Hi,
The ipeng app is definitely worth its money. But I realised today that
the cover art thumbnails on album level (browsing artists - albums) are
not correct. If I go directly to ipeng themed squeezecenter via safari
then the right album cover is displayed. So at least SqueezeCenter has
the
Loving the Ipeng but have a question. My computer is my server, so
which mac address do I add to turn it on through Ipeng settings, the
router or the computer mac address, or does this only work if you have a
dedicated server?
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abelincoln;460266 Wrote:
Loving the Ipeng but have a question. My computer is my server, so
which mac address do I add to turn it on through Ipeng settings, the
router or the computer mac address, or does this only work if you have a
dedicated server?
You need to use your computer's
pippin;413986 Wrote:
Well, Dynamic Playlists work in iPeng now as well :-)
I noticed that shortly after posting. Thank you for the update, it's
great!
I will check out the link you mentioned, which seems to relate to the
GUI. I need to figure out how to build the underlying functionality of
Well, Dynamic Playlists work in iPeng now as well :-)
If you are going the SC plugin route, have a look at this, it will give
you some description about how to write menus for the SB Controller and
iPeng. The nice thing is that anything you write this way will work on
both (plus SqueezePlay,
Why is it that some CDs/rips won't play all the files in the folder when
I press play on the first track using iPeng?
Quite a few of my CD folders do this: I press play in iPeng, but only
the first track plays - not the rest of the CD. When I check the list
in iPeng, only the first track is
pippin;414059 Wrote:
How do they show up in the SC web interface?
Do you have two items for the Album in the albums list?
Edit: Or did you select the SC play other tracks option?
Edit2: Here's a link for the two items issue:
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61881
I don't
oivindi;414091 Wrote:
I don't use the albums list to navigate.
I navigate using my selected Music Folder, then select the folder
containing the CD I want to hear, then select the first track. Most of
the time this works fine, and the whole CD will play. However,
sometimes only the first
pippin;414116 Wrote:
I suspect those folders have subfolders?
Unfortunately, it's not possible to play the whole folder content in an
easy way in SC without the sub-folders (not sure, maybe somebody
recently opened a bug on this?) so iPeng will only play a single track
in that case.
Sorry,
oivindi;414189 Wrote:
Sorry, I guess I haven't been clear enough. There are no sub-folders in
the folder I choose to play. It's just a collection of mp3s, all on the
same album belonging to the same artist.
Also, most of these folders containing mp3s play fine, while some
don't. I'll post
Hello all. iPeng is wonderful. For picking music, it makes the iPod
unbeatable for me. I recently started using a tablet computer
occasionally, but the lack of iPeng makes me prefer the touch. Thank
you Pippin.
I have developed a Crestron (home automation equipment) interface for
SC, which now
Andy8421;413102 Wrote:
Thanks all for the comments. I am definitely not suggesting Pippin
butcher the iPeng, but I was thinking of a sister application for AV
remotes. As for why anyone should want such a thing - I have 8 remotes
in my AV room, one of which is always lost down the side of
Thanks all for the comments. I am definitely not suggesting Pippin
butcher the iPeng, but I was thinking of a sister application for AV
remotes. As for why anyone should want such a thing - I have 8 remotes
in my AV room, one of which is always lost down the side of the sofa.
I think Iredtouch
pippin;413078 Wrote:
...
I also have been asking for a use-case description because I somewhat
lack an understanding on what a more general approach is good for.
...
Just my 2cts :-)
I too have been struggling with additional use cases for my iTouch and
SC. What I have right now is really
Probably I should be more specific.
I don't use IRBlaster myself, so I have little experience with this,
but from what I can see, can't you only use volume and power with
IRBlaster?
Or can you configure other commands as well?
And another issue: If you use that approach, the states sent by
Once you get past the 8-in-1 learning remotes you need state memory and
outcome-based scripting. Even with virtual squeezeboxes, it would be
hard to implement scripted actions that dropped a screen, switched on
projector, set AV amp to correct inputs etc.
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pippin;413063 Wrote:
Probably I should be more specific.
I don't use IRBlaster myself, so I have little experience with this,
but from what I can see, can't you only use volume and power with
IRBlaster?
Or can you configure other commands as well?
And another issue: If you use that
Andy8421;413006 Wrote:
Pippin, Chris,
This does raise an interesting question for Logitech and other box
manufacturers who make their money by giving software away and charging
for the box. While some may disagree, I think the Squeeze Controller and
Logitech Harmony handheld remotes are
Chris,
just to relief you, I don't see iPeng as being as a universal
do-anything remote, yet I do want to finally be able to control all
music related commands with it, that's why I will add things like a
power button for a server and a way to switch to the digital inputs on
Transporter from the
The concept of a single remote using an iPod touch that was wireless /
networked across all my AV equipment sounded very appealing.
