[SlimDevices: Touch] Why no touch lite?
All I need right now is a replacment for a dead CD-Player that is easy to use. I don't need a built in server. A simple client like the old Squeezebox would soffice but with the touchscreen. -- Dandyman Dandyman's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19558 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74244 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Why no touch lite?
The built in server in the Touch adresses a need in the market. Many struggle with (more or less supported) NAS installations of SC. Making to version of the product would cost more and confuse buyers in the store, the idea is to make the whole experience simpler. If you have no need for the built-in server, simply don't use it. -- Letten Duet - Audioengine A5 Classic - Sony surround reciever - Jamo 5.1 Speakers / JBL 120Ti 2 Boom's SC 7.4.1 on Laptop running Windows XP Linksys WRT54G wireless router Letten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16718 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74244 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Why no touch lite?
For the low price I have seen some people using the Touch as a controller. Not a player or a server. Just to control their other players. This is the advantage of mass produced commodity hardware. It can have a lot of features you don't use. -- agillis rip, tag, get cover artÂ… All you do is insert the CD! http://vortexbox.org agillis Lead Developer VortexBox agillis's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21140 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74244 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Why no touch lite?
Like Letten said, you can ignore the built-in server on the SBT. Or if you don't need the touchscreen to be attached to the player, there is the combination of old SB being controlled remotely by an iPhone or iPod Touch and the iPeng app. Indeed, from comments on these forums it seems that a lot of people prefer the touchscreen to be separate from the player. -- aubuti aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74244 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Why no touch lite?
agillis Wrote: I have seen some people using the Touch as a controller. Are there many people using the Touch then? If so, where do they get them from? MC -- ModelCitizen Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known Last.fm/user/ModelCitizen ModelCitizen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=446 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74244 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Why no touch lite?
ModelCitizen;508079 Wrote: Are there many people using the Touch then? If so, where do they get them from? MC Just guessing at what he might be talking about, I think he might have been referring to Beta Testers that have been talking about Controlling other Squeezeboxes from a desk, end table, or even in-wall mounted Touch. I know I have made some similar comments on how I have been using my Beta Touch. -- iPhone *iPhone* Media Room: Transporter, VTL TL-6.5 Signature Pre-Amp, Ayre MX-R Mono's, VeraStarr 6.4SE 6-channel Amp, Vandersteen Speakers: Quatro Mains, VCC-5 Reference Center, four VSM-1 Signatures, Video: Runco RS 900 CineWide AutoScope 2.35:1 Living Room: Duet, ADCOM GTP-870HD, Cinepro 3K6SE III Gold, Vandersteen Model 3A Signature, Two 2Wq subs, VCC-2, Two VSM-1 Kitchen: Squeezebox BOOM Bedroom: Second Boom Bathroom: Squeezebox Radio Ford Thunderbird: Duet, Mac Mini Ford Expedition: SB Touch, USB drive iPhone's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13622 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74244 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Why no touch lite?
Dandyman;508012 Wrote: All I need right now is a replacment for a dead CD-Player that is easy to use. I don't need a built in server. A simple client like the old Squeezebox would soffice but with the touchscreen. How about finding an SB3 or Receiver? Of course by the time you find one the Touch will probably be available. I can tell you this from using a Beta Touch, it is worth waiting for. And as others have said, the built in Tiny SBS server is only one of several features available and not required to use the Touch in a number of situations it can service. And as far as value, the cost is the same as the unit it is replacing when the SB3 was brand new. -- iPhone *iPhone* Media Room: Transporter, VTL TL-6.5 Signature Pre-Amp, Ayre MX-R Mono's, VeraStarr 6.4SE 6-channel Amp, Vandersteen Speakers: Quatro Mains, VCC-5 Reference Center, four VSM-1 Signatures, Video: Runco RS 900 CineWide AutoScope 2.35:1 Living Room: Duet, ADCOM GTP-870HD, Cinepro 3K6SE III Gold, Vandersteen Model 3A Signature, Two 2Wq subs, VCC-2, Two VSM-1 Kitchen: Squeezebox BOOM Bedroom: Second Boom Bathroom: Squeezebox Radio Ford Thunderbird: Duet, Mac Mini Ford Expedition: SB Touch, USB drive iPhone's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13622 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74244 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Why no touch lite?
