Inspiration needed... Cash burning a hole
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Well, I've got a few hundred shekels burning a hole in my pocket here, and I'm moving into a new flat in the next couple of weeks. I fancy buying a new toy for my living room AV setup, but am completely bereft of inspiration - I don't particularly need to replace/upgrade anything that is pre-existing, but I just fancy something new to play with...
So far, it consists of (not the most stellar, but does me just fine):
Samsung 50" plasma
Panasonic 5.1 system w/integrated DVD
PS3
XBox 360
Wii
Mac Mini with 0.5Tb ext HDD (for downloading/streaming)
In short, I don't particularly want/need to save it, and could do with some suggestions. It can be something as diverse as an HD projector, or a dancemat for the Wii.
Over to you PH.
So far, it consists of (not the most stellar, but does me just fine):
Samsung 50" plasma
Panasonic 5.1 system w/integrated DVD
PS3
XBox 360
Wii
Mac Mini with 0.5Tb ext HDD (for downloading/streaming)
In short, I don't particularly want/need to save it, and could do with some suggestions. It can be something as diverse as an HD projector, or a dancemat for the Wii.
Over to you PH.
warnerj said:
The only thing your missing by the sounds in Sky HD! Movies and Sky Sports for a month will be like £50!
Oops, forgot to include that. Thought it would be a given...Actually moving from Sky+HD to a Virgin HD+ package in the new flat - faulty boxes, poor value and dreadful customer service are the key issues.
headcase: Watches are not really my thing, if I'm honest. I tend to go more for the novelty/retro end of the market.
Bullett: Not sure what Squeezebox actually does, in truth. The PS3 allows streaming of music from the other computers in the flat, while the Mac Mini has around 100Gb of music on it.
However, the remote idea might have legs. Wasn't there a quite large handheld/touchscreen one which looked a bit like a tablet?
Bullett: Not sure what Squeezebox actually does, in truth. The PS3 allows streaming of music from the other computers in the flat, while the Mac Mini has around 100Gb of music on it.
However, the remote idea might have legs. Wasn't there a quite large handheld/touchscreen one which looked a bit like a tablet?
You need one of these http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/remotes/universal-re...
Brilliant bit of kit. I have been using one since christmas and it's faultless.
Brilliant bit of kit. I have been using one since christmas and it's faultless.
Re Squeezebox.
It allows you to create a multiroom audio system streaming audio from a server. I used to use my ps3 (with Twonky) for that but it was a bit cumbersome. The SB allows me to use my touch as a remote and control the reciever in the Lounge, Radio in the kitchen and software SB in the office at the same time.
If you are already using apple to do this then it's not needed.
I looked at both the Wand style Harmony one (link above) and the larger tablet version. Couldn't see why the tablet was double the price and for me the One does all I need.
It allows you to create a multiroom audio system streaming audio from a server. I used to use my ps3 (with Twonky) for that but it was a bit cumbersome. The SB allows me to use my touch as a remote and control the reciever in the Lounge, Radio in the kitchen and software SB in the office at the same time.
If you are already using apple to do this then it's not needed.
I looked at both the Wand style Harmony one (link above) and the larger tablet version. Couldn't see why the tablet was double the price and for me the One does all I need.
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