Re: New announcement from Slim Devices

["Paul Gordon" <paul_gordon@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I believe it can't happen because the processor in the Slimoy doesn't have
enough grunt to handle a graphic display.... :-(

Paul G.


>From: Wayne <wayne@xxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
>To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: [ukha_d] New announcement from Slim Devices
>Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 19:11:16 +0100
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>Maybe we should lobby them to make a version that will go with the
SliMP3??
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>Phil Harris wrote:
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> >Bugger - doesn't work with the SliMP3 - only the Squeezebox...
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> >>-----Original Message-----
> >>From: Paul Gordon [mailto:paul_gordon@xxxxxxx]
> >>Sent: 03 August 2004 20:47
> >>To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> >>Subject: [ukha_d] New announcement from Slim Devices
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> >>Just posted to the Slim users group....
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> >>"Slim Devices is pleased to announce a major update to
> >>Squeezebox. We've replaced our venerable 2-line text display
> >>with a beautiful new graphic display.
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> >>Shipping TODAY are three new products:
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> >>	- Graphic Squeezebox (wireless)	$279
> >>	- Graphic Squeezebox (wired)	$199
> >>	- Graphic Display Upgrade Kit	$69 (after rebate),
> >>free US shipping
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> >>The new Squeezebox display has 280 x 16 pixels, providing a
> >>stunning interface appearance as well as advanced animation
> >>capabilities. Our web site has just been updated with photos
> >>of the new interface.
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> >>A hardware upgrade kit is also available, which converts an
> >>original 2-line text Squeezebox into the new graphic
> >>Squeezebox. The upgrade kit includes free shipping in the
> >>USA, with a $20 rebate if you choose to return your original
> >>character display. Reseller pricing and availability will be
> >>announced shortly. More information about the upgrade kit is
> >>available here:
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> >>http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_display_upgrade.html
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> >>Along with this new hardware, we are pleased to announce two
> >>major software
> >>releases:
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> >>* SlimServer V5.3 beta, featuring an enhanced user interface
> >>that takes advantage of the new display. This release adds
> >>improved fonts, as well as graphical elements in the user
> >>interface. Also included (for
> >>developers) is a preview of our upcoming visualizer feature,
> >>which can display high-speed audio visualization at up to 100
> >>frames per second!
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> >>* SoftSqueeze version 1.0, by Richard Titmuss, adds support
> >>for the new Squeezebox graphics capabilities and is included
> >>in the 5.3 beta release.
> >>Please give it a try to see how the new display works.
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> >>We hope that all Squeezebox owners will consider the upgrade
> >>kit. We've priced it as low as possible, because we want
> >>everyone to enjoy this new functionality. Also, over the next
> >>few weeks, many new software capabilities will be added to
> >>the graphic Squeezebox - what you see today is just a
> >>starting point for this versatile display.
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> >>Thanks everyone,
> >>
> >>Sean Adams
> >>CEO, Slim Devices"
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