Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
Chunkywizard;502541 Wrote: When will the battery be open to orders? Now I have my radio I can see the benefits of having a battery so I would like to order! CW I see that http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/wireless_music_systems/devices/6066cl=gb,en now states Product available March 31, 2010. and the US site carries the same information. -- testmatch testmatch's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=30954 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
testmatch;514236 Wrote: I see that http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/wireless_music_systems/devices/6066cl=gb,en now states Product available March 31, 2010. and the US site carries the same information. Yes, Andy said the batteries are actually all ready to ship, just waiting for qualification of 7.4.2 release. So should have them before the sun comes out here for its two-week annual visit. -- snarlydwarf snarlydwarf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1179 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
It doesn't stack up with 7.4.2 being released soon. Maybe they got the date mixed up with when the Touch will ship!! CW -- Chunkywizard *Squeezebox:* Boom x2 (Lounge and Kitchen), Radio *Server:* 7.4.2 for Windows Home Server (HP EX-475 MediaSmart Server with 2GB RAM upgrade) *Plugins:* Dynamic Playlists 2.8.1 | SQL Playlist 2.5 | Music Information Screen 4.4.6 | Custom Scan 2.7.4 | TrackStat 2.10 *Remote:* iPod Touch Gen. 1 running 'iPeng' (http://penguinlovesmusic.de/2008/11/25/ipeng-application-now-on-app-store/) *Music: *'Last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/chunkywizard) Chunkywizard's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=25868 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
Hi all New Year resolution for 2010 (Not just with Logitech -- BUT ANYBODY) I WILL NOT DEAL WITH OFFSHORED CALL CENTRES (USUALLY IN INDIA) ANY MORE . I've gone back to old fashioned FAX if I need any support -- it actually works quicker too in the long run. I think finally if everynody refused to put up with the irritating telephone menu's plus the inevitable Your Call is important to Us or In order to get you to your service as quickly as possible we caould consign these to the Dustbin of History. As many as 15 years ago you could get -- there are xxx people in front of you in the queue -- your call should be anaswered in approximately yy minutes. Since then Call centre service has got PROGRESSIVELY WORSE -- why can't we with 21st century technology place our request and then the CALL CENTRE would automatically Ring back when an agent was available -- SIMPLE TECHNOLOGY. The battery connector is actually fairly standard so you could make one using standard re-chargeable AA batteries -- cheaper by far. This Radio is just CRYING OUT for batteries -- it's great to take it around the house -- and as it plays FLAC music directly who needs CD's etc any more. Cheers jimbo -- jimbo45 jimbo45's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=20276 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
Just thought I would raise this thread in the hope that someone from Logitech (MickeyG?) could update us. His sticky at the top of the radio section states availability as the second half of January. That is only 2-4weeks away. When will the battery be open to orders? Now I have my radio I can see the benefits of having a battery so I would like to order! Anyone from sales/marketing have an update? CW -- Chunkywizard *Squeezebox:* Boom x2 (Lounge and Kitchen), Radio *Squeezecenter:* 7.4.2 for Windows Home Server (HP EX-475 MediaSmart Server with 2GB RAM upgrade) *Plugins:* Dynamic Playlists 2.8.1 | SQL Playlist 2.5 | Music Information Screen 4.4.5 | Custom Scan 2.7.4 | TrackStat 2.10 *Remote:* iPod Touch Gen. 1 running 'iPeng' (http://penguinlovesmusic.de/2008/11/25/ipeng-application-now-on-app-store/) Chunkywizard's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=25868 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
Chunkywizard;480418 Wrote: There's already beta units in the field. IIRC MeSue said she got 8hours of continuous play out of the battery HTH CW Correct. But - not all beta units are battery capable - not all beta testers received batteries, very short supply - the batteries are also beta in the beta units, i.e. not full production units at the time beta users received batteries -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
I hope all production Radios will be battery capable... And 8 hours sounds like a very respectable life time for a battery, now I'm really looking forward to its release. -- hellesangel hellesangel's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5658 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
Same state on the UK site. The listing is here: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/wireless_music_systems/devices/6066cl=gb,en It still has a holding picture and a 'preorder' button. Clicking the preorder button throws an error. I've had a support ticket open on this for a couple of weeks now. On a related note, I was able to order 2 SB Touches also a couple of weeks ago, but they're just sitting at 'In Process'. Ecommerce support has no clue - they tried to blame it on my credit card company (who confirms there is no problem with payment). I suspect they're just not in stock, but it would seem sensible to just say that rather than make up some silly excuse about payment issues. -- twynne 2 x Booms, 2 x SB3, 1 x Duet, 1 x SB Radio twynne's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1326 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
