Re: [slim] user experience with 7.3.3 = worst

2009-07-02 Thread Phil Leigh

Declan Moriarty;436678 Wrote: 
 One problem why dynamic IP Addresses can possibly be difficult using the
 SqueezeBox products is that SqueezeBox doesn't use DNS!  I have 2 PC's. 
 Both have different computer names.  I refer to them using the names not
 the IP Addresses.  My firewall uses the name of my 2nd PC NOT its IP
 address.  The squeezeBox uses the IP Address since it dowsn't appear to
 have a DNS entry!  There is a player name in SqueezeCenter but this is
 only in SqueezeCenter and not the DNS!  Considering people have
 connectivity issues with Duets/Controllers this seems to be a major
 design oversight.
 
 No wonder people are using static IP's - they have no choice!

This isn't correct. The SB device name is defined inside Squeezecenter,
not in the SB device itself. Therefore, when the player first asks for
an IP address from the DHCP server (within the router or elsewhere), it
has no name yet, only a numeric MAC address - so the assigned  - via
DHCP - IP address is what displays in the router DHCP table initially.
You will see the player name in the router DHCP table if the lease
renews or reconnection occurs (because now the machine name is known amd
passed in the DHCP request from SB device to router).

Machine/device names are always optional for this very reason. It is
the MAC address that defines physical uniqueness for IP assignment in
the first instance.


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[slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.

2009-07-02 Thread YanniG

On first glimpse, I saw the Squeezebox Duet as a computer-free device(s)
that would play Internet radio and my local music if I had it on some
ethernet enabled hard disk.
Since I bought the Duet, 95% of the time it is on electricity on my
free evenings, it is spend on trying to make the Internet Radio work.I
had made it work after a month and a half, and I was ready to make the
final installment on my baby's room, but then it came 7.3.3 and again
from the beginning.I think that I am used as a beta tester by Logitech
when I have never signed in for such a thing.My free evenings are ment
to be spend with my newborn baby listening to music, not in front of a
screen reading the forum, trying to make this Internet Radio option
work.
Probably a netbook with good speaker system attached would lead me to
enjoy life, instead of de-bugging some device that I bought.
I have nothing against anyone at Logitech.
The people at the forum and on technical support, do their best to save
the situation (and I really thank them), but the end-user pays to enjoy
a product, does not pay to start debugging the issues...
These are my personal thoughts, I think it would be nice if it was
forwarded to the managers of Logitech, just as a feedback from a simple
user.
I don't know how other users of the devices feel about the squeezebox
concept.I would like to see your thoughts.
And I am not a fanboy of some other system, I just want the system that
I paid to be working as advertised.


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[slim] Subject: Business Personal Webhosting Packages.

2009-07-02 Thread akazim7

I wonder if someone know from where I can get a business or personal web
packages, email packages or domain registration at one place with smart
utilities. Hosting Company must be in local Middle East countries. 

I would appreciate if any one of you could be of my help.


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Re: [slim] Subject: Business Personal Webhosting Packages.

2009-07-02 Thread Labarum

akazim7;437329 Wrote: 
 I wonder if someone know from where I can get a business or personal web
 packages, email packages or domain registration at one place with smart
 utilities. Hosting Company must be in local Middle East countries. 
 
 I would appreciate if any one of you could be of my help.

Cyprus? English commonly spoken. 

http://www.doloma.net/

A`google may find others.


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Re: [slim] PDA controller solution

2009-07-02 Thread bernt

How do I replace the current playlist? I only manage to add tracks to
the playlist and if there is no playlist loaded and I load a new list I
have to go to the main screen and hit play.

I don't have the green play button. It was there in 0.92.

SonyEricsson Experia. Slimcontrol 0.95.

Kind Regards
/Bernt


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Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.

2009-07-02 Thread Schindler

I like it, I also have no problem running:

a Transporter, several Squeezeboxes, Boom and a Duet 

We have them all over the house and we enjoy them every day.
I also have written a plug-in to show who is calling. Something I could
not do with other streaming hardware brands.

I am a happy customer!

Christian


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[slim] The CR200 Sonos new touchscreen remote

2009-07-02 Thread tamanaco

http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/02/sonos-cr200-remote-control-with-touchscreen/


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Re: [slim] The CR200 Sonos new touchscreen remote

2009-07-02 Thread HectorHughMunro

tamanaco;437362 Wrote: 
 http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/02/sonos-cr200-remote-control-with-touchscreen/

I wonder if it does anything more than the Iphone app does?  The Iphone
apps for both the Squeezebox and the Sonos are both actually pretty
good.

