https://rikosjett.com/topics/media/Recent content in Media on rikosjettHugoenMon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200https://rikosjett.com/blog/nexus-player-worth-a-try/Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200https://rikosjett.com/blog/nexus-player-worth-a-try/<p>Google recently launched the <a href="http://www.google.com/nexus/player/">Nexus Player</a> in Norway, and I didn't hesitate to order one when the opportunity arose. As a long-term user of <a href="https://store.google.com/product/_chromecast">Chromecast</a>, I was curious whether it could address some of the weaknesses of that little dongle. Here's a brief first impression after just over a week's use.</p> <img src="nexusplayer.jpg" alt="Nexus Player" loading="lazy"> <h2 id="is-it-just-an-ultra-expensive-chromecast">Is it just an ultra-expensive Chromecast?</h2> <p>Key Specifications Quad-core Intel Atom 1.8Ghz processor 1 GB memory 8 GB storage 802.11ac WiFi HDMI output (1920 x 1080 / 60Hz) Bluetooth remote w/ voice search</p>https://rikosjett.com/blog/wireless-music-zones/Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200https://rikosjett.com/blog/wireless-music-zones/<p>Who says that you have to buy a ready-made system to play your music throughout your home? Many have probably noticed systems like <a href="http://bit.ly/dDY4m">SONOS</a>, and think it seems like a fantastic opportunity. But it is too simple to buy a ready-made system. Any nerd with self-respect looks at the opportunity to create something themselves. And I have done that. This is my setup for wireless music zones.</p> <img src="itunes1.png" alt="iTunes" loading="lazy"> <h2 id="hardware">Hardware</h2> <p>Apple has created a fantastic little product called <a href="http://bit.ly/uhWCa">Airport Express</a>. This is a tiny wireless router, the size of an average power adapter. Although it is an Apple product, it works for both OS X and Windows. What makes it unique are two small outputs. A USB output for printers, and a minijack output for analog and optical digital audio out. This router can be set up to extend your existing WIFI network, and thus become part of it. This means you can reach any Airport Express units connected to this network while connected to the WIFI network. The setup of Airport Express is detailed in the manual, so I will not elaborate on that here. Further, one must have something to send the sound to. In my case, it's the hi-fi system in the living room, and an iPod speaker from Logitech in the bedroom. Any systems that have an input for analog or optical digital sound work.</p>