The suppliers of iRedTouch, Airremote etc. think so too!
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Andy8421;412839 Wrote:
Slightly off topic, but have you looked at using the IR capabilities in
squeeze products to give iPeng control over other AV devices? To my
simple mind, it doesn't seem that much of a stretch.
What would it have to do?
iPeng 1.1 has some improved support for volume
Andy8421;412839 Wrote:
Pippin,
Slightly off topic, but have you looked at using the IR capabilities in
squeeze products to give iPeng control over other AV devices? To my
simple mind, it doesn't seem that much of a stretch.
I was wrestling with my Logitech harmony remote yesterday,
Chris,
actually that was what I meant. However, if iPeng's got to support it,
you also need some UI, and just having menus may be a bit too little.
Although it has the big advantage that it will work with the Controller
and Squeezeplay, too.
But you can still re-map menu items to something else
pippin;412941 Wrote:
Chris,
actually that was what I meant. However, if iPeng's got to support it,
you also need some UI, and just having menus may be a bit too little.
Although it has the big advantage that it will work with the Controller
and Squeezeplay, too.
But you can still re-map
Pippin, Chris,
Having read your comments, I can see this is rather more involved than
I had appreciated. I looked at Airremote and Iredtouch and they are
both pretty much what I was after - iPod multiple remotes - but both
involve buying relatively expensive hardware that sits on the network
Pippin,
Slightly off topic, but have you looked at using the IR capabilities in
squeeze products to give iPeng control over other AV devices? To my
simple mind, it doesn't seem that much of a stretch.
I was wrestling with my Logitech harmony remote yesterday, which has a
beast of a touchscreen
Unless you are unfortunate enough to be colour blind in the red
spectrum
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Paul_B;412348 Wrote:
Unless you are unfortunate enough to be colour blind in the red
spectrum
Isn't that what you typically are? Can you be color blind in the blue
spectrum?
Hey, that's a feature: iPeng is all about blue colors :-)
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pippin wrote:
I don't care as to the colour, but the current pale-blue versus
pale-white is difficult.
Okokok.
:)
I did change the icon for the version I re-submitted to the App Store
today.
thanks, much appreciated.
cheers,
calum.
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Apple is driving me nuts!
After a WEEK of testing they reject my latest iPeng build because:
When connected to a server via WiFi and playing a tune, no sound can
be heard.
The FIRST line in the product description states that this is a REMOTE
CONTROL application!
What on earth are these
pippin;410338 Wrote:
Unfortunately I did not succeed in having a new one for 1.1. It's
another artwork issue. The problem is, it's too transparent. Will do
an update, maybe as a 1.1.1 or in 1.2 at latest.
The trick would be to try to hit something non-transparent. Sorry.
Pippin: Would
pippin;412095 Wrote:
Apple is driving me nuts!
After a WEEK of testing they reject my latest iPeng build because:
When connected to a server via WiFi and playing a tune, no sound can
be heard.
The FIRST line in the product description states that this is a REMOTE
CONTROL application!
I recently bought iPeng on the iTunes store.
I was a little squeamish about paying the 10 bucks (I'm cheap at heart)
- but the thing works great with my ~1000 albums...especially when
hanging out on the porch while my home theatre system stereo blasts
inside the house.
Anyway, you can put me
chill;412199 Wrote:
On reflection, it could be why it has taken a week to get a reply -
they've clearly had to install SC, and have perhaps been trying for the
rest of the week to get the iPhone to make a sound
Err, no. They were testing for three minutes against my test
environment
pippin;412252 Wrote:
Which of course explaing why there was no sound - the amp was switched
off.
Yes of course! So next time you submit it, just make sure you leave
your amp powered up, and turned up to 11 - Berlin to, where are they,
California?, that's going to take a very loud system
chill;412277 Wrote:
Berlin to, where are they, California?
Texas, I believe. Not all of Apple is located in California.
Now does that make it better or worse?
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Aesculus wrote:
Pippin: Would you consider using red rather than blue as your 'On'
color? It may show up better. Its very difficult to pick up the blue
color vs white on the background.
I'd second that; coupled with the inevitable delays in things happening,
the subtle colours are
cdmackay;412298 Wrote:
I'd second that; coupled with the inevitable delays in things
happening,
the subtle colours are confusing. I find myself holding it up in the
air
and squinting is this on? :)
I don't care as to the colour, but the current pale-blue versus
pale-white is
pippin;412309 Wrote:
Okokok.
