Typical price: £199
What is it: A wireless digital audio streaming device
What we think: Recent firmware upgrades make it an even better deal for anyone who's serious about streaming digital audio
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 6 February 2007
Tags: Slim Devices, Slim Devices Squeezebox 3, connections, online music, networking
We like:
Supports the Rhapsody and Pandora premium services; includes a Wake to Internet Radio alarm function; has analogue and digital audio outputs; sports a sleek, attractive design; is easy to set up and use; has numerous free plug-ins available; works with Windows, Mac and Linux PCs; boasts superior wireless networking functions, including WPA encryption and wireless bridging capability
We don't like:
Pricier than competing devices; doesn't support the streaming of copy-protected PlaysForSure and iTunes files purchased from online stores
CNET UK judgement:
Recent firmware upgrades make the already great Squeezebox an even better deal for anyone who's serious about streaming digital audio
Full review:
A veteran in the digital audio receiver category, Slim Devices launched its third-generation Squeezebox a while ago, but it's recently undergone a series of upgrades (downloadable for free via Slim's Web site) that have made a great product even better. Continue Reading...
Slim Devices Squeezebox 3 History
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3 Aug 2007 in Reviews
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21 Feb 2007 in Digital Living
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