>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 07/05/05 10:24 AM >>> > > So you want a new remote so you can use another remote? Odd. > > It's not odd...it's the reason some use the JVC DVD remote > codes.....dedicated FF/REW/PAUSE buttons for starters. It's a pain > for the average joe to dick around at this level. Especially when you > are talking universal learning remote, and you don't have a JVC DVD > remote to start with, and the default button layout is non-intuitive.
For one, this whole setup is NOT for the average joe (six-pack, to use your examples). But like I've said, everyone has their opinions. I've not had a problem with "intuitiveness." > > A Turn-off to you. One of the reasons I love the squeezebox is > > the simplicity of the remote. I use my universal remote, but my > > wife and kids use the squeezebox remote. It's simple and gets > > the job done. If I wanted something more spectacular, I'd use > > my WiFi pda. > > "Simple and gets the job done" is fine and dandy, but how about > intuitive...I doubt that dedicated FF/REW/PAUSE buttons would > make the remote intimidating. > > Just hand the remote to someone, and see how long it is before > you get the "how do I do this or that" questions! I did that. It's been almost 2 years and have had one question - and it was related to making up a playlist of shoutcase urls. Certainly not something any remote would be able to handle short of my pda. My 5 year old uses the remote with no issues. She doesn't even ask how to find Cheeseburger in Paradise or Fins anymore. I'm not saying a better, more featureful remote wouldn't be a nice option. I'm just saying if all your going to do is use it to program another remote and put it away, it would seem there should be a better way to accomplish the programming of the universal remote. Paul _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