The problem with the Sonos is upgrading every time is pricey.


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Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify

2009-07-02 Thread chp

New release time!

http://dsbridge.googlecode.com/files/dsbridge-20090702-bin.zip

Changes:

20090702:

- Improved how the metadata directive is parsed in the HTTP header
- Fixed race condition when HttpServer read encoded MP3 data

This should fix the metadata for SqueezeCenter, and also fixes an audio
distortion / crash issue that I have been seeing from time to time.


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Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify

2009-07-02 Thread Ramage

chp;437380 Wrote: 
 New release time!
 
 http://dsbridge.googlecode.com/files/dsbridge-20090702-bin.zip
 
 Changes:
 
 20090702:
 
 - Improved how the metadata directive is parsed in the HTTP header
 - Fixed race condition when HttpServer read encoded MP3 data
 
 This should fix the metadata for SqueezeCenter, and also fixes an audio
 distortion / crash issue that I have been seeing from time to time.

Yeah, tried update and I now get metadata thro' squeezecenter.

Great work.  

Cover art would be awesome tho'.


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Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify

2009-07-02 Thread chp

First I wasn't sure how to do artwork, but after looking in the
SqueezeCenter source code I found that it actually supports passing a
StreamUrl directive to display artwork in the metadata stream, so it's
now on my todo list. :)

Basically what I'll do is let you configure a window capture and then
it'll do periodic snapshots and display whatever is in that area.


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Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.

2009-07-02 Thread SuperQ

I don't know what your specific issues are, but I just plug in my booms
and other squeezeboxes and they just work.  And this is in downtown San
Francisco where I can see 50+ wifi networks in range.


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Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.

2009-07-02 Thread Howard Passman

YanniG;437315 Wrote: 
 On first glimpse, I saw the Squeezebox Duet as a computer-free device(s)
 that would play Internet radio and my local music if I had it on some
 ethernet enabled hard disk.
 Since I bought the Duet, 95% of the time it is on electricity on my
 free evenings, it is spend on trying to make the Internet Radio work.I
 had made it work after a month and a half, and I was ready to make the
 final installment on my baby's room, but then it came 7.3.3 and again
 from the beginning.I think that I am used as a beta tester by Logitech
 when I have never signed in for such a thing.My free evenings are ment
 to be spend with my newborn baby listening to music, not in front of a
 screen reading the forum, trying to make this Internet Radio option
 work.
 Probably a netbook with good speaker system attached would lead me to
 enjoy life, instead of de-bugging some device that I bought.
 I have nothing against anyone at Logitech.
 The people at the forum and on technical support, do their best to save
 the situation (and I really thank them), but the end-user pays to enjoy
 a product, does not pay to start debugging the issues...
 These are my personal thoughts, I think it would be nice if it was
 forwarded to the managers of Logitech, just as a feedback from a simple
 user.
 I don't know how other users of the devices feel about the squeezebox
 concept.I would like to see your thoughts.
 And I am not a fanboy of some other system, I just want the system that
 I paid to be working as advertised.

My first SB was the DUET and it almost drove me crazy as any long term
participant in this forum can tell you.  Now, I have a Duet, extra
Controller, SB3, Boom and a Transporter.  I can't tell you the exact
moment when things turned around for me, but I think it would be unfair
and is unfair to act like the DUET is a simple to use device. 
Personally I always reccomend the SB3 starting out.  It allows you to
get the hang of SqueezeCenter and enjoy the music for a while.

I can tell you things improved for me when I got rid of my NAS and
started running SC on a PC.  Once the DUET was set up and running wiht
SC on a PC things just settled in.  Then when 7.3 came out, that pretty
much sinched the whole thing.  I have no issues with the SB experience
since 7.3.1..

Hang in there if you can.  These little boxes have so much to offer in
entertainment once you get the hang of it.

Howard


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Re: [slim] PDA controller solution

2009-07-02 Thread rickwookie

Locuth;437253 Wrote: 
 The shuffle button is implemented in version 0.96 which is coming up.
 I need some beta testers actually.

