Re: [slim] Russound Keypad Interface - Interest Level?

2009-08-31 Thread autefrum
I'm interested. I was going to do something like this myself. I'm a developer, but have not worked with LUA (nor have I even heard of it). I have a CAM6.6 and 4 UNO-S2 keypads. I also have a PC running homeseer which connects physically via the RS232 interface, and I bought a plug in from

Re: [slim] Love My Squeezebox! What's The Equivalent For Video?

2009-08-31 Thread ModelCitizen
adamslim;453195 Wrote: Cool, just ordered one of those. I shall blame you if anything bad happens :) http://redirectingat.com/?id=223X354url=http%3A//www.xtreamer.net/ This looks very interesting and so very cheap. Currently I connect my laptop tp my tv via the vdu and headphone socket. I

Re: [slim] How to use squeezeplay or softsqueeze

2009-08-31 Thread bpa
Softsqueeze has been removed from 7.4. There is 3.9 beta version which is available as an extension Downloader plugin. This will become an approved plug in the repository. The plugin needs to be installed on the SC's PC see http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62060. Do not use the

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

2009-08-31 Thread firedog
Don't remember. I setup a Google Alert for the touch and the Berlin show was mentioned in several PR type releases I received links to. -- firedog Tranquil PC fanless server running SqueezeCenter; SB Duet through Empirical Audio Pace Car; TACT 2.2XP; MF X-150,Sonus Faber Concerto; Mirage

Re: [slim] 802.11n Devices

2009-08-31 Thread Osamede
I've been looking at buying an N router for almost a year now and could not conclude that any of them were finished products or worth the time over a godo G router. Real N is supposed to be 3-radio devices with 3 antennas. Try finding those on the market. Basically you cant. This does need to

Re: [slim] 802.11n Devices

2009-08-31 Thread bernt
802.11g devices works better with a MIMO AP\Router. Not for speed but for range and signal strength. If you have dropouts it's probably because of weak signal strength or interference, not bandwidth. I replaced my 802.11g router with a N router with 3 antennas and that made a huge difference

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

2009-08-31 Thread Sike
If you look at news.google.com it is as good as released. Also check out: http://gizmodo.com/5348056/logitech-squeezebox-touch-desktop-audio-player-looks-lickable-too I think it's time for Slimdevices to fess up, at least they could control the info that way and tell us the specs. The touch

Re: [slim] Got my Squeezebox Touch...

2009-08-31 Thread gorman
jmpage2;452865 Wrote: If you'd read the thread at all you'd realize that he can't get it working because the software apparently is not ready yet (even though the unit has shipped).I was actually asking based on the box stating native AAC and ALAC support... -- gorman

Re: [slim] Love My Squeezebox! What's The Equivalent For Video?

2009-08-31 Thread Archer_11
Second the call on PS3 with PS3 Media Server. If you've got a decent computer you can get anything you want up on the big screen - anything your PC supports inc. IPTV - for $300. Pretty reliable solution too, at least for me. There are a million options and a lot of them are great. But the part

Re: [slim] Announce: Album Catalog Creator for SlimServer

2009-08-31 Thread stof77
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[slim] BBC Flash Radio

2009-08-31 Thread dmce
Hi folks I used to listen to Sportsound in Scotland for football match commentary, but the bbc moved from static .ram links to embedded flash players. This is an example of the new format: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/6359395.stm I wondered if there was anyway i could get

Re: [slim] BBC Flash Radio

2009-08-31 Thread bpa
Install the BBCipLayer plugin - v0.9 plays Flash/AAC streams. -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=67232

Re: [slim] BBC Flash Radio

2009-08-31 Thread andynormancx
This is a flash stream on a random BBC web page. I was under the impression that the plugin would only playback from the streams it knows about ? -- andynormancx Yes, it will. Yes, all of them. Yes, SoftSqueeze as well. What ? I SAID ALL OF THEM !

