Re: [slim] duet impression
I didnt buy it yet, but I think the new remote is a clever, and overdue move. Having the display on the remote makes finding music easier, I fumble quite a bit with the little display on the SB3, and frankly, there is a lot of times where I choose music from SlimServer instead. Ever since the Sonos came out we have been waiting for this remote, looking forward to see user feedback. And besides, after a bit of initial fumbling with Windows XP, and a new router with outdated firmware I havent had any trouble whatsoever. -- Anne Squeezebox 3 > Stereovox XV2 > Bryston B100-DA SST > Martin Logan Aeon I > Sennheiser HD580 Precision Anne's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42197 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] duet impression
People need to get over the fact that this is not the Squeezebox 4. -- autopilot SLIMSERVER:[/B] 7.0 APLHA (WINDOWS XP) + ALIENBBC, SLIMSCROBBLER & LAST.FM. *AMP:* CAMBRIDGE AUDIO 640A (LIVING ROOM) / DENON MD30 (BEDROOM). *SPEAKERS:* MISSION 701'S (LIVING ROOM) / KEF CRESTA 1'S (BEDROOM). *REMOTE:* T-MOBILE MDA VARIO / HARMONY 525 (IR) / *BETA TESTING JIVE REMOTE. [B]Clients:* 1 Squeezebox 3 + Softsqueeze. 'LAST.FM' (http://www.last.fm/user/domrevans/) autopilot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42197 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] duet impression
On 13-Jan-08, at 2:42 PM, pnielsen wrote: > >> 2) Launcing a new product with 802.11g instead of 802.11n or even >> with >> both g,n and a is also crazy (especially after the tons of issues >> with >> wireless connectivity..) > > Consider the competition. What other music players are offering > 802.11n > today? > Not to mention that 802.11n is a DRAFT. Interoperation is not guaranteed among different manufacturers and I for one am glad to avoid the screaming that would ensue over that and over upgrades to official 802.11n if/when that EVER happens. Whining about the lack of n pales in comparison. > mik63;258170 Wrote: >> 3) The audio specs are not better at all. It was not intended to be better. It was intended to be cheaper, and it is for the Receiver alone. It's not for everyone, and it's nice that you have been able to choose. I'm sure many others will be very happy for the option. -kdf ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] duet impression
mik63;258170 Wrote: > To have the display removed from the squeezebox was long overdued, but: > 1) Price for the remote is crazy Compared to what? I had planned to get a Nokia 770 on eBay for this sole purpose. It would be clumsy and far from optimal, but still probably cost close to $200 bought used and scratched up... $300 is a fair price for a remote uniquely designed for use with the Squeezebox and/or Transporter. mik63;258170 Wrote: > 2) Launcing a new product with 802.11g instead of 802.11n or even with > both g,n and a is also crazy (especially after the tons of issues with > wireless connectivity..) Consider the competition. What other music players are offering 802.11n today? mik63;258170 Wrote: > 3) The audio specs are not better at all. I'm sure you have already noticed that the Receiver is simply a Squeezebox without screen in a black box at half the price ($149 vs $299). I think both the controller and receiver (=Duet combined) are a very smart marketing move: 1) It does not annoy customers that recently spent $300 on a Squeezebox or $2000 on a Transporter. These owners can simply buy a controller to get the added functionality. This will put them at a step beyond a simple Duet setup, and most people will probably not agonize about losing out. 2) The Receiver part adds a truely missed component to the line; an inexpensive way to add a player to locations where you don't care about (or want) seeing a display, like in a kitchen setup. Peter -- pnielsen pnielsen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11801 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42197 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] duet impression
To have the display removed from the squeezebox was long overdued, but: 1) Price for the remote is crazy 2) Launcing a new product with 802.11g instead of 802.11n or even with both g,n and a is also crazy (especially after the tons of issues with wireless connectivity..) 3) The audio specs are not better at all. you can keep it, I pass on this one. -- mik63 mik63's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9480 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42197 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
