[slim] Re: Is slim still good in 2006 ?

Mark Lanctot Wrote: The issues with SqueezeNetwork are another story. Only Slim knows how scalable it is. Obviously it's costing money - servers aren't free, nor is bandwidth! The breaking point will come when they are forced to start charging for the service. Now I like

[slim] Re: Is slim still good in 2006 ?

Interesting one this. Personally I think one of the great things about the Squeezebox is that it is essentially a dumb device. For me the obvious benefit of this is the sound quality. I can't help thinking that adding a processor is going to introduce a lot of noise inside the case (try

Re: [slim] Re: Is slim still good in 2006 ?

I can't help thinking that adding a processor is going to introduce alot of noise inside the case SB3 already has a processor inside. When Sean wrote: You're right that the current Squeezenetwork feature set couldconceivably fit in firmware. he was referring to firmware upgrade with no

Re: [slim] Re: Is slim still good in 2006 ?

There already is a processor inside the Squeezebox - a 250 MHz Ubicom IP3000: http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.cgi?HardwareComparison http://www.ubicom.com/processors/ip3000/ip3000_family.html (according to the Ubicom page, a 250 MHz clock would make it an IP3023). These devices are

[slim] Re: Is slim still good in 2006 ?

aaI'll shut up now! -- Browny Browny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2295 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19987

[slim] Re: Is slim still good in 2006 ?

Browny Wrote: aaI'll shut up now! Sorry, I responded before I saw shvejk's and your responses. Now it looks like I was trying to beat you over the head with it. :-) The key point is, computer audio doesn't have to sound like a computer sound card if it's done right. Low electrical

[slim] Re: Is slim still good in 2006 ?

Mark Lanctot Wrote: Now it looks like I was trying to beat you over the head with it. Dont worry about it - best way to learn!! -- Browny Browny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2295 View this

[slim] Re: Is slim still good in 2006 ?

shvejk Wrote: The latest load/performance issues with SqueezeNetwork got me thinking... Is slim architecture still a good idea in 2006, when cheap embedded devices are getting more and more powerful? SqueezeNetwork provides ( so far ) little functionality. If the same functionality is

Re: [slim] Re: Is slim still good in 2006 ?

Thank you for your reply, Sean. I am looking forward for the new Squeezenetwork services. Most companies would just charge a monthly fee for Squeezenetwork, getting more and more money as the user base grows. It is really cool that you do not charge anything. My existing SB2s are getting new

Re: [slim] Re: Is slim still good in 2006 ?

Yes, I should have mentioned this. SqueezeNetwork does cost Slim money. It's really fantastic that they don't charge for it. It shows care for Slim's customers and shows that we aren't viewed as just a cash cow! Josef Shvejk wrote: Most companies would just charge a monthly fee for

[slim] Re: Is slim still good in 2006 ?

shvejk Wrote: The latest load/performance issues with SqueezeNetwork got me thinking... Is slim architecture still a good idea in 2006, when cheap embedded devices are getting more and more powerful? SqueezeNetwork provides ( so far ) little functionality. If the same functionality is