Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] USB Power Source
m1abrams;505794 Wrote: > First off that thread that post is in is well not a good reference > thread. Second the poster is talking about the PS to the harddrive not > the Touch itself. I realize this is a contreversial subject, and not everyone is of a like mind, and that's fine. However, the OP was wondering if an additional power drain on the Touch could result in a jitter increase, and I was just pointing out that at least one person believes it's true. Yes, the OP was asking specifically about powering a drive through the USB, which is electrically different than powering a pair of headphones through the jack, so you can't draw a definative conlcusion about powering a drive through the USB. But I do think it is worthwhile to point out the findings of others in this general area. I'm neurotic enough to believe the findings of John may have merit, and I'll be shopping for a drive with an independent power source, just to be sure. But I understand most people will think I'm a bit of a nut-job.:) -- georgeh Just a radio... for now. georgeh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=35500 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=73856 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Setup a duet without the remote? On the SB touch screen?
pippin;498894 Wrote: > I'm trying. > But I'm not sure Apple will let me do the WiFi setup logic since I have > to use stuff that is not allowed on App Store for that. > It also means shutting down all other communication so it's a bit of a > difficult thing to do from a program logic POV. > So maybe it will only work for wired receivers. Hail windows mobile ^^. No limitations as to the Wifi features here. SlimControl (version 1.3) will hopefully be able to set up SqueezeBoxes without a controller. Why does Apple limit Wifi functionality ? -- Locuth Use your PDA/Phone as SqueezeBox remote -- http://sc.sciatec.de Locuth's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=29693 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=72580 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Unofficial official Release Date
I spoke with a Logitech rep in their room at CES (they didn't have a booth on the main floor where I was working) and he stated late February/early March. The unit was not on display in the room, but a sealed box was. The box lists Apple Lossless as a native format and not on the list of ones needing to be transcoded. The unit was on display front and center in the lobby though as it as with all the other award winners this year. I was surprised how small the unit was as the pictures give a bit of a bulky appearance based on the screen size compared to the rest of the unit. -- metalbob metalbob's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=34128 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=73231 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Potential Vortex Box + SB Touch Setups
snarlydwarf;505820 Wrote: > They do make such things: a wireless bridge. They tend to be spendy > though. You can use the free DD-WRT firmware with many cheap wireless routers to create a wireless bridge - see http://www.dd-wrt.com/ . I used to use this with an old Linksys WRT-54G router until the router gave up the ghost. Regards, Kim -- krochat -- Acourate -> Convolver -> SB3 -> GW Labs DSP (96kHz upsampler) -> Apogee Big Ben -> TacT RCS 2.2X -> 2x TacT S2150 -> Vandersteen 3a Signature + TacT W210 krochat's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6579 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=73733 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Potential Vortex Box + SB Touch Setups
BrianB;505817 Wrote: > This is kind of interesting. Is there anything that would equate to a > wireless hub? That is, something that would connect the Touch and > VortexBox -and- serve as a wireless connection back to my router and, > subsequently, the internet? They do make such things: a wireless bridge. They tend to be spendy though. > > Outside of that, are you saying a simple hub would connect the Touch > and the Vortex Box, creating their own network, just without internet > access or access back to my current network...? yes, they both have ethernet. And if you want Internet, you could take another hub port and attach a powerline adaptor to that and put one upstairs with the router. If the Vortex/Touch are in the same room, wiring those two is easy. No reason to make two 'runs' back to the router, especially not wireless: sending a packet from downstairs (VortexBox) -> upstairs (router) -> downstairs (Touch) would be icky. If it's a problematic path, that would very likely push it over the edge. -- snarlydwarf snarlydwarf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1179 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=73733 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Potential Vortex Box + SB Touch Setups
> I would get a cheap hub and connect them to each other. This is kind of interesting. Is there anything that would equate to a wireless hub? That is, something that would connect the Touch and VortexBox -and- serve as a wireless connection back to my router and, subsequently, the internet? Outside of that, are you saying a simple hub would connect the Touch and the Vortex Box, creating their own network, just without internet access or access back to my current network...? -- BrianB BrianB's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=35727 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=73733 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] USB Power Source
georgeh;505472 Wrote: > Interestingly enough, this user found both audible and measurable > differences in the sound when he connected headphones to a touch. > > http://forums.slimdevices.com/showpost.php?p=502303&postcount=273 > > So, it would seem that electrical loads may indeed have an impact, > although wether or not you can hear that impact is subject to all sorts > of factors. > > Just food for thought. First off that thread that post is in is well not a good reference thread. Second the poster is talking about the PS to the harddrive not the Touch itself. -- m1abrams m1abrams's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=850 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=73856 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Potential Vortex Box + SB Touch Setups
