Re: [slim] raspberry pi

2012-03-05 Thread simbo
...or a basic LMS -- simbo *family room:* receiver; *kitchen:* boom; *garden:* classic; *bedroom:* boom; *anywhere:* controller, squeezecommander, android squeezeplayer 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52

Re: [slim] Napster transfer to Rhapsody - what should we do?

2012-02-27 Thread simbo
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Re: [slim] Napster transfer to Rhapsody - what should we do?

2012-02-27 Thread simbo
Wow... thanks for investigating! It looks like we're all in the same boat! -- simbo *family room:* receiver; *kitchen:* boom; *garden:* classic; *bedroom:* boom; *anywhere:* controller, squeezecommander, android squeezeplayer 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Orange Squeeze 1.0 for Android Released

2012-02-01 Thread simbo
after a few glasses (when I often like to listen to music). -- simbo *lounge:* receiver; *dining room:* boom; *garden:* classic; *bedroom:* boom; *anywhere:* controller, squeezecommander, android squeezeplayer 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52

Re: [slim] ReplayGain - How effective?

2011-07-25 Thread simbo
like Napster and Last.FM stream their tracks un-normalised (or using a value different to the standard 89db), meaning you still need to adjust your volume control regularly. -- simbo *lounge:* receiver; *dining room:* boom; *garden:* classic; *bedroom:* boom; *anywhere:* controller

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Music-Playback now on ANDROID! SqueezePlayer released to the market ...

2011-06-05 Thread simbo
already 'Squidget' (http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86993) for this. IMHO better quality solutions can be delivered when there's focus on a narrow set of requirements. Let each stream (choosing music and um... streaming) develop independently. -- simbo *lounge:* receiver; *dining

Re: [slim] Duet remote stolen, receiver not...

2011-05-29 Thread simbo
/showthread.php?t=69352) in lieu of the Controller. Not much consolation, but I find SqueezeCommander easier to use than the Controller anyway. -- simbo *lounge:* receiver; *dining room:* boom; *garden:* classic; *bedroom:* boom; *anywhere:* controller, squeezecommander, android squeezeplayer

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Music-Playback now on ANDROID! SqueezePlayer released to the market ...

2011-05-19 Thread simbo
name and password under Authentication - Turn off the Automatic WiFi setting - Assuming you want to control the music too, you'll need to set up a manual server in SqueezeController (or whatever you use) with the same server name. -- simbo *lounge:* receiver; *dining room:* boom; *garden:* classic

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Music-Playback now on ANDROID! SqueezePlayer released to the market ...

2011-05-14 Thread simbo
gruntwolla;631004 Wrote: Hi Simbo, Would you be willing to help a fellow Hertfordhire resident who is not confident enough to mess around with router settings/port forwarding etc. I have Windows 7,a Dlink router and a htc desire I'm obviously willing to pay for your time. Regards

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Music-Playback now on ANDROID! SqueezePlayer released to the market ...

2011-05-06 Thread simbo
). Instructions are on the wiki http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/LAME_for_transcoding]here. -- simbo *lounge:* receiver; *dining room:* boom; *garden:* classic; *bedroom:* boom; *anywhere:* controller, squeezecommander 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Music-Playback now on ANDROID! SqueezePlayer released to the market ...

2011-05-06 Thread simbo
bluegaspode;629769 Wrote: German tax law is very strict when it comes to VAT :( You mean you couldn't get away with this? http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/06/vat_fraud_id_theft -- simbo *lounge:* receiver; *dining room:* boom; *garden:* classic; *bedroom:* boom; *anywhere

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Music-Playback now on ANDROID! SqueezePlayer released to the market ...

2011-05-04 Thread simbo
thinking there are times I'd want higher quality (when I'm on WiFi) and times when I expect to need to use a lower rate (over 3G). Just some food for thought. -- simbo *lounge:* receiver; *dining room:* boom; *garden:* classic; *bedroom:* boom; *anywhere:* controller, squeezecommander 'last.fm' (http

Re: [slim] Squeezebox scrobbling to Last.fm.

