I don't know if any of these things would "double" the value for me, but there are some things that I'd like to see in the next generation product. First, though, I wouldn't want to lose any of the current features. Some have said they'd like to see the analog stage removed, but I like having that option.
Some of the things I'd like to see in the next model, roughly in order of priority... - Support for 802.11n (For music I've had no trouble with g, but if you're using it as a wireless bridge, the extra bandwidth could be nice) - Better DAC or any other audio quality improvements (I have no complains with the current DAC, and it may not be economically feasible to get any better near the current price point, but if we're talking about a wish list...) - Bigger display (the SB3 current display is a big improvement over the original SB1 display, but if it was twice as high, I'd like that -- you could show the date/time as well as what's playing, for example) - More powerful processor and/or more onboard memory (occasionally we're told that something cannot be implemented in firmware due to these limitations, and while most things can just be implemented server side, having the option to implement them in firmware would be nice) All of that said, I am very happy with the SB3 and I don't think it's overpriced for what it does. But if they make the SB4 and it contains even some of the above features, I can't imagine not getting one. The more the merrier! I'd also like a SB boombox, as others have mentioned. Something I could carry around the house and nearby outside. Battery powered (although also able to be plugged in, if desired), integrated speakers, designed to be more rugged. Wouldn't need digital outs or analog outs, although I wouldn't complain about their presence. A headphone jack would be good. Depending on the speakers that are chosen, there wouldn't be the need for such a high quality DAC. Mitch On Dec 28, 2007 11:12 PM, Michael Herger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > (twice as good and half the price) > > What would double the SB's value for you? > > Michael > > _______________________________________________ > discuss mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss > _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
