Mnyb;636461 Wrote: > > I'm unsure if any upgraded Touch could be big enough to run the server, > this could be wasted resources to have so much cpu in each player...
The Touch can not do 192 kHz because of the CPU, the rest of the HW could do it, to support 192 kHz you probably would need twice the amount of CPU of the current Touch. 192 kHz is essential for bragging rights. >From my experience, what is sucking CPU and memory is usually not the server functions, but the user interface. I've put a web server, PHP and a database on the first gen Gumstix, which is slower than the current Touch. On the other hand, if you want smoother VU meters and frequency analysers, you will want more CPU and memory. Same for smooth coverflow. Moore's law always work in your favor. Every 18 months, you get double the CPU and memory for the same price. What goes today in your cell phone will trickle to your Touch. Mnyb;636461 Wrote: > better a logitech branded "base station" who is an atom based server. >From what I can see, normal people don't buy infrastructure. Geeks have a long term plan and invest in infrastructure, because they see the value. Normal people want instant gratification of their emotional purchase. This is why everybody goes with a Cloud approach, it's far easier to sell infrastructure as a service. In other words, a device that does nothing by itself is to me a non starter, unless you bundle it as a useful package. bluegaspode;636471 Wrote: > > Guess they'd need to implement some new special features (hopefully > that doesn't cost much in development, but can be printed in large > letters on the package). > 1) Bigger screen. Those tablet/PMP screens are reaching large volume, making them more affordable. 7in should be the new sweet spot. 2) 192 kHz support. It's bigger, it must be better. The only way to put it on the cover of Stereophile and TAS. 3) USB DAC support, two USB ports. Same as above. 4) Offer web server interface when running TinySB. Access it with any browser, any device, no app required (unless you care about usability). 5) Facebook integration (I would prefer Skype integration, but that would be too difficult) I believe all those are not difficult and would improve the appeal. But I also believe the Touch2 would not come soon, the Touch is not that old. Regards, Jean -- jean2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ jean2's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33946 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=88170 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
