Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread pippin
bluegaspode;606985 Wrote: As often said SqueezePad focusses on keeping stuff that you need everyday easy and intuitive. Things that one only needs once a month or less are left in their original menus. I would say: things only certain users use. Take shuffle and repeat. That's NEVER

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread holterzoff
The point that squeezepad has, is to make a complex operation (controlling a large music library) very simple. It is performant enough to run smooth with my qnap119. I had difficulties with ipeng in that regard, maybe it runs smoother with a faster processor. (and yes I allowed cover image

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread pippin
holterzoff;606998 Wrote: It is performant enough to run smooth with my qnap119. I had difficulties with ipeng in that regard, maybe it runs smoother with a faster processor. What kind of difficulties? Apart from the larger artwork, there is only one thing where iPeng really requests things

Re: [slim] Announcing SqueezePad - the first dedicated iPad App to controll your SqueezeBoxen !

2011-01-31 Thread Raybus
Hey, I'm quit new here and i have a question regarding Squeezepad en Squeezebox-server. My configuration: * iPad * Squeezebox-server * Squeezepad with the in-app player option In the configuration of Squeezepad you can only register a local adress of the Squeezebox-server. Is this correct ? I

Re: [slim] Announcing SqueezePad - the first dedicated iPad App to controll your SqueezeBoxen !

2011-01-31 Thread Fvhemert
bluegaspode;606373 Wrote: - are you running MusicIP ? - did you try to change the streams on all your Squeezeboxes (including Softsqueeze) to a local stream ? - what other plugins did you install in the server - what streams do you typically listen to ? To do the troubleshooting I have

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread bluegaspode
pippin;606982 Wrote: Another difference: iPeng shows more than one server (and connected players) at a time which can be handy if you use e.g. MySB. pippin - when you describe stuff, please elaborate both sides. Such sentences easily can be interpreted as 'SqueezePad cannot do MySB.com' by

Re: [slim] Boom playing commercials on Pandora

2011-01-31 Thread toby10
They have to pay for the content and their operating expenses some how. ;) -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Can't connect to the SBS

2011-01-31 Thread toby10
Gatineau Ross;606865 Wrote: My SBS IP address is displayed in Diagnostics and all the Ports show OK. My squeezebox.com server IP address is displayed in Diagnostics and the Ping and Ports show OK. I still can't get my player connected to the server. What are the steps I need to follow

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread pippin
bluegaspode;607011 Wrote: pippin - when you describe stuff, please elaborate both sides. Such sentences easily can be interpreted as 'SqueezePad cannot do MySB.com' by users who don't know the backgrounds. Please read it again. I don't think it can be interpreted like that. I never stated

Re: [slim] SlimCtrl 1.3 out now

2011-01-31 Thread mightydob
Thanks for a great program :) Been using if on my WM PDA for a couple of week now and its great and runs seamlessly with multiple versions of Squeeze play on laptops, should be getting a touch in the next week which I am sure will work just as well. I was wondering if you could have the artist

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread michael123
so, I do not understand: Is it possible to wake up NAS (not Squeezecenter! but its storage) from within SqueezePad? -- michael123 Big 'thank you' to AndyG for fixing #15209, #15693, #16442, #16760 :) michael123's

Re: [slim] Music Folder

2011-01-31 Thread Tim-Ann
Hi there, Renamed it to just FLAC will see what happens next already do a clean install of SBS with a total uninstall of the previous version. Will report back once I've rescanned. Many thanks everyone, Tim. -- Tim-Ann

Re: [slim] Can't connect to the SBS

2011-01-31 Thread Gatineau Ross
toby10;607013 Wrote: The first step is to fix your DHCP issue. Your player won't see or connect to anything until it gets an IP (DHCP). What router make model are you using? Can you enter the router's admin functions? Hi Toby, The model of my modem/wireless router is a 2701HG-G Gateway.

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread pippin
michael123;607025 Wrote: so, I do not understand: Is it possible to wake up NAS (not Squeezecenter! but its storage) from within SqueezePad? It depends on your setup. If you only need to wake up the NAS (not also the Squeezebox Server machine) and if you don't have to enter an IP address

Re: [slim] Can't connect to the SBS

2011-01-31 Thread toby10
Gatineau Ross;607033 Wrote: Hi Toby, The model of my modem/wireless router is a 2701HG-G Gateway. I'm not sure what you mean by your question, can I enter the router's admin functions? I believe I can make changes to how the network/modem/router functions, if that is what you are asking

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android

2011-01-31 Thread tank121
Should downloading a track work when trying to download from a stand alone touch setup to a HTC desire ? I get a message saying something like possible Squeezebox touch? -- tank121 tank121's Profile:

Re: [slim] Can't connect to the SBS

2011-01-31 Thread toby10
Also, if your player is connecting via WiFi, what is the name of your WiFi? IOW how do you determine which WiFi network your player connects too? If you and your neighbor both have a WiFi named Linksys then your player may be attempting to connect to your neighbors WiFi. -- toby10