The last time beta testers were told of Radio battery availability it was Decemberat the earliest. -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
In a way it's not at all surprising. Moving from purely mains powered devices to possibly battery powered isn't at all an easy step, and will require very careful hardware and software design for it to work effectively. I worked for fifteen years writing software for mobile telephones and know from painful experience how tricky it is to squeeze the maximum lifetime from a battery. I wouldn't be at all surprised if Logitech under-estimated this and currently have the devices running for about half an hour on a full charge and are trying to figure out where all those amps are going ;-) In the meantime I ordered a Radio over Amazon.de and will enjoy it inside for a while... -- hellesangel hellesangel's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5658 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
There's already beta units in the field. IIRC MeSue said she got 8hours of continuous play out of the battery HTH CW -- Chunkywizard *Squeezebox:* Boom x2 (Lounge and Kitchen), Radio on Christmas List *Squeezecenter:* 7.4.1 for Windows Home Server (HP EX-475 MediaSmart Server with 2GB RAM upgrade) *Plugins:* Dynamic Playlists 2.8.1 | SQL Playlist 2.5 | Music Information Screen 4.4.5 | Custom Scan 2.7.2 | TrackStat 2.9.1 *Remote:* iPod Touch Gen. 1 running 'iPeng' (http://penguinlovesmusic.de/2008/11/25/ipeng-application-now-on-app-store/) Chunkywizard's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=25868 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
twynne;475947 Wrote: Still think you've missed the point. It's on the site for pre-order, but attempting to order it throws an error. My post has nothing to do with whether it's available or not, but the fact that the website is rubbish. Ah, gotcha. I guess just wait till that button changes from pre-order to order (and I'd bet that won't be before December, at best). :) -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
twynne;474895 Wrote: I've just spent the most irritating 15 minutes on the phone with someone in Logitech's ecommerce team regarding the issues attempting to pre-order via the website. For some reason the first half of the call was spent convincing him that the Squeezebox radio actually accepts a battery. He then asked me if my existing battery was faulty! Er, no, it doesn't come with one. Idiot. In the end I had to walk HIM through the website as he couldn't grasp the fact that I was trying to order and it was generating an error. After all of that, he confirms that there are issues with the website and promises updates via email. Yeah, I'll hold my breath for that. On the assumption that Logitech has outsourced their ecommerce site, they seriously need to slap around the idiots that are running it. I called Logitech the other day too because nothing can be ordered on the Swiss web site and all dealers are selling the Radio for full list price and in most cases more than list price. The best part was when they tried to convince me that I would be a fool to buy from the Logitech site because they are more expensive than anyone else :) -- Sike Sike's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2458 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
usch;475211 Wrote: You can keep the battery and sell the remote on eBay, or vice versa. :) I for example would definitely need a remote (if I had not just bought a used Boom by now) because the radio would be sitting at the far end of the room across the kitchen table, but I would have no use for the battery. Of course that's an option, but there's just no sense whatsoever in forcing people to buy both together in the first place! Also I suspect the aftermarket value of either item on eBay is going to be next to nothing. -- twynne 2 x Booms, 2 x SB3, 1 x Duet, 1 x SB Radio twynne's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1326 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
Sike;475291 Wrote: I called Logitech the other day too because nothing can be ordered on the Swiss web site and all dealers are selling the Radio for full list price and in most cases more than list price. The best part was when they tried to convince me that I would be a fool to buy from the Logitech site because they are more expensive than anyone else :) Classic. :-) -- twynne 2 x Booms, 2 x SB3, 1 x Duet, 1 x SB Radio twynne's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1326 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
Last I heard batteries will not be available till December. -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
toby10;475321 Wrote: Last I heard batteries will not be available till December. It's listed on the site as a 'pre-order'. The point is - why put it up at all if it can't be ordered? That coupled with the poor customer service when you phone them (Logitech or their provider) is an embarrassment. To be clear, this has nothing to do with the Squeezebox guys, but as (presumably) employees of Logitech they're in a better position to sort it out than us as customers. -- twynne 2 x Booms, 2 x SB3, 1 x Duet, 1 x SB Radio twynne's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1326 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
Sike;475291 Wrote: The best part was when they tried to convince me that I would be a fool to buy from the Logitech site because they are more expensive than anyone else :) Thank you for providing me with a good laugh today. :) As for something else weird, the Italian online shop I bought my Duet -260- and Boom -200- from now lists them at 350 both. -- signor_rossi signor_rossi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11941 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