2011-04-17 Thread simbo
Last.FM went subscription-only. -- simbo *lounge:* receiver; *dining room:* boom; *garden:* classic; *bedroom:* boom; *anywhere:* controller, squeezecommander 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52) simbo's Profile: http

Re: [slim] Squeezebox scrobbling to Last.fm.

2011-04-15 Thread simbo
From the web UI... Settings Advanced Last.FM Audioscrobbler Scrobble Internet Radio -- simbo *lounge:* receiver; *dining room:* boom; *garden:* classic; *bedroom:* boom; *anywhere:* controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52

Re: [slim] MOG Coming for Sonos

2011-03-14 Thread simbo
*sigh* Yet another US-only music service. When will the EU get their licensing model sorted? I believe that's the only reason these services don't make it across the pond. -- simbo *lounge:* receiver; *dining room:* boom; *garden:* classic; *bedroom:* boom; *anywhere:* controller 'last.fm

[slim] No more free last.fm on the SB!

2011-02-07 Thread simbo
have questions about this announcement, so visit our blog to read more about these changes and offer feedback. :-( -- simbo *lounge:* receiver; *dining room:* boom; *garden:* classic; *bedroom:* boom; *anywhere:* controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52

Re: [slim] No more free last.fm on the SB!

2011-02-07 Thread simbo
pippin;609031 Wrote: OTOH, since I do already mostly use Pandora instead I doubt I will subscribe... I think it's more of a shame for UK/EU users (well, those who didn't lose last.fm a while ago) who don't have Pandora either! -- simbo *lounge:* receiver; *dining room:* boom; *garden

Re: [slim] No more free last.fm on the SB!

2011-02-07 Thread simbo
pippin;609031 Wrote: OTOH, since I do already mostly use Pandora instead I doubt I will subscribe... I thought Pandora wasn't available outside the US, or am I behind the times? This is why the loss of last.fm is a bigger loss for non-US users, as we have little else like it. -- simbo

Re: [slim] No more free last.fm on the SB!

2011-02-07 Thread simbo
. -- simbo *lounge:* receiver; *dining room:* boom; *garden:* classic; *bedroom:* boom; *anywhere:* controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52) simbo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11481 View

Re: [slim] Spotify (officially) on SqueezeboxServer?

2011-01-16 Thread simbo
. That's a good point. I wonder how the libraries compare. I know it's not always about the number of tracks they have on offer (15 different DJ remixes of Lady Gaga don't count as 15 tracks IMO ;-) -- simbo *lounge:* receiver; *dining room:* boom; *garden:* classic; *bedroom:* boom; *anywhere

Re: [slim] Spotify (officially) on SqueezeboxServer?

2011-01-13 Thread simbo
QQ. What does Spotify have over Napster? Spotify=£10pm, Napster=£5pm? Aside from it maybe working on Friday evenings. ;-) -- simbo *lounge:* receiver; *dining room:* boom; *garden:* classic; *bedroom:* boom; *anywhere:* controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52

Re: [slim] Squeezebox scrobbling to Last.fm.

2011-01-06 Thread simbo
on mysqueezebox.com alone. -- simbo *lounge:* receiver; *dining room:* boom; *garden:* classic; *bedroom:* boom; *anywhere:* controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52) simbo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

Re: [slim] Are there any Logitech Promo Codes around?

2010-10-26 Thread simbo
I have a white Squeezebox 3, a wife and three kids. Have I been living a lie? -- simbo *lounge:* receiver; *dining room:* boom; *garden:* classic; *bedroom:* boom; *anywhere:* controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52

Re: [slim] Active battery powered speakers?

