Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] New firmware update today

2010-06-19 Thread erland
sheriff1972;555939 Wrote: Logitech is at fault for producing crap software - not the community. Correct sheriff1972;555939 Wrote: If people wish to complain - let them. They are free to complain and we want them to tell us their problems, we are just suggesting that if they insist

[SlimDevices: Radio] Are all FW-problems related to using a server?

2010-06-19 Thread fullkoll
Hi all, I am new to this forum and am planning to buy a Squeezebox Radio, but I have got hesitant after reading about all FW-problems here. Since I have no plans to stream music from my Mac at the moment, I am only going to use it to listen to Internet radio and as an alarm clock. Would that

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] New firmware update today

2010-06-19 Thread sheriff1972
Hi Erland thankyou for your measured reply. There are some here who are really to sensative and protective over our hobby. As I mentioned, I SB it and accept it's limitations, and love the fact the product evolves. I have never bothered to seek 'official help' as I have always found my

[SlimDevices: Radio] Please vote: Power Off when playing alarm should stop alarm and power the Radio off

2010-06-19 Thread bluegaspode
It seems like the behaviour of the Power button changed from 7.5.0 to 7.5.1. When I press 'Power Off' when an alarm is playing the radio used to switch to the 'Off'-state showing the big clock as screensafer. Now I'm stuck in the main menu and need to press 'Power Off' twice. I found a bug

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Please vote: Power Off when playing alarm should stop alarm and power the Radio off

2010-06-19 Thread jwagner010
Why do they change these things? If it ain't broke don't fix it. -- jwagner010 jwagner010's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=29405 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] New firmware update today

2010-06-19 Thread erland
sheriff1972;555991 Wrote: but remember there are new first time users who come here to find out what they can't get their purchase to work properly, and naturally express their frustration. Yes I know, so IMHO the best thing we can do is directing them to someone that can help them when

[SlimDevices: Radio] Repeatedly Asking for Firmware Update

2010-06-19 Thread Apesbrain
Since upgrade to 8837 whenever I switch my Radio from SBS to MySB or vice-versa it asks to update the firmware again. Is there a way to stop this? Thanks. -- Apesbrain Apesbrain's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Larger Clock when alarm is on?

2010-06-19 Thread Jukebox
Hi, unfortunately, I can't get this patch installer to work. I installed the Patch Installer applet successfully and rebooted already several times but if I select the new menu entry Settings/Advanced/Patch Installer, nothing happens. Is the patch installer applet not any more compatible with

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2010-06-19 Thread micke12
på denna skitpryl! krånglar hela tiden glöm allt vad trådlöst heter. skandal att ta 2000 kr för detta fiasko. varför lägger dom inte bara in att man inte ska behöva vara uppkopplad till deras server för att kunna lyssna på radio mina favoritkanaler borde fungera ändå särskilt när man alltid blir

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-19 Thread Fluffdaddy
Placed an order for 2 radio accessory packs on 04/23/10still nothing. Love the Radio's but customer service.not to much. Fluff -- Fluffdaddy Fluffdaddy's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-19 Thread iPhone
Fluffdaddy;556139 Wrote: Placed an order for 2 radio accessory packs on 04/23/10still nothing. Love the Radio's but customer service.not to much. Fluff Hello and Welcome to the Forum. Sorry to hear that, BUT this is a Users Forum. Not Customer Service, Sales, Tech

[SlimDevices: Radio] My 7.5.1 experience so far.....

2010-06-19 Thread Dolph
is not very pleasant. 1. The device occasionally makes a 3-beep tone, seems totally random to me. It can happen 2 times within 10 min or not happen for a couple of hours. 2. It wakes up from sleepmode by itself, often it wakes up 4-5 sec right after i press the off button. 3. ALARM!! is

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] My 7.5.1 experience so far.....

2010-06-19 Thread fullkoll
I have about the same experiences as Dolph with my Squeezebox Radio delivered today. It occasionally makes that 3-beep tone and it sometimes also wakes up from sleepmode by itself. What I find most irritating is that the alarm shuts itself off after few seconds!!! /Kjell -- fullkoll

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-19 Thread diannabill
iPhone;556142 Wrote: Sorry to hear that, BUT this is a Users Forum. Not Customer Service, Sales, Tech Support, or the Complaint Department, so try contacting Sales. What's with these self-appointed Keepers of the Forum who think they can criticize everyone who makes some sort of complaint

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-19 Thread Pat Farrell
On 06/19/2010 05:09 PM, diannabill wrote: What's with these self-appointed Keepers of the Forum who think they can criticize everyone who makes some sort of complaint about this radio? Lighten up guys! Let people complain. It's good for your stress level. This may not be a Logitech

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] The alarm does not work

2010-06-19 Thread BLatSD
As a new person to the forum SBR, I see a lot of comments like this, stating in essence that 7.4.2 is the most stable version for the SBR... If I install 7.4.2, what am I trading off in functionality for stability? (i.e., what features added in 7.5 for both server radio firmware will I lose

[SlimDevices: Radio] Logitech, you flippin time wasting non-coding bunch of *^%$#

2010-06-19 Thread Howard Passman
I'm sitting outisde with a belly full of beer and I pull out my Radio which insists on updating to a new firmware so I let it. Then the server insists on updating so I let it. Mind you I'm trying to listin to some flippin music. Then guess what!!??? The GD battery doesn't work any longer.

