I think this might be a great idea. There are probably a lot of music lovers who are reluctant to make the jump due to inexperience with computers/networks/ripping/tagging/etc.
Just as I believe there's a market for a 3rd-party PC builder to offer systems designed to run slimserver, I think there's a market for consulting services by local Squeezebox experts. Think of the different services a new buyer might require: - Network design, including running cat-5 cable or setting up a wi-fi router. - installation and configuration of SqueezeCenter and SB hardware. - Ripping and tagging of CD collections, or just an initial setup of a proper workflow system to let the user do it themselves. - along that same line, how about a backup service for music collections? - demo of consultant's existing system. Seeing a whole-house SB system in action makes a compelling case for the whole idea of the Squeezebox. Maybe the "Support" section of this website could include a list of willing consultants, which services they offer, how far they'll travel, how much they charge, etc. I don't think it would paint the product as too complex or geeky. Anyone contemplating a Squeezebox will already have a pretty good idea of the *concept* of storing songs as files on a computer and playing them back elsewhere in the home. But the devil's in the details, and that's where experience and/or a bit of hand-holding can really help. -- Pale Blue Ego ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pale Blue Ego's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=110 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43491 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