2010-07-08 Thread simbo
cheap (£15). -- simbo *lounge:* receiver; *dining room:* boom; *garden:* classic; *bedroom:* boom; *anywhere:* controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52) simbo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

Re: [slim] 02 Joggler 50 quid again

2010-05-21 Thread simbo
like this... http://www.digitalpromo.co.uk/traxdata-4gb-micro-usb-flash-drive-smallest-flash-drive-available-retail-p-5317.html -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm

Re: [slim] 02 Joggler 50 quid again

2010-05-19 Thread simbo
good as a casual Clock Radio type of device but worth buying a Touch if the sound quality is important. I wondered about this. In theory attaching a decent-quality USB audio interface could resolve this issue, but obviously it becomes a less-cheap alternative to a Touch. -- simbo *bedroom

Re: [slim] New user -answer to stupid question

2010-05-18 Thread simbo
so compatible. What you can't do, however, is double-click on a track in MM and expect it to play through your Squeezebox. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm

Re: [slim] New user -answer to stupid question

2010-05-18 Thread simbo
gold if you want to speed things up. Alternatively, use EAC or dbPowerAmp to do the ripping, then organise in MM. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http

Re: [slim] OpenFrame remote for SB?

2010-04-27 Thread simbo
ScaredyCat;540663 Wrote: There's really no need to go about installing ubuntu to use the Joggler as a Squeezecenter, Squeezeplay will run on it. Do you have any instructions? This sounds really promising... although I'd still like to have Android running on it! :-) -- simbo *bedroom

Re: [slim] OpenFrame remote for SB?

2010-04-27 Thread simbo
wondering why this hasn't been looked at before. btw, can we try out SqueezeCommander on this build? -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user

Re: [slim] OpenFrame remote for SB?

2010-04-27 Thread simbo
wondering why this hasn't been looked at before. btw, can we try out SqueezeCommander on this build? -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user

Re: [slim] OpenFrame remote for SB?

2010-04-27 Thread simbo
on the Joggler? -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52

Re: [slim] OpenFrame remote for SB?

2010-04-27 Thread simbo
ScaredyCat;541035 Wrote: If I'm truly honest, if Android ran fast enough on the Joggler then I'd be there running it. I concur... I'd like to run Android (with full-speed graphics!) with SqueezeCommander, and SqueezeSlave in the background to turn it into a player too. -- simbo *bedroom

Re: [slim] OpenFrame remote for SB?

2010-04-19 Thread simbo
the Mer build a few days ago... had an acceptable on-screen keyboard (still the crackling sound tho). -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user

Re: [slim] OpenFrame remote for SB?

2010-04-07 Thread simbo
the price before I get too excited... but in the meantime my £50 Joggler has arrived and I'm keen to see a Squeezebox controller running on it :-) -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox

Re: [slim] OpenFrame remote for SB?

2010-04-04 Thread simbo
to find a way of running non-flash apps without needing to replace the OS. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52

Re: [slim] OpenFrame remote for SB?

2010-04-04 Thread simbo
aubuti;530228 Wrote: you're probably thinking of slimfx: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32422 I was indeed... thanks! -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox

Re: [slim] OpenFrame remote for SB?

2010-04-02 Thread simbo
david_f1976;529564 Wrote: Just noticed that these have been reduced to £50 in the UK. Quidco offers 10% off all accessories from O2. I wonder if this would be treated as an accessory...? -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden

Re: [slim] OpenFrame remote for SB?

2010-04-02 Thread simbo
dave77;529782 Wrote: can you browse the internet on these things? Not with the default installation, by the looks of things. However people are hacking them to install Linux and stuff. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden

Re: [slim] OpenFrame remote for SB?

2010-04-02 Thread simbo
dave77;529812 Wrote: I see the UI is Flash so not a chance it could ever be a web browser Unless you get to the Linux shell behind... http://hackthejoggler.blogspot.com/ -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox

Re: [slim] nokia phone as a remote

2010-03-12 Thread simbo
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Re: [slim] Netgear Powerline adapters

2009-07-28 Thread simbo
My SB3 power supply used to generate a *lot* of EM noise which would stop my powerline network from operating. I now have the PSU plugged into a surge protection block and it works fine. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden

Re: [slim] New Logitech MM STREAM Squeezebox Touch spotted !!

