Homepod
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I've been looking at that thing for a week or two now. It looks so great and exactly what I've wanted!
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Here's another link about it and for sales. No, I'm not affiliated, this is just where I first saw it and it has a better looking graphic.
http://store.yahoo.com/gloolabs/homepod1.html
http://store.yahoo.com/gloolabs/homepod1.html
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This help?
What are the requirements for running the HomePod software?
Since the HomePod software platform is written in Java, it can run on any device capable of running a J2SE 1.1.7 Virtual Machine (or greater). The software have been tested on Mac OS 9, X, Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Linux.
What media management software does the HomePod use?
The HomePod is media management software independent. You can use iTunes or any other directory based content management system of your choice. The HomePod software sits alongside your existing music management application, so that you are not tied to one content management solution. Many competitive hardware products require you to import all your content into their content management system. Not a great solution to have to use a new content management system produce by a hardware company simply because you wanted better access to your music.
What are the requirements for running the HomePod software?
Since the HomePod software platform is written in Java, it can run on any device capable of running a J2SE 1.1.7 Virtual Machine (or greater). The software have been tested on Mac OS 9, X, Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Linux.
What media management software does the HomePod use?
The HomePod is media management software independent. You can use iTunes or any other directory based content management system of your choice. The HomePod software sits alongside your existing music management application, so that you are not tied to one content management solution. Many competitive hardware products require you to import all your content into their content management system. Not a great solution to have to use a new content management system produce by a hardware company simply because you wanted better access to your music.
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http://densionusa.com/icelink/
That's what I've been waiting for! Looks like its finally going primetime!
Anyone in Europe try one of the SMART cars that had these guys integrated in?
That's what I've been waiting for! Looks like its finally going primetime!
Anyone in Europe try one of the SMART cars that had these guys integrated in?
btoneill
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They've been promising this product since Jan of 2003. It's vaporware as far as I'm concerned until it actually starts shipping. When they announced in at MWSF they said it'd start selling in March for $199. It's now Dec 2003, and it's yet to ship, and people are selling pre-orders, but now for $250. Infact, MacSense was selling preorders for this device in January.
If you really want to play your music out of iTunes, buy a $199 TiVo, and spend $100 for the Home Media Option. You get to play music from iTunes on your tv/stereo, and you get the bonus of TiVo. Or if you want a stand alone unit (doesn't need a TV), buy the Audiotron from Turtle Beach or the SqueezeBox from Slimdevices, both are around $300. Both have Mac software, and both can get your playlists from iTunes, and both are shipping, and have been for quite some time.
Brian
If you really want to play your music out of iTunes, buy a $199 TiVo, and spend $100 for the Home Media Option. You get to play music from iTunes on your tv/stereo, and you get the bonus of TiVo. Or if you want a stand alone unit (doesn't need a TV), buy the Audiotron from Turtle Beach or the SqueezeBox from Slimdevices, both are around $300. Both have Mac software, and both can get your playlists from iTunes, and both are shipping, and have been for quite some time.
Brian
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Home theatre iTunes/iPod integration is half the battle. I have a great Monster Cable that provides pretty good sound quality that I've been fairly happy with.
Car integration is much worse. Wireless is lossy and cassette adapters are better, but still fairly poor. Having something like that, which is hardwired into the system would rock...in theory.
Car integration is much worse. Wireless is lossy and cassette adapters are better, but still fairly poor. Having something like that, which is hardwired into the system would rock...in theory.
A... car stereo with an iPod dock instead of a CD player or cassette deck would be nice. "Just dock your iPod." And the interface could be very iPoddy. With just four buttons, a wheel and a button inside the wheel. 
Let's see how 'tree' would have said that...
"Mac is going to plug ipod in stereo car. I have patent for it." Or something like that.
Let's see how 'tree' would have said that..."Mac is going to plug ipod in stereo car. I have patent for it." Or something like that.