Re: [slim] Re: The remote is crap!
- Browse button That would be the most important improvement for me :-) -- Michael --- Help translate SlimServer by using the SlimString Translation Helper (http://www.herger.net/slim/) ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: The remote is crap!
I can very highly recommend the Home Theater Master MX-500 univeral remote as a substitute. Only got my SB3 yesterday and the first thing I did was to teach the MX-500 the SB remote and I'll pack the SB remote away. -- deadkenny deadkenny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6722 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: The remote is crap!
I know Mark, I apologise for that. That was rude. I think the rest of it was fair. Ironically, I actually like the Slim remote. Does the job, snappy enough, feels OK. I'm stil using my SliMP3s and I love them to bits. -Original Message- From: Mark Lanctot [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 01 August 2006 21:25 To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] Re: The remote is crap! Iain Shaw Wrote: counterpoint to the Sonos remote - in your dreams. You're right, it does look like flame bait. -- Mark Lanctot Mark Lanctot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: The remote is crap!
Iain Shaw Wrote: I know Mark, I apologise for that. That was rude. Apology accepted. I think the rest of it was fair. I tend to agree, that's what I have heard regarding Sonos. I still like Slim's price structure, philosophy, quick introduction of new features and sound quality. -- Mark Lanctot Mark Lanctot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
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Seineseeker Wrote: I love my squeezebox, but really the little remote is one piece of cheap kit. The plastic coating on it got all scuffed in a couple of days for a start. I hope that transporter thing comes with a decent one for the price. Probably a stupid question, but have you remembered to remove the plastic protective film... -- tomsi42 SB3, Rotel RC-1070/RB-1070, dynaBel Exact, Kimber Kable 4TC and Timbre. tomsi42's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2477 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: The remote is crap!
tomsi42 Wrote: Probably a stupid question, but have you remembered to remove the plastic protective film... It is a bit crappy, in my opinion. If you remove the plastic film on the black one, eventually, your fingers will dull the glossy finish around the buttons. I'm hoping the Transporter remote is of higher quality and that it works with the SB. -- 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=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
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Craig, James (IT) Wrote: I have to defend the remote... It's great and the only one of mine that ever comes out of the cabinet - I use it frequently enough to not want to use my Pronto instead! James NOTICE: If received in error, please destroy and notify sender. Sender does not intend to waive confidentiality or privilege. Use of this email is prohibited when received in error. Just because it's useful does not negate the facts that it is flimsy and damage-prone. -- 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=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: The remote is crap!
Just because it's useful does not negate the facts that it is flimsy and damage-prone. It is? I've had mine for over 2 years and it's neither broken or worn! James NOTICE: If received in error, please destroy and notify sender. Sender does not intend to waive confidentiality or privilege. Use of this email is prohibited when received in error. ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
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Seineseeker Wrote: but really the little remote is one piece of cheap kit. I'll take your crappy one any day over my lost one! -- fathom39 fathom39's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1000 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: The remote is crap!
tomsi42 Wrote: Probably a stupid question, but have you remembered to remove the plastic protective film... *cough* I must admit I had my plastic film on for about a month until I pealed it back and thought that looks better :-D -- fairyliquidizer O wad some Power the giftie gie us To see oursels as ithers see us! It wad frae monie a blunder free us, An' foolish notion. -Robert Burns- fairyliquidizer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3678 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
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I cant get the plastic film off. I'm going to have another go. Its still going to be a bit lightweight and crappy tho! -- Seineseeker Seineseeker's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4591 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
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fathom39 Wrote: I'll take your crappy one any day over my lost one! You can buy a replacement: https://secure.slimdevices.com/order/upgrades.cgi -- 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=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
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Wow I got the plastic film off and what an amazing high tech, incredibly cool remote. OK not really. Its an improvement, I now have a shiny, lightweight crappy remote. Good job the SB makes up for it! -- Seineseeker Seineseeker's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4591 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: The remote is crap!
