FINALLY, I got it!!!!
No, not the Phillips but instead the 80GB iPOD!
There were two major drawbacks to the Phillips system, in our view:
- computer needing to be on when it played
- the speakers were attached to the player so couldn't give optimal sound around a room (couldn't be placed to left and right of room)
- oh, and thirdly, a bit pricey - approx E1,000, although I saw an offer on a 40GB one for E650 which has been repaired (not a great way to start).
Pros for the 80 GB Ipod
- connects into our excellent exisiting stereo (with great speakers),
- carries all our exisiting music (with much space for more).
- just cost E349 plus E30 for a docking system with remote control
- It has a highly readable screen - i.e. the music is very accessible
- easy to scroll quickly to artist or genre of music desired
- all our music is in itunes on the computer which is completely compatible with Ipod
- small, doesn't take up additional space in the living room
Basically it pretty much ticks all the boxes for what we were seeking:
- standalone (not connected to computer
- can take all our CDs (around a 1,000) without problem
- relatively inexpensive
- not bulky
- easily navigable
I stress we're using it as a home system and not as a portable system so hope it won't breakdown to soon (as I've heard they're prone to do).
Hoping that in 3 to 4 yrs others systems will be available. but for now this one is perfect.
Husband is happy with his (very belated) birthday present!
Thanks for the input!
No, not the Phillips but instead the 80GB iPOD!
There were two major drawbacks to the Phillips system, in our view:
- computer needing to be on when it played
- the speakers were attached to the player so couldn't give optimal sound around a room (couldn't be placed to left and right of room)
- oh, and thirdly, a bit pricey - approx E1,000, although I saw an offer on a 40GB one for E650 which has been repaired (not a great way to start).
Pros for the 80 GB Ipod
- connects into our excellent exisiting stereo (with great speakers),
- carries all our exisiting music (with much space for more).
- just cost E349 plus E30 for a docking system with remote control
- It has a highly readable screen - i.e. the music is very accessible
- easy to scroll quickly to artist or genre of music desired
- all our music is in itunes on the computer which is completely compatible with Ipod
- small, doesn't take up additional space in the living room
Basically it pretty much ticks all the boxes for what we were seeking:
- standalone (not connected to computer
- can take all our CDs (around a 1,000) without problem
- relatively inexpensive
- not bulky
- easily navigable
I stress we're using it as a home system and not as a portable system so hope it won't breakdown to soon (as I've heard they're prone to do).
Hoping that in 3 to 4 yrs others systems will be available. but for now this one is perfect.
Husband is happy with his (very belated) birthday present!
Thanks for the input!