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Looking on Facebook, there has been a few weeks delay due to a software bug in the screens they were using.
Custom high definition LCD panel what could possibly go wrong?
Looking on Facebook, there has been a few weeks delay due to a software bug in the screens they were using.
Once you are dealing with streaming software, you need an app. You don't want to be craning your neck and squinting while trying to work out which track you are looking for. I suspect that most Squeezebox touch users, like me, mainly use its screen for play/pausing an already selected track or playing favourites etc. After all sonos users manage without any screen.
The only way a device screen is really needed is if you have a pro console type arrangement with the device at eye level in front of you. I can see why it might appeal to John.
If you don't have your phone on and in your pocket while at home, then I can see that this might be a problem.I like the convenience of a dedicated device screen, and rely on my squeezebox touch to choose which tracks / radio station to listen to, as well as control playback afterwards. While there is a place for phone apps, they are often overly complex (iPeng), and require switching the device on, entering a password, etc. which ends up being cumbersome
Yes you are right that this is the trend. But I hate it for several reasons one is ta I am too paranoid to let devices record everything I say.People will be talking to their toys pretty soon, if they aren’t already - “Hey Siri, play me Kind of Blue.” I already prefer to ask my phone to phone someone, or set a timer, or tell me what the time is. It’s much easier. Why press buttons?
A recent report has predicted that the voice economy will be worth $1 trillion in 5 years, and that the keyboard will be largely redundant.
https://9to5mac.com/2019/07/20/sirios-launch-2020-report/
People will be talking to their toys pretty soon, if they aren’t already - “Hey Siri, play me Kind of Blue.” I already prefer to ask my phone to phone someone, or set a timer, or tell me what the time is. It’s much easier. Why press buttons?
A recent report has predicted that the voice economy will be worth $1 trillion in 5 years, and that the keyboard will be largely redundant.
https://9to5mac.com/2019/07/20/sirios-launch-2020-report/
Been there right from the start on DIY audio etc, even before there was an MDAC, and the MDAC took a while, but with this, i think i'm pretty much done now.
MDAC still working OK as a headphone amp.
I'll see how much i'm in (not that much i think, as i lost track long ago of what was going on), and if anybody is interested in taking on my payments (for a considerable reduced cost) etc PM me.