Dandyman;508012 Wrote: All I need right now is a replacment for a dead CD-Player that is easy to use. I don't need a built in server. A simple client like the old Squeezebox would soffice but with the touchscreen. It wouldn't have been any cheaper, although it might have been released about six months ago. It is a shame that it's not being sold to the many people who will never use the built in server. -- JJZolx Jim JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74244 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Unofficial official Release Date
strindberg;506284 Wrote: There is absolutely nothing to be worried about when it comes to software that SBS depends on and that might vanish. Both MySQL (and SQLite) is a very established open source product that won't be affected by one bit even if Oracle decides to drop it from its priorities. If there is no question about MySql being dropped by Oracle, why is it then that a worldwide investigation is being held on what users think about MySql not being an open source project anymore??!! Please read the limitations on Oracle's commitment on http://planet.mysql.com/entry/?id=22623 If I was to develop a product I would be very reserved to use Mysql because of these facts. I hope I will be wrong in my opinion. -- hansvds hansvds's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=35869 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] Unofficial official Release Date
We aren't dropping MySQL, in fact the version of MySQL we ship with the server is 3.5 years old, 5.0.22. Maybe we should update it one of these days... -- andyg andyg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3292 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] Unofficial official Release Date
hansvds wrote: If there is no question about MySql being dropped by Oracle, why is it then that a worldwide investigation is being held on what users think about MySql not being an open source project anymore??!! Because the Eurocrats see a chance to extract a big fee from a rich American company, as they just did with Intel. My bet, with zero inside knowledge, is that Oracle will put less and less into MySql development over time. A fork is one solution. As are just using another open source RDBMS -- Pat Farrell http://www.pfarrell.com/ ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Unofficial official Release Date
andyg;508152 Wrote: We aren't dropping MySQL, in fact the version of MySQL we ship with the server is 3.5 years old, 5.0.22. Maybe we should update it one of these days... Hi Andy, What does it take for future versions to run on MySQL as I expect the default DB to be SQlite? Will it be a choice during installation or will it require a manual tweaking? Regards, Frank -- SilverRS8 Author of -'AlbumCatalogCreator' (http://acc.vanholt.nl)- for SqueezeCenter '_' (http://www.badkamerpech.nl) SlimServer. 2xSB3, 1xDuet, 1xRadio, 1xiPhone iPeng, Ubuntu NAS + SBS SilverRS8's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12818 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] Unofficial official Release Date
SilverRS8;508239 Wrote: Hi Andy, What does it take for future versions to run on MySQL as I expect the default DB to be SQlite? Will it be a choice during installation or will it require a manual tweaking? Regards, Frank It's an advanced preference right now, but apparently it is broken for some people. -- andyg andyg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3292 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
[SlimDevices: Touch] amazon cancelled today
my order from October 2009 was cancelled just today. Main reason: No delivery date for Touch Hard to believe that this product is not ready for shipping. The HW looks great and SW on the Controller lis working good so far. Several beta users of the Touch seem to be hapy - So what is the real problem? Maybe Logitech is waiting to earn more money with this product?! I'm really looking to get the Tocu installed in my living room Cheers Michael -- powellmi powellmi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17571 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74273 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] amazon cancelled today
I assume that Amazon will have internal rules about their order book accounting, they probably need to clear orders that have indeterminate fulfillment date. In the current situation I believe you have three options: Look elsewhere - I doubt you will find a multi-room solution that operates better than Squeeze stuff. The issue is future confidence, Logitech is a major player, they must be committed, they will get there. IMHO while AndyG keeps going it will happen. Wait - if you currently have nothing, then not that practical. Substitute an SB3 - reliable, loads in use, very good (in my opinion for my usage better). Either distribution for last stock or E**y. I have a Linn DS system for my main HiFi but continue to use SB3s and Booms for house coverage, and I will buy more. (I don't personally believe in the Transporter future) Hang in there. Dave -- DaveWr DaveWr's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9331 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74273 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] amazon cancelled today
BrianB;508275 Wrote: Only thing I can think of is it is a long term issue, or a production problem. I can't imagine they're making more money if it just comes out with the current specs, same as the beta. That's be 6 months in lost sales, including holiday. And now they're having preorders canceled. As mentioned in other places, it's just that the software isn't finished yet. A lot of people might have pre-ordered it for the possibility to use the built-in server and this is the part of the software that isn't completely bug free yet. My beta testing unit has worked great in my living room as a standalone player with external server for months. If you don't want to use the built-in server you would probably be satisfied with the current version but remember that other people that have pre-ordered it might rely on the built-in server and will get a device they can't use yet. If you can afford it, get a Radio for the kitchen/bedroom now and get the Touch for the listening room later when it's available, you are probably going to want them both in the end anyway. It's hard to know exactly when the Touch will be released, so I'd suggest that anyone in desperate need for it get one of the existing Squeezebox products and upgrade to the Touch later. This is a lot better than just sit and wait while it gets delayed more than you expect. The existing products are great and it's great to have more than one Squeezebox, so you will probably not have any problem finding a use for several units or selling the old unit when the Touch is available. -- erland Erland Isaksson 'My homepage' (http://erland.isaksson.info) (Install my plugins through Extension Downloader) (Developer of 'TrackStat, SQLPlayList, DynamicPlayList, Custom Browse, Custom Scan, Custom Skip, Multi Library, Title Switcher and Database Query plugins' (http://wiki.erland.isaksson.info/index.php/Category:SlimServer)) erland's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3124 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74273 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