As always, I'd be happy to thoroughly test any beta you have. Aren't
these all beta versions so far though? ;-)


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Re: [slim] PDA controller solution

2009-07-02 Thread arztde

rickwookie;437448 Wrote: 
 As always, I'd be happy to thoroughly test any beta you have. Aren't
 these all beta versions so far though? ;-)

I hope other beta testers do help Sebastian as a respect and honor to
help him with a thing no programmer or developer like realy. Its to
write a lovely manual. Maybee my ideas are realy not good i did posted
in the 0.95 thread.


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Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.

2009-07-02 Thread Dingostrategy

Howard Passman;437424 Wrote: 
  Personally, I always recommend the SB3 starting out.  
 
 These little boxes have so much to offer in entertainment once you get
 the hang of it.
 
 Howard

+1 here. I was successful with a Duet but a zillion emails to the
friend I set it up for in the last few months confirms the SB3 as the
better option IMHO. I agree also with the OPs sobre remarks. Well put,
but like Howard I really hope you sort it out. One tip - once you find a
configuration that works with your arrangement of
server/OS/devices/remote solutions/filetypes/plugins/extras - stick with
it. Turn off automatic updates, set and forget. By way of example I got
6 months perfect, trouble free usage out of 7.3.1. A server/OS on my
side change precipitated some fiddling, and another day and I was go
with 7.4. But then a router change messed up some of my radio, so back
to 7.3.3. Then something changed at SN another month later that affected
Linux, and now I'm a happy customer of 7.3.4 :)

I admit it all sounds a little bonkers but it was my choice to change
the server, rock the boat. And at a time when there were a lot of
changes going on in the SW. That time of flux continues with 7.4 around
the corner somewhere. Like you - most of my issues were with internet
radio and music services via SN through SC. 

If you want my advice - and for sure you didn't ask for it - think
about an SB3. Sounds radical and like a sales pitch, but it will provide
delightful colours for the baby to watch, and will probably be a lot
easier to set up. Your situation notwithstanding, they are cheap kit for
what they do. Set the Duet aside until a rainy day, and you'll have two
synced players in time for toddling.

However I disagree with the 'little boxes and entertainment comment' -
the box is just a convenient and high-quality transport for your tunes.
It's gotta remain about the tunes, not the boxes! 

Oh and P.S congratulations :) you are one fine parent for sharing music
with the new baby.


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Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.

2009-07-02 Thread Howard Passman

Dingostrategy;437458However I disagree with the 'little boxes and entertainment 
comment' - the box is just a convenient and high-quality transport for your 
tunes. It's gotta remain about the tunes, not the boxes! 
[/QUOTE Wrote: 
 
 
 Ahhh,but you see the music is the entertainment.  There's nothing
 entertaining about a little plastic box.
 
 :-)


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Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.

2009-07-02 Thread mark wollschlager

My two duets works great out of the box, every firmware for the last 7
months.
Receivers are in two different parts of the house.
The latest firmware has improved the reported signal strength.
My wife, who is not a gadget person, loves hers. 
She listens to Internet Radio, and browses the library without using a
manual or asking me for help.
I run it off of a Netgear NV+, no problems ( except self inflicted ).
If I could justify a Transporter it would free up a Duet for the shop (
or perhaps a SB3) :-).
Just my dumb luck, I guess.
Mark.


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Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.

2009-07-02 Thread method man

I bought the duet about 2 weeks ago. it worked from the start.

Its true the hand contoller loses connection a bit, and runs a bit slow
occasionally. but i leave it for 5 seconds and it catches up. but i have
an old crappy wireless setup that needs updating. especially if i want
to use the controller in another room.

But Ive been generally happy and when its working well which is most of
the time, its a great bit of kit. However. i do feel a bit sorry for
those that bought it when it first came out. i wouldnt rush to be the
first for a new one LOL


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Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.

2009-07-02 Thread 86atc250r

Mine ran great from the beginning, over a year ago - and it get's used
daily.

I recently bought a 2nd that I've set up at my parent's house.   Both
continue to perform as expected, with very rare and minor issues
(certainly no more issues than any other wireless device at either
location).

To the original poster.   Logic would seem to suggest that if your
previous software version was working great and 7.3.3 has caused you
some sort of issue, and considering the fact that no one forced you to
upgrade, perhaps you should migrate back to the sw version that you were
happy with.

FWIW, the transition to 7.3.3 for me has been trouble free.   My two
duets and other devices continue to work very well.   From what I
understand, 7.3.3 has solved a lot of issues that some were experiencing
with what I suspect are questionable wireless networks or routers/ap's.


