and when you put it in large type its
> awful! The Sonus controller is exceptionally cool (although it costs a
> small fortune I think!)
> 
> :-)

The Sonos approach has its drawbacks as well.  One generally has fewer
remotes than music players (they're 400$ each, so most people have only
one or two) so you'll find that you're carrying the thing around with
you a lot and they're neither small nor light.  Also, even though they
are somewhat ruggedized and "splash resistant" I still don't think I'd
want 400$ remote controllers in a home with children.


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