Re: [slim] Product Longevity

2009-06-12 Thread Goodsounds
Many of you have very strong opinions, and yet don't seem (from your comments) to understand these issues very well. andynormancx;431381 Wrote: Am I right in saying that in the US, under the law, that the consumer bears pretty much all of the risk of faulty products (excluding any extra

Re: [slim] Ignore this (sorry)

2009-06-12 Thread Amauta
Nonsense (redirected from Pure nonsense) NONSENSE, construction. That which in a written agreement or will is unintelligible. 2. It is a rule of law that an instrument shall be so construed that the whole, if possible, shall stand. When a matter is written grammatically right, but it is

Re: [slim] Ignore this (sorry)

2009-06-12 Thread Labarum
Amauta;431416 Wrote: In pleading, when matter is nonsense by being contradictory and repugnant to something precedent, the precedent matter, which is sense, shall not be defeated by the repugnancy which follows, but that which is contradictory shall be rejected . . . That's good news. What

Re: [slim] Ignore this (sorry)

2009-06-12 Thread Dingostrategy
iPhone;430707 Wrote: Only now that you have become a Forum Senior Member! Current count: 17 replies, 375 Views Well on the way to being the most documented Ignored Thread ever! It's true. I'm a 2500+ guru over at a Kombi Van forum and you should see the childish cr*p I write in

Re: [slim] Product Longevity

2009-06-12 Thread toby10
andynormancx;431381 Wrote: Am I right in saying that in the US, under the law, that the consumer bears pretty much all of the risk of faulty products (excluding any extra cover that some manufacturers may choose to give) ? Yup. Sounds harsh compared to the EU consumer warranty /

Re: [slim] Slacker Error Message

2009-06-12 Thread slydog75
Has this issue been fixed? I'm having it now. Slacker was working great before. Now after only a few songs I get the 'you have logged in somewhere else' message which is not true. It's incredibly annoying and making slacker completely useless over Squeezebox. For me hitting play again does

Re: [slim] PDA controller solution

2009-06-12 Thread BiT
Hey. I tested it on my brand new HTC Touch Pro 2 (Also known as Rhodium) (Love that thing already!) but the resolution of my screen (480x800) is too big for the application :( Is there anything you can/going to do about this? I'm sure all the WinMo devices with bigger resolutions have this

[slim] BBC Completely Unavailable

2009-06-12 Thread KMorgan
I've been trying to listen to BBC Radio2 here in the UK. Whatever device and whatever method (Internet Radio Local, iPlayer) I use the connection just times-out. The recurring problems with BBC streams (internal server error etc.) is getting a bit boring. I gather that this is due to goings on

Re: [slim] BBC Completely Unavailable

2009-06-12 Thread bpa
The RealAudio streams work OK for me (outside the uk) using AlienBBC. You could consider using AlienBBC as a backup when the iPlayer streams do not work. -- bpa bpa's Profile:

Re: [slim] BBC Completely Unavailable

2009-06-12 Thread KMorgan
bpa;431517 Wrote: The RealAudio streams work OK for me (outside the uk) using AlienBBC. You could consider using AlienBBC as a backup when the iPlayer streams do not work. 'fraid not. I've tried Alien BBC and the problem is just the same. Stuck on connecting and not a peep out of any

Re: [slim] BBC Completely Unavailable

2009-06-12 Thread bpa
Does BBC iPlayer work on your PC ? If so then the AlienBBC problem is in your SC setup. -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread:

Re: [slim] BBC Completely Unavailable

2009-06-12 Thread KMorgan
bpa;431526 Wrote: Does BBC iPlayer work on your PC ? Aha! The original BBCiPlayer is stuck at Connecting to media... so there is obviously some major problem at their end. Suppose I should have thought of that myself. Thanks bpa -- KMorgan

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] iPeng 1.1 now on the AppStore

2009-06-12 Thread michel
When I am shopping for music it would come in handy if I could scroll through ipeng offline. Just to be sure not go for doubles. Will this be possible anytime soon? -- michel michel's Profile:

Re: [slim] BBC Completely Unavailable

2009-06-12 Thread bpa
The other possibility is something to do with your ISP - perhaps blocking/managing/shaping the audio streams in some way. -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread:

[slim] Can someone help me with my Chipmunks(Mac)

2009-06-12 Thread nsfw
I'm running SqueezePlay SqueezeCenter (latest 7.3.3 nightly builds) OSX 10.5.7 Compiled mplayer and lame myself. They seem to work great. I can play AlienBBC, high bitrate radio streams... But I do get chipmunks on some radio streams like WFAN.. the strange thing is some AM stations from

