Re: [slim] Squeezbox V3 Power Supply just died..

2017-01-27 Thread DoomWolf
I had to replace my SB3 power adapter last year, but in my case found them difficult to find in the UK. I also ended up buying one off eBay. Interestingly, a search today is bringing up more alternatives on Amazon than I could find last year. I also had to replace my Boom adapter a couple of

Re: [slim] [Announce] iPeng 7, the iOS 7 Squeezebox App for iPhone and iPad

2013-12-12 Thread DoomWolf
As a very happy iPeng user for several years, I was happy to buy this new version for my iPad 2 and my wife's new iPad Mini Retina. I've certainly got more value out of iPeng over the years than the price I paid for it. I did spot a small mistake in the QA section on

Re: [slim] What backup software

2010-05-24 Thread DoomWolf
has saved my data from disaster a few times). -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79077

Re: [slim] Squeezecenter Remote vs ITouch

2010-03-30 Thread DoomWolf
that an iPod+iPeng is cheaper and the iPod so much more flexible as a device, it really is an easy choice. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http

Re: [slim] iPeng on iPad - How should it look like?

2010-03-15 Thread DoomWolf
been driving around cataloging wi-fi networks over xmas, particularly in rural Yorkshire. If they did, then they're certainly dedicated to their jobs. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

[slim] UK radio adverts for Squeezebox Radio with Tony Blackburn

2010-03-07 Thread DoomWolf
a well known UK radio personality to front the advertising campaign? -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=75993

Re: [slim] Any Good reason to upgrade from 7.3.3?

2010-02-18 Thread DoomWolf
disabled it (WeatherTime stills works fine on my SB3). -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=75333

Re: [slim] iPeng on iPad?

2010-01-27 Thread DoomWolf
that on the internet. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74572 ___ discuss

Re: [slim] The competition is catching up and some surpassing Squeezebox...fast!

2010-01-26 Thread DoomWolf
to Squeezeboxes? Base Price $6,800.00!!! http://4hd3d.ohns4.servertrust.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Q110 That's not what I would call comparable. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

Re: [slim] Scrobbling

2009-12-03 Thread DoomWolf
streaming services but I know it scrobbles from Napster and I'm sure it scrobbled from Pandora when I was able to use it (before access was removed from UK users). -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] Worth upgrading from 7.3.3 to 7.4.1? (Squeezebox 3)

2009-11-25 Thread DoomWolf
getting old ;)), but right now I enjoy having a stable platform. 7.4.x seems to be in a state of flux to becoming something better, more mature and more stable in the future (v8?). I will await future developments with interest. -- DoomWolf

Re: [slim] SqueezeBox UK stockists

2009-11-17 Thread DoomWolf
The PC World website now only lists the Squeezebox Radio and it's only available for home delivery, not collect at store. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View

Re: [slim] sb3+ipod touch+ipeng= duet?

2009-09-16 Thread DoomWolf
for playing on the Controller whereas my SB3 and Boom have no problems with FLAC files. The iPod option also gives you all of the other features of owning an iPod Touch (internet, email, thousands of apps and games - it even plays music like an iPod!). 3. No idea. -- DoomWolf

Re: [slim] New Logitech MM STREAM Squeezebox Touch spotted !!

2009-08-28 Thread DoomWolf
Definitely an IR remote control then (no surprise really). It's listed in the package contents in those photos. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http

Re: [slim] Got my Squeezebox Touch...

2009-08-28 Thread DoomWolf
trefork;452427 Wrote: No manual. I don't recall if my SB 3 came with one, but this one didn't. The box in your pictures says documentation is included under 'Package Contents'. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http

Re: [slim] Linksys by Cisco launches direct competitors to Squeezebox products

2009-08-27 Thread DoomWolf
At those prices it looks like they're more aimed against Sonos (as this review also talks about: http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-audio-receivers-dars/linksys-dmc250-director-wireless/4505-6470_7-33485575.html) They're also ugly pieces of kit. ;) -- DoomWolf

Re: [slim] New Logitech MM STREAM Squeezebox Touch spotted !!

2009-08-26 Thread DoomWolf
I guess the remote is IR as it's also listed on the Logitech store at $19.99, which to me sounds like the price of an IR device not wifi. Squeezebox Touch, Remote Control for Squeezebox Touch Remote Control for Squeezebox Touch USD 19.99 -- DoomWolf

Re: [slim] iPod / iPhone as a receiver

2009-08-25 Thread DoomWolf
I got the app going again today, but it always seems to crash somewhere into the second track played. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http

Re: [slim] Squeezebox over mains network?

