Price range: £194.76
What is it: Networked music and Internet radio streamer with built-in speakers
What we think: It might well be our favourite digital audio product of 2008
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 17 September 2008
Tags: logitech, wi fi, streaming, speakers
We like:
Vast codec support; terrific PC software; simple operation; Last.fm integration; podcast support
We don't like:
No support for DRMed WMA files; headphone socket unusally positioned
You might also need:
MP3 player; PC; home network
CNET UK judgement:
Simply put, this is the finest networked audio streamer we've ever seen. It's easy to use, beautifully designed and packed with features to an almost ludicrous extent
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