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] The alarm does not work

2010-06-19 Thread bluegaspode
I'm running 7.5.1 without problems - I'd say just give it a try. On the other hand - I try to think hard why one would need 7.5.1 for the Radio. As you already read the release notes - these are the points that might come in handy on the Radio (possibly all just minor stuff for you): - you can

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Alarm Function Removed After Firmware Update??

2010-06-19 Thread coreyo
It appears that the radio needs to be connected to mysqueezebox.com for the alarm to even show up. Is this correct? So if I lose my internet connection overnight, the alarm won't work in the am This alarm clock seriously needs to be connected to the internet to work??? Seriously?? --

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-19 Thread diannabill
Thrilled to friggin death! -- diannabill diannabill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38082 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=77459

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Repeatedly Asking for Firmware Update

2010-06-19 Thread diannabill
Is your Squeezebox Server running the same version as your Radio? If not, when switching to Squeezebox Server will result in a prompt to upgrade. The solution to that, I believe, would be to uninstall the Squeezebox Server and download whatever version your radio is using. I am running 7.5.0

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Alarm Function Removed After Firmware Update??

2010-06-19 Thread snarlydwarf
coreyo;556192 Wrote: It appears that the radio needs to be connected to mysqueezebox.com for the alarm to even show up. Is this correct? So if I lose my internet connection overnight, the alarm won't work in the am This alarm clock seriously needs to be connected to the internet to

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] My 7.5.1 experience so far.....

2010-06-19 Thread diannabill
I am using Squeezebox Server and don't use the alarm function, so my troubles with 7.5.1 are different from yours. But I did have trouble even using the Squeezebox Server. Radio would just freeze up and no presets would work. Then the radio kept prompting me to upgrade to 7.5.0 when I

[SlimDevices: Radio] Which Version Is Needed For Battery Use?

2010-06-19 Thread diannabill
Does anyone have an official answer as to which version of firmware is required for full battery function? (I'm assuming of course I'll actually get one shipped to me). -- diannabill diannabill's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Which Version Is Needed For Battery Use?

2010-06-19 Thread snarlydwarf
diannabill;556209 Wrote: Does anyone have an official answer as to which version of firmware is required for full battery function? (I'm assuming of course I'll actually get one shipped to me). 7.4.2 or later is needed for proper battery function. -- snarlydwarf

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Logitech, you flippin time wasting non-coding bunch of *^%$#

2010-06-19 Thread JJZolx
Howard Passman;556186 Wrote: Then guess what!!??? The GD battery doesn't work any longer. The battery says charged (which has been working) but as soon as you unplug it it shuts down. The GD battery that you built from a kit? Did you have a belly full of beer when you put it together?

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Logitech, you flippin time wasting non-coding bunch of *^%$#

2010-06-19 Thread peterw
JJZolx;556215 Wrote: The GD battery that you built from a kit? Right, the one he assembled 'two days ago' (http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?p=555751#post555751). I'm sure it's rock-solid, and this is *definitely* a software issue. Without a doubt. To Howard's credit, despite all

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Logitech, you flippin time wasting non-coding bunch of *^%$#

2010-06-19 Thread maggior
PWI (Posting While Intoxicated) not such a good idea :-) I understand the frustration though, Murphy's Laws have yet to be repealed. -- maggior Rich - Setup: 2 SB3s, 4 Booms, 1 Duet, 1 Receiver, 1 Touch. SuSE 11.0 Server running SqueezeBoxServer 7.5.0, MusicIP, and SqueezeSlave.

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Alarm Function Removed After Firmware Update??

2010-06-19 Thread coreyo
snarlydwarf;556205 Wrote: it needs to be connected to a server (either local or mysb) to set the alarm. if your network dies overnight, then you get an annoying sounding fallback alarm. it clearly can NOT play network radio if it's not on the net I don't know why that would be

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Alarm Function Removed After Firmware Update??

2010-06-19 Thread snarlydwarf
coreyo;556229 Wrote: You find it surprising that the alarm function doesn't work when I lose my internet connection? Hell, the $8 job from walmart doesn't need internet to buzz buzz buzz. When I say it doesn't show up, I mean it doesn't even give an option for alarm. Its as if the alarm