Logitech Squeezebox Boom?

[m1abrams]

Looks like it IS for real. Wonder whether the wheel has the same physical feedback system as the TransNav on the Transporter?

I did not see any mention of a battery pack in the manual. So does that mean it must be connected to a power source? Not really a deal breaker for me if that is the case, since it would need to be within range of my wifi. It would be slightly nicer to be able to just grab it and set it on the deck without having to find a power source though.

[mrfantasy]

Looks like it IS for real. Wonder whether the wheel has the same physical feedback system as the TransNav on the Transporter?

I doubt it for the price. It looks like it might be $299 like the SB3, which is interesting since it includes an amp, has a line in, and has additional buttons on the front. But it may be true--the display looks smaller (possibly same resolution, but the pix seem to indicate maybe a 160x32 display), there's no digital or line level outs. Suppose it's also possible the DAC is less expensive, but I'm guessing it's the same as in the SBR.

I'm tempted to get one for my clock radio.

[andynormancx]

No numeric/alpha buttons on the remote

[mrfantasy]

http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_boom.html

Only half done, though--a lot of the specs and info (like the size) are clearly for the SB3, so not too much to glean here.

[bhaagensen]

I doubt it for the price. It looks like it might be $299 like the SB3, which is interesting since it includes an amp, has a line in, and has additional buttons on the front. But it may be true--the display looks smaller (possibly same resolution, but the pix seem to indicate maybe a 160x32 display), there's no digital or line level outs.
I'm tempted to get one for my clock radio.

Yes, featurewise it certainly very much seems like its been designed so that is doesn't really compete with the any of the Duet/SB3/TP. Make sense I guess.

[variable]

http://www.wifisound.nl/catalog/logi...oom-p-445.html
addt'l specs

From the Squeezebox family of products comes Logitech® Squeezebox™ Boom: the all-in-one network music player that combines award-winning Squeezebox functionality with an integrated amplifier and speakers to deliver your digital music to any room in your home. All in a compact size. Just plug it in, follow the network configuration wizard and enjoy the music and content you love, with crystal-clear sound. Features include true 802.11g wireless networking, auto-dimming display, 7-day alarm clock with backup power and remote control. Supports most digital music formats.

• 1.9-cm (3/4-inch) high-definition, soft-dome tweeters and 7.6-cm (3-inch)
high-power, long-throw woofers
• Bi-amplified design with high-performance signal processor,
class D amplifier and digital crossover
• Stereo XL™ technology widens the sound stage beyond
the physical boundaries of the speaker
• 6-button presets allow one-touch access to favourite radio stations and playlists
• 7-day alarm clock
• Infrared remote control
• Bright, high-contrast VFD display with ambient light sensor and automatic dimming
• Built-in 802.11g wireless with dual internal antennas
• 10/100Base-T Ethernet port
• Line-in via 3.5 mm stereo jack
• Headphone/Subwoofer out via 3.5 mm connector
• Plays MP3, AAC, WMA, Ogg, FLAC, Apple lossless, WMA lossless,
WAV, and AIFF music files
• Connects to your home network to access music stored on your computer
via SqueezeCenter or Internet radio, and music services via SqueezeNetwork™

[iPhone]

I'm tempted to get one for my clock radio.

Hey Mike,
Wouldn't that be a Clock Squeezbox or Clock Boom? Or maybe even an Alarm Boom or Alarm Squeezebox. I didn't see anything about a FM or Am Tuner in the manual so radio would be a real misnomer.

[fuzzball76]

Wifisound.nl took the page down as well ...

[signor_rossi]

No numeric/alpha buttons on the remote

That's somewhat a lay down for me too, but I guess the SB3 remote will work with Squeezecenter running.
Besides that, exactly what I was hoping for, don't mind that it has no battery pack, there is a good chance I will get one.

Bye, signorRossi.

[4mula1]

I think the Boom would be perfect for my parents. I wonder if I can talk them into one and score a good deal on their used Slim Devices branded SB3...