is there anything else like the apple airport express..

[dolph]

i'd be happy with the airport express (even though i don't need the extra functions), but it only plays itunes. anyone know of anything similar? thanks

http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/ (just for fun)

 

[loup garou]

There are approximately 4 zillion products that do similar things. People seem to love the Slim Devices Squeezebox.

http://www.slimdevices.com/

 

[kami333]

No

Yes there are other similar devies. But they usually require you to control from the client, not from your computer. It's not the seemless integration from your computer to your stereo that AirPort Express offers.

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: kami333
No

Yes there are other similar devies. But they usually require you to control from the client, not from your computer. It's not the seemless integration from your computer to your stereo that AirPort Express offers.

Lots of them let you control the device from your computer (which is mostly pointless, IMO). As a matter of fact, the Squeezebox I posted allows you to control it from any PC with a browser.

 

[kami333]

Originally posted by: loup garou

Originally posted by: kami333
No

Yes there are other similar devies. But they usually require you to control from the client, not from your computer. It's not the seemless integration from your computer to your stereo that AirPort Express offers.

Lots of them let you control the device from your computer (which is mostly pointless, IMO). As a matter of fact, the Squeezebox I posted allows you to control it from any PC with a browser.

WITH A BROWSER

ok, if you don't like iTunes I can understand it but it is another step, another program, that you have to go through to control your music. If you want the features of Airport Express, not just another client on your wireless network, there aren't any other good alternatives. If all you want is the audio, at that point you might as well just get a wireless transmitter and reciever just for it since it will be a lot cheaper.

 

[FoBoT]

that squeeze thing is expensive, i thought i saw a generic thing for under $100 on newegg

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: kami333

Originally posted by: loup garou

Originally posted by: kami333
No

Yes there are other similar devies. But they usually require you to control from the client, not from your computer. It's not the seemless integration from your computer to your stereo that AirPort Express offers.

Lots of them let you control the device from your computer (which is mostly pointless, IMO). As a matter of fact, the Squeezebox I posted allows you to control it from any PC with a browser.

WITH A BROWSER

ok, if you don't like iTunes I can understand it but it is another step, another program, that you have to go through to control your music. If you want the features of Airport Express, not just another client on your wireless network, there aren't any other good alternatives. If all you want is the audio, at that point you might as well just get a wireless transmitter and reciever just for it since it will be a lot cheaper.

Originally posted by: dolph
i'd be happy with the airport express (even though i don't need the extra functions), but it only plays itunes.

 

[dolph]

Originally posted by: loup garou

Originally posted by: kami333
No

Yes there are other similar devies. But they usually require you to control from the client, not from your computer. It's not the seemless integration from your computer to your stereo that AirPort Express offers.

Lots of them let you control the device from your computer (which is mostly pointless, IMO). As a matter of fact, the Squeezebox I posted allows you to control it from any PC with a browser.

i like to sit in my living room with my laptop. why would i want to pick up a remote control when i can use my computer?

the squeezebox looks nice, but all i really need is a wireless replacement for a cable that would connect my computer to my stereo, and i don't believe my best solution is going to cost $300.

 

[Anubis]

YES

the ROKU

http://www.rokulabs.com/

 

[kami333]

Originally posted by: dolph

Originally posted by: loup garou

Originally posted by: kami333
No

Yes there are other similar devies. But they usually require you to control from the client, not from your computer. It's not the seemless integration from your computer to your stereo that AirPort Express offers.

Lots of them let you control the device from your computer (which is mostly pointless, IMO). As a matter of fact, the Squeezebox I posted allows you to control it from any PC with a browser.

i like to sit in my living room with my laptop. why would i want to pick up a remote control when i can use my computer?

the squeezebox looks nice, but all i really need is a wireless replacement for a cable that would connect my computer to my stereo, and i don't believe my best solution is going to cost $300.

No. If all you want to do is replace cables with wireless, then all you need is something like this link. There are a ton of similar products out there. Just search for wireless audio or similar. X10 stuff is pretty decent too depending on what your needs are. I picked up a nice set of wireless recievers and transmitters for video and audio for around $30 on the FST forums.

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: dolph

Originally posted by: loup garou

Originally posted by: kami333
No

Yes there are other similar devies. But they usually require you to control from the client, not from your computer. It's not the seemless integration from your computer to your stereo that AirPort Express offers.

Lots of them let you control the device from your computer (which is mostly pointless, IMO). As a matter of fact, the Squeezebox I posted allows you to control it from any PC with a browser.

i like to sit in my living room with my laptop. why would i want to pick up a remote control when i can use my computer?

the squeezebox looks nice, but all i really need is a wireless replacement for a cable that would connect my computer to my stereo, and i don't believe my best solution is going to cost $300.

You could always build your own.

 

[kami333]

Originally posted by: loup garou

Originally posted by: kami333

Originally posted by: loup garou

Originally posted by: kami333
No

Yes there are other similar devies. But they usually require you to control from the client, not from your computer. It's not the seemless integration from your computer to your stereo that AirPort Express offers.

Lots of them let you control the device from your computer (which is mostly pointless, IMO). As a matter of fact, the Squeezebox I posted allows you to control it from any PC with a browser.

WITH A BROWSER

ok, if you don't like iTunes I can understand it but it is another step, another program, that you have to go through to control your music. If you want the features of Airport Express, not just another client on your wireless network, there aren't any other good alternatives. If all you want is the audio, at that point you might as well just get a wireless transmitter and reciever just for it since it will be a lot cheaper.