I did change the icon for the version I re-submitted to the App Store
today.
I find it a bit ugly now but it has good reactivity and it's clearly
distinguishable, although it's still blue :-)
EDIT: See attached.
Why do think its ugly? Its still in the same
Bought the app yesterday and I must say it's the best :-)
One remark, please design a nice, smooth icon :-D
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I too am not a big fan of the 1.0.5 icon, but pippin does say above the
icon has changed for 1.1. Any chance of a preview Pippin?
CW
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*Plugins:* Dynamic
saturn;410244 Wrote:
Bought the app yesterday and I must say it's the best :-)
One remark, please design a nice, smooth icon :-D
I can't. I have two left feet on the end of my arms if it comes to
designing icons.
Suggestions welcome!
Chunkywizard;410256 Wrote:
I too am not a big fan of the
Pippin,
Is there a way to keep the wifi connected when the screen switches off?
I thought this was one of the restrictions imposed by Apple but then I
noticed that the Remote application has Stay connected option in the
settings. They say:
Staying connected speeds up wake time, but may decrease
ASenna04;410275 Wrote:
Is there a way to keep the wifi connected when the screen switches off?
Yes. 1.1 has that option.
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pippin;410134 Wrote:
There is no difference from a business point of view. Doesn't matter
whether you pay for a codec (code) or access to a service that requires
a codec (data).
Understood. However I thought that Apple had said that they didn't want
the paid add-ons enabling new
andynormancx;410284 Wrote:
Understood. However I thought that Apple had said that they didn't want
the paid add-ons enabling new functionality, just providing added data
?
Oh? Ok, didn't see that...
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Is there a trick or tip when using the power on / off button?
This appears to be the only key I'm having an issue with
I wait until I see a signal after waking up but it seems to take many
touches to turn on and off
I read above an update is coming, any info on how this can be
downloaded?
Hi, just a short question. The internet radio function is not longer
working in ipeng.
When I hit the internet radio button it's loading for a short while and
after that I get the error message Cannot connect to server. Please
check server availability or see help for server setup information.
pippin;410270 Wrote:
I can't. I have two left feet on the end of my arms if it comes to
designing icons.
Suggestions welcome!
I am sure we have budding artists amongst us. What's the dimensions of
the Icon? Also how many colours can you use?
CW
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yesongs;410309 Wrote:
Is there a trick or tip when using the power on / off button?
Unfortunately I did not succeed in having a new one for 1.1. It's
another artwork issue. The problem is, it's too transparent. Will do
an update, maybe as a 1.1.1 or in 1.2 at latest.
The trick would be to
pippin;410338 Wrote:
My guess would be either your server doesn't have an internet connection
or your SqueezeNetwork account is not set correctly in SC.
Thnx, it was the SqueezeNetwork password, I reset it and forgot to
change it in SqueezeCenter :-)
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Just wondering what the timescale for using iPeng for playing music
looks like. A while ago I think you mentioned April
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danco;409919 Wrote:
Just wondering what the timescale for using iPeng for playing music
looks like. A while ago I think you mentioned April
Oh yes, won't happen. That was when I supposed 1.1 would be ready for
January :-)
Prio 1 is nor wo fix usability of the NowPlaying screen, this is a UI
I was under the impression that paid add-ons could only be data and not
code.
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Yes, it will. Yes, all of them. Yes, SoftSqueeze as well. What ?
I SAID ALL OF THEM !
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andynormancx;410089 Wrote:
I was under the impression that paid add-ons could only be data and not
code.
There is no difference from a business point of view. Doesn't matter
whether you pay for a codec (code) or access to a service that requires
a codec (data).
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Pippin,
I know you were hoping to submit 1.1 to Apple for review this week.
Any luck or are you still testing?
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kowloonside;409615 Wrote:
Pippin,
I know you were hoping to submit 1.1 to Apple for review this week.
Any luck or are you still testing?
No more testing, I submitted the app yesterday. Now it's up to how soon
Apple approves it :-)
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pippin;409628 Wrote:
No more testing, I submitted the app yesterday. Now it's up to how soon
Apple approves it :-)
Interested to see that the app description now at the store is your 1.1
text?! That's a good sign I guess ;-)
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Pippin, thanks for a great app!
I had just discovered the Simplify app this past Friday, and spent
most of the weekend thinking damn, I wish I could use the Itouch as my
remote
Did a search on a lark Monday morning and found the app - a wonderful
surprise, and worked a treat right out of the
atlslim;409777 Wrote:
Interested to see that the app description now at the store is your 1.1
text?! That's a good sign I guess ;-)
Err.. no. That's not a good sign. That means, even though I fed all
that text into the 1.1 description iTunes connect obviously set it to
active already for
P.S.: Thanks for notifying me!
