Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-06-22 Thread Kuben72
Or more simply: A travel adapter from us - dk. I think that is easier to get my hands on. -- Kuben72 /Kuben72 Kuben72's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15308 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-06-21 Thread Kuben72
Well it doesn't really change the problem. Instead of powersupplies I need powerplugs for europe. Any idea where to get those? -- Kuben72 /Kuben72 Kuben72's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15308

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-06-21 Thread funkstar
Kuben72;313875 Wrote: Well it doesn't really change the problem. Instead of powersupplies I need powerplugs for europe. Any idea where to get those? I've heard they are the same as the ones used on Blackberry phone chargers. If you can get somewhere local to try it out, it's worth a shot. --

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-06-19 Thread Kuben72
If you can ship them that fast how come that we here in Europe can't get our hands on either the controller or the receiver ? It seems that you have enough to spare :) And where can I buy some power adapters that fit? The ones that came with the Duet had multiple clipons for the plugs to the

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-06-19 Thread Sike
mparry;313290 Wrote: we do not stock 220 v power supplies for Europe. I'm pretty sure that they are dual-voltage. -- Sike Sike's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2458 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-06-19 Thread mparry
Sike;313472 Wrote: I'm pretty sure that they are dual-voltage. Correct , what I should have said is that we do not provide European plugs as we no longer ship there. -- mparry Matt Parry-SMS Sales [EMAIL PROTECTED] 650-210-9400x2

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-06-18 Thread Sike
More than a month later, still no sign of them in Europe... -- Sike Sike's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2458 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=47354

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-06-18 Thread Kuben72
They must have been lost in the mail :) Seriously if they don't show up soon I will have my cousin in USA buy me some and mail them to me - if he can get them ?? Edit: Does anyone know if Logitech can deliver in the states? -- Kuben72 /Kuben72

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-06-18 Thread mparry
Kuben72 you can definitely have your cousin place an order and then send it to you. We are currently shipping orders placed at www.slimdevices.com the same day they are placed. The only catch is you would need to buy the appropriate power adapters as we do not stock 220 v power supplies for

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-21 Thread Kuben72
I would just like to know when us european (Denmark) can get our hands on some SBR? -- Kuben72 /Kuben72 Kuben72's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15308 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-20 Thread gharris999
mvalera;300144 Wrote: No timeline on those yet, but we do intend to add them for sale. Mike Separate cradles for SBC: soon, soon, soon, please, please, please! -- gharris999 gharris999's Profile:

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-16 Thread Club1820
blitzbbffl;301702 Wrote: $400 for that product seems wrong to this long time electronics consumer. At a minimum - I thought that SlimDevices/Logitec should have offered their loyal existing technology holders a $50 to $100 credit on the purchase of a Duet. Dennis I have to somewhat

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-15 Thread alex_london
mvalera;299823 Wrote: Logitech will follow on soon with the rest of the world. Any idea how soon soon is? I'm considering moving to Barbados just to buy a controller (as an added benefit the weather should be much better than London!) -Alex -- alex_london

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-15 Thread ninthsrw2
I received the Controller the other day. Thank you for selling it individually so quickly after the Duet launch. I'm very impressed with all the features it is packing, and look forward to its evolution. However, I do have one minor gripe that I am wondering about: the high gloss black finish

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-15 Thread Mark Lanctot
nieldm;302326 Wrote: I am sure I am just being dumb here, but nowhere above can I find explicitly stated, that the Controller works with SB3's. I have three SB3's connected to a wireless network around my apartment and the controller would simplify my life a lot. To be clear, my question

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-15 Thread nieldm
I am sure I am just being dumb here, but nowhere above can I find explicitly stated, that the Controller works with SB3's. I have three SB3's connected to a wireless network around my apartment and the controller would simplify my life a lot. To be clear, my question is, will the controller

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-15 Thread morris_minor
Mark Lanctot;302332 Wrote: The Controller talks to SqueezeCenter, so anything that connects to SqueezeCenter (and that's everything Slim Devices/Logitech has ever made) can be controlled by the SBC. On the controller you'll find a menu item choose player. Here you can switch between your

