Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-12-04 Thread Jack Coates
Khuli Wrote: Might be an idea to build them in black/white only, but have coloured cases available to purchase? skins, like the cell phones now have. or a skin in a can, :-) http://krylon.com/main/product_template.cfm?levelid=5sub_levelid=10content=product_list -- Jack At

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-11-04 Thread Patrick Cosson
Hey, I did not mean to imply that we would release more colors before Christmas. If I left you with that impression, I apologize. We have our hands full with white and black. Cheers, Patrick --- Patrick Cosson V-P, Sales Marketing Slim Devices, Inc. 415-359-7407 cell 413-638-5248 efax The

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-26 Thread Mark Bennett
On Tue, 2005-10-25 at 11:42 -0600, Kirk Ferguson wrote: On 10/25/05, dean blackketter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Production has been stopped on SB2. We have a modest inventory remaining and they are still available from our order page at a discount.

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-26 Thread Michael Herger
Am I right in thinking that except the linear power supply, the hardware in my squeezebox2 is not outdated at all by this new model and so people will keep updating it? Also, has squeezenetwork been enabled for the wma audio now? Both questions have been answered many times: yes and very soon

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-26 Thread Joe Craig
And not everyone is rich enough to be able to buy several (or even one) now. Absolutely true! -- Joe Join me at CompuFest, June 23-25, 2006, Reno, NV Investment Education at its Best! http://www.CompuFest2006.com ___ Discuss mailing list

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-26 Thread Jack Coates
mattybain wrote: I know (hope?) you were only being humerous but calm down a little bit!! spelling-nazi I think you meant he's being humerus (http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/humerus?view=uk). /spelling-nazi -- Jack At Monkeynoodle Dot Org: It's A Scientific Venture! I spent all me

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread Josef Shvejk
Yeah, I have several great looking gadgets gathering dust in my closet. They all look attractive, but have proven to be useless / boring / no longer supported / incompatible / whatever... Squeeze Box is NOT one of them. You got the internals right first, and then, finally, got a nice case as well.

RE: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread Simon @ Home
: Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2 On 10/24/05 5:59 PM, mikey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there anything Slim Devices can do for those of us nice repeat customers that happened to order a Squeezebox 2 on Friday, one business day before the new

RE: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread Stuart Cooper
I have just 2 wired-only left in stock... Stu www.multitask-computing.co.uk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DrNic Sent: 25 October 2005 11:45 To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox,

RE: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread Craig, James (IT)
It's on engadget already and gizmodo does always seem to lag them a bit... James NOTICE: If received in error, please destroy and notify sender. Sender does not waive confidentiality or privilege, and use is prohibited.

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread Jack Coates
theDiver wrote: Hi Ceejay Thats is probably true, but what about in 6 month or 1 year ? I just ebay'd a SliMP3 a couple of months ago for a decent sum. This stuff holds its value, and you will be able to buy them used. I also prefer the SB2 design, FWIW. -- Jack At Monkeynoodle Dot

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread dean blackketter
On Oct 25, 2005, at 7:07 AM, hardsoulwax wrote: Love the new box. Just to check, does the wireless version still have a an ethernet connector on the back? Yes: http://www.slimdevices.com/ and click on Photos and/or 360 Animation ___ Discuss

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread dean blackketter
Production has been stopped on SB2. We have a modest inventory remaining and they are still available from our order page at a discount. When this stock runs out, that's it. -dean On Oct 25, 2005, at 7:40 AM, theDiver wrote: Could anyone from Slimdevices.com please tell us if you will

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread Daryle A. Tilroe
seanadams wrote: PhilNYC Wrote: A number of folks, including myself, replaced the wall-wart power supply on the SB2 with a linear power supply, and the results were a positive impact on the sound quality. I use the SB2 only via the digital out to an external DAC, and I found that the linear

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread Marc Sherman
rusty wrote: I feel a little bit burned by the fact that the SB2 has only been out what, less than a year? Had i known that it would have been this soon for the SB3 to come out with the significant improvements in technology and style, i would have waited. There's no significant technology

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread Mitch Harding
>From what I understand there are no significant improvements in technology between the SB2 and the SB3. Improvements in style? Perhaps -- depends on your aesthetic. Regardless, how can you feel burned? It's 6 months since they released the SB2. I'm curious what you think they should have done

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread Mitch Harding
None of the posts so far have indicated that it is. Looking at the available pictures, the display looks identical to me. Perhaps a SD employee can confirm?On 10/25/05, meb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Can anyone tell me if the display on the SB3 is a larger size, or higher resolution than the SB2's

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread Kirk Ferguson
On 10/25/05, dean blackketter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Production has been stopped on SB2.We have a modest inventoryremaining and they are still available from our order page at adiscount.When this stock runs out, that's it. That's too bad. While I like the new design, I still also need a

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread Mitch Harding
This reminds me of the agony I go through when planning a new computer. I have an easy time deciding what current products I want in my system. But there's always a new processor, or gpu, or sound card, etc, that is going to be released next month. If I waited for them, I'd never have a new

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread kdf
Quoting JJZolx [EMAIL PROTECTED]: rusty Wrote: I feel a little bit burned by the fact that the SB2 has only been out what, less than a year? Had i known that it would have been this soon for the SB3 to come out with the significant improvements in technology and style, i would have waited.

