Mudcat Senior Audioholic Dec 19, 2003 749 0 0 Alexandria, VA Nov 22, 2005 #1 With everything receivers can do now-a--days, why isn't there an keyboard connection or RS-232 so that you can actually type in the names of tracks when you record a DVD or change the name of an input, instead of scrolling through the menu and letters on a remote?
With everything receivers can do now-a--days, why isn't there an keyboard connection or RS-232 so that you can actually type in the names of tracks when you record a DVD or change the name of an input, instead of scrolling through the menu and letters on a remote?
T t3031999 Audioholic Jul 24, 2005 160 0 16 Nov 22, 2005 #2 There are quite a few receivers that have rs-232 on the back for software updates, configuration, and control. EDIT: But I do agree with you on the keyboard input. Why not make the receiver have a whole HTPC built in? But, because of cost, that would be on high-end models only.
There are quite a few receivers that have rs-232 on the back for software updates, configuration, and control. EDIT: But I do agree with you on the keyboard input. Why not make the receiver have a whole HTPC built in? But, because of cost, that would be on high-end models only.
Mr. Lamb Fries Full Audioholic Mar 30, 2005 489 0 18 53 Pittsburgh Nov 22, 2005 #3 double post Last edited: Nov 23, 2005
Mr. Lamb Fries Full Audioholic Mar 30, 2005 489 0 18 53 Pittsburgh Nov 22, 2005 #4 Thats what a media center is for!!! The all in ones are on the horizon. I think right now they would be way too expensive and the market would be way too small to make it cost effective for companies to produce. Also, the more stuff they cram into a receiver the more problems it would have. Some of the components would unfortunately suffer in quality as well. What are the possibilities and limitations of the rs 232 port?
Thats what a media center is for!!! The all in ones are on the horizon. I think right now they would be way too expensive and the market would be way too small to make it cost effective for companies to produce. Also, the more stuff they cram into a receiver the more problems it would have. Some of the components would unfortunately suffer in quality as well. What are the possibilities and limitations of the rs 232 port?
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Jul 11, 2005 32,533 0 113 Nov 22, 2005 #5 That's what Microsoft has been trying to do for years...and that's what they're after with the XB-360 IMO.
That's what Microsoft has been trying to do for years...and that's what they're after with the XB-360 IMO.
RJB Audioholic Dec 27, 2004 159 0 0 68 Calgary, Canada Nov 22, 2005 #6 What do you call a receiver with a keyboard? A computer! On the serious side, it would be a cool idea. It would make life a whole lot simpler to have an interface that looked like the Yamaha Receiver Editor pop up on the screen when you plugged in a keyboard. Lets all add this to our Christmas wish lists!
What do you call a receiver with a keyboard? A computer! On the serious side, it would be a cool idea. It would make life a whole lot simpler to have an interface that looked like the Yamaha Receiver Editor pop up on the screen when you plugged in a keyboard. Lets all add this to our Christmas wish lists!
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Jul 11, 2005 32,533 0 113 Nov 22, 2005 #7 How about "Why can't a receiver serve me a nice cold pint of Guinness?"
M markw Audioholic Overlord Nov 26, 2003 11,607 0 113 Nov 22, 2005 #8 Now, I LOVE this suggestion! j_garcia said: How about "Why can't a receiver serve me a nice cold pint of Guinness?" Click to expand... ...been hooked on draught Guinness ever since our trip to Ireland whre we had free range Guinness.
Now, I LOVE this suggestion! j_garcia said: How about "Why can't a receiver serve me a nice cold pint of Guinness?" Click to expand... ...been hooked on draught Guinness ever since our trip to Ireland whre we had free range Guinness.
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Jul 11, 2005 32,533 0 113 Nov 22, 2005 #9 Ot: markw said: ...been hooked on draught Guinness ever since our trip to Ireland whre we had free range Guinness. Click to expand... It's good stuff. We have one Irish Pub in the area that won an award for "Best draught Guinness" in our area, and it's true, so that's where we go to drink
Ot: markw said: ...been hooked on draught Guinness ever since our trip to Ireland whre we had free range Guinness. Click to expand... It's good stuff. We have one Irish Pub in the area that won an award for "Best draught Guinness" in our area, and it's true, so that's where we go to drink
M MDS Audioholic Spartan Oct 23, 2004 6,691 0 113 Austin, TX Nov 22, 2005 #10 j_garcia said: It's good stuff. We have one Irish Pub in the area that won an award for "Best draught Guinness" in our area, and it's true, so that's where we go to drink Click to expand... I lived in Mountain View for 2 years while I was on assignment at Netscape and I remember an Irish pub we used to go to for lunch but I can't recall the name. Shepherds Pie and Guiness makes a great lunch. It was in the little downtown area where there is basically one street with stores and restaurants on each side. One chinese restaurant I remember there was called Tien Foo or something like that (we called it Ten Four). Does that ring a bell? It was either Sunnyvale or Santa Clara that I am thinking about. Last edited: Nov 22, 2005
j_garcia said: It's good stuff. We have one Irish Pub in the area that won an award for "Best draught Guinness" in our area, and it's true, so that's where we go to drink Click to expand... I lived in Mountain View for 2 years while I was on assignment at Netscape and I remember an Irish pub we used to go to for lunch but I can't recall the name. Shepherds Pie and Guiness makes a great lunch. It was in the little downtown area where there is basically one street with stores and restaurants on each side. One chinese restaurant I remember there was called Tien Foo or something like that (we called it Ten Four). Does that ring a bell? It was either Sunnyvale or Santa Clara that I am thinking about.
aspaceintime Audioholic Dec 28, 2004 122 0 16 Nov 22, 2005 #11 Nothing like a good "black & tan"! Soo smooooooth...
mulester7 Audioholic Samurai Apr 9, 2005 2,682 0 63 77 North Little Rock, Arkansas Nov 22, 2005 #12 .....a buildup of yellow stomach bile brings an involuntary expulsion, which you've got to stand up, to stop, am I correct?.......condition usually brought on by three six-packs of tall-boys......the subject being relieved of said yellow stomach bile is usually evidenced by red tile-prints on the knees....great subject and thread, haha...... .....I hate the slop.......people juiced up drive real great....I know moderation is the key, but that is dependent on life-conditions, ain't it?...... Last edited: Nov 22, 2005
.....a buildup of yellow stomach bile brings an involuntary expulsion, which you've got to stand up, to stop, am I correct?.......condition usually brought on by three six-packs of tall-boys......the subject being relieved of said yellow stomach bile is usually evidenced by red tile-prints on the knees....great subject and thread, haha...... .....I hate the slop.......people juiced up drive real great....I know moderation is the key, but that is dependent on life-conditions, ain't it?......
