Re: [slim] What's the best remote device moving forward?
Unfortuantely I can't remember exactly how I set it up but I have SqueezePlay running as an app in the native software (although you can run it in Ubuntu if you use a memory stick) however it's a great display/controller for all my Squeezeboxes. I did a couple of other hacks to update the wireless driver and change the behavior of the backlight so it doesn't go into standby with running Squaeezeplay. I might sound smart but I just followed instructions I found on line to do all this, the clever people are the ones that wrote such good instructions! -- Bearfaced Bearfaced's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=23269 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80519 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What's the best remote device moving forward?
This tablet seems pretty good to me for $150 or so. I installed the Panda launcher with volume button hack and it is working pretty well. I guess the latest firmware improves the Wi-Fi re-connect times but I haven't have any issues with whatever version is loaded on mine. Mark -- mdv mdv's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=37598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80519 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What's the best remote device moving forward?
Mark Miksis;562933 Wrote: Any plans for a special tablet-optimized version of SqueezeCommander? It sounds like that's what pippin is doing. Yes, I definitely want to create a special Tablet-version of SqueezeCommander. And it will probably look a lot like iPeng-for-iPad. ;-) Unfortunately, I haven't found a good Android tablet yet (and the SDK is not ready for resolutions 480x854). But I need a tablet as reference platform before I can begin to work on this... -- flattermann Christian Home of 'SqueezeCommander' (http://www.squeezecommander.com) - The SqueezeBox Remote Control App for Android flattermann's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33169 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80519 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What's the best remote device moving forward?
flattermann;563151 Wrote: Yes, I definitely want to create a special Tablet-version of SqueezeCommander. And it will probably look a lot like iPeng-for-iPad. ;-) Unfortunately, I haven't found a good Android tablet yet (and the SDK is not ready for resolutions 480x854). But I need a tablet as reference platform before I can begin to work on this... Glad to hear it. I'm hoping there will be a few good ones to choose from during the shopping season. Maybe either Lenovo or the Verizon Google Tablet. -- Mark Miksis Mark Miksis's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=529 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80519 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What's the best remote device moving forward?
bobkoure;562645 Wrote: Personally, I'm leaning towards Android on a tablet. Like the 'velocity cruz' (http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/07/velocity-cruz-android-tablet-7-inch-display-300/), if it ever becomes a real thing. Me too. I'd like to see an Android powered tablet with 10-12 screen and let's say 1280x800 resolution. :-) -- flattermann Christian Home of 'SqueezeCommander' (http://www.squeezecommander.com) - The SqueezeBox Remote Control App for Android flattermann's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33169 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80519 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What's the best remote device moving forward?
Mark Miksis;562694 Wrote: What do you mean by multi-capable remote devices? Multi-touch? What kind of phone do you have? As already mentioned, there are great solutions for iPhone and Android. Personally, I would lean against the N800. I like the device, but it just doesn't seem to have much inertia behind it - either from the standpoint of SbS skin development and maintenance or the N800 platform in general. Just my opinion. I mean something that can also act as a small Internet device and can link wirelessly to my main computer rig. That's what was so nice about the Nokia devices, although I agree it seems they haven't made much of a splash in the marketplace. I still use wired phones at home, and work pays for my wireless (I don't have a choice in what they give me). So buying a 'droid or something like that doesn't seem real cost-effective for something like this. -- tonyptony tonyptony's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3397 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80519 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What's the best remote device moving forward?
Nothing beats the iPhone/iPod Touch running iPeng. And then you have there the best mobile browser, mail client, all perfect integrated with your contacts, etc. -- starcat starcat's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15970 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80519 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What's the best remote device moving forward?
flattermann;562725 Wrote: Me too. I'd like to see an Android powered tablet with 10-12 screen and let's say 1280x800 resolution. :-) Any plans for a special tablet-optimized version of SqueezeCommander? It sounds like that's what pippin is doing. -- Mark Miksis Mark Miksis's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=529 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80519 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] What's the best remote device moving forward?