2009-06-21 Thread simbo
specifically to allow it to be used in multiple form factors. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52

Re: [slim] Larger-screen (touch) remote interface in the future?

2009-06-18 Thread simbo
I really wish I'd had the time to spend on my '3D interface' (http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45158highlight=3D) for SC. It would have looked great on one of 'em fancy eeeTops. The best laid plans... -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge

Re: [slim] Relaunching the public website as www.logitechsqueezebox.com

2009-06-16 Thread simbo
Pale Blue Ego;432569 Wrote: The Aerosmith thing is hokey. Because it's Aerosmith, or just the contest? -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http

Re: [slim] Relaunching the public website as www.logitechsqueezebox.com

2009-06-15 Thread simbo
, with the Classic being recommended to add more zones. I consider the Classic an excellent introduction to the world of SB. Also, no mention on that page of purchasing additional Receivers to add more zones? -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave

Re: [slim] OpenFrame remote for SB?

2009-06-14 Thread simbo
-- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52) simbo's Profile

[slim] OpenFrame remote for SB?

2009-06-11 Thread simbo
| |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7580| +---+ -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere

Re: [slim] Ignore this (sorry)

2009-06-09 Thread simbo
carp;430605 Wrote: Let's make this thread the most ignored thread ever! I refuse to take part in this ridiculous activity. Oh bugger. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox

Re: [slim] Why would not turn the SC into full Media server?

2009-05-22 Thread simbo
(Hauppauge Nova-T 500). The only concern is power consumption. Our Media Center uses ~80 watts, which would make it pretty poor if it was just for SqueezeCenter. An Atom box would obviously consume much less. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* softsqueeze

Re: [slim] Why would not turn the SC into full Media server?

2009-05-22 Thread simbo
. We've got rid of all other set-top boxes, DVD players etc and just have that one unit. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52

Re: [slim] Why would not turn the SC into full Media server?

2009-05-22 Thread simbo
it with. To be honest it's more important to have a good graphics controller than PC power necessarily. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* squeezeslave; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm

Re: [slim] Napster - now just $5 per month for streaming service

2009-05-20 Thread simbo
and that 5$ subscribers can still access via SB - but can anyone confirm? -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* softsqueeze; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52

Re: [slim] Napster - now just $5 per month for streaming service

2009-05-18 Thread simbo
for more premium users than they have. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* softsqueeze; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52

Re: [slim] Napster - now just $5 per month for streaming service

2009-05-18 Thread simbo
simply hasn't put the relevant page up yet, or whether the competition is US only - anyone else received the email and know? Same here... straight to the Wireless Music Players product list... no competition mentioned. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge

Re: [slim] Napster - now just $5 per month for streaming service

2009-05-18 Thread simbo
my needs the best. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* softsqueeze; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52

Re: [slim] SqueezePhones?

2009-04-17 Thread simbo
Sort of. Before I bought a Boom, I was playing music in the garden via a set of A2DP speakers, with the USB dongle plugged into a PC running SoftSqueeze. Worked fine. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* softsqueeze; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver

Re: [slim] The new Connected Acoustic SRi (SB with integrated AMP)

2009-04-15 Thread simbo
As kolding pointed out last year, this is exactly what Sonos provide. Useful or not, like it or hate it, it's a configuration that sells. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* softsqueeze; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox

Re: [slim] Last.fm playlists?

2009-04-14 Thread simbo
API is that they all return XML documents that hold the playlist, but don't stream the tracks themselves. Obviously in the case of User Playlists there is -something special-, that allows SN to convert that playlist into a stream, but that hasn't been applied to Album or Tag Playlists. -- simbo

Re: [slim] PC World in Leeds, Uk - Better marketing !