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pippin;409807 Wrote:
P.S.: Thanks for notifying me!
No problem - guess I assumed the app update was soon if the text had
changed -
Good luck w/ sorting things out; looking forward to 1.1!!
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pichonCalavera;407595 Wrote:
I think audio streaming is supported by the api too, altough I tought
that was supported previosuly anyway. That would make it posible to add
streaming capabilites from squeezecenter.
No, it wasn't really supported before.
If you really wanted to make use of
pippin;407620 Wrote:
No, it wasn't really supported before.
If you really wanted to make use of streaming you had to download the
stream yourself, cache it and then play from memory.
This might help a bit, indeed.
Add to that they will *hopefully* integrate the streaming sufficiently
so
bat400;407679 Wrote:
Add to that they will *hopefully* integrate the streaming sufficiently
so that it can run in the background, controlled by the music app.
At the moment I think something similar is possible, where one of the
music sites streams via Safari on the iPhone/iPod, and you
pippin;407686 Wrote:
No, you can't stream via Safari. Safari can issue file playback with
QuickTime (no streaming!) and then goes into the background (against
QuickTime) but you can't do anything else while playback is running.
Oh I see. Probably just wishful thinking that the streaming
Pippin, I was wondering if you have had a chance to check out Apple's
Keynote of the iPhone OS 3.0 preview? Any ideas of how the new
features could benefit iPeng? I'm sure there are lots of possibilities
that people will point out and I bet you have some ideas too.
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ch1525;407553 Wrote:
Pippin, I was wondering if you have had a chance to check out Apple's
Keynote of the iPhone OS 3.0 preview? Any ideas of how the new
features could benefit iPeng? I'm sure there are lots of possibilities
that people will point out and I bet you have some ideas too.
I think audio streaming is supported by the api too, altough I tought
that was supported previosuly anyway. That would make it posible to add
streaming capabilites from squeezecenter.
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*rip* (eac) *convert* (flac) *tag* (musicbrainz/mp3tag)
*normalize*
I have to problems with running SC through my Ipod Touch
When i run the SC via std remote control(classic remote) everything
works fine.
I downloaded Ipeng from Appstore just 2-3w ago and installed it. And
when i open the application its very slow and sometimes it wont find
the server.
So could
bobrupp;406889 Wrote:
I have to problems with running SC through my Ipod Touch
When i run the SC via std remote control(classic remote) everything
works fine.
I downloaded Ipeng from Appstore just 2-3w ago and installed it. And
when i open the application its very slow and sometimes it
Hi Peng! Love iPeng for controlling my SB3. What I miss most is better
access to song info, as was available through ipeng skin. Sounds like
you are working on that. One thing that would be useful to me would be
to be able to access song info for upcoming tracks in the playlist.
Maybe tap and
bephillips;406261 Wrote:
Hi Peng! Love iPeng for controlling my SB3. What I miss most is better
access to song info, as was available through ipeng skin. Sounds like
you are working on that. One thing that would be useful to me would be
to be able to access song info for upcoming tracks in
Hi Pippin
I was just wondering when 1.1 is likely to hit the Apps Store? I hope
you don't mind me asking - I'm just eagerly awaiting it!
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To ease the waiting for the next iPeng release, here's a little review
on what it will do and how it will probably look like:
http://penguinlovesmusic.de/2009/03/03/preview-ipeng-goes-squeezenetwork/
It's currently in beta testing and not all of the features/changes
envisioned for it are done
auronthas;401490 Wrote:
Hi pippin, further to my earlier question on 'keylock'.
Instead of 'keylock', how about a popup window (Play or cancel) will be
appeared, when select a song whether intentionally or accidentally.
Here's something I'm currently experimenting with for 1.1:
I plan to
pippin;401516 Wrote:
Here's something I'm currently experimenting with for 1.1:
I plan to add the TrackInfo screen (which has a lot of links, too) as a
4th mode. This would then not play anything but enter that menu. Would
that do it? Or is that too complicated?
Something simple will do, as
Pippin, I guess I screwed up. I downloaded iPeng without even thinking
about the fact that I am running SS6.3 due to a change in subsequent
releases that prevents my home audio system from beginning to play when
it powers up (big WAF). Is there any way to use the program with SS
versions?
