I couldn't think of a better thread title but it is exactly what I was thinking last night after ordering a SB, downloading and reading all I could about what Slim Server really was versus my expectations, locating and downloading EAC. Configuring EAC, downloading FLAC, oh and remembering to put in a fake e-mail address when configuring EAC, setting up freedb, reconfiguring EAC from a different web site, and then after a couple of long hours, FINALLY getting my first rip from EAC that I hope will work when the SB actually arrives.
I'm not a new computer user and understand a few terms and some the newest technology. I have set up and run my 5 computer network in my offices but am not an engineer or IT guy. I LOVE the idea of the Squeezebox and ordered one yesterday. Was really surprised at how much effort it took to simply GET music that I could play. Still very excited about the possibilities but it seems Slim Devices has a great opportunity here to increase its market share by leaps and bounds. To do that I would suggest an all in one solution to the Squeeze Box/Slim Server set up that would appeal to the less computer savvy but still maintain the audio quality we all seek. As a possibility - what if when one purchased A Squeeze Box it contained ALL the software, drivers, dlls, rippers etc. that would allow one to simply put a CD into their computer and through a simple GUI choose all the options (wav, flac, mp3, cd database, whatever) and simply rip it to their hard drives? What if the market that Slim Devices has so far addressed is comprised of rather savvy computer guys and gals and that a simpler all in one solution might allow others to enjoy the SB without the drama and time investment now required just to get music that SB can play? This suggestion comes from my real world experience last night and is not meant to disparage the good folks at Slim Devices for creating such a great product but I was frankly suprised at what the product actually does and doesn't do. And to many, like myself, who may not have an audio collection already ripped to their hard drives there is quite a steep learning curve and quite a few hours just to get music, let alone get it playing properly. I would love to see a simple GUI that walked one through the ripping process, set-up options and playlist creation all tied into a great Squeezebox/Slim Server package. What about you? Larry -- LHawes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LHawes's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6244 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25168 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
