Not sure you got the list you requested... Slim Devices Pros: -Players have displays so every location can display what is playing. When off you get weather forcasts, stocks, etc. Can also display custom messages via Home Automation servers etc.
-Players can operate from included IR remotes as well as optional RF controllers. -Open source means more rapid feature additions(but not necessarily rapid bug fixes). Slim Devices Cons: -No easy streaming of local sources (some limited streaming from server CD drive or Radio Shark device) -SB Receiver does not permit direct configuration of key network settings such as static IP address. -No amplified version. You can get to a similar place using small auto-turn on amps (I use a lot of AudioSource Amp 100s)but it is not as neat an installation. Powered Speakers are also an option but not as versatile as an integrated amp in the player. -SB Controller has significant startup delay when picked up from table (no delay if picked up from charging stand) -SB Controller has some issues roaming from one wireless access point to another. SONOS Pros: -No startup delay with touch screen controller -Local source inputs for streaming iPod, Home Automation announcements, AM/FM tuners, etc. -Version with built-in amp for very neat installation while retaining ability to use wide range of speakers. -Easier wireless setup with no roaming issues for wireless controller. -Controller GUI is somewhat better at managing groups of linked players. -Fewer bugs or broken features. SONOS Cons: -No option to use IR remotes (so no using a universal programmable remote) -Not open source so smaller feature set overall and new features are slow to appear. -No local display so need expensive wireless controllers to see what is playing. (Not sure if display stays on when touch screen controller is in the cradle) Non Issues: Both systems need a PC or Network Attached Storage to hold the music library. It does not matter if the interface runs from the storage device (SqueezeCenter) or one of the players (SONOS). -Both systems can reliably maintain playback synchronization across multiple zones when playing native file formats. -- upstatemike ------------------------------------------------------------------------ upstatemike's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6409 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66851 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
