[slim] Re: How do YOU backup your music?

2006-03-16 Thread dangerous_dom
Could some kind person please email me just the robocopy.exe to domrevans--at--yahoo.co.uk Thanks! -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread:

[slim] Re: How do YOU backup your music?

2006-03-16 Thread dangerous_dom
whoel lot, regardless of if they have been changed will it? -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthr

[slim] Re: How do YOU backup your music?

2006-03-16 Thread dangerous_dom
Can robocopy do multiple root folders at once, or can it only do one folder and it sub folders? Also, say i deleted a file(s) or folder(s) from the source, will it remove the one(s) in the backup. If it does, i will give it a go. -- dangerous_dom

[slim] Re: How do YOU backup your music?

2006-03-16 Thread dangerous_dom
Sorry, running XP. Don't need CD/DVD buring either. -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.p

[slim] How do YOU backup your music?

2006-03-16 Thread dangerous_dom
for me? I don't want anything fancy, i.e. compression is needed as obviously its already compressed. Just a simple solution with folder syncing and preset times (over night). Oh, and free would be nice too :D --

[slim] Re: Playing CDs on the SB3?

2006-03-11 Thread dangerous_dom
I never really understood why anyone would want to do this myself. -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevice

[slim] Re: Why are all my tracks playing in the wrong order?

2006-03-10 Thread dangerous_dom
OMG, someone slap me. Thanks mate, sometimes you just can't see the wood for the trees. I looked at everything but that. Doh! -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?u

[slim] Why are all my tracks playing in the wrong order?

2006-03-10 Thread dangerous_dom
soon as i add them again. They are in the right order in the album view, but never in the playlist view. All tracks are correctly named in thier tags. I.e 01, 02, 03... Whats going on here? -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom&#

[slim] When is the next alpha Slimserver release?

2006-02-21 Thread dangerous_dom
Just wondering if there is a date or estimated date for the next full Slimserver release? And what can we expect from it? -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763

[slim] Re: Squeezebox3 seems very buggy

2006-02-04 Thread dangerous_dom
blems are due to Slimserver and not the SB3. All the nightly beta's i have tried have been to buggy for me. Waiting for the proper 6.5 release to see if that helps. Anyone know when 6.5 is due for release? -- dangerous_dom -

[slim] Re: Beautiful Squeezebox ... Ugly Amplifier

2006-02-04 Thread dangerous_dom
I have a Cambridge Audio Azur 640a AMP (BLACK). It's had great reviews and i highly recommend it. Not sure if you can get them in the USA (that were you are i take it?). -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Pro

[slim] Re: Fast-forwarding and rewinding woes

2006-02-03 Thread dangerous_dom
While i love my SB3, Fastforwarding/rewinding is an absolute joke. Even with WMA, MP3 and FLAC (all native) it never seems to work properly, at all. Another major bug with an otherwise great bit of kit. -- dangerous_dom

[slim] Re: Some thoughts on configuring the Squeezebox.

2006-01-25 Thread dangerous_dom
ompletely missed the point of what this device is for. It's you that seriously needs to get with the program. -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?user

[slim] Re: What is going on? i just feel like giving up now...

2006-01-25 Thread dangerous_dom
SB3 i had). -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=

[slim] What is going on? i just feel like giving up now...

2006-01-25 Thread dangerous_dom
s related to my SB3 being completely retarded and not finding slimserver. BTW, i am not running a firewall. I have disabled Zone Alarm but this has not helped. I just don't know where to start looking. Thinking of sending my SB3 back now, i cant keep wasting time

[slim] Can't connect to slimserver anymore

2006-01-25 Thread dangerous_dom
I had to get my first faulty SB3 replaced. I just took delivery of the new one but cant get it to connect to slimserver. It's connected to my PC (wireless adhoc mode) fine but cant find slimserver. I have disabled my firewall but that has not helped. Where do i go from here? -- dangerou

[slim] Re: Help: New UK SB3 => Wrong 2-pin Plug?

2006-01-23 Thread dangerous_dom
a while. Does anyone from Progressive Consumer Electronics know when Scan will have more? I am thinking of getting a refund now. -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

[slim] Slim Devices - I need your help!!!