Re: [slim] BBC Flash Radio

2009-08-31 Thread dmce
I have the BBC iplayer plugin but couldnt find these streams -- dmce dmce's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7203 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=67232

Re: [slim] BBC Flash Radio

2009-08-31 Thread bpa
This is a flash stream on a random BBC web page The plugin will play any BBC Flash/AAC stream (i.e. rtmp://) but it is hard work to get the rtmp URL. Currently the streams are found from an XML list produced by the BBC supposedly of all iPlayer programs (i.e.

Re: [slim] Got my Squeezebox Touch...

2009-08-31 Thread Roger66
@trefork: Are there any statements about energy consumption on the package, or do you have the possibilities to measure them (off/standby/working) ? Another interesting point ist the file system compatibility at the USB port. Is NTFS possible for USB media ? -- Roger66 SB classic SB Boom

Re: [slim] BBC Flash Radio

2009-08-31 Thread dmce
Thanks bpa, i will have a look at the info from your post and see what i can find out. -- dmce dmce's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7203 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Got my Squeezebox Touch...

2009-08-31 Thread trefork
Yesterday I received a courteous email from Logitech, apologizing for my experience with the SB Touch. I was asked not to reveal any specifics, but I'm glad we're past the denial and common sense has prevailed. -- trefork

Re: [slim] How to use squeezeplay or softsqueeze

2009-08-31 Thread maggior
There is no fancy GUI, but you could try running squeezeslave on your laptop and use the WebUI to control it. Not as fancy as using SoftSqueeze, but it works well and may be less grief to get going. I use it on my Open SuSE server, which runs my SC, and I've used it running SuSE and Vista on my

Re: [slim] BBC Flash Radio

2009-08-31 Thread bpa
I believe the links to the RealAudio version (ram) of the program still exists just they are dynamic (and also hard to find) and so change from week to week as they become part of iPlayer and are kept for 7 days only. -- bpa

Re: [slim] Got my Squeezebox Touch...

2009-08-31 Thread CFoote
trefork;453388 Wrote: Yesterday I received a courteous email from Logitech, apologizing for my experience with the SB Touch. I was asked not to reveal any specifics, but I'm glad we're past the denial and common sense has prevailed. That's great to hear, I'm really glad things worked out.

Re: [slim] Got my Squeezebox Touch...

2009-08-31 Thread killie99
trefork;453388 Wrote: Yesterday I received a courteous email from Logitech, apologizing for my experience with the SB Touch. I was asked not to reveal any specifics, but I'm glad we're past the denial and common sense has prevailed. And I assume it was made worth your while to agree to

Re: [slim] Got my Squeezebox Touch...

2009-08-31 Thread killie99
trefork;453388 Wrote: Yesterday I received a courteous email from Logitech, apologizing for my experience with the SB Touch. I was asked not to reveal any specifics, but I'm glad we're past the denial and common sense has prevailed. And I assume it was made worth your while to agree to this

Re: [slim] Got my Squeezebox Touch...

2009-08-31 Thread amcluesent
All should be clear after IFA Berlin 2009, only a few days now. -- amcluesent amcluesent's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10286 View this thread:

Re: [slim] BBC Flash Radio

2009-08-31 Thread dmce
i was worried all the new streams would be dynamic meaning any effort is pointless but i will see what i can find out. I really dont want to have to go to a page just to get a link to listen to the radio. Its a step in the wrong direction, especially as its content from the BBC. -- dmce

Re: [slim] Love My Squeezebox! What's The Equivalent For Video?

2009-08-31 Thread iPhone
ModelCitizen;453296 Wrote: I'd very much appreciate it if you'd report back Adam. Also am I right to think that 5.1 sound is not supported? Cheers, MC. Hey MC. From the spec sheet it says it has digital optical (Toslink) which supports Stereo, 5.1 Dolby, and DTS. And of course it has

Re: [slim] Love My Squeezebox! What's The Equivalent For Video?

