But not one -per- SBR? (Can you have a setup with one controller and
multiple receivers?)
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dean blackketter;255195 Wrote:
On Jan 6, 2008, at 10:14 AM, IRJ wrote:
I need some clarification.
If I have say an existing SB1 or 2 or 3, can I add a new SBR and
control both from my existing WiFi PDA?
At this time you need a Squeezebox Controller to set up a Squeezebox
Receiver.
On Jan 6, 2008, at 11:15 AM, Fifer wrote:
But not one -per- SBR? (Can you have a setup with one controller and
multiple receivers?)
Right. One Controller can set up and control any number of Receivers.
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scrosland;255176 Wrote:
Surely the new Jive software stack could be made to run on the Nokia
tablets? Then we'd have the benefit of a decent tablet with browser and
so on, and a decent Squeezebox controller all in one.
Simon
This is exactly what I wish they'd done.
Had the controller
Video from CES by Engadget
http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/06/video-logitech-squeezebox-duet/
However, it doesn't really do it justice.
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mvalera;254681 Wrote:
I'm happy to announce that we have launched the all new Squeezebox
Duet!
Squeezebox Duet lets you listen to the music you love in any room in
your home. Access millions of songs even when your computer is off.
The multi-room controller with 2.4-inch color display
They've stated elsewhere that this restriction may not always exist,
but it does right now. Probably it simplifies things for them, which
is important at the initial product launch.
Also, pet peeve of mine, to beg the question does not mean to raise
the question... Although I guess it will come
They have a 30 day no questions asked return policy, unless things
have changed, so I don't see why you couldn't.
On Jan 6, 2008 4:24 PM, lreinstein
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Congrats...this looks amazing!
My problem--
I just bought the SB3 (arrived only last week!) but LOVE the design of
dean blackketter;255088 Wrote:
On Jan 6, 2008, at 2:36 AM, Phil Meyer wrote:
How long will the Controller's full battery charge last?
That depends on the usage. Constant usage is around 3 hours now, but
that's without any power management at all. When the screen dims
and the
Yes, the controller and receiver will be available separately, as well
as together. The web site has prices for them individually as well as
combined. $150 SBR, $300 SBC, $400 both.
On Jan 6, 2008 4:35 PM, lreinstein
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dean blackketter;255088 Wrote:
On Jan 6, 2008, at
Sadly these this restriction will mean I will refrain from buying more
slimdevices until it is lifted (or hacked). I need more machines. In
the meantime I AM at risk of looking towards other products. Don't mean
to be unpleasant, but that's my perspective.
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Greg Friedman;255246 Wrote:
On the other hand, the Nokia N800 has all of these capabilities of the
controller and much more (touch screen, built-in camera for video
conferencing, FM radio, Opera, multiple expansion slots, ...). The N800
currently retails for as low as $239. With its touch
First of all, congratulations on the announcement of the new product(s).
I've no doubt there are some very worried people over at Sonos HQ!
Looking through the specs (under the System requirements
'_on_this_page_' (http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_duet.html)) I see
you're quoting 256MB of RAM as a
mvalera;254681 Wrote:
Some really really big pics for those who want them (The LCD is
simulated):
http://www.slimdevices.com/images/jive/jive_beauty_large.jpg
Good choice of music!
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On Jan 6, 2008, at 3:40 PM, Ian_F wrote:
First of all, congratulations on the announcement of the new product
(s).
I've no doubt there are some very worried people over at Sonos HQ!
Looking through the specs (under the System requirements
'_on_this_page_'
dean blackketter;255357 Wrote:
On Jan 6, 2008, at 3:40 PM, Ian_F wrote:
First of all, congratulations on the announcement of the new product
(s).
I've no doubt there are some very worried people over at Sonos HQ!
Looking through the specs (under the System requirements
Bradley;254766 Wrote:
What about if you just bought the controller and not the receiver?
Would the SB3's provide the same functionality?
I see the answer to this is YES - very good!
What about the reverse? Would my existing SlimRemote (PDA based) [or
even Moose or SlimServer for that
Mnyb;254877 Wrote:
There are stupendeus price hikes if one sees the European prices :-(
at
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/wireless_music_systems/
Qucik calc for the swedish prices including 25% VAT:
399$*6.2031*1.25=3094 SEK
The suggested logitech price 3999 SEK (I
Hello. Congrats on your launch! Was considering Sonos recently, but was
delighted to discover what Slim Devices has been up to. Then I refresh
the site and find the Duet announcement -- sweet! Having the controller
will significantly boost the WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) for Slim
Devices! Glad I
//1. Does the Controller also work with Transporter?