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Kyle;401533 Wrote:
Pippin, I guess I screwed up. I downloaded iPeng without even thinking
about the fact that I am running SS6.3 due to a change in subsequent
releases that prevents my home audio system from beginning to play when
it powers up (big WAF). Is there any way to use the program
I finally took the plunge, and picked up an Ipod Touch to use as a
controller with iPeng to run a new Squeezebox receiver. The short
version is.I love it!
The longer version - Some comments/questions:
1) Performance is generally very good, especially considering I have a
library of almost
Random Lurker;401419 Wrote:
I finally took the plunge, and picked up an Ipod Touch to use as a
controller with iPeng to run a new Squeezebox receiver. The short
version is.I love it!
Good to hear that.
The longer version - Some comments/questions:
always welcome! Seriously!
Thanks for the quick reply and responses I filed tickets per your
guidance.
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auronthas;386281 Wrote:
Yes, the 'key' lock feature can be as a small icon at every page, user
can toggle on/off as their needs (i.e. scrolling without accidentally
touch or select song/album/playlist)
Thanks for accepting my idea, i believe it would be a great add-on to
other users as
ptrainer;400430 Wrote:
Thanks. I don't have Rhapsody so I didn't know. One more question... Why
doesn't any album art appear on the Now Playing screen with Napster
tracks?
I had the same problem about figuring out how to play songs, will try
that later !
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socistep;400532 Wrote:
I had the same problem about figuring out how to play songs, will try
that later !
The problem is, the plugins are being developed with the IR remote or
the controller in mind, both of which have a play button. The Web
Interface has the overlays that also show play and
Maybe this a stupid question, but... I can play Napster songs with my
SBC but can't seem to figure it out in iPeng. Clicking on the songs I
want to listen to just seems to bring me into more menus. How do I get
songs to play?
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ptrainer;400416 Wrote:
Maybe this a stupid question, but... I can play Napster songs with my
SBC but can't seem to figure it out in iPeng. Clicking on the songs I
want to listen to just seems to bring me into more menus. How do I get
songs to play?
Same as Rhapsody: Use the touch-and-hold
pippin;400426 Wrote:
Same as Rhapsody: Use the touch-and-hold gesture on any playable item
(album, song etc)
Thanks. I don't have Rhapsody so I didn't know. One more question...
Why doesn't any album art appear on the Now Playing screen with Napster
tracks?
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Nevermind the last question. Seems it just takes about 30 seconds or so
for the image to show up.
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ptrainer;400431 Wrote:
Nevermind the last question. Seems it just takes about 30 seconds or so
for the image to show up.
Really? I'm having trouble when playing more than one song and I don't
yet find out, why.
The first one shows up immediately but for the following ones I get a
black
pippin;400441 Wrote:
Really? I'm having trouble when playing more than one song and I don't
yet find out, why.
The first one shows up immediately but for the following ones I get a
black screen...
It works sometimes, and not other times. I get a black screen on a lot
of songs and it seems
@pippin:
I am sorry if this question has been asked several times before. But
are the functionalities of squeezenetwork already support by ipeng
(without using SC)? If it is not the case when will the support of SN
will be available, especially supporting napster?
Thanks!
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fe1iix;397945 Wrote:
@pippin:
I am sorry if this question has been asked several times before. But
are the functionalities of squeezenetwork already support by ipeng
(without using SC)? If it is not the case when will the support of SN
will be available, especially supporting napster?
The latest build of squeezecenter (Version: 7.3.3 - 25041 @ Wed Feb 18
03:04:36 PST 2009) contains an option to use napster, available in
music services.
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fe1iix;397958 Wrote:
The latest build of squeezecenter (Version: 7.3.3 - 25041 @ Wed Feb 18
03:04:36 PST 2009) contains an option to use napster, available in
music services.
This should then work with iPeng as well.
Do you know in which regions this is available?
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Napster is available in Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, and the United
States.
I am using it since yesterday and it works fine. It would be perfect if
the time lag between selecting a title (pressing the play button) and
starting the wma would be decreased. But this obviously just affects
Hello,
I just purchased and installed my copy of iPeng. I am pretty happy
with it, save for some minor sluggishness when it starts up. Further,
I have noticed a few times it does not identify the SB3 which is
playing some content.
I have one question, I use the iTunesupdate plugin to rate
govardha;397981 Wrote:
Hello,
I just purchased and installed my copy of iPeng. I am pretty happy
with it, save for some minor sluggishness when it starts up. Further,
I have noticed a few times it does not identify the SB3 which is
playing some content.
I have one question, I use
EyeRonik1;397219 Wrote:
Since you have the shortcut, I don't think a real Choose Server
setting needs to be that convenient. I would add it to the settings
pane, or as a new item in More.
well, even though during 1.1 (and only there) some player or server
related functionality should will
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