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] iPeng 1.1 now on the AppStore

2009-06-12 Thread nsfw
Is ipeng supposed to work better with squeezeslave or squeezeplay? Or is that irrelevant? -- nsfw nsfw's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=30447 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Can someone help me with my Chipmunks(Mac)

2009-06-12 Thread nsfw
Looks like it goes here: /Library/PreferencePanes/SqueezeCenter.prefPane/Contents/server But I can't find a good setting to fix my chipmunks. If anyone has one that works for WFAN, other AM stuff that would be great. -- nsfw

Re: [slim] Can someone help me with my Chipmunks(Mac)

2009-06-12 Thread Siduhe
I haven't read in detail, but this thread may be relevant to you: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?p=425147highlight=chipmunk#post425147 -- Siduhe Who am I on 'LAST.FM' (http://www.last.fm/user/siduhe)? -Siduhe Loved Tracks radio got the thumbs up. Feedback included: yeah, it's

Re: [slim] Relaunching the public website as www.logitechsqueezebox.com

2009-06-12 Thread Dingostrategy
I think it looks good. I was just wondering if you could get the number of the nice lady in the Transporter image. She looks like she's humoring the guy in the picture, and he appears to be a knob. I am much nicer. But seriously. It takes a few clicks to get down into the 'what is squeezebox'

Re: [slim] Product Longevity

2009-06-12 Thread andynormancx
Goodsounds;431415 Wrote: Many of you have very strong opinions, and yet don't seem (from your comments) to understand these issues very well. In practice, I would say that this comment is mostly not correct. One can get stung with a problem just after a warranty period ends, but usually

Re: [slim] Relaunching the public website as www.logitechsqueezebox.com

2009-06-12 Thread Labarum
Does look good. -- Labarum Brian Squeezebox 3 Classic and Virgin Cable Box Beresford DAC TC-7510 MK6/4 - Quad 405-2 refurbished by 405man Quart 980s Speakers Boom in kitchen. Labarum's Profile:

Re: [slim] Slacker Error Message

2009-06-12 Thread btcompute
Yes, I'm still getting this error message. It is really annoying. Anything that can be done to correct it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Brian -- btcompute btcompute's Profile:

Re: [slim] Relaunching the public website as www.logitechsqueezebox.com

2009-06-12 Thread Siduhe
You may want to clarify this statement: It doesn't matter if your library includes 100 tracks or 100,000. Or if you rip your own CDs or buy your music from services like iTunes, Amazon MP3, and eMusic. People will own historic iTunes tracks with DRM on them and these do not work in SC AFAIK

Re: [slim] Relaunching the public website as www.logitechsqueezebox.com

2009-06-12 Thread jo-wie
Overall design is OK. To many different font sizes and styles in the community page. I do not know if I like the line spacing. Visited with Firefox. -- jo-wie SB Classic, SC 7.3.3 auf GigaByte STA/C mit VIA C7 1GHz, 1GB RAM, 250 GB 2,5 HD, Ubuntu Desktop 8.04 last.fm/user/jo-wie

[slim] Mac client problems

2009-06-12 Thread EvilTed
I have a Mac Mini running 7.3.2 connected via CIFs to an OpenSolaris server. I have over 2000 albums and can see them clearly if I manually browse the share, however not everything is being picked up by the client. I'm getting 1700 or so out of the 2000+ every time I rescan everything. Anybody

Re: [slim] Relaunching the public website as www.logitechsqueezebox.com

2009-06-12 Thread iPhone
Mark Miksis;431575 Wrote: On Monday, we will be relaunching the public website with a new look and feel. You can see it now at www.logitechsqueezebox.com and on Monday all www.slimdevices.com traffic will be redirected there. We expect the new design to: - Make it easier for new users

Re: [slim] SB3 suddenly dropping off wired network :(

2009-06-12 Thread guirara
Thanks to both of you for your suggestions. I've done some more experiments and figured out that the most likely thing going on is that the receive portion of the wired network interface has died. I will be contacting support, and hopefully receiving warranty service. I hadn't tried a packet

[slim] Any reason why a SB3 playing FLAC out Toslink would sound different than a CD player?

2009-06-12 Thread DrewSB
Let's say you have a SB3 connected via Toslink to a receiver and are playing FLAC files ripped from a CD. Is there any reason this would not sound identical to the same CD being played through a decent CD player's Toslink output? Both players should be sending identical bits to the receiver, or

Re: [slim] Product Longevity

2009-06-12 Thread Goodsounds
andynormancx;431578 Wrote: I didn't ask what happens in practice. I very clear ask who bears the risk under the law in the US. As far as I am aware the retailer and manufacturer has very little responsibilities to replace/repair faulty goods. Am I mistaken ? Your question is really not

Re: [slim] How much fun i'm having over the last week...