2006-01-16 Thread dangerous_dom
ults? Could someone PM me and i will give more details of the company and RMA number etc? Many Many Thanks! -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17

[slim] Re: Sonos getting on the bandwagon - kinda

2006-01-16 Thread dangerous_dom
Functionality aside, it looks like a Mac Mini to me, SB3 still looks far better. -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread:

[slim] Re: AllofMP3.com

2006-01-14 Thread dangerous_dom
This is very good; http://www.museekster.com/allofmp3faq.htm -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.

[slim] Re: True Type fonts

2006-01-08 Thread dangerous_dom
see the option anywhere. -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=

[slim] Re: True Type fonts

2006-01-08 Thread dangerous_dom
Also, it would seem that putting the unicode font BMP's in the graphics folder causes Slimserver to crash when it starts :/ -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?u

[slim] Re: True Type fonts

2006-01-08 Thread dangerous_dom
Ok, i have converted some true type fonts to unicode ones, but in slimserver under player settings > display > font, i still only have the option for Light/standard/full? -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Pr

[slim] Re: Feature request: gapless crossfade type

2006-01-08 Thread dangerous_dom
o say use a better format, but many people have massive librarys of existing MP3's they need gapless playback for. Really though, you are missing out. Unless you have stupid amounts of cash to play with and buy a Sono's, don't be put off buying a SB3. -- dangerous_dom

[slim] Re: True Type fonts

2006-01-08 Thread dangerous_dom
Thanks, but cant find that anywhere. Anyone got a link or an alternative? I have a funky font i would love to use on my SB3 :) -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

[slim] True Type fonts

2006-01-07 Thread dangerous_dom
I read a review for the SB3, which said that it supports true type fonts. I did not think this was the case. Is it true and if it is, how do you change them/add new ones? -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile:

[slim] Re: SB1 & SB3 out of sync with FLAC tracks

2006-01-07 Thread dangerous_dom
Is FLAC natively decoded on the SB1? It is on the SB3. I would suspect this is cause. -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread:

[slim] Re: Feature request: gapless crossfade type

2006-01-05 Thread dangerous_dom
understand why. However, one thing that springs to mind is this; Once Slim Devices implement the ability to play DRM files (i believe that's in the pipeline, yes?) bought from the likes of i-tunes, this feature would probably become more important as WMA and

[slim] Re: Feature request: gapless crossfade type

2006-01-05 Thread dangerous_dom
d (probably not dance as in you think, different definitions over here). But don't forget about live gigs, audio books, Opera etc, and many older albums to, such as some Beatles and Pink Floyd albums. You might not need it right now, but at some point you might well wish t

[slim] Re: Feature request: gapless crossfade type

2006-01-05 Thread dangerous_dom
bar is -amazing- at doing it so its more than possible. Also, have you added an official feature request in bugzilla for this? -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/membe

[slim] Re: Just installed Zone Alarm, now SB3 cant connect

2006-01-03 Thread dangerous_dom
change? My PC seems to give it the same IP address everytime it connects (in ad-hoc/peer-to-peer mode), will it always give the same address out? -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/me

[slim] Slim devices: Can you tell me when the next shipment to the UK will be?

2006-01-03 Thread dangerous_dom
Need a replacement for my faulty SB3 (Screen fault + front bezel come off). My supplier does not have any more in stock. Any idea when the next batch going to the UK will be, and with they have a fix for the screen overheating and bezel falling off? -- dangerous_dom

[slim] Just installed Zone Alarm, now SB3 cant connect

2006-01-03 Thread dangerous_dom
After installing Zone Alarm firewall, my SB3 won't connect to Slimserver. I have Slim.exe fully allowed in Zone Alarm and windows seems to show it has a good connection (ad-hoc) with the SB3, but i cant understand why it cant find Slimserver. Please help, very confused! -- dangerou

[slim] PC Format review (UK magazine)

2006-01-03 Thread dangerous_dom
age, check out the 'mail of the month', written by me regards the lack of gapless playback in most MP3 players. Still not got my prize yet though :( -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slim

[slim] Re: What are people experiences like using wireless ad-hoc mode?