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread Marc Sherman
Mitch Harding wrote: This reminds me of the agony I go through when planning a new computer. I have an easy time deciding what current products I want in my system. But there's always a new processor, or gpu, or sound card, etc, that is going to be released next month. If I waited for them, I'd

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread dean blackketter
Exactly the same display.  On Oct 25, 2005, at 10:41 AM, Mitch Harding wrote:None of the posts so far have indicated that it is.  Looking at the available pictures, the display looks identical to me.  Perhaps a SD employee can confirm?On 10/25/05, meb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Can anyone tell me if

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread Josh Coalson
--- Kirk Ferguson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 10/25/05, dean blackketter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Production has been stopped on SB2. We have a modest inventory remaining and they are still available from our order page at a discount. When this stock runs out, that's it. That's

RE: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread Lee Harris
1 x wireless platinum in stock at www.cooltopia.com -Original Message- From: Stuart Cooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 25 October 2005 12:03 To: 'Slim Devices Discussion' Subject: RE: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2 I have just 2 wired-only left

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread kdf
Quoting oreillymj [EMAIL PROTECTED]: This thread does seem to be becoming a bit of a moaners paradise. Slim devices make the best product on the market from what I can see. The SB3 does not change that. It happens every time. In fact, I've actually noted that in just about every case, within

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread Marc Sherman
oreillymj wrote: Personally I can see how the SB2 form factor makes sense for certain uses, but the cost of manufacturing 2 different cases PCB's + maintaining spares is probably not commercially viable. Maybe Sean will GPL the case mould ;-) That makes me curious... Sean, how different is

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread Marc Sherman
jtfields wrote: a) they don't like the new product as much as the old b) they don't like the new product because it's not the design they've been asking for every other week (read...component stereo sized or boombox) or c) because they purchased the now old product within the last XX months.

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread kdf
Quoting Marc Sherman [EMAIL PROTECTED]: jtfields wrote: a) they don't like the new product as much as the old b) they don't like the new product because it's not the design they've been asking for every other week (read...component stereo sized or boombox) or c) because they purchased the now

RE: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread Emile_Weekes
I can do wake-on-lan, how, and if so, is there a way to add a shutdown command as well? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of oreillymj Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 2:22 PM To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] Re: Announce:

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread kdf
Quoting jtfields [EMAIL PROTECTED]: kdf Wrote: That's the problem with the new height of the SB3. Too tall to leave room for the pony any more. I'm not sure I undserstand the moaning and groaning about the height. I think it's just a handy excuse. As for me, I was joking.

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread Jacob Potter
On 10/25/05, seanadams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Completely different layout and mechanicals. I'll post pics next week. Is the processor board/module different too, or just the main PCB? - Jacob ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread Patrick Cosson
On 10/25/05 3:33 PM, DrNic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PS thanks to multi-task, cooltopia etc for replying with their stock levels!! I guess I have already missed the boat on these - darn that thing called work!! We have plenty of SB2 stock...for now. :-) Patrick --- Patrick Cosson V-P,

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-25 Thread dean blackketter
Ten degrees. On Oct 25, 2005, at 3:33 PM, DrNic wrote: What is the recline angle like Slim Guru's?? ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-24 Thread Patrick Cosson
Are these the ones that radioio is giving away? Next month. --- Patrick Cosson V-P, Sales Marketing Slim Devices, Inc. 415-359-7407 cell 413-638-5248 efax Simply put, Slim Devices' Squeezebox2 is the best product in its class. You're not buying a computer peripheral, but rather a superbly

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-24 Thread dean blackketter
Yes I did, but I updated it. On Oct 24, 2005, at 5:34 PM, Michaelwagner wrote: Sean: The physical specs on pi_specs are the same as before: 1.9 high, 4.5 deep. It doesn't look the same size as before ... Did someone forget an update? -- Michaelwagner

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-24 Thread Patrick Cosson
Look here.. http://www.slimdevices.com/au_press.html On 10/24/05 6:48 PM, Jetlag [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Reiterating a previous request, any chance we could see bigger/better photos of the white vs. black? I don't want to get a white one if it is to i-Pod-y, but I'm afraid the black

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-24 Thread Damon Riley
It's too bad this unit didn't make it into Wired Test, a mag kinda like Consumer Reports and sent to Wired readers today. They gave the Roku Soundbridge the 'editors' pick' over the SB2, mainly on looks as far as I can tell... :-( I think the SB3 looks great. -- Damon

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-24 Thread Josef Shvejk
SB3 looks great. Congratulations! Now, please commission Fred Bould to design nice powered speakers to go with the main unit. This is going to look great as a standalone small-factor stereo system. Also, could you considerfitting the Tripath TA 2024 chip inside? The same as in the T-Amp:

Re: [slim] Re: Announce: Third-generation Squeezebox, SlimServer 6.2

2005-10-24 Thread dean blackketter
Sorry for the trouble, the jpegs on http://www.slimdevices.com/ au_press.html have been fixed and are there for your viewing pleasure. On Oct 24, 2005, at 9:53 PM, seanadams wrote: Michaelwagner Wrote: How very bizarre ... it seems the picture is stored in some already-layered format. I