I have a Controller, which unlike some I really do like - except for the wimpy battery life. I've also used a Nokia N770 with the Nokia skin. I liked that (the Nokia has great battery life but the skin seems not to be as up to date). With the bunch of new multi-capable remote devices out there now which one provides the best usability for Squeeze devices (including battery life)? -- tonyptony tonyptony's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3397 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80519 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What's the best remote device moving forward?
iPad. If you just use it for remote control and let it sleep between activities it will likely last a week. There's nothing else I have that comes even close WRT battery life. Oh, except for an IR remote, of course. -- pippin --- see iPeng, the Squeezebox iPhone remote, at penguinlovesmusic.com pippin's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13777 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80519 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What's the best remote device moving forward?
I suspected it would be something with an i in front of it. Right now, though, getting an iPad would be sort of overkill for me. I already have a couple of lightweight PC notebooks. I'd need a pretty good reason to get more functionality out of an iPad when I already have those, to think about buying one. I think also the iPad is just a little big for my desired use. -- tonyptony tonyptony's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3397 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80519 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What's the best remote device moving forward?
you asked for it... If you use a phone and disable the phone part of it it could also help a bit. Don't know about Android (never tried to turn off cellular on that one) but on my iPhone it lasts significantly longer with only WiFi than an iPod touch with WiFi so I assume it has a bigger battery. iPod touch did last for a looong time too in the past if not used too much but not so anymore since the iOS4 update, I'm down to 3-4 days on standy only now (used to be weeks) and 1 1/2-2 1/2 days with actual use. -- pippin --- see iPeng, the Squeezebox iPhone remote, at penguinlovesmusic.com pippin's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13777 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80519 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What's the best remote device moving forward?
Too bad about the iPod Touch. Maybe I'd just be better off getting a Nokia N800? Wonder if the skins work better on it than the 770. -- tonyptony tonyptony's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3397 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80519 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What's the best remote device moving forward?
No idea. Whatever you use, I'd suggest to get a dock... -- pippin --- see iPeng, the Squeezebox iPhone remote, at penguinlovesmusic.com pippin's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13777 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80519 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What's the best remote device moving forward?
tonyptony;562575 Wrote: Too bad about the iPod Touch. Maybe I'd just be better off getting a Nokia N800? Wonder if the skins work better on it than the 770. I have an 800. They're the same skins. Do they not work on the 770? There's now a version of firefox for the n800/810. Maybe for the 770 too? Given ff, there shouldn't need to be much special about the skins for the 770/800/810 - except sizing. As I remember, the standard Maemo browser lacked something basic, but I don't remember what (been too long). Javascript? CSS2? Anyway, the 770 skins were (again, AFAIR) a bit clunky because there was a need to work around this limitation. On an unrelated note - if you have small notebooks / netbooks around, why not try Moose? Or even just the standard web GUI? Personally, I'm leaning towards Android on a tablet. Like the 'velocity cruz' (http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/07/velocity-cruz-android-tablet-7-inch-display-300/), if it ever becomes a real thing. -- bobkoure bobkoure's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14646 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80519 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What's the best remote device moving forward?
bobkoure;562645 Wrote: I have an 800. They're the same skins. Do they not work on the 770? On an unrelated note - if you have small notebooks / netbooks around, why not try Moose? Or even just the standard web GUI? I find that there are problems with displaying the what's playing names when using some of the Internet radio stations. The SS web interface on my PC will show what's playing just fine, but for some reason that info is not getting handled by the Nokia skin. I'd like something about the size of the Nokia or an Android. -- tonyptony tonyptony's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3397 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80519 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What's the best remote device moving forward?
tonyptony;562674 Wrote: I'd like something about the size of the Nokia or an Android. I don't know about the Nokia but the Android devices I've used so far were worse on battery lifetime than the iThingys. There's a good app for Android, though, SqueezeCommander. -- pippin --- see iPeng, the Squeezebox iPhone remote, at penguinlovesmusic.com pippin's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13777 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80519 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What's the best remote device moving forward?
What do you mean by multi-capable remote devices? Multi-touch? What kind of phone do you have? As already mentioned, there are great solutions for iPhone and Android. Personally, I would lean against the N800. I like the device, but it just doesn't seem to have much inertia behind it - either from the standpoint of SbS skin development and maintenance or the N800 platform in general. Just my opinion. -- Mark Miksis Mark Miksis's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=529 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80519 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