2009-04-14 Thread simbo
davidrhodes;415343 Wrote: I was going to pop in there to see if they have any offers on the SB Classic, are the prices same as web? Don't forget you can get '5% from Quidco' (http://www.quidco.com/pc-world/) if you reserve online then collect at store. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom

Re: [slim] Marketing

2009-04-14 Thread simbo
the additional effort (I'm assuming the mark-up is higher) but it's a shame to think of all those customers who'd haven been quite happy with an SB setup forking out for Sonos. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* softsqueeze; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox

Re: [slim] Last.fm playlists?

2009-04-08 Thread simbo
- maybe it's just wishful thinking... after all this would be an amazing piece of undocumented functionality if it did! -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* softsqueeze; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http

Re: [slim] New Musicservice. Spotify

2009-04-06 Thread simbo
these things before they're in place (look at the recent Napster enhancement as an example). -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* softsqueeze; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52

Re: [slim] New from Logitech (What you've been waiting for)

2009-04-01 Thread simbo
Now I have somewhere to keep my Vanilla Ice! -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* softsqueeze; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52

Re: [slim] Is there non-web browser alternative to use with my SB3?

2009-03-30 Thread simbo
For Windows, there's a plugin for MediaMonkey that streams to the SB... http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21124 ...not tried it myself though. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* softsqueeze; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver

Re: [slim] Help me getting a job. ;)

2009-03-24 Thread simbo
| |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7160| +---+ -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* softsqueeze; *conservatory/garden

Re: [slim] Help me getting a job. ;)

2009-03-24 Thread simbo
autopilot;409455 Wrote: Your time would be better spent doing something about that wallpaper. He he... tell me about it - we'd only moved in a few months before that picture was taken... and we still haven't got round to redecorating! -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox

Re: [slim] Help me getting a job. ;)

2009-03-24 Thread simbo
need to tag it yourself. Personally I use MediaMonkey after ripping, others use tools that automatically obtain album art while ripping (e.g. dBpoweramp). -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* softsqueeze; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere

Re: [slim] Help me getting a job. ;)

2009-03-24 Thread simbo
jaysung;409495 Wrote: Could someone think about a convertible netbook with a touch screen? How about a Nokia tablet (N700/N770/N800/N810)? -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* softsqueeze; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere:* squeezebox

Re: [slim] SB1 For Sale

2009-03-24 Thread simbo
dspeirs;409379 Wrote: I can guarantee no Britney Spears has been played on the SB1. Is this the Squeezebox equivalent of one careful lady owner? -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox boom; *study:* squeezebox 3; *lounge:* softsqueeze; *conservatory/garden:* squeezebox receiver; *anywhere

Re: [slim] Napster streaming bitrate

2009-03-20 Thread simbo
I'm sure that 32kbps only applies to the Flash-based player. You can check the bitrate from your SB while playing a track from Napster. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study:* squeezebox receiver = marantz pm6002 = grado sr80 *lounge:* softsqueeze = mce 2005 = yamaha dsp

Re: [slim] What's in a name: squeezebox?

2009-03-16 Thread simbo
Markoesa;406914 Wrote: Thank you for your insights. I'm surprised that logitech doesn't explain it on the slimdevices website. Logitech inherited the name from SlimDevices... but it's probably just as well - it may have been called the Z-235-D. ;-) -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3

Re: [slim] Did Mike Valera leave the company?

2009-03-06 Thread simbo
Mike the disservice of assuming it's related. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study:* squeezebox receiver = marantz pm6002 = grado sr80 *lounge:* softsqueeze = mce 2005 = yamaha dsp-ax620 = mordaunt-short premiere *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm

Re: [slim] Did Mike Valera leave the company?

2009-03-06 Thread simbo
Goodsounds;403861 Wrote: These are the ones who are dangerous. Or, at least, should not be left unsupervised near food, operating machinery or open flame. Or running major international banks. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study:* squeezebox receiver = marantz pm6002

Re: [slim] No more Squeezebox Classic in Europe? or just sold out at the moment?

