Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread bonze
Different product, different market, different audience. So you buy one of those products in your links and attach a USB drive. What then happens when you buy a 2nd or a 3rd? Each will have it's own USB drive ? -- bonze TranquilPC T2-WHS-A3 - SqueezeCenter Version: 7.2 - 21242 - Windows

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread mudlark
my SB system has a usb port but the port is in another room with the NAS box. Its how most people here would like it. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvsESP-P09BNAP140+260ARhapsody, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Hardy Heron server, linkstation for storage. SB3 Flycatcher 3A linear power supply.

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread GreenHornet
bonze;317407 Wrote: Different product, different market, different audience. So you buy one of those products in your links and attach a USB drive. What then happens when you buy a 2nd or a 3rd? Each will have it's own USB drive ? My entertainment system is only for use in my bedroom

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread Peter
GreenHornet wrote: bonze;317407 Wrote: Different product, different market, different audience. So you buy one of those products in your links and attach a USB drive. What then happens when you buy a 2nd or a 3rd? Each will have it's own USB drive ? My entertainment system

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread bonze
GreenHornet;317422 Wrote: My entertainment system is only for use in my bedroom where it ideally should offer convenience with just a few fingertaps.Looks like that device would be ideal for you then. GreenHornet;317422 Wrote: I will like Duet controller to function like an Ipod with the

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread Uluen
bonze;317443 Wrote: You do realise that there are also no speakers on a Duet? or will that be your next thread :)I'll buy a Duet if it's GPS equipped! -- Uluen 'FOYNLAND.ORG' (HTTP://FOYNLAND.ORG/) *'Discogs'

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread GreenHornet
bonze;317443 Wrote: Looks like that device would be ideal for you then. or perhaps maybe you should buy an iPod. I don't get this thread, why sign up to the forum to say that you won't be buying something?? You do realise that there are also no speakers on a Duet? or will that be

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread mrfantasy
Uluen;317451 Wrote: I'll buy a Duet if it's GPS equipped! I can't believe Slim Devices released the Duet when it doesn't even make coffee! I sure hope they include that in the Duet 2! -- mrfantasy --Mike mrfantasy's

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread GreenHornet
I want Slim Devices to improve their products so that everyone will benefit! -- GreenHornet GreenHornet's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18580 View this thread:

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread funkstar
The idea of adding a USB port to a SlimDevices product comes up every so often, so you are not the only one to want such a feature. I just can't see it happening. The thing is, doing this would create a product that is completely at odds to the ideas behind the SqueezeBox range of products. All

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread GreenHornet
funkstar;317477 Wrote: The idea of adding a USB port to a SlimDevices product comes up every so often, so you are not the only one to want such a feature. I just can't see it happening. The thing is, doing this would create a product that is completely at odds to the ideas behind the

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread funkstar
GreenHornet;317490 Wrote: The Archos PMP seems to have potential, looking deeper into it. I just bought a 160GB 605wifi for films when i'm traveling. I've not had a chance to play with it yet, but it is pretty nice. Before that I had a AV500, it was OK, but the 605 is much slimmer, more

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread HectorHughMunro
funkstar;317477 Wrote: The idea of adding a USB port to a SlimDevices product comes up every so often, so you are not the only one to want such a feature. I just can't see it happening. The thing is, doing this would create a product that is completely at odds to the ideas behind the

[slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-04 Thread GreenHornet
So I think I will wait for a newer model or other brands. If I want to buy an internet radio now, I may be looking for this. http://www.aluratek.com/product_info.php?products_id=54display=All or http://www.sagem-communications.com/index.php?id=1238L=0 I dislike to switch on the PC just to

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-04 Thread aevans
bleugh, that looks ugly! The squeezebox is a differnet product in a completely different league. -- aevans aevans's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18362 View this thread:

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-04 Thread morris_minor
GreenHornet;317218 Wrote: I dislike to switch on the PC just to listen to music. NAS is too troublesome. Squeezeboxes/Duets/Transporters are, by their nature, network music players. So if you don't want a PC on there's nothing here for you . . :o( -- morris_minor

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-04 Thread ds2021
SqueezeNetwork is a perfectly viable option to allow access to music, especially internet radio, without a PC being turned on. The SB certainly lacks a USB port ... by design. -- ds2021 __ All your bass are belong to us.

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-04 Thread autopilot
Yuck, those cheap ass net radios are popping up everywhere. The Squeezebox is a completely different class of product, you cant compare them. -- autopilot *SlimServer:* 7.0.1 (Windows Vista 64) *Players:* Squeezebox 3 (main room) / Squeezebox Receiver (bedroom) / Softsqueeze (home office).

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-04 Thread raaurora
GreenHornet;317218 Wrote: So I think I will wait for a newer model or other brands. I dislike to switch on the PC just to listen to music. NAS is too troublesome. but without your pc, how would you create playlists and perform other music management tasks? using a remote type interface

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-04 Thread GreenHornet
raaurora;317252 Wrote: but without your pc, how would you create playlists and perform other music management tasks? using a remote type interface for that would be a nightmare. good luck, but be careful what you wish for. If Slimdevices updates Duet receiver with USB input for HDD, I

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-04 Thread Siduhe
What about purchasing a Premium Locker at mp3tunes (supported via Squeezenetwork, so no need for an always on PC, just an internet connection)? Then upload your tracks to mp3tunes which will give you not only online storage for them but also enable you to listen to either internet radio or your