Logitech squeezebox

[chucky]

Anyone got one?

Thinking of getting on in the next few days (more than likely the classic). Whats your views on them?

If you have one and think its crap, want to sell me it?

[beechill_banty]

I have the Classic a few years now (pre-Logitech) and it's brilliant.
The only problem was that due to data volumes, my wireless signal was not up to it (numerous brick walls to pass through) and I got jumpiness and buffering, so I went for homeplugs instead to carry the data through the house. That's literally the only problem I've ever experienced in a few years of use.
Was toying with the idea of getting one of the NAS's that supports the Slimserver webserver so I don't have the PC running constantly, but that might be more than what I really need as I don't have music running constantly.

[chucky]

Im intending to get the classic, and use my iphone as the controller using an app called iPeng (i think).

It will live beside my router so i'll be able to hardwire it into it. I dont like leaving my computer on all the time, so i will probably get a NAS which will also be plugged into the same router.

I like the internet radio as well, i'd listen to that alot more than music i download.

[beechill_banty]

yeah, the internet radio stuff is great. Depending on the quality of your hi-fi, you might want to look at doing a re-rip your CD's into a lossless format, but it's a serious investment in time!

[chucky]

Just heard they've released a new touch version, due out december. Why did i have to read that, now i dunno whether to wait :(

[beechill_banty]

it looks completely pointless to me mate, but if touchscreen stuff floats yer boat...

[MrNuts]

it looks completely pointless to me mate, but if touchscreen stuff floats yer boat...



He has an Iphone;)

[chucky]

It also has a built in server, and allows you to attach a USB hdd to it meaning you don't need to leave a pc on or get an expensive NAS. You can access the USB hdd via samba server too apparently.