Originally posted by: dolph
i'd be happy with the airport express (even though i don't need the extra functions), but it only plays itunes.

Not that your suggestion was anymore simple or cheaper. dolph wasn't clear on the features he was looking for.

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: kami333

Originally posted by: loup garou

Originally posted by: kami333

Originally posted by: loup garou

Originally posted by: kami333
No

Yes there are other similar devies. But they usually require you to control from the client, not from your computer. It's not the seemless integration from your computer to your stereo that AirPort Express offers.

Lots of them let you control the device from your computer (which is mostly pointless, IMO). As a matter of fact, the Squeezebox I posted allows you to control it from any PC with a browser.

WITH A BROWSER

ok, if you don't like iTunes I can understand it but it is another step, another program, that you have to go through to control your music. If you want the features of Airport Express, not just another client on your wireless network, there aren't any other good alternatives. If all you want is the audio, at that point you might as well just get a wireless transmitter and reciever just for it since it will be a lot cheaper.

Originally posted by: dolph
i'd be happy with the airport express (even though i don't need the extra functions), but it only plays itunes.

Not that your suggestion was anymore simple or cheaper. dolph wasn't clear on the features he was looking for.

I never said it was. He said he didn't like iTunes. I gave him something similar that was iTunes independent. Just give up dude, you don't have a leg to stand on.

 

[kami333]

Originally posted by: loup garou

Originally posted by: kami333

Originally posted by: loup garou

Originally posted by: kami333

Originally posted by: loup garou

Originally posted by: kami333
No

Yes there are other similar devies. But they usually require you to control from the client, not from your computer. It's not the seemless integration from your computer to your stereo that AirPort Express offers.

Lots of them let you control the device from your computer (which is mostly pointless, IMO). As a matter of fact, the Squeezebox I posted allows you to control it from any PC with a browser.

WITH A BROWSER

ok, if you don't like iTunes I can understand it but it is another step, another program, that you have to go through to control your music. If you want the features of Airport Express, not just another client on your wireless network, there aren't any other good alternatives. If all you want is the audio, at that point you might as well just get a wireless transmitter and reciever just for it since it will be a lot cheaper.

Originally posted by: dolph
i'd be happy with the airport express (even though i don't need the extra functions), but it only plays itunes.

Not that your suggestion was anymore simple or cheaper. dolph wasn't clear on the features he was looking for.

I never said it was. He said he didn't like iTunes. I gave him something similar that was iTunes independent. Just give up dude, you don't have a leg to stand on.

Meh, neither do you. Bridge + print server + audio out. Any alternatives?

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: kami333
Meh, neither do you. Bridge + print server + audio out. Any alternatives?

Make another thread, stop hijacking this poor guy's.

 

[dolph]

Originally posted by: kami333

Originally posted by: dolph

Originally posted by: loup garou

Originally posted by: kami333
No

Yes there are other similar devies. But they usually require you to control from the client, not from your computer. It's not the seemless integration from your computer to your stereo that AirPort Express offers.

Lots of them let you control the device from your computer (which is mostly pointless, IMO). As a matter of fact, the Squeezebox I posted allows you to control it from any PC with a browser.

i like to sit in my living room with my laptop. why would i want to pick up a remote control when i can use my computer?

the squeezebox looks nice, but all i really need is a wireless replacement for a cable that would connect my computer to my stereo, and i don't believe my best solution is going to cost $300.

No. If all you want to do is replace cables with wireless, then all you need is something like this link. There are a ton of similar products out there. Just search for wireless audio or similar. X10 stuff is pretty decent too depending on what your needs are. I picked up a nice set of wireless recievers and transmitters for video and audio for around $30 on the FST forums.

sorry, i should have also said that i don't want to get a second transmitter for my laptop (first being 802.11g). when i had a desktop, i used the same x10 stuff with mixed results.

 

[kami333]

Originally posted by: loup garou

Originally posted by: kami333
Meh, neither do you. Bridge + print server + audio out. Any alternatives?

Make another thread, stop hijacking this poor guy's.

This is true. We've already answered his question anyways.

 

[kami333]

Originally posted by: dolph

Originally posted by: kami333

Originally posted by: dolph

Originally posted by: loup garou

Originally posted by: kami333
No

Yes there are other similar devies. But they usually require you to control from the client, not from your computer. It's not the seemless integration from your computer to your stereo that AirPort Express offers.

Lots of them let you control the device from your computer (which is mostly pointless, IMO). As a matter of fact, the Squeezebox I posted allows you to control it from any PC with a browser.

i like to sit in my living room with my laptop. why would i want to pick up a remote control when i can use my computer?

the squeezebox looks nice, but all i really need is a wireless replacement for a cable that would connect my computer to my stereo, and i don't believe my best solution is going to cost $300.

No. If all you want to do is replace cables with wireless, then all you need is something like this link. There are a ton of similar products out there. Just search for wireless audio or similar. X10 stuff is pretty decent too depending on what your needs are. I picked up a nice set of wireless recievers and transmitters for video and audio for around $30 on the FST forums.

sorry, i should have also said that i don't want to get a second transmitter for my laptop (first being 802.11g). when i had a desktop, i used the same x10 stuff with mixed results.

There really isn't much. It's the whole concept of pull/pushing content, all 802.11x recievers I have seen so far have been the controller, not a reciever like the AirPort Express. There have been some announcements recently about wireless speakers that use 802.11x and possibly just recievers as well so you might be seeing some products soon.

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