The wireless aspect works like a charm on our patio!
The screen was readable on a bright day (though I didn't try it in
direct sunlight). As previously mentioned it's similar to trying to
read a mobile phone screen, or the screen on a camera.
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Khuli
http://www.last.fm/user/khuli
The screen on the controller is dimmer than my SE W880 mobile phone,
making it difficult to read on a bright day. Luckily the controller can
be used with one hand, leaving the other to shield the screen.
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simbo
simbo's
I often use it outside. It's hard/impossible to read in direct sunlight,
but it's never a problem to change the angle a little or, if necessary,
shade it with the other hand.
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aubuti
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wireless range is at least as good as my other devices. Readability
outdoors is not great. I find the laptop is best if outside when
sunny, but the controller is great on the porch or in the evenings.
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twylie
Thecus N5200 - transporter - Krell KRC2 - 4 x nuforce 8b - Von
Schweikert VR-4
I have used the controller outside at night when we have a back yard
bonfire etc. I am probably 100-125ft away from the wifi router. Worked
ok, i had a few issues with reception, but they were mostly cleared up
with new SC software and controller firmware.
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sfraser
2 Chan. System
I'm a long time squeezebox user (I still have a slimp3 on my network)
thinking of getting a squeezebox controller for patio enjoyment. I was
wondering what the controller is like outside, mostly under direct sunlight
on a bright summer day, wireless range, etc.
Thanks
Daniel
I haven't personally tried, but several people have posted on here
saying it's not so great. Next time I'm home in time to see some
sunlight I'll give it a go :)
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radish
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I use mine outdoors but like a lot of LCD screens of the sunlight is
very bright then it can be problematic seeing the screen. I do find
that this is worse if you are wearing sunglasses. Having said that it
is no worse than your average mobile phone outdoors!
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MuckleEck
Alasdair
SB3 - Linn
