Closer look:
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| The Logitech Squeezebox Boom is packed nicely in a felt like bag which will assist with protecting it from scratches while you take it with you. | The Squeezebox boom comes with the bare essentials, which is all you need to use the boom. |
Logitech packaged the Squeezbox Boom in a felt like pull-string bag b/c they knew this product will be moved around the house or else where a lot so in order to protect it from scratches and other light damage. The contents of the shipping box are very few.
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| Unboxed, the few contents makes the Squeezebox look unintimidating when it comes to setup and use. | The back of the Squeezebox Boom is also very simple. The I/O ports for Line In, headphones or Sub, RJ45 and power are clearly labeled and that is it. |
The Squeezebox ™ Boom comes with an RJ45 port on the back to give you the ability to plug into the local LAN at the office when wireless isn’t available. The ability to use wireless is favored since the flexability putting the Squeezebox Boom anywhere within range of the wireless access point which is mostly where a copper network connection isn’t available.
Rubberized controls and reflective plastic finish show smudges and fingerprints; click knob and control layout takes a bit of getting used to; no compatibility with DRM music files, such as those purchased from iTunes or Zune online stores; AC-only operation.
…and if you want to control it with your iPhone or iPod touch, have a look at the “iPeng” App. See http://www.penguinlovesmusic.com.