erland;551568 Wrote: > IMHO, most people will be better of with a separate server on a > computer, Sheevaplug, Vortexbox appliance or similar. For some people > the built-in server in the Touch will work, but it might also not work > depending on your size of library, file format, network, customization > requirements, performance requirements other similar things. > > I wouldn't want to guarantee that the built-in server will work for > anything else than occasional USB sticks from friends. Sure, it might > work with a USB drive with your main library, but it depends too much > on your requirements and the environment so there is no way to > guarantee it. > > The situation might of course be different in the future if the server > is further optimized. > > But at the moment I think the best recommendation if you want to be > sure to get a trouble free reliable setup, is to use a separate server. > Consider it to be a positive side effect if the built-in server works in > your environment for your main library.
Your points are valid, but for most (not some) people TinySC with an attached 2.5" USB drive will work without a problem. I can scan 8,000 FLAC files in under 30 minutes on the 1st scan (to build the database) and 5 minutes when re-attaching the USB. I can access the USB remotely on my Laptop and can add new FLAC's or edit tags without ejecting the USB from the Touch. The only issue with a USB drive is that most 2.5" drives will need a separate $8 ac/dc adaptor. You only need SBS if you need any of the items (i.e. > 100 song playlists ) listed on http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Squeezebox_Touch_as_a_Home_Music_Server#Limitations If these limitations don't effect you, then there is no need to run your PC 24/7 or to buy a separate Plug Computer or PC Appliance. My advice: If you're going to buy a Touch (I'm very happy with mine), try it first with a 2.5" USB with an ac/dc adaptor. -- Tony T Tony  SBTouch ♪ SBRadio ♬ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tony T's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=34544 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79212 _______________________________________________ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