2005-12-29 Thread dangerous_dom
s nicely everytime i reboot my PC. It may not be the best solution, but it will stop me having to shell out another £60 for a while. I will get a router eventually, but there is no hurry :) -- dangerous_dom dangerous

[slim] Re: Buying SB3 in the UK

2005-12-27 Thread dangerous_dom
danco Wrote: > they have also suggested a fix that some > people might prefer to sending their box away. > What is that fix? -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/mem

[slim] Re: Recommended routers list

2005-12-26 Thread dangerous_dom
Honestly, i did look! Not sure how i missed it. Delete this thread now if you like. -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread:

[slim] Recommended routers list

2005-12-26 Thread dangerous_dom
I know the Squeezebox works better with some routers than others, so could we start a list off? Maybe a sticky on the forums or even part of the Wiki, listing what routers people have tried and thier experiences with it? Thanks. -- dangerous_dom

[slim] Re: Buying SB3 in the UK

2005-12-26 Thread dangerous_dom
ressent really, im sure it will all be sorted. -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18434 _

[slim] Re: Buying SB3 in the UK

2005-12-25 Thread dangerous_dom
i ever own and certainly will recommend that people dont buy them either. -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevice

[slim] Re: Buying SB3 in the UK

2005-12-24 Thread dangerous_dom
CavesOfTQLT Wrote: > Yep, just collected mine from Scan. Fingers crossed it's not the batch > with the dodgy front panels. Well mine (from that batch) seems to have the front aluminium panel coming away slightly, i hope it does not get any worse. Also have faulty screen :( -- da

[slim] Re: Buying SB3 in the UK

2005-12-22 Thread dangerous_dom
www.scan.co.uk have them, due to a late delivery from the suplier (the batch a few uk retailers had a week or two ago). -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763

[slim] Re: Cue files no longer work in 6.2.x?

2005-12-20 Thread dangerous_dom
I'm glad i found this thread, i was going insane trying to get them to work. I can confirm the Slimserver no longer works with Cuesheets :( -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimd

[slim] Re: Cue Files "Can not open files."

2005-12-20 Thread dangerous_dom
t CUE files FFS. -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19208 ___

[slim] Re: SB3 Wont play FLAC Images with CUE files

2005-12-20 Thread dangerous_dom
Ok, it wont work with MP3 images too. What do i need to do to get these CUE files working, and aviod this again when i am ripping other CD's? -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimd

[slim] Re: SB3 Wont play FLAC Images with CUE files

2005-12-20 Thread dangerous_dom
The FILE part of the Cue sheet is fine, like i said they play fine in foobar2000 I will be very annoyed if the SB3 cant cope, this was a major selling feature for me. :( -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile:

[slim] I think my SB3 might be faulty - Screen problem

2005-12-20 Thread dangerous_dom
went blank again. I notice the SB3 gets quite warm so could it be a heat issue, or something else? -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this th

[slim] SB3 Wont play FLAC Images with CUE files

2005-12-20 Thread dangerous_dom
supported CUE sheet files and FLAC, so is it a slimserver issue or is it a problem with my files? This is my favourute way of ripping my CD's, i hope i can play them on my SB3! BTW, this is with WinXP home SP2 - SB3 - Slimserver 6.2.1 --

[slim] Re: How to i find the IP address for slimserver?

2005-12-20 Thread dangerous_dom
Seem to have got it sorted. Not sure how, its obviously more than just an ip address issue. -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread:

[slim] Re: How to i find the IP address for slimserver?

2005-12-20 Thread dangerous_dom
would the ip address change after a reboot? I did get it working (playing music). But after moving the SB3 to another room and rebooting the pc it cant connect to the slimserver again! -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom&#

[slim] Re: How to i find the IP address for slimserver?

2005-12-20 Thread dangerous_dom
None of the information that gives seems to be valid for what the squeezebox is asking for - ***.***.***.***.*** - . I can see a physical address for the wireless card, which is 00-09-F3-70-20-D5? But i can enter that. Im a bit lost here! -- dangerous_dom

[slim] How to i find the IP address for slimserver?

2005-12-20 Thread dangerous_dom
I just got my SB3, which i am trying to set up in wireless ad-hoc mode. It seems to connect ok, but it's asking me to "Enter the IP address for your Slimserver". How do know what this is? Thanks. --

[slim] What are people experiences like using wireless ad-hoc mode?

2005-12-18 Thread dangerous_dom
Im going to run my SB3 with just a WiFi card in my PC in ad-hoc mode, as i dont have any other wifi kit. What are people experiences with this, good, bad? Anything i should know? Any tips? Thanks again :) -- dangerous_dom

[slim] What WiFi kit do i need to buy?

2005-12-18 Thread dangerous_dom
e ignored it up to now! Many thanks :) -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/sh

[slim] Re: Help me find a SB3 in the UK!

