The squeeze box is compatible with Live365, so hooking up to any one of Celtic Radio’s five channels is as easy as clicking the remote button of the squeeze box. Configuration of this device is a breeze. It auto-detects networks and hooking up to your own local wireless network takes only a few minutes (and that is without reading the manual). The sound quality is amazing with rock-solid network performance (no network issues or waiting for the station to load). The size of the squeeze box is impressively sleek and fits beautifully and proudly in with any of your other home theater equipment. Not only can you play thousands of Internet Radio stations, but this unit can sync up with your own music collection on your home PC through an intuitive software application called Slimserver. Again, the theme here is “easy to configure” and the software holds true to that description. The wonderful engineers of Logictech have even included versions to run on Linux, Mac and Windows making this one of the most versatile products available for Wi-Fi music.

Product Description:
Squeezebox is the affordable way to deliver music into every room of your home. It plays a wide variety of digital music files, including uncompressed and lossless formats — across a true 802.11g wireless network connection. Squeezebox will revolutionize the way you listen by freeing you and your music. Its convenient and stylish form makes it ideal for placing in any room, whether connected to an existing Hi-Fi system or simply powered speakers. By utilizing true 802.11g Wi-Fi networking and dual internal antennas, your listening is no longer restricted by cables and connectors. Squeezebox offers you the widest choice of listening options beyond your digital media collection. The product includes a directory of thousands of internet radio stations and features Pandora’s personalized music service and Rhapsody’s 2 million song collection. All internet music streaming services are even available when your computer is turned off.

Technical Details:

• Lossless Formats (Apple Lossless, FLAC, WMA Lossless) and Uncompressed formats (AIFF, WAV, PCM).
• Compressed formats (MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, MP2, MusePack, WMA).
• Bridging capability allows Ethernet devices to connect to the network through Squeezebox Wireless.
• True 802.11g wireless networking.
• “Always-on” Internet Radio, powered by mysqueezebox.com, lets you tune in to Internet Radio streams even when the home PC is switched off.

Play the music you want, where you want it:
Enjoy a world of music in your living room, bedroom, home office, kitchen—anywhere in your home. Add more Squeezebox Wi-Fi music players and listen to a different song in any room in your home, or synchronize them all together to hear the same music everywhere. You can also use the Squeezebox Controller to control the entire family of Squeezebox players throughout your home.

Perfect in any room:
The auto-dimming display adjusts for any lighting condition and is readable from across a room. The aqua-blue display features an integrated light sensor that complements ambient lighting—so it’s never too bright, or too dim.

Wake to your personal soundtrack:
With Squeezebox Boom’s seven-day alarm, you’ll wake up to your favorite playlist, Internet radio station, or nature sound—you can even choose something different for each day of the week. Or use the convenient sleep mode to automatically turn off your music. A built-in backup helps keep your alarm settings for up to two weeks if your Boom is unplugged.

Enjoy crystal clear sound big enough for any room in your home:
The high performance signal processor, class D amplifiers, and digital crossover all work in concert to deliver stunning audio quality. Squeezebox Boom’s high-speed 802.11g wireless technology, secure connectivity options, and dual internal antennas eliminate the need to run any wires. Squeezebox Boom plays virtually any digital music format, including MP3, FLAC, WMA, WMA Lossless, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, and AIFF.

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Overview/Review:
 The workmanship, design and easy of use earns the Squeeze Box Wi-Fi Internet Radio a 5 Star review from Celtic Radio. This system is a real genius of innovation by the folks from logictech. An impressive compilation of technology, internet and music to give you many hours of enjoyment. Now Go Wireless!

Some of the key features include a slim rectangular shape with rounded edges, a glass touch screen, thousands of free apps to download from the App Store and built in wireless access to your home wireless router or any public access wireless router. One of the unique features of the iTouch (and the one that sold us), was its built in glass touch screen and navigation system. It is extremely easy to use and is the only mobile device whose onscreen keyboard actually works flawless each and every keystroke!

Now, let’s get to the number one reason why we are including the iTouch in our Go Wireless column – Live365! The most compelling reason to purchase an iTouch is the free Live365 application that is included in the Apple App Store. Simply search for Live365 in the App Store, install the application and a Live365 icon will appear on your iTouch desktop. Select the Live365 application with a touch of the finger, sign-in to your Live365 account and start streaming music directly to your iTouch including all 5 Celtic Radio channels. Go to your favorite hotspot bookstore, coffee shop or add a base station to your iTouch with speakers and you can bring your Celtic Radio music anywhere you go in your house, yard or beyond!

Some of the great features you can expect while using Live365 through the iTouch:

• Listen to Live365 in your car.
• Connects with your cell data plan or wi-fi.
• Artist and track info with album artwork.
• Unlimited presets synced to the website.
• Multiple skins/themes. anywhere.
• Celtic Radio in CD quality.

Music can be purchased directly through the iTouch using Apple’s iTunes music store and through the computer using the iTunes software. Music that you purchase on your computer through iTunes can be automatically transfered to the iTouch using a USB cable for easy on the go music anywhere you travel. Our one complaint with the iTunes store and software is that the majority of the music available for purchase is DRM protected which means it can only be played on your Apple product. We give Apple a big thumbs down on DRM protection which hinders consumer’s ability to transfer their music to other mobile devices or computers in their homes or office. Our suggestion is to use Amazon’s DRM free MP3 download service which in most cases appears to be less expensive then the iTunes.

Another great feature for you “Go Wireless” people is the ability to play full length digital movies on your iTouch. Movies can be obtain either through the iTunes store or converted using digital software. A number of recently released movies are also including a digital copy of the movie that is included with your DVD purchase. Simply add this digital copy to your iTunes, sync the iTouch up with your USB cable or docking station, and you got a full length movie to watch on the subway, by the pool or in the car!

The beauty of the iTouch is the all in one approach that Apple has taken. The iPod Touch is a portable media player, personal digital assistant, Wi-Fi mobile platform and includes a web browser, email, you tube videos, stocks and thousands of free software from the Apple App store. We believe the iTouch will give the most demanding customer many years of enjoyment, and with a rich selection of features, we give Apple’s iTouch system a thumbs up for our Celtic Radio members. Now go Wireless!

Sharper Image makes a product called “The Shift Wireless Speaker with Audio Transmitter.” There are a number of models of this product available with the most expensive version having the greatest distance between the audio transmitter and the wireless speaker. Currently you can find the Shift System online through Overstock.com and also at a number of bargain outlets such as Home Depot, Kohls or Walmart. Do some checking when your out shopping and you might be able to pick this unit up for about $49.95.

The Shift System absolutely rocks and the sound quality was surprisingly good for the cost. Having been disappointed in the past with the promises and claims from various electronic companies, we were a bit skeptically that it was going to actual work as promised. But we are happy to report that the hardest part of the setup process was removing the styrofoam box guards from the unit. Follow the simple instructions (plug the unit into the wall and the audio cable to your computer) and you are good to go! Wonderful Internet Radio streaming through the air to your backyard, deck, pool and even within distance of your neighbors (Impress them with your taste of unique music – did someone say bagpipes?).

The beauty of a wireless speaker system is that it works with any audio application on your computer. That means iTunes, Windows Media, Zune, Real Audio, Rhapsody or any other music application will be streamed to your wireless base speaker in your home, garage or yard. Another great feature is the speaker pivots, so you can direct the sound to one part of your yard. Pivot the speaker to its default location and a handle is included for easy carrying. We give Sharper Image’s Shift Wireless Speaker system a thumbs up for our Celtic Radio members. For an alternative more robust system, check out the Cables Unlimited system from NewEgg.com. Now go wireless!