Andy8421;416290 Wrote: > For what its worth, I think it Logitech are facing a number of > challenges on a number of fronts. I am a big SD fan, (now up to 8 SD > boxes in the house), but I think their biz model is under some > pressure. SD's model is to charge for the box and give the software > away. So, for the SB controller, iPeng has completely changed the game. > Price comparable if you need to buy an iPod, a no brainer if you already > have one. > > www.penguinlovesmusic.de > > For the streaming media boxes, I would guess video is the next 'big > thing'. Have a look at the HDX box. At $219, it seems to be being given > away. HDMI 1.3 and full 1080p. > > www.hdx1080.com > > Slightly away from SD, but using using an iPod as a universal remote > puts you in Logitech harmony territory. > > www.airremote.com > www.tinbert.com/iRed2/iRedTouch > > Dont think either are quite there yet (one seems to have stalled), but > clearly this will be a challenge for logitech going forward. > > So what would I like? (and would buy tomorrow) > > A streaming media box with the video capability of the HDX1080, and the > audio quality of a transporter. > > A handheld remote to control it based upon the iPod touch > > Outputs to drive IR flashers and an rs232 port so that the system could > be fully integrated with a home AV system. > > If I am prepared to work at it, I could just about assemble my 'ideal > box' (ex the audio quality of the transporter) from separate components > currently available for less than the price of a transporter. > > Interesting times in mountain view I would guess. > > Before you write off SD, I think there is nothing out there currently > to touch the Boom. I now have 4. The DSP approach and resulting audio > quality is remarkable for a box with the form factor of the Boom. The > transporter is great in its own way, but will never be a volume product > at its current price point. I am however a huge fan of that as well.
I agree with most of your points. However, I will never have anything "Apple" or "iXXX" in my house. My choice. I don't like their business model. Also, I don't believe that an iPod Touch with any software can touch my Harmony One remote. Again, my preference. I do believe that SD needs a video solution - and soon. I have 1,000 DVD's waiting to be ripped... Neither the Controller or an iPhone/iPod solution do it for me. I'd want a wi-fi Crestron-style touchscreen (which can be "undocked" from its charging station and used as a tablet) with a big display - say 10/12-inch diagonal. -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal... SB3 (wired) - TACT 2.2X (Linear PSU) + Good Vibrations S/W - MF Triplethreat(Audiocom full mods) - Linn 5103 - Aktiv 5.1 system (6x LK140's, ESPEK/TRIKAN/KATAN/SEIZMIK 10.5), Townsend Supertweeters, Blue Jeans Digital,Kimber Speaker & Chord Interconnect cables Outdoors: Boom ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Phil Leigh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=85 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62455 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