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-15 Thread nieldm
Thanks for the prompt repliesorder submitted. -- nieldm nieldm's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12305 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=47354

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-14 Thread 86atc250r
SD's pricing on the Duet may be derived as a market position relative to Sonos technology, but $400 for that product seems wrong to this long time electronics consumer. Considering it's only $100 more than a regular SB3, the price seems pretty good for what you're getting.Considering it's

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-13 Thread blitzbbffl
Using my SB3 for years. Connected to my 802.11g nework. This AM rec'd email from SD saying RECEIVER and CONTROLLER are now for sale separately. I want to buy a RECEIVER and install it in my living room, and synch it with my existing SB3. Went to order the RECEIVER and the page says you need the

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-13 Thread Peter
blitzbbffl wrote: Using my SB3 for years. Connected to my 802.11g nework. This AM rec'd email from SD saying RECEIVER and CONTROLLER are now for sale separately. I want to buy a RECEIVER and install it in my living room, and synch it with my existing SB3. Went to order the RECEIVER and the

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-13 Thread JimC
blitzbbffl;301589 Wrote: QUESTION: Can the RECEIVER be configured w/o the CONTROLLER? Not officially. As Peter said, there's an unofficial plug-in that does it, but it requires a wired connection (which can be temporary for the configuration only) as well as a more intimate knowledge of your

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-13 Thread Mitch Harding
I'd also heard that bridging is not yet officially supported. True? On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 12:08 PM, JimC [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And be synchronized with my existing SB3? Absolutely. In all respects, the Squeezebox Receiver is simply another player in the overall Squeezebox family.

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-13 Thread radish
Mitch Harding;301620 Wrote: I'd also heard that bridging is not yet officially supported. True? I believe so, yes. Briding can however be enabled with the plugin JimC mentioned. -- radish radish's Profile:

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-13 Thread kdf
Mitch Harding;301620 Wrote: I'd also heard that bridging is not yet officially supported. True? I believe so, yes. Briding can however be enabled with the plugin JimC mentioned. I can confirm it. I use a receiver to bridge my networked printer. you do need the Net-Udap tool to enable

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-13 Thread blitzbbffl
Peter - Thanks for the link. I took a look at it and it certainly looks real. I'll probably wait on confirmed viability. SD's pricing on the Duet may be derived as a market position relative to Sonos technology, but $400 for that product seems wrong to this long time electronics consumer. At a

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-13 Thread mvalera
I just have to reiterate... we will not support any problems with or related to the setup of a Squeezebox Receiver with Robin's plug-in. Therefore the use of this plug-in is not recommended unless you are an advanced user that can self-support any issues that come up during or after the install.

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-13 Thread Peter
blitzbbffl wrote: Peter - Thanks for the link. I took a look at it and it certainly looks real. I'll probably wait on confirmed viability. Others have used it successfully, but you have to know a little more about networking to use it. Setup via the controller is a breeze in comparison.

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-12 Thread mvalera
It is already noted on our product page and in the store. On the product page it's in orange. Mike -- mvalera Michael Valera Online Communities Manager Logitech Streaming Media Business Unit slimdevices.com mvalera's

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-12 Thread aubuti
Howard Passman;36 Wrote: NOW, GET TO WORK AND MAKE THE 3rd PARTY PLUG-INS SANCTIONED LOGITECH PLUG-IN'S!!! :-) Seriously, this *could* be a super cool product if some of the ideas that others have tried to make work could be mainstream. It's cool, but it could be SUUUPPE

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-12 Thread FredFredrickson
AHhh crap! I'm totally broke. But I want 2 more receivers right now! Please don't let them dissapear before I have more cash!! PLEASE!!! -- FredFredrickson FredFredrickson's Profile:

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-10 Thread Mnyb
mvalera;300586 Wrote: Correct, we will only support users with Squeezebox Controllers at this point. Use of the in dev setup plugin will not be officialy supported. Mike Make this very clear at your shopping site and elsewhere, otherwise folks are going to buy the SBR only and have

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-09 Thread billingsgate
Just curious (and call me stupid if this info is on the website, because I don't see it), in terms of internal hardware and sound quality, are the Receiver and my SqueezeBox 3 essentially the same, or not? I'm considering getting more devices for my home, and not sure which to look at. Secondly,

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-09 Thread morris_minor
billingsgate;300361 Wrote: Just curious (and call me stupid if this info is on the website, because I don't see it), in terms of internal hardware and sound quality, are the Receiver and my SqueezeBox 3 essentially the same, or not? I'm considering getting more devices for my home, and not

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-09 Thread mvalera
morris_minor;300496 Wrote: Eventually the Receiver and Controller will be sold separately, so you can add cheaper Receivers to your system without doubling up on Controllers. Ummm... that's actually the point of this post. They're for sale right now on our ecom store. :) -- mvalera

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-09 Thread mvalera
billingsgate;300361 Wrote: Just curious (and call me stupid if this info is on the website, because I don't see it), in terms of internal hardware and sound quality, are the Receiver and my SqueezeBox 3 essentially the same, or not? I'm considering getting more devices for my home, and not

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-09 Thread morris_minor
mvalera;300505 Wrote: Ummm... that's actually the point of this post. They're for sale right now on our ecom store. :) Err - not from Logitech UK . . . yet . . . -- morris_minor morris_minor's Profile:

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-09 Thread JJZolx
billingsgate;300361 Wrote: Just curious (and call me stupid if this info is on the website, because I don't see it), in terms of internal hardware and sound quality, are the Receiver and my SqueezeBox 3 essentially the same, or not? I'm considering getting more devices for my home, and not

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-09 Thread mvalera
JJZolx;300545 Wrote: From what I've gathered, using the Receiver without the Controller is not officially supported. I would assume they're beig sold as added players for installations that already have a Controller or for advanced users willing to use third-party software needed for

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-08 Thread Howard Passman
Hadn't seen your message, but check the web site every morning. I just bought my second receiver. NOW, GET TO WORK AND MAKE THE 3rd PARTY PLUG-INS SANCTIONED LOGITECH PLUG-IN'S!!! :-) Seriously, this *could* be a super cool product if some of the ideas that others have tried to make work

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-08 Thread autopilot
Good stuff. Any idea when/if spares will be available such as a charging docks? -- autopilot *SlimServer:* 7.0.1 (Windows XP) *Players:* Squeezebox 3 (main room) / Squeezebox Receiver (bedroom) / Softsqueeze (home office). *Amps:* Cambridge Audio 640a (main room) / Denon MD30 (bedroom) /

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-08 Thread mvalera
No timeline on those yet, but we do intend to add them for sale. Mike -- mvalera Michael Valera Online Communities Manager Logitech Streaming Media Business Unit slimdevices.com mvalera's Profile:

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-08 Thread vitoruch
Yes dude, congratulations! : ) PS: do you know if 3rd part plugins for standalone receiver Setup are already operacional? mvalera;299823 Wrote: Hey all, You'll all be happy to hear that we're now shipping both the Squeezebox Receiver and Controller to all countries served by the

[slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-07 Thread mvalera
Hey all, You'll all be happy to hear that we're now shipping both the Squeezebox Receiver and Controller to all countries served by the Slimdevices.com ecom store. Logitech will follow on soon with the rest of the world. Get em while they're hot! 'Squeezebox Controller'

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-07 Thread Shredder
Excellent. Just bought my Controller. Very excited. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=47354

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Receiver and Controller now shipping!

2008-05-07 Thread Peter
mvalera wrote: Hey all, You'll all be happy to hear that we're now shipping both the Squeezebox Receiver and Controller to all countries served by the Slimdevices.com ecom store. Logitech will follow on soon with the rest of the world. Get em while they're hot! 'Squeezebox Controller'