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B9
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"Why have reasonable AirPlay peripherals failed to materialize? "


  

          

Let me preempt by saying I know that BT is cheaper and better (in many regards), but I like the larger range and central control of AirTunes via iTunes over my network through my two Expresses. But a portable speaker system wont get bellow $200 when you can get a BT set for half that? Is the Apple license and hardware that stupidly expensive or is the physical technology that boutique to remain a niche luxury to audio manufacturers? at this rate (2 years in), it's looking like a slow death or soon only Apple will implement it with their Airports. BT continues to win by strength of numbers and buying power.

  

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I was about to make my own.
Feb 06th 2012
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licensing cost
Feb 06th 2012
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^^^render unto caesar what is caesars...
Feb 06th 2012
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stupid apple
Feb 07th 2012
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      *greedy
Feb 07th 2012
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Buddy_Gilapagos
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1. "I was about to make my own."
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Using a cardboard box an airport express and a powered speaker.


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2. "licensing cost"
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pretty sure you gotta include this chip that only one company is licensed ot make and...some people don't want to

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www.engadgethd.com - the other stuff i'm looking at

  

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B9
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should have known. Apple's licensing "if they want it, they'll pay for it" attitude strikes again.

  

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