2009-01-29 Thread simbo
or the order cancelled. I would suggest it's very much the fault of the merchant if they're taking money for goods they haven't dispatched, even if it was LT's fault for a lack of stock in Europe. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study:* squeezebox receiver = marantz pm6002 = grado

Re: [slim] nokia phone as a remote

2009-01-21 Thread simbo
else wants to pick up the gauntlet let me know. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study:* squeezebox receiver = marantz pm6002 = grado sr80 *lounge:* softsqueeze = mce 2005 = yamaha dsp-ax620 = mordaunt-short premiere *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http

Re: [slim] No more Squeezebox Classic in Europe? or just sold out at the moment?

2009-01-19 Thread simbo
Kuben72;387015 Wrote: And I can see that the price on a Duet has gone down. ...but the price of the Boom has gone up? On the UK site at least. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study:* squeezebox receiver = marantz pm6002 = grado sr80 *lounge:* softsqueeze = mce 2005

Re: [slim] How worried should I be?

2009-01-06 Thread simbo
are to be expected, and show that LT aren't burying their heads in the sand like many companies are. I certainly wouldn't hold off on Squeezebox purchases based on this story... that won't help at all! -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study:* squeezebox receiver = marantz pm6002

Re: [slim] Napster integration

2009-01-02 Thread simbo
for non-US owners who don't have the same choice of services, but the DMA2200 isn't a threat. (I have to say though, at that price the DMA2200 is a great buy for those looking for a Media Center Extender). -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study:* squeezebox receiver = marantz

Re: [slim] nokia phone as a remote

2008-12-17 Thread simbo
You could take a look at Salling Clicker - there are SC plugins for Mac and PC. They use Bluetooth to communicate with SC. I wrote the PC one but haven't touched it since I bought a Controller, self-centered git that I am. Not even sure if it still works with 7.3. -- simbo *bedroom

Re: [slim] Future of SB3 ?

2008-11-18 Thread simbo
, buffer, and DAC sound quality. I would also like to see the programmable DSP from the Boom in the SB4, for those who would like EQ etc - but with a source direct option for those who don't. Also the RTC as previously mentioned. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study

Re: [slim] Why does external HDD = slow navigation?

2008-11-13 Thread simbo
You could try the tweak suggested by EliteAV 'here' (http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45121highlight=controller+albumspage=3) (last post on page). It's works well with my NAS drive - maybe it'll work with external drives too? -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2

Re: [slim] can the boom stream from remote SC?

2008-10-09 Thread simbo
FYI, instructions on how to open SC on the public interweb thingy are here... http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/ConnectingRemotely ...be sure to read them there security notes. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study:* squeezebox receiver = marantz pm6002 = grado sr80

Re: [slim] New Musicservice. Spotify

2008-10-07 Thread simbo
Please could you explain to a billy-no-mates-with-an-invite what makes this service different from last.fm? -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study:* squeezebox receiver = marantz pm6002 = grado sr80 *lounge:* softsqueeze = mce 2005 = yamaha dsp-ax620 = mordaunt-short

Re: [slim] Napster

2008-10-05 Thread simbo
that is available (and not just to US users) via Squeezebox if and when it gets going. Agreed a last.fm on-demand service would be great, but that's been in beta for a year - anyone know when it's going live? -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study:* squeezebox receiver

Re: [slim] Squeezebox duet controller

2008-10-04 Thread simbo
Yes! (I'm told this message is too short, let me try again.) Yes! -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study:* squeezebox receiver = marantz pm6002 = grado sr80 *lounge:* softsqueeze = mce 2005 = yamaha dsp-ax620 = mordaunt-short premiere *anywhere:* squeezebox controller

