Re: [slim] Squeezebox stopping

2007-10-29 Thread Empgamer
), re-strating the track or skipping to the next seems to kick it back into life. -- Empgamer Streamers: 2 x SB3 / 1 x SoftSqueeze NAS: QNAP TS109 Pro (v.1.1.2) / Slimserver (6.5.4) Spkrs: 1 x Accoustic Energy Aego M / 1 x Audioengine A5 Router: Netgear DG834PN (v 1.3.18) Windows XP Home Media

Re: [slim] Sonos getting smarter?

2007-10-25 Thread Empgamer
of set up straight out the box and I think that's where they still have the edge. For those who view the remote with envy, I suspect the current beta for the SB3 will close that gap eventually. -- Empgamer 2 x SB3 1 x SoftSqueeze QNAP TS109 Pro (v.1.1.2)/ Slimserver (6.5.4) 1 x Accoustic Energy

Re: [slim] Sonos getting smarter?

2007-10-24 Thread Empgamer
would be an optional extra for both. For me though, I'm not sure what the Sonos actually does better to earn that extra £200/$400. I can actually think of some things it doesn't do, or doesn't do as well, hence my reason for going with the SB. -- Empgamer 2 x SB3 1 x SoftSqueeze QNAP TS109 Pro (v

Re: [slim] Powered speakers or midi system?

2007-10-22 Thread Empgamer
the extra spend on the Thecus (albeit that cost is not THAT much of an issue for me). -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12652 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] New Nokia Internet Tablet Nokia N810

2007-10-18 Thread Empgamer
Looks nice. Just hope the pricing in the UK isn't the same as for the 800 which seems to be priced the same in £ as it is in the US in $. Likely the price of the 800 will drop when these come out, that keyboard will make this much more usable though so it may be false economy. -- Empgamer

Re: [slim] Powered speakers or midi system?

2007-10-18 Thread Empgamer
% may not suit another user at all. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12652 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39304

Re: [slim] Powered speakers or midi system?

2007-10-15 Thread Empgamer
I have the Audioengine A5s. Excellent speakers. They are in a large kitchen though and give plenty of sound. I'd likely consider the Aego Ms for smaller rooms though. I have to say I'm just not that keen on 2.1 sets. -- Empgamer

Re: [slim] Vote of thanks

2007-10-15 Thread Empgamer
Agree completely. Brilliant piece of kit. Glad I chose it over the Sonos. Decision took a long time and it WAS a tough one. The 17 people at the party here over the weekend are going for SB3 now too. Another party this weekend - MUUUCH BIGGER. -- Empgamer

Re: [slim] NETGEAR model DG834PN WPA-PSK connection problem with Squeezebox 3

2007-10-15 Thread Empgamer
Does anything in this thread help? http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39062 -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12652 View this thread: http

Re: [slim] Why is SB so expensive?

2007-10-12 Thread Empgamer
Personally, being a new convert I think it's excellent VFM. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12652 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39223

Re: [slim] Why is SB so expensive?

2007-10-12 Thread Empgamer
Panic. Order more before the price goes up. ;-) -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12652 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39223

Re: [slim] NETGEAR model DG834PN WPA-PSK connection problem with Squeezebox 3

2007-10-11 Thread Empgamer
Cracked it now with all security disabled. Will now start to switch on the various security elements. Not sure what was causing the problems. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

Re: [slim] Help: Controlling my SB3 via my Laptop

2007-10-11 Thread Empgamer
Mine controls it fine. What are you typing in as your url for slimserver? Have you any other firewalls installed that may be blocking access? Anything that might be turning on via anti-virus? -- Empgamer Empgamer's

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-09 Thread Empgamer
It should be getting delivered today. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12652 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38982

Re: [slim] NETGEAR model DG834PN WPA-PSK connection problem with Squeezebox 3

2007-10-09 Thread Empgamer
it. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12652 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21764 ___ discuss mailing list

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-08 Thread Empgamer
that has merely supplied something which, through no fault of their own, has been supplied to them damaged or got damaged in transit or whatever. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-08 Thread Empgamer
and Progressive. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12652 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38982

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-08 Thread Empgamer
to me? I have STILL had no e-mail from you regarding collection and confirmation of your intentions regarding the refund and it's now 1:30pm!!! I hope it can be put to rest quickly too. As soon as I receive the refund it will be. -- Empgamer

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-08 Thread Empgamer
further on this thread. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12652 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38982

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-06 Thread Empgamer
in me losing confidence in the supplier. Given my experience I'd rather just get my money back and go to a dealer supplied by Progressive. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12652

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread Empgamer
in very useful. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12652 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38982

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread Empgamer
I have responded to your mails. I will not air that correspondence here. The device I was sold was in a Slim Devices box with an old power supply. It is certainly not 100% new and not in a Logitech box. -- Empgamer

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread Empgamer
I will require a prompt collection and full refund and have mailed accordingly. Not in the least bit impressed with this at all. What I am not sure of is whether Logitech branded SB3s are also boxed in Slin Devices boxes as this one was? -- Empgamer

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread Empgamer
. @ Robin: Having had the experience I have with Datakits, I presume you feel I should be celebrating now that I have at last got a response? I shan't even waste my time addressing the rest of the dreck and will treat such banal comments with the contempt they deserve. -- Empgamer

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread Empgamer
or a company. Some people go out of their way to take offence I find. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12652 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread Empgamer
Begininning to regret I went near DataKits. No mail from them yet and no phone call. If I get no contact n 24 hours, credit card charge back and Trading Standards. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread Empgamer
Standards. Could put up with it, why should I? -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12652 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38982

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread Empgamer
decided to vent his anger on the tin of magnolia that wouldn't open by jabbing a few ac leads. I shall refer the matter to Visa if I don't here from Datakits by 10:00 5/10/07. And Trading Standards. -- Empgamer Empgamer's

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread Empgamer
for them to sort out if Data Kits do not get in touch to provide an immediate refund. Others may well be prepared to just sit around and wait for these things to sort themselves out. I'm not. If the company won't play ball, I'll sort it myself. -- Empgamer

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread Empgamer
not wish me to get others involved, don't palm me off with used/damaged goods as new ones. Not in the least bit impressed at the moment. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12652

Re: [slim] Problems with Multiple albums with same name

2007-10-03 Thread Empgamer
artist) as it was. This worked for me and after a re-scan bunched all those tracks up under the one album name. Hope this helps. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12652 View

Re: [slim] Problems with Multiple albums with same name

2007-10-03 Thread Empgamer
for me, not what what problems there might be with it. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12652 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38931

Re: [slim] Switching from PC to Mac

2007-09-27 Thread Empgamer
I believe there is a programme called Titanium Toast that will rip to FLAC on Macs. I'm currently moving so to speak but may well just keep a PC going for ripping (I use dBpowerAMP). -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http

Re: [slim] Looks like my SB3 has died

2007-09-27 Thread Empgamer
Do these things die with much regularity? They are not cheap and from reading here the longevity isn't great!!! I am considering getting one but this is a little off-putting. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http

Re: [slim] Sonos now available at Best Buy

2007-08-11 Thread Empgamer
Sons and SB3. Still undecided. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12652 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36259