twynne;475328 Wrote: It's listed on the site as a 'pre-order'. The point is - why put it up at all if it can't be ordered? That coupled with the poor customer service when you phone them (Logitech or their provider) is an embarrassment. To be clear, this has nothing to do with the Squeezebox guys, but as (presumably) employees of Logitech they're in a better position to sort it out than us as customers. Agreed. But that's what pre-order is, you are pre-ordering for a future (possible December) shipping. IMO, as I've stated before in another thread, they should have a sign up for email notifications for such future hardware and services (like when Pandora One accounts will be able to stream at the 192k bit-rate on SB players). This would greatly reduce a lot of the when is xxx going to be available and second guessing in these forums. You'll know when it's actually available when you get your email, conveniently including a direct link to place your order. :) -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
usch;475336 Wrote: No, of course not. I cannot think of any reason why someone would need a battery -and- a remote. When the Radio runs on battery that means I am taking it with me and it is within my reach, so I don't need a remote. Conversely, when I have to use the remote that means I am in the chair and the Radio is on the shelve where it will be near a wall outlet, so I don't need a battery. It's just like when you have to buy a whole assortment of 20 different sealing washers at the DIY store when you need only one particular size. I do agree they should be available separately as well. But I disagree that anyone would not have need for a remote while on battery usage. In fact, I'd certainly have more need of the remote if using the Radio on my deck. Too many scenarios and usage possibilities to outright dismiss remote + battery usage. -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
I've just spent the most irritating 15 minutes on the phone with someone in Logitech's ecommerce team regarding the issues attempting to pre-order via the website. For some reason the first half of the call was spent convincing him that the Squeezebox radio actually accepts a battery. He then asked me if my existing battery was faulty! Er, no, it doesn't come with one. Idiot. In the end I had to walk HIM through the website as he couldn't grasp the fact that I was trying to order and it was generating an error. After all of that, he confirms that there are issues with the website and promises updates via email. Yeah, I'll hold my breath for that. On the assumption that Logitech has outsourced their ecommerce site, they seriously need to slap around the idiots that are running it. -- twynne 2 x Booms, 2 x SB3, 1 x Duet, 1 x SB Radio twynne's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1326 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
'this page is just daft' (http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/wireless_music_systems/cl=gb,en) ! Clicking the product images does nothing, you need to double click!! Why would I need to drag the products around? Usability testing?? -- dave77 dave77's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=26269 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
lowfi;475114 Wrote: I dont want this loosy remote. I have (several) harmony(s). Will it be sold separately also? There are a number of people that have expressed the same view on the forum, but it seems to be falling on deaf ears. I've got 3 Harmony remotes as well, which makes the 5 Slim/Squeezebox remotes I have completely useless. The initial response seems to be that the remote adds a negligible amount to the cost of the accessory pack, but if that were the case why didn't they just include it with the Radio?! -- twynne 2 x Booms, 2 x SB3, 1 x Duet, 1 x SB Radio twynne's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1326 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
Guess ill wait then for dealextreme.com or ebay to offer me a cheap chinese alternative ;) -- lowfi lowfi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31307 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
lowfi;475114 Wrote: I dont want this lousy remote. I have (several) harmony(s). Will it be sold separately also? You can keep the battery and sell the remote on eBay, or vice versa. :) I for example would definitely need a remote (if I had not just bought a used Boom by now) because the radio would be sitting at the far end of the room across the kitchen table, but I would have no use for the battery. -- usch usch's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33389 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio battery on Logitech UK... kinda
£44.90? When does that equate to $50? I hope the 20% code still works on this and that it will be orderable before the code runs out (end of the month ISTR) CW -- Chunkywizard *Squeezebox:* Boom x2 (Lounge and Kitchen), Radio on Christmas List *Squeezecenter:* 7.4.1 for Windows Home Server (HP EX-475 MediaSmart Server with 2GB RAM upgrade) *Plugins:* Dynamic Playlists 2.8 | SQL Playlist 2.5 | Music Information Screen 4.42 | Custom Scan 2.7.1 | TrackStat 2.9 *Remote:* iPod Touch Gen. 1 running 'iPeng' (http://penguinlovesmusic.de/2008/11/25/ipeng-application-now-on-app-store/) Chunkywizard's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=25868 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70002 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
