Pat and Bukharin: Thanks for your thoughts. Below are my reactions.
Pat Farrell;198214 Wrote: > > Can I ask why a notebook? > You can run SlimServer on a really cheap used desktop. > Notebooks are many times more expensive. > Maybe I should reconsider, but my reasons were: (1) lower power consumption, (2) small footprint so can keep on top of stereo cabinet and can browse music using the web interface, and (3) ability to unplug and browse music and check out lyrics etc. from my listening position. I currently use a laptop in the exact same configuration as I propose for the new laptop. I have not had problems with bandwidth, probably because the laptop is not more than 20 feet from the dsl router. I suppose an alternative would be a small quiet desktop hidden in the stereo cabinet, perhaps using a Nokia N800 Internet Tablet PC or similar device to control it. How do you feel about that possibility? Pat Farrell;198214 Wrote: > > All you need is a P3-900 or so. 512 MB of Ram will work fine. > How power efficient would this be relative to a laptop? Is there a standard spec I can reference to answer this question for myself? Pat Farrell;198214 Wrote: > > Wireless is substantially more challenging on Linux, > Are you referring to ease of setup or actual performance once set up properly? bukharin;198219 Wrote: > > Another thing to consider would be a VIA Epia mini-itx motherboard. > These are small and energy-efficient. I have a fanless one, along with > a small case that came with a fanless power supply, and it makes a > great, small, energy efficient, and surprisingly capable server, > including running slimserver. If mine dies, I'll most definitely buy > another one - it's just a really nice piece of hardware, with good > linux support, good documentation etc. : This sounds interesting. Did a quick web search. Did you build your own system starting with this motherboard, or did you buy the system. In either case, may I ask what is included in the box? In lieu of a monitor and keyboard, could it be controlled with the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet PC or something similar? How do you control yours? bukharin;198219 Wrote: > > I think it would be much better if the slimserver could connect to at > least the NAS via a wired connection. Otherwise it has to retrieve the > files wirelessly, and then send them wirelessly to the squeezebox. > That's a lot of potential for insufficient bandwidth. : See above. bukharin;198219 Wrote: > > In terms of setting it up, if you have any trouble just come here! > There are plenty of people here keen to help out fellow linuxers... :) ThatÂ’s good to know! Thanks to both of you, Randy -- rmariger ------------------------------------------------------------------------ rmariger's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1160 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34855
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