Since the Touch and the Vortexbox would be in the same room... I would get a cheap hub and connect them to each other. Then do a homeplug to get back upstairs, depending on how well wireless worked. But connecting a Touch and Vortexbox is easy.. the 'hard' part is getting the two of them back to the 'net' for Radio and CD lookups when ripping. The good news is that if you're not using net radio streams, the CDDB type lookups are TINY, taking virtually no bandwidth at all... so perhaps even a cruddy wireless connection will suffice. -- snarlydwarf snarlydwarf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1179 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=73733 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Potential Vortex Box + SB Touch Setups
BrianB;505682 Wrote: > I started to look into homeplugs, but was mostly getting hits on UK > plugs. Are there any US plugs you'd recommend? > I'm currently using 6 Actiontec MegaPlug A/V 200 adapters ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001OOZ1X2 ) and can recommend them highly. You probably won't get 200mbs, but you will get a rock-solid connection at wireless-G speeds at least. I've been recommending them to my relatives and they work well for them too. Regards, Kim -- krochat -- Acourate -> Inguz DSP -> SB3 -> GW Labs DSP (96kHz upsampler) -> Apogee Big Ben -> TacT RCS 2.2X -> 2x TacT S2150 -> Vandersteen 3a Signature + TacT W210 krochat's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6579 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=73733 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Potential Vortex Box + SB Touch Setups
BrianB;505682 Wrote: > I started to look into homeplugs, but was mostly getting hits on UK > plugs. Are there any US plugs you'd recommend? Here's a bunch at Amazon (US): http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_3_8?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=homeplug+ethernet+adapter&sprefix=homeplug I haven't used them, so I can't give any recommendations. Read the customer reviews, remembering it's not a random sample of buyers. You're probably fine going with one of the common brands like Netgear or Linksys/Cisco. But if you can pull the ethernet cable between the two locations without too much hassle (remember to use internal walls) that is a better solution. -- aubuti aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=73733 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Potential Vortex Box + SB Touch Setups
aubuti;505499 Wrote: > If you can't run ethernet cable between the basement and the router you > should consider using homeplug technology. Most people find it works > well. > Homeplug is a quick solution and works very well but nothing can replace > a good hard Ethernet line. I started to look into homeplugs, but was mostly getting hits on UK plugs. Are there any US plugs you'd recommend? I think I'll see just how difficult it will be to run the line and, if it proves to be to big of a chore, I'll just get some plugs if I can find good ones. > Take a look at cheap 'small form factor' pc's, these tend to be smaller, > quieter & consume less power. I'll look into that as well. Thanks for the tips. -- BrianB BrianB's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=35727 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=73733 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Cant wait any longer
gellie;505640 Wrote: > going to cancel my pre order. What are the comperable alternitives that > i should consider? Comparable in what way? Touch screen? Native AAC support? Built in server? Audio quality? LCD screen? I'd suggest the tried and true SB3/Classic. -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=73922 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Cant wait any longer
Well I bought a SB3 instead and I'm very pleased with it - assuming you can find one. -- colantra colantra's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33882 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=73922 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
[SlimDevices: Touch] Cant wait any longer
going to cancel my pre order. What are the comperable alternitives that i should consider? -- gellie gellie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=34468 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=73922 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Accessing files from a NAS
iPhone;497868 Wrote: > I agree that most of us can't afford to lose the songs we ripped but > RAID is not the answer. > > RAID is over rated in these days of cheap large USB hard drives. I used > to have RAID for my huge music collection, now I have everything backed > up on large USB drives. One set on site and one set at my parents house. > What good is RAID if your PC gets hit by lightening or catches on fire. > Both sets of data are toast in the same PC. RAID is for Banks and other > companies that have to have instant record backup and hot swap > capability. A music collection is not critical data that has to be > accessed immediately, it will not kill anybody (not even me) to have to > replace a drive and copy files off a USB drive to get back to listening > to music. > > Besides, with a Touch and a Vortexbox and a large USB hard drive most > people will have all the space and backup they need. Two TBs is room for > a bunch of music. Its cheaper and better data protection. I think you've swayed off the point RAID is not a backup, its a method of covering your proverbial in the cas of a failed HDD, backups need to be organised and removed as the two most likly causes of loss of data are a) environmenal b) human error, environmental will most likly effect both drives, power spike, water damage, physical theft.. Human Error, ie accidentally errased files etc, although QNap Nas have network recycle bin which can help with this. -- leshark leshark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=35833 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=72903 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Touch PSU rating ?
Ah ha I thought there was a product which operated on a different voltage, thats why I thought I had better double check the touch was 5v, Cheers. -- Deaf Cat Deaf Cat's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=515 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=73663 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Unofficial official Release Date
FredFredrickson;505444 Wrote: > Update to the internet rumor hype machine- according to an unnofficial > source, > http://www.slashgear.com/logitech-squeezebox-touch-launch-gets-postponed-until-february-2010-1165729/ > we're looking at feb? That's quite an old post -- dave77 Boom - Classic - Controller - Touch (on order) dave77's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=26269 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=73231 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