2009-08-25 Thread DoomWolf
is near the router downstairs, I've also wired it up instead of using wireless for it. It still says there's a slight drop off at the 5Mbps network test so I need to do some testing on throughput (not that it would ever affect the SB3 at that rate, even with FLAC). -- DoomWolf

Re: [slim] iPod / iPhone as a receiver

2009-08-24 Thread DoomWolf
Controller is looking more and more redundant (it does make a nice clock). -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66511

Re: [slim] New Logitech MM STREAM Squeezebox Touch spotted !!

2009-07-30 Thread DoomWolf
Logitech logo. ;) -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64706

Re: [slim] Gross Failure - Barcode in display

2009-06-29 Thread DoomWolf
I'd recommend you contact Logitech support. Remember, this forum isn't an official support channel. There could be a more fundamental fault with your SB3. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] Gross Failure - Barcode in display

2009-06-20 Thread DoomWolf
Perhaps the SB3 firmware corrupted? Installing a newer release of Squeezecenter (finished 7.3.3 release, build 27044) then would have caused it to push out the latest firmware version 127 which would overwrite the previous corrupted one. -- DoomWolf

Re: [slim] SB far too expensive?

2009-06-10 Thread DoomWolf
the Receiver, I work out I paid £90 for the Boom and £120 for the Controller. You just need to keep an eye out for bargains on the internet. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View

Re: [slim] Comparison between iPeng and Controller?

2009-06-08 Thread DoomWolf
, but it does have a tendency to overshoot. A touchscreen is just a better interface overall. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] Updated Squeezebox products?

2009-06-05 Thread DoomWolf
about making sure no-one had any photographic or recording equipment with them when they saw the cars or discussed them. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread

Re: [slim] Comparison between iPeng and Controller?

2009-06-05 Thread DoomWolf
video, offer other streaming music services and the Appstore allows for many more possibilities for use. If I had neither and was going to buy only one, it would be the iPod + iPeng (sorry, Logitech). -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's

[slim] Will Pandora come back to the UK?

2009-05-26 Thread DoomWolf
/technology/8068154.stm -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63777

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] iPeng 1.1 now on the AppStore

2009-04-11 Thread DoomWolf
an album I tend to use the ArtistAlbum route and I'd often be wanting to select the newest album by that artist, so to me it would make more sense to see the albums listed that way. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] iPeng 1.1 now on the AppStore

2009-04-11 Thread DoomWolf
. In iPeng it just doesn't have the same feel and usability as the native menus. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t

Re: [slim] Spotify on Squeezebox

2009-04-06 Thread DoomWolf
the required folder. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61891

Re: [slim] Spotify on Squeezebox

2009-04-03 Thread DoomWolf
don't see why it wouldn't work with a standard USB external drive though. Only thing I can think of is to check if Windows is assigning the USB drive the same drive letter as an existing mapped network share (it does happen sometimes), if you have any mapped network shares that is. -- DoomWolf

Re: [slim] Spotify on Squeezebox

2009-03-31 Thread DoomWolf
when I get home from work to see if it works. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61891

Re: [slim] Spotify on Squeezebox

2009-03-31 Thread DoomWolf
/profiles/blogs/2300301:BlogPost:38497 -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61891

Re: [slim] Native AAC Support

2009-03-26 Thread DoomWolf
I believe Spotify uses Ogg Vorbis for its streams, so there's a potential larger use for Vorbis in the future. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http

Re: [slim] How do you slot a new track(s) in the middle of a currently playing playlist

2009-03-18 Thread DoomWolf
In the Squeezecenter web interface you can move items in the playlist around by dragging and dropping them. It can only be done once the item is in the playlist, but you just hover over it so it's highlighted and drag it to the position you want. -- DoomWolf

Re: [slim] Napster not a bargain in the UK?

2009-03-15 Thread DoomWolf
to the Squeezebox and the Apple App Store. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61310

Re: [slim] Napster tracks not advancing

2009-03-14 Thread DoomWolf
would be willing to pay. I'm waiting on Spotify to make it to Squeezenetwork (and the Apple App Store so I can add it my iPod Touch - something Napster will also never do). The Spotify client is great, huge availability of music and fast reliable streaming. -- DoomWolf

[slim] Spotify Security Breach

2009-03-05 Thread DoomWolf
data at the end of 2008, although the security breach only came to light at the end of last week. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http

Re: [slim] The nature of the beast or wirelless tango or this years channel

2009-02-09 Thread DoomWolf
. I also hope that my neighbours don't know about that channel as I can see up to 11 different WLANs from my house, most of which are Sky routers and BT Home Hubs. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http