Re: [slim] iTunes alternatives

2008-10-02 Thread simbo
MediaMonkey supports the iPod, but not the v2 firmware for the iPhone/iTouch. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study:* squeezebox receiver = marantz pm6002 = grado sr80 *lounge:* softsqueeze = mce 2005 = yamaha dsp-ax620 = mordaunt-short premiere *anywhere:* squeezebox

Re: [slim] SqueezeCenter

2008-09-27 Thread simbo
or the upcoming SqueezePlay to access your library and play. This gives you the most control. - Alternatively, you can use any web-enabled media device to tune into http://[yourserver]:9000/stream.mp3 and use the web interface to choose tracks to play. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine

Re: [slim] SqueezeCenter

2008-09-27 Thread simbo
(it's in Beta at the moment - take a look at the Developer forums for more info). If you really want to avoid installing anything, how about using Windows Media Player or similar with the stream.mp3 approach? -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study:* squeezebox receiver

Re: [slim] Last.FM - How Accurate Is It For You?

2008-09-23 Thread simbo
Khuli;343212 Wrote: Where's the option for that? I've not seen again it since they removed it a couple of years ago. Go to your profile (http://www.last.fm/user/[yourname]), click on the little cogwheel that appears when you hover over a track and select Remove from your Library. -- simbo

Re: [slim] Mommy, Why is there a server in the house?

2008-09-12 Thread simbo
Looks like somebody's posted the pages here... http://gizmodo.com/342499/microsofts-brainwashing-childrens-book-mommy-where-do-servers-come-from ...and my uncle does not smell like bark. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study:* squeezebox receiver = marantz pm6002 = grado

Re: [slim] Recent search!

2008-09-03 Thread simbo
. :-( * Because it resides on our Windows Media Center PC... do I need to explain more? Obviously not a fault of SD but of Microsoft... as usual. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study:* squeezebox receiver = marantz pm6002 = grado sr80 *lounge:* softsqueeze = mce 2005 = yamaha dsp-ax620

Re: [slim] Google Chrome new browser

2008-09-03 Thread simbo
browser like it needs a hole in the head. MC I had that initially using the URL I found, but then found that 'this link' (http://www.google.com/chrome) worked fine. Personally I wouldn't bother, nothing above what Firefox offers IMO. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study

Re: [slim] Transporter Forum??

2008-09-02 Thread simbo
. If it's decided to have product-based boards, I would still like to see General, Beginners (like a pre-sales board) and all the supplimentary boards too (Music, Photos, etc). -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study:* squeezebox receiver = marantz pm6002 = grado sr80 *lounge

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Controller as a player

2008-09-02 Thread simbo
Not yet. Hopefully coming with SC 7.3. -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 = audioengine a2 *study:* squeezebox receiver = marantz pm6002 = grado sr80 *lounge:* softsqueeze = mce 2005 = yamaha dsp-ax620 = mordaunt-short premiere *anywhere:* squeezebox controller

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Controller as a player

2008-09-02 Thread simbo
Keep an eye on the 'SqueezeCenter Roadmap' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/SoftwareRoadmap) - it's a good indication of what to expect in future releases, and when. As for the IR stuff - nobody's taken advantage of it yet but I doubt it'll be long before somebody does. -- simbo

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Boom?

2008-08-28 Thread simbo
For those who have had a play already, I'd be keen to know how these speakers compare to the Audioengine A2's. -- simbo simbo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11481 View this thread: http

Re: [slim] ADSL vs DSL

2008-08-27 Thread simbo
such an option. -- simbo simbo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11481 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51550 ___ discuss

Re: [slim] ADSL vs DSL

2008-08-27 Thread simbo
elziko;332829 Wrote: I'm not sure if he'll get a router from Virgin media - just a cable modem. Good point... but assuming it's wireless (I believe Virgin's are), the range extender approach should still work if the existing router supports it. -- simbo

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Boom?

2008-08-26 Thread simbo
. -- simbo simbo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11481 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=50760 ___ discuss mailing list

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