2005-12-06 Thread dangerous_dom
so it's a general problem effecting Slim Devices actual SB3 manufacturing, rather than a problem with UK import/suply levels etc? Have they been hard to get hold of in the US too? -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom'

[slim] Help me find a SB3 in the UK!

2005-12-06 Thread dangerous_dom
em in stock. Many thanks. -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.p

[slim] Overpriced in the UK?

2005-12-06 Thread dangerous_dom
anyway). -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=

[slim] Re: Script .bat for scheduled power on /off

2005-10-21 Thread dangerous_dom
i saw a program once on www.downloads.com that could run and end programs at set times. Can't remember what it was called though sorry. Also, could you not use windows task scheduler? EDIT: Oh, i see you need to run a specific playlist too. -- dangerou

[slim] Re: "I want a Squeezebox boombox"

2005-10-21 Thread dangerous_dom
to choose my own small form factor AMP and speakers, i think that would ultimately satisfy me more. But it's a great idea and think it would sell well for sure. -- dangerous_dom ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.

[slim] Re: Wireless or wired? Help me choose!

2005-10-17 Thread dangerous_dom
Sorry, what went to say was that i plan to NOT buy a switch or whatever because i don't want to spend any more cash than i need to. What i want to do is run a cable directly from my NIC to my Squeezebox2 and need to know if i need a cross over or not. -- dangerou

[slim] Re: Wireless or wired? Help me choose!

2005-10-17 Thread dangerous_dom
I take it that if i went wired, striaght to my NIC with a hub etc, i would need a cross-over cable yes? -- dangerous_dom ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

[slim] Re: Wireless or wired? Help me choose!

2005-10-16 Thread dangerous_dom
Just how unreliable can wireless be? Do many people find thier music cuts out at times etc, even at reasonable distances? That would drive me up the wall. -- dangerous_dom ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http

[slim] Wireless or wired? Help me choose!

2005-10-16 Thread dangerous_dom
through one floor to the room bellow. Thanks. -- dangerous_dom ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

[slim] Re: Controling a Squeezebox/Slimserver with a Sony PSP

2005-10-12 Thread dangerous_dom
rch for 'psp' but came up with nothing, which supprised me as i knew i could not have been the first person to think of this! -- dangerous_dom ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

[slim] Controling a Squeezebox/Slimserver with a Sony PSP

2005-10-12 Thread dangerous_dom
Sorry if this seems like a dumb question, i don't have a squeezebox just yet but can't wait. I love the fact i can use cue sheets for compressed CD images, which is my prefered backup method. But anyway, would using a PSP over WiFi not be a great idea? --

[slim] Re: Book the cruise, honey!

2005-10-09 Thread dangerous_dom
use i know someone who wants do just that. Whatever you do, keep using those great displays and please don't go down the colour screen route :) -- dangerous_dom ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com

[slim] Re: Before i buy, i need a couple of important questions answering please :)

2005-10-09 Thread dangerous_dom
Would trans-coding from mp3 to OGG help? -- dangerous_dom ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

[slim] Buy now or wait till Christmas?

2005-10-09 Thread dangerous_dom
Just wondering when Slim Devices plans are. Will there be a new model out before or around xmas time? -- dangerous_dom ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

[slim] Re: Slimserver install gives error message

2005-10-09 Thread dangerous_dom
I also had this. Is it ok to just ignore it? -- dangerous_dom ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

[slim] Re: Before i buy, i need a couple of important questions answering please :)

2005-10-09 Thread dangerous_dom
gs striaght before i fork out the money. If i can't achieve gapless playback with ease i will have to stick to burning CD's with Feurio and using my CD player! And is there anyway at all i can instruct it to play my MP3 tracks gapless? -- dangerous_dom _

[slim] Would this WiFi adaptor work?

2005-10-08 Thread dangerous_dom
I don't have any WiFi kit at the moment. I don't really want an expensive complicated router, so would this work ok? Any issues/things i should know? http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=166770 -- dangerous_dom _

[slim] Before i buy, i need a couple of important questions answering please :)

2005-10-07 Thread dangerous_dom
options do it have for it? 2) Networking. I would rather not have to buy a WiFi router, so can i set the SB2 up as a simple Peer-2-Peer network using just a dongle? Thanks! -- dangerous_dom ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com htt

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