Well I didn't look a *all* the links above.
I'd like to see a platform with clean audio out (SPDIF first and USB
second. USB audio is too finicky IMHO) and an array of ports that allows
to add peripherals.
- I would go for a VFD or (large) e-paper screen+controller in an
instant (or show me a square 12" PC monitor.)
- Possibility to integrate home automation (IR Blaster and more)
- I think I'd like to see how a second line out (IR Blaster) works
with a vocal UI (I guess I should test w/ squeezeslave for that); I like
the RFID tag reader idea ('thread'
(http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?97891-Controlling-Squeezebox-equipment-by-RFID-(Blog-in-German-language).)
- Some processor capable of computing audio room correction ?
- A local alarm clock module, capability to run on batteries,
possibility to integrate/control a digital amp, line in support
(Radio/Boom replacement)
- Automagic wireless mesh networking (control channel at least) ?
- The all-important iThing integration (to the extent of what's
possible)
Given my current experience with the PC engines Alix, I think mixing
server capability with player capability is difficult (I/O and CPU
spikes.) A recommended ~5W server package (preferably with sata/e-sata
capability) could go along the player package.
The RasPi can do many of the things above, AFAIK, and should have one
interesting characteristic, same as "pro" devices: a longer lifecycle
compared to consumer devices. I don't think it is reasonable to choose a
platform that will fade away in 12 months, as many consumer products do.
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