Logitech 930-000033 Squeezebox Duet Wireless Network Music Player

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minutes I was up and running.

But as Hamlet said "Aye, there's the rub" because a wired connection means that the system must be tethered to the router, and all the advantages of mobility within your house or office are gone. But it works, and soon I was enjoying subscription Internet radio.

And that is where my final question arises. Even with wireless connections in an iPod, satellite radio, cable radio age, do we really need this service to pump sound into a room which may be the only one in the house without some form of digital music? My guess is that Logitech will have to make a major marketing push to differentiate itself in a marketplace filled with alternative competition.

Logitech 930-000033 Squeezebox Duet Wireless Network Music Player

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Wi-Fi or other non-IR control). This further narrowed my choices to Sonos, Squeezebox, or even more expensive systems by Control4, Creston, etc...
Squeezebox won due to price.
Operation
Setup was easy but could be a little simpler. The directions could be a little better (such as indicating squeezecenter must be working for the squeezebox to find the computer). I also ha to attempt to connect several times before everything was working. I have the squeezeboxes set up wired and the remotes are wireless (obviously).
After the system is setup the operation is flawless. I can scroll through my entire library and pick and choose as I feel or have the system do a random selection (by song, artist, album, year, and genre) which I love (since I don't do playlist). The buttons allow for pause, FF, REW, home, volume +, volume - (which is nice so I do not have to go to my wall panels). There is also a scroll wheel (like an iPod). The remote can control multiple squeezeboxes but only one at a time. However, multiple squeezeboxes can be set up to play the same programming (if desired). In addition through squeezecenter (on your PC), you can control the programming on any squeezebox.
The remote's range is really good for my applications. I can go anywhere in my house or yard and still control the devices. I did notice outside the screen is barely visible. Hopefully, Logitech (slim devices) will make the screen brighter in either future versions (or via firmware upgrade, if possible).
The system does use iTunes for artwork, playlist, etc... For some this may be a con but I prefer iTunes for ease of use over WMP.
One neat feature I just found is you can access your Flickr account and stream your pictures to the remote to be used as a screensaver.
The expansion possibilities are there too. The remote as an SM slot and jack in the top (don't know what that is for). You can also upload 3rd party applications that allow the squeezebox to do other features including playing SAT radio. It would be nice if Logitech could combine the Harmony series remotes with this product ...
For the future, I intend to buy a windows home server and centralize all of my media onto that. I would then run squeezecenter on that. The forums on the slim devices website indicate this works flawlessly.
Note: I have not even tried the internet radio functions of the device.

Logitech 930-000033 Squeezebox Duet Wireless Network Music Player

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familiar to your iPod, and with all the same features such as shuffle etc.

You also have access to internet radio, and other option features. I chose to delete things like Rhapsody (why are they still in business) etc. as there is no need for anything like that.

I did have to contact customer service as there was a minor piece missing from the ac adapter. It was fully functional, but the missing piece would provide more convenience. Not only did they answer within seconds, they were going to ship the piece overnight. I told them to ship normal mail as it was not urgent, but I was so impressed with the phone call and service, it's great to know they are there in case something more major happens down the road.

This is something I will buy repeatedly even if it breaks. I am so thrilled being able to control my music and find everything I want at the touch of a button. ... and it looks really cool. Buy it yesterday and soon you'll be living in the future.