2009-08-31 Thread Lewis Moon
This thread is EXACTLY what I'm looking for. I just got a V3 and now really want the same type of control for video. I'm looking at the Popcorn Hour but would love to have the ability to record. Is there any type of work around for that? -- Lewis Moon

[slim] Multi-Player Starting Points

2009-08-31 Thread SteveK
I am using an array of products, from Softsqueeze, to Squeezebox3, to the Duet over wireless connection. I have noticed that when i try to play all of them, they are sometimes off by as little as a halfbeat or even less, but it still noticeable. Is there a way for me to set the server so that

Re: [slim] PDA-controller SlimControl 0.95

2009-08-31 Thread kober
hi, one question, what is the actual latest version of your slim control. is it 0.98 if yes, where can I get it. thanks -- kober kober's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21511 View this thread:

[slim] Shut down does not work

2009-08-31 Thread M900
I thought that when the Squeezebox is switched off via remote control the LAN-interface goes inactive. But now I have find out that the SB LAN interface goes never inactive. That’s a problem because of my FreeNAS Server now runs all the time. There is a script running which checks active clients

Re: [slim] Net::UDAP - SqueezeBox Receiver configuration tool

2009-08-31 Thread strocky
Many thanks to Robin Peter Currently the proud owner of a Duet installed configured via a Nokia 770 Internet tablet (and a SB Boom) Although the install instructions look daunting, with a bit of patience, you can easily set up the Duet Receiver without the need for a £130 controller) 1)

Re: [slim] Multi-Player Starting Points

2009-08-31 Thread aubuti
My first suggestion is to try it using hardware players only (no SoftSqueeze or SqueezePlay or squeezeslave). My second suggestion is to be sure you are using SqueezeCenter 7.3.3 or 7.3.4. Big improvements were made to the sync code in 7.3, so that now sync'ing of hardware players should be very

Re: [slim] Love My Squeezebox! What's The Equivalent For Video?

2009-08-31 Thread JeffHart
I'm using a Samsung BD-P4600 Blu-Ray player that has built in DivX support. It's not quite ready for prime time - it has a habit of forgetting the server information. When I take the time to set it up it streams DVD quality over wireless fine, will need to go wired to stream HD; unfortunately

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

2009-08-31 Thread Nostromo
Frankly, I don't see the point of this product. I don't understand why they didn't design a touch remote instead. -- Nostromo http://www.last.fm/user/Guermantez/ Nostromo's Profile:

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

2009-08-31 Thread Ben Sandee
On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 4:20 PM, Nostromonostromo.3xsxqo1251753...@no-mx.forums.slimdevices.com wrote: Frankly, I don't see the point of this product. I don't understand why they didn't design a touch remote instead. Because it wouldn't be price/feature competitive with an iPod touch + ipeng?

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

2009-08-31 Thread Nostromo
Ben Sandee;453526 Wrote: On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 4:20 PM, NostromoNostromo.3xsxqo1251753722 (AT) no-mx (DOT) forums.slimdevices.com wrote: Frankly, I don't see the point of this product. I don't understand why they didn't design a touch remote instead. Because it wouldn't be

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

2009-08-31 Thread iPhone
Nostromo;453525 Wrote: Frankly, I don't see the point of this product. I don't understand why they didn't design a touch remote instead. Your signature doesn't list the Squeezebox products you own, but from your post I take it you don't own a Duet! Don't get me wrong, I would love to see a

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

2009-08-31 Thread froth
This probably will look nice sitting on a table or counter somewhere, but it will only be as good as the back end and infrastructure supporting it. Hopefully for as much as what is going into the user interface of these devices, one would hope the same goes into the other pieces. I believe the

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

2009-08-31 Thread Pat Farrell
froth wrote: Why not offer options like mains / power network adapters branded as Logitec bundeled as part of the package. Beter yet, could also have these part of the product just plug in and away you go. The only issue you have then is the controller but at least that can definatly

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

2009-08-31 Thread tcutting
Nostromo;453532 Wrote: However, I have absolutely no use for the Squeezebox Touch. I'm anxious to hear what feedback comes from the early adopters of the Touch product. My impressions from what I've seen of the specs, is that this product will be more of a SB3+ than a preferred controller.