Re: UK Touch for �186

2011-01-31 Thread rbz5416
There's a further potential £8.99 from 'Quidco' (www.quidco.com). For those unwilling to chance Pimania's rep for customer service (or lack of it) Amazon has reduced the Touch to £190 today. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002N203SW/ref=nosim/?tag=hotukdeals-21 -- rbz5416

Re: UK Touch for �186

2011-01-31 Thread ManScared
It's arrived safe and sound :-) Can't wait to set it up and move the Duet to the kitchen... As for Pixmania, I've had problems in the past - long time ago. Pleased it went to plan this time (apart from the hiccup on the tracking... But got a quick email reply to that). -- ManScared

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android

2011-01-31 Thread RadioClash
jimzak;606905 Wrote: I'm looking at the Motorola Xoom tablet running Honeycomb. Can you comment yet on compatibility of Squeezecommander? Any plans for a true tablet app? I'm curious as well. -- RadioClash

[slim] Synology 7.5.3 packages online

2011-01-31 Thread hpk
Synology released today the Squeezebox Server 7.5.3 Package on their support page ... Have fun :-) -- hpk hpk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=36144 View this thread:

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android

2011-01-31 Thread flattermann
tank121;607055 Wrote: Should downloading a track work when trying to download from a stand alone touch setup to a HTC desire ? I get a message saying something like possible Squeezebox touch? The Touch does not offer downloads (because there is no WebUI running and that's needed for music

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android

2011-01-31 Thread flattermann
jimzak;606905 Wrote: I'm looking at the Motorola Xoom tablet running Honeycomb. Can you comment yet on compatibility of Squeezecommander? Any plans for a true tablet app? AFAIK, SqueezeCommander runs fine on Honeycomb. If there are any incompatibilites, I'll fix them ASAP. I've also

Re: [slim] Video version of Squeezebox?

2011-01-31 Thread rcampbel3
check out Boxee http://boxee.tv -- rcampbel3 rcampbel3's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38284 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=85259

Re: [slim] Video version of Squeezebox?

2011-01-31 Thread copperstate
Or hack the Apple TV and install 3rd party software that allows one to use most codecs. :) -- copperstate copperstate's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=34756 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Video version of Squeezebox?

2011-01-31 Thread ilancas
Popcorn Hour A210. I love mine as it plays just about any format and is reasonably priced. -- ilancas ilancas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3107 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Boom playing commercials on Pandora

2011-01-31 Thread kilroy
I had noticed this beginning with beta test ads on the 28th and the real ads starting on the 29th. When I bought my first Squeezebox I discovered that Pandora had no commercials when played this way. That convinced me to purchase two additional SB's. I'm very curious why this has just now

[slim] Assign Restricted access to individual players

2011-01-31 Thread naskoboy
I would like to restrict the mp3-content my kids have access to from their player. Is following idea feasible: 1) Maintain my own table (playerID, songID) in DB describing all songs for each individual player. Some pretty plugin would be best but I manually maintaining the table would be fine

Re: [slim] Boom playing commercials on Pandora

2011-01-31 Thread aubuti
Like toby10 said, Pandora has to pay the bills somehow. The announcement from Pandora about ads was made a long time ago and has been very clear on Pandora's site. Look at http://www.pandora.com/#/subscriptionInfo to see what you get a paid Pandora One account. - Unlimited listening - No ads -

Re: [slim] Boom playing commercials on Pandora

2011-01-31 Thread kilroy
aubuti;607106 Wrote: Like toby10 said, Pandora has to pay the bills somehow. The announcement from Pandora about ads was made a long time ago and has been very clear on Pandora's site. Look at http://www.pandora.com/#/subscriptionInfo to see what you get a paid Pandora One account. -

Re: [slim] Boom playing commercials on Pandora

2011-01-31 Thread toby10
Yes, a paid Pandora account will be ad free. Pandora is a subscription service, it is not available everywhere, not everyone wants to use it where it is available. So why should *all* SqueezeBox users pay more for the hardware so Logitech can pay Pandora a licensing fee so a few people can use

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android

2011-01-31 Thread Francis:
Today I experienced yet another bug. Some list items under The current playlist were shown with no album art and the text null. Francis -- :Francis: :Francis:'s Profile:

Re: [slim] Assign Restricted access to individual players

2011-01-31 Thread paulster
The folder menu doesn't query the database so they'd still be able to do that regardless unless you get rid of it somehow. Then the multi-library should work for you anyway. There was a thread not long ago from a guy who'd seriously trimmed down the menus on the Touch for his kids and had got

Re: [slim] Video version of Squeezebox?

2011-01-31 Thread rcampbel3
I used mythtv for a really long time. In my opinion, it's a great app for recording TV, but a not-so-great app for displaying a large video library, and a poor choice if you're interested in streaming audio. Just like squeezebox server deals with between local music collections and online music

Re: [slim] Announcing SqueezePad - the first dedicated iPad App to controll your SqueezeBoxen !

