Re: [slim] Advice on Universal remote - Pronto?
There is a full implementation of a SqueezeCenter remote available for the Philips Pronto TSU9600. A new version is about to be released which has full dynamic cover art and Internet radio. A version for the TSU9400 is about a month away. It runs with SC 7.x It uses TCPIP over wifi and the SlimServer CLI interface along with HTTP for certain operations. Contact me if you want more info ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) -- barrygordon barrygordon's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7468 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41988 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Advice on Universal remote - Pronto?
barrygordon;264332 Wrote: There is a full implementation of a SqueezeCenter remote available for the Philips Pronto TSU9600. A new version is about to be released which has full dynamic cover art and Internet radio. A version for the TSU9400 is about a month away. It runs with SC 7.x It uses TCPIP over wifi and the SlimServer CLI interface along with HTTP for certain operations. Contact me if you want more info ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Wow! - thanks...I'll be in touch. -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal...SB3+Stontronics PSU - Altmann JISCO/UPCI - TACT RCS 2.2X with Good Vibrations S/W - MF X-DAC V3/X-PSU/X-10 buffer (Audiocomm full mods)- Linn 5103 - Linn Aktiv 5.1 system (6x LK140's, ESPEK/TRIKAN/KATAN/SEIZMIK 10.5), Townsend Supertweeters, Kimber Chord cables Phil Leigh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=85 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41988 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Advice on Universal remote - Pronto?
Personally, I love my Pronto 7000. It's got plenty of hard buttons and a beautiful colour screen. I can control every IR device I own with it. (Wierdly, I still use the SB remote for intensive button pushing, but it's the only one I do that for) It's a one-way device though and you can't do stuff like display cover art on it. I got mine off ebay so it wasn't too expensive - about the same as the new SB Controller! I know that Barry Gordon's put a lot of work into the 9600 which allows it to work directly with SlimServer and offer a much richer experience, but that's a very different remote, and last time I checked, crazily expensive. James NOTICE: If received in error, please destroy and notify sender. Sender does not intend to waive confidentiality or privilege. Use of this email is prohibited when received in error. ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Advice on Universal remote - Pronto?
There's also the just-announced Harmony One remote from some company called Logitech. :) Although I have a Universal Remote MX700 - which I really like - if I was buying today I would seriously consider the Harmony One. It looks like Logitech addressed pretty much all the issues I know I had with their previous products - especially button size and placement. Mitch -- Mitch G Mitch G's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=548 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41988 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Advice on Universal remote - Pronto?
Thanks! I know the top-of-range pronto is expensive...but if it could do 2-way comms and display artwork/driver SlimServer... I like the Harmony 1000 too. I would pay the money (call me crazy) for a single do-it-all remote with 2-way comms (e.g. bluetooth or wi-fi) to the PC. -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal...SB3+Stontronics PSU - Altmann JISCO/UPCI - TACT RCS 2.2X with Good Vibrations S/W - MF X-DAC V3/X-PSU/X-10 buffer (Audiocomm full mods)- Linn 5103 - Linn Aktiv 5.1 system (6x LK140's, ESPEK/TRIKAN/KATAN/SEIZMIK 10.5), Kimber Chord cables Phil Leigh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=85 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41988 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Advice on Universal remote - Pronto?
Phil Leigh;256512 Wrote: Now, ideally I'd like to be able to have a graphical interface with artwork (a la Controller) for the SB. Most universal remotes are send-only. As a result, they can not display titles nor artwork from your SqueezeCenter. I have loved my 7 year old Philips Pronto, but recently also started looking elsewhere for a couple of reasons : 1. After moving into a new house, I now have both the living room as well as the home cinema room where I would like to have a remote. I would have to look hard to find one of those old Pronto's which is still in a good shape. 2. I would love to have a remote that can integrate with SC to indeed show artwork, player status, etc... 3. I also have a PS3 which uses Bluetooth for its control and therefore also cannot be controlled by any universal remote on the market. If I wait long enough, Logitech may show up with a Harmony 1000 that also has the SqueezeController functionality and support for Bluetooth... -- Squid Squid's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9073 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41988 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Advice on Universal remote - Pronto?
On 09/01/2008, Phil Leigh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd appreciate some advice. I'm thinking again about a universal remote. I use a Linn 5101 that can handle everything except my Sky box - which is tedious. I used to have a monochrome Madrigal which was OK...ish. Personally, I wanted something with buttons that I can feel my around without having to look at it. That's why I went for one of these: http://universalremote.com/product_detail.php?model=38 It controls my Linn gear and Sky ok. I haven't found anything it won't control but then I don't have a huge amount of gear. I did find Linn used a toggle bit on the volume of my Kolektor which meant I had to have the volume increase and decrease in steps of two. The Kairn and Majik (old version) were both fine though. The software is easy to use and it can read pronto files if there are any codes that are difficult to learn or you don't have the original remote. The only problem I've had with the squeezeboxes is the brightness button as the push and hold doesn't update the firmware. I still use the original remotes for this. Richard ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Advice on Universal remote - Pronto?
Phil Leigh wrote: Of course, I would be using a Controller if it had learning capabilities... No, you wouldn't. It hasn't got enough buttons and it hasn't got a touch screen and the battery life sucks for a remote, so it's mostly useless as a universal remote for anything slightly complicated. You could try using it to hammer a nail in the wall, though. That might work... ;) Regards, Peter ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Advice on Universal remote - Pronto?
I meant to add a link to http:\\www.remotecentral.com There's plenty of reviews of the the pronto type of remote control as well as the types with buttons. Plenty of people there are just as mad about their remotes as we are about our Squeezeboxes. Richard ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
