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Home WiFi network now becoming more popular. Already have a wireless provider, and a laptop without WiFi is difficult to imagine. And because wireless networks - is already a reality, then why not replace the good old radio on its modern variant - internet radio?If the first generation of these devices gave disappointing results, the second generation is better in line with expectations, although you have to spend a little more for the quality of the model.But the system Squeezebox Boom from Logitech is much ahead of its competitors - it can be called internet radio tomorrow.

Please note that a prerequisite is the availability of home network WiFi, connected to the Internet.In principle, now WiFi-router (ADSL, cable, etc.) are sold everywhere and at reasonable money. Internet radio is connected to a wireless network or wired, if the router is located nearby, after which you can listen to various Internet radio stations.In addition, Logitech Squeezebox Boom is able to play music from any computer connected to your network, or even to seek and play music from the Internet. In the U.S., Logitech offers to use on-demand music service on a subscription, such as the Rapsody.Then, enough to pay 10 euros a month, after which you get direct access to music via the Internet, and you will not need to download anything.

Internet Radio Boom is part of Squeezebox, and the whole system can be regarded as a network music center.It should be remembered that Logitech acquired Slim Device, which specializes in wireless music distribution on the flat.The original Squeezebox was the music receiver with display and remote control that connects to wired or wireless network, as well as for the column with increasing receiver / music center.Two basic quality systems - perfect ergonomics and quality music without compromise, including support for all compressed audio formats, and formats without losing quality (lossless).
Squeezebox Duet advancing this concept even further.The receiver is equipped with a simple interface, but everything else is done on a color remote control that can control receivers throughout your home. Boom can also log into the network management, it is remote Duet.

We were very pleased with indication Squeezebox, and ergonomics - all very well thought out. The main characters are well-read display with the removal, and navigation through a large round knobs intuitive.There are six keys to direct preferences to your favorite Internet radio stations, which would be sufficient.

The remote control kit allows the delivery of all controlled from a small number of keys.Connecting to a WiFi network is very simple, just enter the key protection of the network WiFi, if it exists, or use wired connection through the slot Ethernet. Then you can adjust to any internet radio stations, as well as on the network Internet Squeezenetwork
In order for Squeezebox Boom connection to your computer, you must install a special server, which provides a fairly complete set of functions, although the interface is complicated. But you can configure everything you need from a computer using mouse and keyboard, which is convenient.From the navigation receiver is also carried out habitually, in the form of directories and files. The only thing you need to switch between the Internet (Squeeznetwork) and PC (Squeezecenter), which is not very convenient. But it is fine.Logitech offers a long list of internet radio stations around the world - is a bit dig in it, and you can find a station to your liking. It should be emphasized that the connection is done quickly, very high stability even in the case of a limited flow.

In general, if you want the best for today Internet radio, the Squeezebox Boom is just that need.