Re: [slim] PDA-controller SlimControl 0.95

2009-08-31 Thread arztde
kober;453473 Wrote: hi, one question, what is the actual latest version of your slim control. is it 0.98 if yes, where can I get it. thanks You see official the 0.95 at the webpage. For some hours by mistake the 0.98 was available at the webpage and some users have it. Locuth does have

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

2009-08-31 Thread radish
iPhone;453533 Wrote: Your signature doesn't list the Squeezebox products you own, but from your post I take it you don't own a Duet! Don't get me wrong, I would love to see a Controller mated to a Harmony 1000. I love my 1000 and like my Controller. But I love my 1000 and iPeng even more. So

Re: [slim] Got my Squeezebox Touch...

2009-08-31 Thread Paul Webster
Roger66;453382 Wrote: Another interesting point ist the file system compatibility at the USB port. Is NTFS possible for USB media ? From what I remember of the draft FAQ pages (subsequently pulled) was that it is FAT32 only. -- Paul Webster Paul Webster

Re: [slim] PDA-controller SlimControl 0.95

2009-08-31 Thread Locuth
kober;453473 Wrote: hi, one question, what is the actual latest version of your slim control. is it 0.98 if yes, where can I get it. thanks It's 0.95 I pre-released 0.98 - made it available for two days. And I am yet to get some more feedback from the people who downloaded it. Arztde - I

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

2009-08-31 Thread iPhone
radish;453548 Wrote: I guess I'm in the minority but I quite like the SBC. It's certainly not perfect, but if I want to control one of my players and I'm not in front of my PC that's what I grab. Whilst I appreciate the technical achievement of iPeng, for me personally it's nothing more than

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

2009-08-31 Thread Nostromo
iPhone;453533 Wrote: Your signature doesn't list the Squeezebox products you own, but from your post I take it you don't own a Duet! Don't get me wrong, I would love to see a Controller mated to a Harmony 1000. I love my 1000 and like my Controller. But I love my 1000 and iPeng even more. So

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

2009-08-31 Thread Nostromo
tcutting;453546 Wrote: I'm anxious to hear what feedback comes from the early adopters of the Touch product. My impressions from what I've seen of the specs, is that this product will be more of a SB3+ than a preferred controller. First, native 24bit/96kHz support. Next, color display

Re: [slim] Announce: Album Catalog Creator for SlimServer

2009-08-31 Thread Rick B .
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41597 Question:

Re: [slim] Pandora one on squeezenetwork

2009-08-31 Thread lreinstein
I am confused. Are you saying that my Pandora already streams to my SB3 at 192K, or do I have to make a change to make this happen? Do I need to go to Pandora one? THanks LR -- lreinstein lreinstein's Profile:

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

2009-08-31 Thread Mnyb
Nostromo;453557 Wrote: Remove the touch screen (something people will rarely use anyway), put a bigger LCD instead, keep the other Squeezebox Touch extras like native 24bit/96kHz support (although I suspect I couldn't hear the difference) and voilà! you have the SB4. Exactly And it has an

Re: [slim] Pandora one on squeezenetwork

2009-08-31 Thread lreinstein
toby10;453154 Wrote: Pandora One 192k streams on SB players: It’s coming, but it is Pandora that is holding this up, not SB/SD/Logitech :) http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63653highlight=pandorapage=2 one more thing: how can i tell the bit rate that is actually steaming to

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

2009-08-31 Thread Ben Sandee
On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 7:06 PM, Nostromonostromo.3xt5fb1251763...@no-mx.forums.slimdevices.com wrote: I have a SB3. I thought of buying a Controller, but the standard RF remote is faster, more efficient, thanks to lazysearch. I haven't seen one in real life, but the Harmony 1000 looks huge...

Re: [slim] Love My Squeezebox! What's The Equivalent For Video?

2009-08-31 Thread Archer_11
Lewis Moon;453417 Wrote: This thread is EXACTLY what I'm looking for. I just got a V3 and now really want the same type of control for video. I'm looking at the Popcorn Hour but would love to have the ability to record. Is there any type of work around for that? Popcorn Hour with record