Craig, James (IT) Wrote: Just because it's useful does not negate the facts that it is flimsy and damage-prone. It is? I've had mine for over 2 years and it's neither broken or worn! James NOTICE: If received in error, please destroy and notify sender. Sender does not intend to waive confidentiality or privilege. Use of this email is prohibited when received in error. You should take up safe-cracking! Your fingertipe must be smooth as silk! :-) -- 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=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: The remote is crap!
Yes, it's all this typing that does it. But seriously does anyone think that the new transporter remote is going to be an improvement - in shape at least? It looks rather like a brick to me, and therefore I can't imagine it being nicer to hold in the hand than the current one. James NOTICE: If received in error, please destroy and notify sender. Sender does not intend to waive confidentiality or privilege. Use of this email is prohibited when received in error. ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: The remote is crap!
I've still got my original SB1 remote and it's neither damaged nor worn and has seen consistent use. It has survived a move too. I too was of the impression that the remote was flimsy and looked cheap, but at the end of the day, it gets the job done just fine. I'd rather SD keep the cost of the SB low by supplying a minimal remote and focusing efforts on the SB internals. Also, the SB can be easily controlled via a Universal remote. I now have a Harmony 880 that I use to control my SB and barely touch the original remote, unless it's closer to me than the Harmony. ;) Heh heh. Cheers. -- shabbs [shabbs] *iPod:* 4G [40GB] | *OS:* Windows XP Pro SP2 | *iPod audio:* Sony ' MDR-EX71SL' (http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=16xGo7sNu5VGifp5w5lMqPQCC6R64p2DISc=?ProductSKU=MDREX71SLDept=acc_HeadphonesCategoryName=acc_Headphones_Fontopia%2e%2fEarbud) and 'MDR-V600' (http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=_kMTDIIA2joTVcNyXogZB80QbAefQPuz-8U=?ProductSKU=MDRV600) headphones *MP3s:* 59.3 GB / 8,609 songs and growing! | *MP3 ripper:* 'EAC' (http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/) 0.95b4 [secure] w/ 'Lame' (http://www.rarewares.org/mp3.html) v3.97b2 [-V 0] *Manager:* 'Anapod Explorer' (http://www.redchairsoftware.com/anapod/) v8.9.7a | *Extras:* 'Squeezebox v1' (http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_overview.html), 'Linksys NSLU2' (http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2childpagename=US%2FLayoutcid=1118334819312pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper), WD Dual-option 250GB External Drive shabbs's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6016 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: The remote is crap!
shabbs Wrote: I'd rather SD keep the cost of the SB low by supplying a minimal remote and focusing efforts on the SB internals. I agree. It's the SB internals I can't do anything about. The remote I can always do something about - replacing it with a universal remote, for example, which I've done (my Marantz RC1400 that came with my receiver handles it just fine). Some have suggested that SB offer upgraded remotes as an optional accessory. I'm all for this, if you want/need an upgraded remote, pay for it. Offer SD-customized Nokia 770s, for instance. That would give a nice counterpoint to the Sonos remote, and it can be used for general web browsing and as a PDA too. -- Mark Lanctot Mark Lanctot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: The remote is crap!
I don't understand everyone's complaints about the remote. It's not that much worse than most of the remotes I've gotten with any other $300 piece of audio equipment. It is kind of lightweight but I haven't seen many posts complaining that theirs broke in anyway. The button layout isn't half bad (I've seen a lot of remotes with just a bunch of square buttons evenly distributed across the remote where it takes forever to find the button you want.) I guess I'm just curious to know what kind of remote you think a piece of equipment at this price point should come with. Some examples would be nice. Now I would agree that the transporter remote should be nicer and apparently it is (backlit.) It's not the nicest looking remote but often it seems that the more expensive something gets in the audio world the more of a minimalist approach the design seems to take on. -- jtfields jtfields's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1584 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Re: The remote is crap!
