Although this one is only software, and not nearly as involved as our last wireless solution was. But this solution also pertains to an Apple product: Airport Express. Apparently I never got around to posting about my Airport Express, but you can read about it over at Apple if you want. Basically it is a device designed to extend your wireless range, and/or connect devices through your wireless network.
As you may be able to see above, you can plug in an ethernet cable, use the USB for wireless printing, or do what I do and play music through your existing wireless network. I just plug a mini-to-RCA plug into the back of my receiver. I really like this little thing, as it allows me to play music from my laptop, or from our desktop through my stereo. The only downfall I have, is that like all Apple products, it is locked into their software. That means I can only use iTunes to play music. Not anymore.
Enter our newest solution, Airfoil. Anyone who knows me well, knows that I have a problem listening to music all the time. As I posted not too long ago, I have recently become enamored with Pandora. This allows me to skip the local commercials on radio (Tom Anelli the DWI guy), and not get sick of my music library. Although I have well over 10,000 songs, Chelsea doesn’t like most of them, and I can only handle listening to a full Brooks and Dunn album once every six months. My problem was, I couldn’t listen to Pandora streams through our home stereo. A quick Google search later, I had found the solution – Airfoil. Check it out over at the developers site, or if you aren’t super interested in the price tag ask me about mine. I can’t wait to listen to music when I get home now.
I would like it to go on record that I don’t think I have EVER listened to an entire Brooks and Dunn album. Two songs, Nick! Two songs! YOU CANNOT STOP THE MUSTACHES!
Does this mean we won’t be dancing to Boot Scootin’ Boogie and the wedding? 😦