LHawes Wrote: > I LOVE the idea of having the option of using something as complex as > EAC or as simple as dbpoweramp. My suggestion might include a software > option in Squeezebox that would be simple with another option to choose > a more complex variant if wanted/needed. > > Say a less sophisticated user than yourself loaded or downloaded > Slimserver and there was a dialog box or question - Are you new to hard > drive music streaming? [Yes] [No] Would you like to use Slim devices > software to create your music files? [Yes] [No] Or do you prefer using > different software. > > This might allow beginners to get up and runnig quickly, enhancng their > experience with the Squeeze Box and allowing time to explore other more > complicated methods if desired. > > I think that's the point I'm making. They already have a market based > on sophisticated users like yourself. I'm suggesting if it could be > made simpler they may broaden their appeal. It might compromise their > R&D budget but it might also increase their R&D budget. > > If they could succeed at increasing their market by bundling or > creating simple to use software it would not be a 'waste' of money it > would be an 'investment' of money. Would it return that investment? > That's the question left to the managers of Slim Devices.
Your right more of a market share would make it worth the investment but (IMO) I don't think they would see much of an increase in market share because of it. Most of the people who use digital music have an ipod or some other portable music device and use iTunes (or whatever software there device came with) to rip the music at which point the SlimServer software does not need ripping capabilities. I would think that most people who want better SQ out of their digital music are willing to put in the time and research to figure out what type of compression and software would best serve there purpose. The install already asks where your music files are which IMO makes for a relatively easy link between the SlimServer and your music. I understand where your coming from. To a user completely new to digital music the setup must be really difficult and confusing. I just don't think there are many users like that who would be interested in a SB without getting some kind of portable player. That being said I also agree with radish. -- blkwrx ------------------------------------------------------------------------ blkwrx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4664 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25168 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
