Pat Farrell wrote: > Bizarroterl wrote: > >> I could complain how the duet controller doesn't have built in GPS, cell >> phone, too big, too small, too expensive, wrong color, doesn't have a >> built in browser, blah, blah, blah. >> > > At the risk of going way OT here. > What he said. > > Why can't I buy a cell phone that is good at being a cell phone? > Why do *all* of the cell phones tout their ability to play MP3 files, > display photos, and all sorts of stuff I don't want, and yet they have > at best mediocre functionality as a phone? >
Because *I* and many people don't want to walk around with 4 devices in their pockets. I really hate this worn out argument. I know someone IRL who says the same thing, but then he goes out and buys another gadget phone... > What ever happened to "do one thing, and do it well?" > It's alive and kicking on Unix. Of course, that's also a collection of very many tools built into one system. > The Controller seems to be aiming to be a well designed wireless > controller for SqueezeBoxen and Transporters. Cool with me. I agree there. But part of me is sorry that I now have 2 RC devices on my table instead of one Harmony to control all my stuff. Regards, Peter _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