Re: [slim] The nature of the beast or wirelless tango or this years channel

2009-02-09 Thread DoomWolf
In fact, make that 16 WLANs plus my own! -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59396

Re: [slim] Duet Review in Secrets of Home Thater

2009-01-12 Thread DoomWolf
) button, or spelling... -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58112

Re: [slim] What the amazon plug-in should really do

2008-12-24 Thread DoomWolf
Mnyb;375131 Wrote: Amazon mp3 does not work outside US afaik. You might notice that the link I posted was .co.uk and mentions prices in £. ;) -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

Re: [slim] Syncing problems with 7.3

2008-12-23 Thread DoomWolf
Interesting, I've just installed SqueezePlay on my work PC and it does what you say of not resizing smaller than about 800x600. The one installed on my home PC (downloaded last week) resizes much smaller. A bug perhaps? -- DoomWolf

Re: [slim] What the amazon plug-in should really do

2008-12-23 Thread DoomWolf
a link to this page to friends and family members and they can get £3 off too. I agree that this new Amazon store menu option is nothing more than a revenue raising ploy through Logitech's Amazon affiliate account (I'm just jealous because my affiliate account does nothing). -- DoomWolf

Re: [slim] Syncing problems with 7.3

2008-12-22 Thread DoomWolf
: squeezebox3 Firmware: 120 Player IP Address: 192.168.0.7 Player MAC Address: 00:04:20:07:0d:bc Wireless Signal Strength: 60% -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http

Re: [slim] Syncing problems with 7.3

2008-12-22 Thread DoomWolf
I hope this is due to the Controller playback currently only being in beta. http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?p=364931 -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View

Re: [slim] Syncing problems with 7.3

2008-12-22 Thread DoomWolf
screen. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=56942 ___ discuss

Re: [slim] Disc tag

2008-12-16 Thread DoomWolf
). -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=56559 ___ discuss mailing

Re: [slim] Stop The Monster cable Bullying

2008-12-03 Thread DoomWolf
PC World and Currys in the UK. All you seem to get in those stores is overpriced Belkin cables. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http

Re: [slim] Compilations and album artist tag

2008-12-03 Thread DoomWolf
the majority of issues when grouping compilations correctly): http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55276 -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http

Re: [slim] New Vat rate in UK not passed on on Logitech site?

2008-12-01 Thread DoomWolf
. Did anyone really expect much else when our Chancellor announced the vat reduction? -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] Squeezebox distributors UK

2008-11-06 Thread DoomWolf
. I just tried it with both models and only the Boom seems to be in stock in my local branches (Merry Hill Centre, Wolverhampton and Wednesbury), although the Classic is available for delivery through the website. -- DoomWolf

Re: [slim] Any Video on the horizon?

2008-10-21 Thread DoomWolf
Personally, I think the Popcorn Hour would fit nicely into Logitech's Streaming Media division. A bit of Slim Devices/Logitech magic and that could become an awesome product (and they could give it a better name). -- DoomWolf

Re: [slim] Google Chrome new browser

2008-09-03 Thread DoomWolf
Interesting, I get a blank page when I try to open SC from Chrome installed on the same machine that SC is running, but it worked fine when opening it across the internet from Chrome installed at work. -- DoomWolf

Re: SB3 for �129.99 in PC World

2008-08-06 Thread DoomWolf
. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=50488 ___ discuss mailing list

Re: SB3 for �129.99 in PC World

2008-08-04 Thread DoomWolf
I was in the Merry Hill (Dudley) branch yesterday and spotted 2 SB3s on the shelf. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] Duet Remote - Bug In Menus

2008-08-04 Thread DoomWolf
I had the same issue, but it disappeared following upgrading to 7.1 and the new Controller firmware. Has your SBC updated its firmware? I found I had to restart SqueezeCenter a couple of times before the SBC would see there was a firmware update. -- DoomWolf

Re: [slim] Rebuilding my Server (Windows 2003)

2008-08-04 Thread DoomWolf
with speed. It runs on a Core 2 Duo CPU with 4Gb RAM, but it does live alongside a lot of other processes including MusicIP, MySQL, SQL Server, AV/firewall, backup program, FTP, mail server, Firefox and mIRC permanently running etc. -- DoomWolf

Re: [slim] Scrobbling Stopped Working

2008-08-02 Thread DoomWolf
Last.fm will be offering that unlimited on-demand service soon if you look at the message on http://www.last.fm/subscribe -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View

