DavidNighorn

Having used a Squeezebox for a while and having dreamed of the 'killer app', I think that the computer is inevitable. My bold prediction is that a large number of households will have a data server with a terabyte or two of storage. This computer will be used to manage a wide variety of household functions including music and movie storage.

I am in the process of building one of these now with the intent that it resides, unseen and unheard, in a coat closet. From my listening room, I'll be able to request and hear any album from my music collection. In my home theater, I'll be able to scroll through the collection and watch any DVD - including extras.

The Squeezebox is really a miraculous product and it highlights the possibilities that lay just ahead.

David

Mike Frezon

Hey Ted & gang:

Have you seen THIS REVIEW by Parker? It's an HTPC which does exactly what I was thinking. Very cool!

200gb HD to store all CD with nice TV interface with artwork, etc...and it'll even wash your car! Well, burn DVDs from home video, store photos, surf the 'net, etc anyway.

A little pricey for me...but it makes ALL the sense in the world.

There's Jessie the yodeling cowgirl. Bullseye, he's Woody's horse. Pete the old prospector. And, Woody, the man himself. Of course, it's time for Woody's RoundUp. He's the very best! He's the rootinest, tootinest cowboy in the wild, wild west!

Ted Lee

that's a nice rig ... and definitely close to the whole "convergence" approach -- but not really for me as i prefer dedicated components.

this is my dvd collection. there are many like it, but this is my own ...

Mike Frezon

But its not taking the place of your amp/receiver, dvd player, speakers, etc. Its just storing your music, allowing you to burn DVDs, surf the 'net, store photos, etc. It seems to me like you are just adding another component...and removing your CD player.

There's Jessie the yodeling cowgirl. Bullseye, he's Woody's horse. Pete the old prospector. And, Woody, the man himself. Of course, it's time for Woody's RoundUp. He's the very best! He's the rootinest, tootinest cowboy in the wild, wild west!