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James Fee
09-23-2004, 10:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.tomsnetworking.com/Reviews-165-ProdID-SQUEEZEBOX-1.php' target='_blank'>http://www.tomsnetworking.com/Reviews-165-ProdID-SQUEEZEBOX-1.php</a><br /><br /></div>"<i>Squeezebox will most likely appeal to the uber-geeks who rule the techno priesthood and want every conceivable option that can be scripted. (It is only a matter of time till someone ports live Winamp visualizations to its cool blue interface.) But the ability to do complicated things doesn’t mean that the Squeezebox is complicated—it's not. And when you consider it comes with out-of-the-box support for using the iTunes playlists—arguably the best interface available—you’ve got a strong combination of smart and beautiful (and isn’t that what we are all seeking?). On the other hand, the Sound Blaster Wireless Music will probably appeal to the Windows masses who feel that using some slick looking Windows apps is the fastest route to no-fuss no-muss streaming music nirvana. Its cool silver exterior makes it look beautiful even when it’s off. And the Wireless Music remote gets points for being a very serious piece of hardware in its own right.</i>"<br /><br /> <img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/squeezbox_soundblaster_music.jpg" /> <br /><br />A very interesting comparison between two digital music adapters, read up to learn more. I've been looking at the Squeezebox because of Apple's poor implementation on the <a href="http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/">Airport Express</a>.

dartman
09-24-2004, 12:26 AM
Nice article. Thanks for posting.

I've been considering the Creative box but can't seem to find anyone who has actually used it. This review helped clarify things. I like that I could stream different music collections with one device.

dart