Re: [slim] Ahem: UK readers - 40% discount at Logitech today

2008-07-10 Thread DoomWolf
Mine arrived at lunchtime, along with one a colleague ordered on the same day. My controller's now sat on my desk at work charging up. Well chuffed! :) -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] Ahem: UK readers - 40% discount at Logitech today

2008-07-09 Thread DoomWolf
Yes, I've just tried it and it still works. My Duet is with UPS and made it from Dusseldorf to Barking this evening, for delivery tomorrow. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

Re: [slim] Ahem: UK readers - 40% discount at Logitech today

2008-07-07 Thread DoomWolf
copy the full stop at the end of the code from the original post). -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49597

Re: [slim] Attn: Logitech/Slim Devices - Amp Product suggeston (and POLL)

2008-01-28 Thread DoomWolf
open up the Squeezebox to the mass market IMO. There are dozens of docking systems for iPods, all we need is something of a similar idea for the SB. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

Re: [slim] Frivolous Question ('Center' vs. 'Centre')

2008-01-23 Thread DoomWolf
bonze;261898 Wrote: SqueezePortal! with an SBR shaped like a Weighted Companion Cube :D I'll fetch me coat. mmm, cake... (Totally off topic, I apologise, but someone had to mention cake ;) ). -- DoomWolf

Re: [slim] Engadget Story on Duet Today

2008-01-15 Thread DoomWolf
The link from that link is even better (pics galore): http://www.notcot.com/archives/2008/01/squeezebox_duet.php -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http

Re: [slim] Price Difference

2008-01-14 Thread DoomWolf
, and where I bought my SB3) -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42113

Re: [slim] Microsoft takes a shine to SlimDevices?

2008-01-14 Thread DoomWolf
Creative given their expertise in MP3 devices? Surely there'd also be less problem with competition authorities as MS and Creative have even less product line cross-over. Maybe this will start a rumour and increase Creative's share price :D -- DoomWolf

[slim] Duet: When and where on sale?

2008-01-10 Thread DoomWolf
, possibly nearer £250. After all, they have the SB3 at £219, more expensive than anywhere else. Even PC World have the SB3 at £179.99 (http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?sku=424887page=Product). Does anyone know when the Duet will be shipping? -- DoomWolf

Re: [slim] IP Address change in Softsqueeze

2007-09-14 Thread DoomWolf
I had the same problem. I only resolved it this week by uninstalling from Add/Remove Programs and reinstalling with the latest version. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839

Re: [slim] Library scan problems

2007-08-21 Thread DoomWolf
markc;221984 Wrote: Did a full uninstall/reinstall solve the problems, DoomWolf? No. I tested it by doing a fresh install of 6.5.4 in a virtual machine, and letting it scan from scratch. The result was the same as my main installation. What I have done since is to add a new tag to all my

Re: [slim] Library scan problems

2007-08-21 Thread DoomWolf
is stored in an artist\album\track.mp3 structure in the Music folder on my M:\ drive -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] Library scan problems

2007-08-21 Thread DoomWolf
as with the Chilis one. Now I'm left with one correct album under each artist, 1 empty album under each artist, and an empty album under Various Artists. How is clicking navigation links in the web interface causing the database to make these updates? I'm confused!!!??? -- DoomWolf

Re: [slim] Library scan problems

2007-08-21 Thread DoomWolf
related to the composer tag, which brings me back to the problems I detailed at the start of this thread. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http

Re: [slim] Still possible to buy SlimDevices (not Logitech) SB3 in UK?

2007-08-09 Thread DoomWolf
I bought my SB3 from http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/, along with a few other bits and pieces over the years. I've always found their service to be excellent and deliveries have always come next day. -- DoomWolf

Re: [slim] Library scan problems

2007-07-29 Thread DoomWolf
Anyone with any advice, please? -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37135

Re: [slim] Library scan problems

2007-07-29 Thread DoomWolf
regardless of the file structure. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37135

Re: [slim] Library scan problems

2007-07-29 Thread DoomWolf
It's looking like I may be best trying a full uninstall and reinstall I think. I'll let you know what happens. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View this thread: http

[slim] Library scan problems

2007-07-27 Thread DoomWolf
). This works fine for putting the music on my Creative Zen, but not in slimserver. I have the 'Group Discs' option set to 'treat multi-disc sets as a single album'. -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[slim] Re: New Squeezebox?

2006-12-06 Thread DoomWolf
to the original remote (looking at the picture in the manual - that needs updating!) is a slightly different button layout and the addition of a 'sleep' button. It's a very nice remote to use and looks really good in shiny black. -- DoomWolf