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Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.

2009-07-02 Thread Pale Blue Ego

Use SB3, dedicated server (I strongly prefer linux), and wired
connections.  You will have no problems.


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[slim] The SBC and my new CX-400 headpones

2009-07-02 Thread maggior

At my new job, I share an office with 5 other people and actually share
a desk.  Needless to say, it is difficult to concentrate at times, so
I've taken to using my iPod a lot when the noise in the office gets of
control.

My standard ear buds kill me after an hour or so.  And I knew anything
would likely sound better.  Wearing over-the-ear headphones just seemed
too geeky.

So, I purchased a pair of Sennheiser CX-400s.  Wow.  Let me say it
again...WOW!  And if things couldn't get better, the Comply foam tips
make them even better, especially in the bass department.  I could
probably wear these things the entire day they are so comfortable.

To bring this on topic, I'm using these right now with the SBC.  WOW! 
Now this is cool: a pair of lighweight headphones with a device I can
bring anyplace in the house and access my full FLAC library.

My poor Sony MDR-600s will probably be dust collectors now.

This is probably the best $30 I've ever spent.

Sorry, but I had to share my enthusiasm for both my new earphones and
the SBC player capability as I sit here with a big grin on my face :-).


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Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.

2009-07-02 Thread tedfroop

I have an SB2 and an SB3.  Never a day of problems with either.  Had the
first one up and running inside the first half hour.

I have never felt like a beta tester.  As a matter of fact I have seen
many times when people with issues have their issue fixed before the
next major release.  That and the help you get here in the forums, all
you have to do is ask (nicely) and you will get help.

The open source software that drives the products has improved steadily
from the first version I downloaded.  It is now such a Swiss Army
Knife of an application I am amazed every time they add something new.
Plus there are  plugins and SqueezeNetwork, and streaming podcasts,
radio and more.

I can say for myself, I have gotten fair value for what I purchased -
and more as the software that drives the box continues to evolve.


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Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.

2009-07-02 Thread dBerriff

My personal thoughts are that the hardware is brilliant - I have been
using an SB3 with great success for the last 2.5 years and more recently
a Boom too. I love them both but...

Logitech are at the mercy of 3rd party hardware and software for the
success of the overall system. When it does all work the system is
unbeatable in terms of quality for the investment made; when it doesn't
work it is enough to make the cost of a Sonos bundle look attractive.

I agree with the comment that Linux works best. My Ubuntu Server,
running on a powerful but cheap Dell server, works perfectly but took a
bit of head scratching and page turning to set up (I know my way around
PCs and Macs, but not Linux). My ReadyNAS has been a waste of money on
the whole, working but tediously sluggish, especially with iPeng on my
iPod Touch. Knowing what I know now I probably would have tried
something like the Tranquil PC (in the UK) for decent performance with
low noise and low energy consumption. As enthusiasts we will put up with
this experimentation although I resent wasting money, of course.

If Logitech want to stay with the enthusiast community then fair
enough but if they want to work with what must be a growing market then
surely they need to offer a turnkey solution. Given their commercial
size and prestige I would have thought this would be quite easy to do.
With companies such as Linn and Meridian offering high-end solution it
cannot be too long before other more cost-effective offerings start
appearing.

Come on Logitech - you can do it! You have done the hard bit. Now team
up with a decent server manufacturer (silent, low energy), put together
a working Linux server with a novice-friendly interface for usability.
Then add tag, file and play-list management to Squeezecenter so we can
just get on with encoding our CDs, sorting out our FLACs, MP3s and
play-lists, and enjoying the music. iTunes for the discriminating. Or am
I missing something?

On the other hand you can keep this Forum busy with all the problems
that people have, many (most?) of which are nothing to do with the
Logitech product.


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Re: [slim] PDA controller solution

2009-07-02 Thread Locuth

bernt;437332 Wrote: 
 How do I replace the current playlist? ...
 I don't have the green play button. It was there in 0.92.
 

So, you didn't find the three buttons to 'Replace' 'Add' 'Insert'
tracks into the playlist self-explanatory?

I did spend quite some time pondering over an 'Insert' button that
follows the same design-guidelines as the '+' and ''  buttons in
version 0.92.
But I found nothing I liked.

The three new buttons are my idea of a decent  consistent design.
I guess many people are simply very much used to the SqueezeCenter
functionality/design.


