bruce Wrote: > > My point was that, when you compare remotes (or anything else), you > should compare the basic systems provided by the manufacturers, not a > remote from another company and software from some developer somewhere. > Most consumers won't even find out that these things exist, let alone go > to the trouble to acquire and configure them.
You make a very valid point. It requires a bit of technical knowledge in order to setup some of these gadgets. This is not the case for most AV components in the home. (TVs, VCRs, Receivers and the such). I know what you mean... heck, DVRs are more complex than any DAP and yet manufacturers have been able to build DVRs (software/hardware) that are more user friendly that any of my old VCRs, CDs or DVD players. This is progress... DAPs are a bit behind. DAPs tend to be more difficult to setup and operate than any of the legacy music players. I've been looking around for a good Universal remote, but most reasonable remotes lack WiFi. Before I bought the SB I had a long audio cable running from my music server to my receiver. For a couple years I used smashcasi RemoteAmp 2.0 in my PDA to remotely control WinAmp in my server. The SB is a more elegant and convinient solution. Its remote is not as powerful as the Sonos, but it's simple and useful. Even my wife can use it. But... as you have pointed it still needs some work around the edges. Maybe SlimDevices or somone else will be interested in making accessories for the SB and selling them at a premium. Just like Microsoft and other vendors sell "enhanced" accessories for the Xbox. You can put me on the waiting list for an Slim Devices "optional" GUI/WiFi/IR Universal remote to control the SB and other AV system components. I'd gladly pay $300+ for it. -- tamanaco ------------------------------------------------------------------------ tamanaco's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4620 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23805 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