2009-06-12 Thread dhallag
you're killin me. i'm actually thinking about http://www.at-view.co.uk/sb2.htm as it would look awesome with my marantz 2270 and it looks like they made some improvements to it. -- dhallag dhallag's Profile:

Re: [slim] Relaunching the public website as www.logitechsqueezebox.com

2009-06-12 Thread Mark Miksis
iPhone;431608 Wrote: OK Mark, here is a thought. How are the tons of links in the Forum going to be handled? Often times when we help somebody, we will direct them right to where the Answer, Manual, or Document is on Slim Devices dot Com. Are these links still going to resolve? At least for

Re: [slim] SC should automatically detect new files rescan

2009-06-12 Thread agillis
I use this php script to cause a rescan in VortexBox after we autorip a CD. Just use a cron job to check the file system for changes once and a while and run this when there is a change. #!/usr/bin/php ?php $fp=pfsockopen(127.0.0.1,9090); fputs($fp,rescan\r); sleep(1); $output=fread($fp,128);

Re: [slim] Relaunching the public website as www.logitechsqueezebox.com

2009-06-12 Thread davep
I'm really not sure if I stumbled upon this site and the first thing I saw was the huge word Aerosmith at the top in a size, prominence and colour which ensure that it draws the eye (several point sizes lager than the name of the company or the product) I wouldn't be somewhat confused about where

Re: [slim] SC should automatically detect new files rescan

2009-06-12 Thread Nonreality
For a bunch of albums this would be nice but for one or two,ok, but as long as it doesn't knock down resources or prevent music play. It's just easy to add it from the music folder for 1 or 2 albums. No disruption that way. -- Nonreality -IF THE RULE YOU FOLLOWED BROUGHT YOU TO THIS, OF

Re: [slim] Relaunching the public website as www.logitechsqueezebox.com

2009-06-12 Thread Nonreality
I haven't looked at the site yet but I think it's a great idea. When I was first looking into the SB3 it took a while before I could figure out exactly what it did. I think other sites finally let me figure it out. Might be because I'm slow but I don't think the original site really laid out

Re: [slim] Relaunching the public website as www.logitechsqueezebox.com

2009-06-12 Thread davep
One more thing... Did anybody else notice how many of the illustrative pics of folks having fun with their SBs featured one or more beverages? I think this is excellent and continues the connection between the two pleasures set way back at the start of the SB story when Sean famously soldered

Re: [slim] How much fun i'm having over the last week...

2009-06-12 Thread Nonreality
Really unless you have the stereo system to match, the SB3 and the Duet are not bad and you may not even hear a difference, again depending on your stereo system. -- Nonreality -IF THE RULE YOU FOLLOWED BROUGHT YOU TO THIS, OF WHAT USE IS THE RULE.- HTTP://www.last.fm/user/nonreality

Re: [slim] Any reason why a SB3 playing FLAC out Toslink would sound different than a CD player?

2009-06-12 Thread Mnyb
DrewSB;431628 Wrote: Let's say you have a SB3 connected via Toslink to a receiver and are playing FLAC files ripped from a CD. Is there any reason this would not sound identical to the same CD being played through a decent CD player's Toslink output? Both players should be sending identical

Re: [slim] How much fun i'm having over the last week...

2009-06-12 Thread iPhone
Nonreality;431646 Wrote: Really unless you have the stereo system to match, the SB3 and the Duet are not bad and you may not even hear a difference, again depending on your stereo system. I do see your point. But have you seen how good those two would look together sitting on top of his

Re: [slim] Relaunching the public website as www.logitechsqueezebox.com

2009-06-12 Thread Goodsounds
I think it's a good thing to refresh the home page and refocus the message. I agree with nonreality's comments and have a few others: 1. Any chance of getting a domain name with fewer characters? Shorter names are more inviting - longer ones can be a put-off. 2. I find the graphic under How

Re: [slim] Relaunching the public website as www.logitechsqueezebox.com

2009-06-12 Thread Schindler
and why it is only in English? Logitech is international - the Squeeebox not? Christian -- Schindler Schindler's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8461 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Relaunching the public website as www.logitechsqueezebox.com

2009-06-12 Thread Labarum
Goodsounds;431651 Wrote: 1. Any chance of getting a domain name with fewer characters? Shorter names are more inviting - longer ones can be a put-off. The problem arises from the name Squeezebox. I have observed before that I love the product but the name has, for me, all the wrong