2011-01-31 Thread bluegaspode
Fvhemert;607009 Wrote: To do the troubleshooting I have uninstalled the 7.1 release of the server and reinstalled the 7.3 release, I have updated the players and then started testing. Up to now I have not been able to reproduce the error again! I checked the error log and it is clean since

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread bluegaspode
michael123;607025 Wrote: so, I do not understand: Is it possible to wake up NAS (not Squeezecenter! but its storage) from within SqueezePad? In SqueezePad you can configure an arbitrary MAC address of one device that should be woken up. SqueezePad then broadcasts a magic packet according

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread Mnyb
To answer the original q get both apps, they cost like a pizza each, run both for a while decide later if ever :) -- Mnyb Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD621 MeridianG98DH and assorted amps SiriuS, Classe'

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread Peter314
Only one way to settle this: http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GBword1=squeezepadword2=ipeng -- Peter314 Peter314's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14028 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Can't connect to the SBS

2011-01-31 Thread ghostrider
That sounds like a 2Wire modem from ATT, probably Uverse. Some have had problems. Do a search on the forum, may find some ideas. -- ghostrider ghostrider's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18959

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread maggior
Mnyb;607170 Wrote: To answer the original q get both apps, they cost like a pizza each, run both for a while decide later if ever :) In this neck of the woods, these apps are even cheaper than a pizza. It certainly puts it into perspective. -- maggior Rich - Setup: 2 SB3s, 4

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread bluegaspode
Peter314;607176 Wrote: Only one way to settle this: http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GBword1=squeezepadword2=ipeng This is a bit unfair given that iPeng (iPhone) is around as well and for a much longer time. If I'm allowed to chose my own statistics, I prefer AppStore Ranks

Re: [slim] iPeng roadmap poll

2011-01-31 Thread copperstate
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=85135 Question:

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread michael123
Recent beta of 7.6 introduced some nasty bug that all thumbnails disappeared. http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=16814 http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84797 How is it handled with iPeng/SqueezePad? Will I see thumbnails or I completely depend on Squeeze team? --

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread Mnyb
To put it into my perspective I like iPeng because it,s NOT emulating squeezeplay at all. Squeezeplay is not a particulary good UI to begin with. It,s cool that pippin has singelhandidly outwitted the whole logitech team in UI design :) SqueezePad has its player to compete with. And while still

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread guidof
Not SqueezePad *-or-* iPeng but SqueezePad *-and-* iPeng. (I find them both useful, though I use SqueezePad most of the time). Guido F. -- guidof *Front End*: Marantz TT 15S1 Turntable, Virtuoso Wood Cartridge; Cambridge Azur 840C CD Player; Oppo BDP--83 Universal Player; Squeezebox Touch

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread michael123
michael123;607210 Wrote: Recent beta of 7.6 introduced some nasty bug that all thumbnails disappeared. http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=16814 http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84797 How is it handled with iPeng/SqueezePad? Will I see thumbnails or I completely

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread michael123
Mnyb;607265 Wrote: Images are mostly very likely provided by the same Artwor.db and scale functions. does not answer my question... -- michael123 Big 'thank you' to AndyG for fixing #15209, #15693, #16442, #16760 :)

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread Mnyb
michael123;607210 Wrote: Recent beta of 7.6 introduced some nasty bug that all thumbnails disappeared. http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=16814 http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84797 How is it handled with iPeng/SqueezePad? Will I see thumbnails or I completely

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread Mnyb
michael123;607266 Wrote: does not answer my question... ThumbNail=image -- Mnyb Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD621 MeridianG98DH and assorted amps SiriuS, Classe' Primare and Dynadio speakers, Contour 4

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread pippin
michael123;607266 Wrote: does not answer my question... Both get their artwork for your library from the server so if the server doesn't deliver artwork they will not show any. -- pippin --- see iPeng, the Squeezebox iPhone remote and *New: iPeng for iPad*, at penguinlovesmusic.com

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread michael123
Mnyb;607269 Wrote: ThumbNail=image I understood you, but it is a guess.. Only big thumbnails on the right above the playlist is not displayed, as you can see here http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84797 -- michael123 Big 'thank you' to AndyG for fixing #15209, #15693, #16442,

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread pippin
@Mnyb Do you have that swipe issue on iPad?? -- pippin --- see iPeng, the Squeezebox iPhone remote and *New: iPeng for iPad*, at penguinlovesmusic.com pippin's Profile:

Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-31 Thread bluegaspode
michael123;607273 Wrote: I understood you, but it is a guess.. Only big thumbnails on the right above the playlist is not displayed, as you can see here http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84797 Both Apps get all artwork (scaled and unscaled) from the server. If there are errors

Re: [slim] BBC World Service

2011-01-31 Thread ashleywatson
For the media player 10 you can get that from the internet or you can use expat shield from BBC iplayer to download. -- ashleywatson ashleywatson's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=43689 View this