Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Problem with Logitech's business practices for the Squeezebox

2010-12-08 Thread toby10
LOL :) I love the shuttle image, too funny. Duck Brand duct tape (now ShurTech Brands) is one of my industrial customers, I'm sending that pic to my contact there. They actually have an annual Duct Tape Festival in the home town of Duck Brand, Avon Ohio. Thousands participate every year. --

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Problem with Logitech's business practices for the Squeezebox

2010-12-08 Thread Soulkeeper
You haven't seen the 'battery installation tips' (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Duct_tape)? Your battery being flat shouldn't be a problem, as the remote is also quite flat. If you wish to charge the battery anyway, here is 'how to build your own charger' (http://www.designspotter.com/media/

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Problem with Logitech's business practices for the Squeezebox

2010-12-08 Thread Letten
You're corrrect, when You look at the pictures theres no way that battery fits in that tiny remote :-D +---+ |Filename: 22147.png| |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.p

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Problem with Logitech's business practices for the Squeezebox

2010-12-08 Thread majones
I can't see how to fit the battery in to the remote. It is much too big. I temporarily used soldered connections such that I could use the battery external to the remote, but was disappointed to discover that the battery was flat. Have any of you had success? -- majones

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Problem with Logitech's business practices for the Squeezebox

2010-12-07 Thread Letten
Soulkeeper;593314 Wrote: > > > And yeah, I got myself an extra remote to have floating around in my > "misc debris" drawer. I guess I'll use it as a spare battery for my > Boom remote. Don't forget the free fridge magnet :-) -- Letten Duet -> Audioengine A5 Classic -> Sony surround recieve

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Problem with Logitech's business practices for the Squeezebox

2010-12-07 Thread Letten
LOL, And +17$ for the danish version of the 1-page-manual -- Letten Duet -> Audioengine A5 Classic -> Sony surround reciever -> Jamo 5.1 Speakers / JBL 120Ti 2 Boom's 1 Radio SC 7.5.2 on Laptop running Windows 7 Linksys WRT54G wireless router --

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Problem with Logitech's business practices for the Squeezebox

2010-12-07 Thread Soulkeeper
When I contemplated building my own battery for the Radio, I had problems finding cheap parts with cheap shipping. I ended up with the choice between building a $40 "pirate" battery or buying a $50 original battery. I admit I didn't go to any enormous effort looking for parts, and Norwegian pr

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Problem with Logitech's business practices for the Squeezebox

2010-12-07 Thread toby10
It's a $5 remote + $10 battery + $35 in packaging. -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=83710 _

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Problem with Logitech's business practices for the Squeezebox

2010-12-07 Thread Letten
Mnyb;593234 Wrote: > But admit that this is a strange bundling what has a remote and a > battery do do with each other ? I want a pair of nice varm socks with > my battery :) > > As the remote is very cheap, why not include it with the radio not the > battery ? This will make the radio even cool

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Problem with Logitech's business practices for the Squeezebox

2010-12-06 Thread Mnyb
But admit that this is a strange bundling what has a remote and a battery do do with each other ? I want a pair of nice varm socks with my battery :) As the remote is very cheap, why not include it with the radio not the battery ? This will make the radio even cooler as the remote is magnetic and

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Problem with Logitech's business practices for the Squeezebox

2010-12-06 Thread JJZolx
jr46b;593131 Wrote: > I just bought my Squeezebox and I love it. BUT even thought I will > seldom use it, I want a battery for my radio. I went online to buy one > from Logitech. Well, for $50.00 I can buy one. It turns out that you > have to buy an accessory pack which includes a remote control

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Problem with Logitech's business practices for the Squeezebox

2010-12-06 Thread SamS
Just think of it as a $50 battery, and free remote! -- SamS SamS's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9261 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=83710 _

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Problem with Logitech's business practices for the Squeezebox

2010-12-06 Thread aubuti
jr46b;593131 Wrote: > LOGITECH is FORCING people into buying something they DO NOT WANT or > will never use.I really think this is WRONG. Is Logitech so broke that > they have to force people into buying products. As much as I paid for > the radio I think the battery should be part of the package

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Problem with Logitech's business practices for the Squeezebox

2010-12-06 Thread toby10
I do agree the remote & battery should be sold separately. But the remote likely adds only $5 to your Accessory Pack purchase. Kinda like hot dogs being sold ten to a pack and hot dog buns being sold eight to a pack. A minor annoyance and hardly worth getting worked up over. ;) BTW: Logitech

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Problem with Logitech's business practices for the Squeezebox

2010-12-06 Thread Letten
Don't complain, in Denmark the accessory pack costs 67$!!! 379DKK Guess what - I'm not buying one. -- Letten Duet -> Audioengine A5 Classic -> Sony surround reciever -> Jamo 5.1 Speakers / JBL 120Ti 2 Boom's 1 Radio SC 7.5.2 on Laptop running Windows 7 Linksys WRT54G wireless router -

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Problem with Logitech's business practices for the Squeezebox

2010-12-06 Thread Soulkeeper
jr46b;593131 Wrote: > Logitech just give your customers a little respect. It sounds like you're talking to Logitech, in which case you're in the wrong forum. To find Logitech's official forum you have to follow 'this link' (http://forums.logitech.com). -- Soulkeeper -that is not dead which ca

[SlimDevices: Radio] Problem with Logitech's business practices for the Squeezebox

2010-12-06 Thread jr46b
I just bought my Squeezebox and I love it. BUT even thought I will seldom use it I want a battery for it. So I went online to buy one from Logitech. Well, for $50.00 I can buy one. I THINK that is a little expencive for a battery. TRUE you get a remote and a battery for that but what do you do whe