On Aug 1, 2006, at 5:25 AM, jonheal wrote: Just because it's useful does not negate the facts that it is flimsy and damage-prone. I'll agree that it's not the most attractive remote in the world, but despite years of abuse, I haven't seen one of the remotes break. The new remote that comes with Transporter has some improvements including: - More attractive - More solid feel - Backlighting - Browse button - AA batteries for longer life We'll be offering these new remotes for sale as an accessory on our web site as soon as they come in. I'll post here when that happens. Further down the road I expect some of these improvements to trickle down to an upgraded remote for Squeezebox. -dean ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
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jonheal Wrote: You can buy a replacement: https://secure.slimdevices.com/order/upgrades.cgi Oh, I know. But I was hoping to save $19 if Seineseeker would agree to flush his my way for the cost of shipping :-) -- fathom39 fathom39's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1000 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
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fathom39 Wrote: Oh, I know. But I was hoping to save $19 if Seineseeker would agree to flush his my way for the cost of shipping :-) I'm learning to love it ;) -- Seineseeker Seineseeker's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4591 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: The remote is crap!
I'm a long time fan of Slim - owning SliMP3 x 3 and a couple of squeezeboxes. I stopped posting here after I got a cr**py response from a long -standing list stalwart suggesting that I shouldn't post negative posts for fear of upsetting the developers. Thanks Jack, it really helped that. Shut me up anyway. I've lurked ever since. But I can no longer keep quiet. Slim stuff is cool, Slim stuff sounds great and Slim stuff doesn't compete with Sonos. A Nokia 770 is a really nice bit of kit and it's really clever that you can control Slim with it...and I've got a 770 and I really like it. But the Sonos controller is an awesome way to control music on a Sonos system and the two things do not compare. The 770 can control your windows and your sprinklers and that's really clever. The Sonos Controller can't because all it does is do a really good job, as in a better job, of controlling music on the system that it was built for. counterpoint to the Sonos remote - in your dreams. I'll buy a couple of Transporters because I want one for our Showroom and I've got a client who is going to love it but I can't get too sentimental about this product. It's still too geeky to put into most of my customers. I sell a load of Sonos and I get NO service requests on them. Like NEVER. I've just reread this and I know it read like flamebait but it wan't meant to be. It's a great product, I really like it. Multiroom audio is both a passion for me and something that pays the mortgage. The Slim product and the SlimServer software is not ready to be included in our range of customer offerings. Kudos to Sean and Dean and the team for the Transporter. Can't wait for mine -Original Message- From: Mark Lanctot [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 01 August 2006 14:36 To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] Re: The remote is crap! shabbs Wrote: I'd rather SD keep the cost of the SB low by supplying a minimal remote and focusing efforts on the SB internals. I agree. It's the SB internals I can't do anything about. The remote I can always do something about - replacing it with a universal remote, for example, which I've done (my Marantz RC1400 that came with my receiver handles it just fine). Some have suggested that SB offer upgraded remotes as an optional accessory. I'm all for this, if you want/need an upgraded remote, pay for it. Offer SD-customized Nokia 770s, for instance. That would give a nice counterpoint to the Sonos remote, and it can be used for general web browsing and as a PDA too. -- Mark Lanctot Mark Lanctot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
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Iain Shaw Wrote: counterpoint to the Sonos remote - in your dreams. You're right, it does look like flame bait. -- Mark Lanctot Mark Lanctot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
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Mark Lanctot Wrote: You're right, it does look like flame bait. I think the poster is spot on vis-a-vis the Sonos remote. It looks like a fine piece of equipment. I wish it worked with a Squeezebox. Part of the amazing success of the Ipod is its system of accessing songs. I would like to think Slim Devices is paying attention. I also agree that the SB is still very much in the geeky area. -- Kyle Kyle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2541 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: The remote is crap!
Iain Shaw Wrote: and I've got a client who is going to love it but I can't get too sentimental about this product. It's still too geeky to put into most of my customers. I sell a load of Sonos and I get NO service requests on them. Like NEVER It seems to me the SB is only as geeky as you want to make it. I'm no techno wiz and I found it to be pretty much plug and play. Set up and use is pretty simple if all you want to do is point it to a music collection (one that is natively supported), browse and listen. My wife can't turn on a computer and she has no problems with the SB. That said, I would be lying if I said I didn't think it would be cool to have a Sonos type controller for the SB. -- jtfields jtfields's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1584 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26017 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
