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SQUEEZEBOX by SLIM DEVICES
Conclusion:
The Squeezebox by Slim Devices, Inc. is one of the very best music / wireless accessory devices that this reviewer has had the pleasure of working with. In a time when we are all bombarded by huge quantities of digital playback devices and/or wireless playback devices involving long tedious setup times, software issues and plagued with playback deterioration; I am extremely pleased to have had the opportunity to review Slim Devices, Inc. latest offering and can honestly say that the Squeezebox has re-energized my interest and pleasure in listening to my audio music in a way that no other device has had an impact in many years. With its beautiful aqua-blue active lcd display that scrolls the information you request of it, and the sleek black look that the designers intent to make a very distinct looking device that anyone would welcome into their home, I would have to say that Slim Devices, Inc. has hit a major home run here.
The Squeezebox is also a great accessory and gift for that music loving, computer influenced, person that enables the combination of their love for both computer geek gadgetry and digital music playback while incorporating many customizable features for both personalities within this person. With the quick setup time that in all honesty surprised us, even with our WPA-TPIK protected network and router filters, the fun factor is heightened due to not being frustrated with the setup when you are in fact left with plenty of time that allows you to enthrall yourself in the SlimServer software interface so as to customize your own environment for your Squeezebox.
With its' high quality build and look; its' huge range of supported music formats; the very intuitive interface by merely using the remote even if you have not read the instructions ( we still recommend a thorough reading prior to diving in as it becomes very easy after this) and just following the on-screen display messages; the wireless connection and range along with the incorporated 24-Bit DAC which reproduces your clear, rich music as it streams wirelessly across your home; easy interface and connectivity to thousands of internet radio stations; with the capability of easily being transported throughout your house and/or taken to your weekend place for continuous enjoyment of your entire music library from your computer allows us to state that with all of these attributes, the Squeezebox by Slim Devices, Inc. is one of the strongest contenders for that "must-have" device for home theatres and especially if you are both a computer 'geek' and music lover as it combines your two worlds very efficiently.
Given all of these strengths and versatility, Techware Labs would like to give the Squeezebox our Editor's Choice Award.
Techware Labs would like to formally thank the people at Slim Devices for sending us the Squeezebox, as it has truly been a joy to run through this highly versatile music playback device that has re-awakened this reviewers interest in my own music by combining my worlds of computers and audio.
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