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[slim] SC 7.3.3 FreeNAS and Itunes Plus

2009-07-02 Thread Govnah

I have researched with no sucess. Can someone help me play iTunes Plus
(Non DRM) w/ SC 7.3.3. and FreeNAS? Is this possible? I have enables
AAC/iTunes but everytime I select a non-DRM iTunes file I get unable to
play. Any ideas?

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Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.

2009-07-02 Thread HectorHughMunro

Come on Logitech - you can do it!

I agree with that sentiment.  There's a lot of work to be done but the
project is going in the right direction.  The main thing to be achieved
is stability; I still have to go round the house resetting everything
from time to time though this is getting to be a less frequent event as
new versions of Squeezecentre come out.

Some attempt needs to be made to bring in non-enthusiasts.

It's getting there though.


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Re: [slim] PDA controller solution

2009-07-02 Thread pippin

Locuth;437502 Wrote: 
 
 I did spend quite some time pondering over an 'Insert' button that
 follows the same design-guidelines as the '+' and ''  buttons in
 version 0.92.
 But I found nothing I liked.
 

So you don't use the one SqueezeCenter uses (||)?


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[slim] Where are my radios

2009-07-02 Thread GillesfromBelgium

Hello,

Sorry for the bad english.

I've upgraded to SC 7.3.3 and I have lost all internet radios (except
the tune in menu). I was an happy listener of radio paradise (a
favorite), but now when i try to listen to this station a have an ip
problem an no more music.

Can somebody help ? Do i have to downgrade ? If yes, how.

Many many many thx, i love radio partadise.

Gilles.


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Re: [slim] PDA controller solution

2009-07-02 Thread arztde

pippin;437517 Wrote: 
 So you don't use the one SqueezeCenter uses (||)?
maybee its time for you to buy a cheep win mobile pda to test. you are
the more lucky one. it is more cheap as for sebastian to buy a ipod


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Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.

2009-07-02 Thread 86atc250r

Pale Blue Ego;437489 Wrote: 
 Use SB3, dedicated server (I strongly prefer linux), and wired
 connections.  You will have no problems.

Wireless user  XP here.The main thing is you have a *good* network
and a reliable server running SC.

My personal philosophy is to wire everything that can be wired  use
wireless in places where it is convenient.  It is so convenient to have
my SBx's connected wirelessly that's how I've chosen to deploy them -
and after almost two years of using the products, I've never had a
reason to switch any of them to wired as they've been practically
flawless.

If you do not have a stable wireless network, you will have problems.  
If you have questionable wireless gear, you will likely have problems. 
If you live in an area with lots of interference from other 2.4ghz
devices you will likely have problems -- simple as that.

Likewise, your choice in server OS choice is not nearly as important as
your server's configuration and how it's maintained.   Personally, I run
XP SP3 with no antivirus and no firewall on seven year old hardware
(northwood 3.06ghz).   This machine also serves as a PVR, is connected
to one local TV set and two remote ones via set top boxes.  SC and my
PVR software run extremely satisfactorily on this older hardware and is
highly reliable.

I do agree though, that it would be nice for more non-technical users
to have a server in a box option -- however, it needs to not be a low
performance NAS device.  It needs to be dedicated, fast, low power
hardware running some *nix variant.  Perhaps the new, elusive SBT will
fill this role?

With that in mind, the option to run SC on local, existing hardware
needs to remain for power users as well...


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Re: [slim] PDA controller solution

2009-07-02 Thread pippin

arztde;437525 Wrote: 
 maybee its time for you to buy a cheep win mobile pda to test. you are
 the more lucky one. it is more cheap as for sebastian to buy a ipod

Actually I thought about it.


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Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.

2009-07-02 Thread sander

Just adding my 2 cents as another Duet user. To me the issue is the
powering down just makes the device unusable in many instances, if you
keep it cradled generally or use it constantly so it doesn't power down
its great.

I use the Duet kind of like I would a Squeezebox touch, really I use it
as a screen for the receiver near by receiver in my kitchen, and
occasionally for a controller when it's helpful to see more screen real
estate. For this its been great, and based on my limited usage its been
great, and my girl friend really bought into the squeezebox system with
the expanded ui.

That said if it goes to sleep all bets are off. Half the time it can't
connect and often it just needs to be rebooted. As it is sitting in the
charger it drops in and out of the player list in Squeezecenter.