Yes
//2. If so, does that mean the party mode thing would also work with
a Transporter and a Receiver?
Yes
//3. Is there any limitation on the size of a music library that the
controller can deal with?
No
// 4. Am I right in thinking
seanadams;255393 Wrote:
//
// 5. I am considering loading my library (and a bunch of other stuff
I'd like to see stored safely in a RAID array) onto a Buffalo
TeraServer (or similar) NAS. Any special trick to get the Duet to work
with that? Is the Buffalo a good choice or does someone have
Ian_F;255366 Wrote:
Thanks for the prompt reply Dean. I'll just sit tight for now then. I
don't believe anyone has SC7 up and running on the QNAP yet but I've
been away from the scene for a few weeks so I may be mistaken. It won't
be a show stopper if I do have to upgrade it. Boys and their
The new hardware doesn't add any new requirements to your host setup,
but running SqueezeCenter 7.0 might. I don't know the status of
running SC7 on QNAP, but if it runs well there, then the new hardware
should work fine.
flipflip has SC7 running on the Diskstations, which are similar
Wow!, congratulations on another product release!
I bought a Squeezebox 3 like 2 months ago (The one with the VFD display
:) ), so here are my first main observations:
Differences of Squeezebox 3 (SB3) vs. Squeezebox Receiver (SBR)
The SBR doesn't have a headphone jack.
The DAC from SB3 is a
All Squeezboxes can be synchronized by the Controller, or SlimServer
/SqueezeCenter for that matter, to play the same song. Or they can all
play different songs at the same time.
Bridging works the same as on the SqueezeBox. You connect your
SqueezeBox wirelessly to your network, and then you
mvalera;254681 Wrote:
I'm happy to announce that we have launched the all new Squeezebox
Duet!
Mike
Congrats on the formal announcement! Hopefully beta testing for the
remote/Jive will end soon.
That said, although the new Squeezebox Receiver is a good price point
at $149, I can't say I'm
EnochLight;254725 Wrote:
That said, although the new Squeezebox Receiver is a good price point
at $149, I can't say I'm impressed with the price being asked for the
new remote. $299???
Exactly my toughts, since I already own a Squeezebox, $299 is very
expensive for me right now for the
Yes, if you have a wired Duet receiver and no other wireless network,
you can bridge the controller through the receiver's wireless
connection.
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mvalera;254720 Wrote:
Bridging works the same as on the SqueezeBox. You connect your
SqueezeBox wirelessly to your network, and then you can connect wired
devices, like a PS2 to your network through your SqueezeBox's Ethernet
port. Or you can connect a switch to it, and hve a whole load of
I think he meant would an SB3 provide the ad-hoc connection. Currently
the answer is no but it would technically be possible in future
firmware.
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andyg;254770 Wrote:
I think he meant would an SB3 provide the ad-hoc connection. Currently
the answer is no but it would technically be possible in future
firmware.
Exactly. I'm looking for an ad-hoc connection (or as I understand, a
private wireless network for only the Controller and no
Bradley;254766 Wrote:
What about if you just bought the controller and not the receiver?
Would the SB3's provide the same functionality?
As we said receiver, yes... soon. SB3 I will have to get back to you
on.
Mike
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andyg;254761 Wrote:
Yes, if you have a wired Duet receiver and no other wireless network,
you can bridge the controller through the receiver's wireless
connection.
What about if you just bought the controller and not the receiver?
Would the SB3's provide the same functionality?
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andyg;254761 Wrote:
Yes, if you have a wired Duet receiver and no other wireless network,
you can bridge the controller through the receiver's wireless
connection.
That's actually an ad-hoc wireless connection, not bridging. But yes,
it will work that way with a Squeezebox Receiver.
Mike
Will I be able to pick one up at your booth next week? :-)
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Congrats! How about some nice hot internal photos of the SBR?
I've always thought it would be really cool if the SqueezeBox could act
as an AP.
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Oh, poo, I just noticed that it's missing the headphone port.. of course
the headphone port was never useful for headphones, but was great for IR
Blaster.
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twylie;254783 Wrote:
Will I be able to pick one up at your booth next week? :-)
You can play with one, but we won't have any for sale.
Mike
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On Jan 5, 2008, at 5:56 PM, pichonCalavera wrote:
Wow!, congratulations on another product release!
Thanks!
So I see that both are not very diferent in terms of arquitecture /
functions, so I guess a SBR can be synchronized with a SB3 or maybe
even a SB2 for music playback from
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