Now before people accuse me of having some flakey network I have an Sb3
and Boom which are twice as far as the controller ever gets and they
stay connected 24/7.

The issue is the SqueezeOS stuff is still pretty primitive and flakey
next to the SB2 approach which has been honed over a period of years. I
hope it will mature, but time will tell.


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Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.

2009-07-02 Thread ghostrider

I power my controller off regularly without issue, it never fails to
connect with any of the three players I have. If you have the controller
defined as a player, you will have problems. That function is not ready
for prime time.


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�A stylish enhancement for any modern home.�

2009-07-02 Thread sander

An odd router-nas-lcd screen, which could house the music via UPNP for a
Squeezebox Server wall wart and give a touch style interface if someone
writes a widget for it.

http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=695

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By combining the superior features of a wireless N router, a built-in
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while conserving energy.

Experience faster speed and longer range in your home or office network
with the latest 802.11n 2.4GHz wireless technology*. By adding a 2.5
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Featuring a built-in UPnP® AV server, streaming network stored videos
through a compatible media player (including PlayStation® 3 and Xbox
360®) onto your television has never been easier thanks to the DIR-685.

The upright design shows off the attractive view of the 1.6 million
color 3.2 LCD screen with sleek touch-sensitive buttons that provide a
modern feel to allow easy control of device functions and digital
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popular photo sharing sites through FrameChannel™.

High-speed Connection
With an integrated 802.11n high-speed band and a 2.4GHz signal, you can
experience full wireless coverage throughout your network. Experience
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The DIR-685 has the ability to hold a compact 2.5 hard drive and
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The DIR-685 includes the latest BitTorrent™ software support so you can
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Share your latest photos with family and friends using FrameChannel®,
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With two USB 2.0 ports, you can connect a printer and an external
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* Secure your wireless network using advanced WPA™ or WPA2™
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* During periods of no activity the LCD display automatically
enters sleep mode to further reduce energy usage.

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the use of certain hazardous materials
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Re: [slim] My personal thoughts on Squeezebox concept.

2009-07-02 Thread 86atc250r

The short answer to this complaint is that the player feature of the SBC
*is* a beta feature and is advertised as such, expect the unexpected.

sander;437541 Wrote: 
 Just adding my 2 cents as another Duet user. To me the issue is the
 powering down just makes the device unusable in many instances, if you
 keep it cradled generally or use it constantly so it doesn't power down
 its great.
 
 I use the Duet kind of like I would a Squeezebox touch, really I use it
 as a screen for the receiver near by receiver in my kitchen, and
 occasionally for a controller when it's helpful to see more screen real
 estate. For this its been great, and based on my limited usage its been
 great, and my girl friend really bought into the squeezebox system with
 the expanded ui.
 
 That said if it goes to sleep all bets are off. Half the time it can't
 connect and often it just needs to be rebooted. As it is sitting in the
 charger it drops in and out of the player list in Squeezecenter.
 
 Now before people accuse me of having some flakey network I have an Sb3
 and Boom which are twice as far as the controller ever gets and they
 stay connected 24/7.
 
 The issue is the SqueezeOS stuff is still pretty primitive and flakey
 next to the SB2 approach which has been honed over a period of years. I
 hope it will mature, but time will tell.


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Re: [slim] Squeezebox Classic for 249AUD (Australia only)

2009-07-02 Thread c0utta

..and it was delivered the next day.

Can't ask for much more than that.


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Re: [slim] Squeezebox Classic for 249AUD (Australia only)

2009-07-02 Thread shake-the-disease

It's saying delivery not available .. hmmm

I'm noticing very short stock of the Classic in Australia. Ahhh. I
would like to buy one to replace my SB1 but I only just ordered a Boom,
so convincing the wife I need an SB3 won't be easy :(


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Re: [slim] PDA controller solution

2009-07-02 Thread bernt

Locuth;437502 Wrote: 
 So, you didn't find the three buttons to 'Replace' 'Add' 'Insert' tracks
 into the playlist self-explanatory?
 
 I did spend quite some time pondering over an 'Insert' button that
 follows the same design-guidelines as the '+' and ''  buttons in
 version 0.92.
 But I found nothing I liked.
 
 The three new buttons are my idea of a decent  consistent design.
 I guess many people are simply very much used to the SqueezeCenter
 functionality/design.

I found how it works a few posts back. Sorry.
Works very well. Thanks.


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