[Wayne1]

Here is a link to a Dutch site showing a SB boombox.

wifimedia



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™

[stlblue]

It says, "Be sure to only use the power supply provided with the SqueezeBox Boom," Wayne. 

http://slimdevices.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/slimdevices.cfg/php/enduser/fattach_get.php?p_sid=l_n5XDaj&p_li=&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_tbl=9&p_id=8873&p_created=1217962307&p_olh=0 (page

[Wayne1]

Of course it does. Very wise words if you want to maintain your warranty status.

They get a little more aggressive with the Squeeze Box Classic or 3:

"Do not use a different power supply: this may damage the player"

[woodsyi]

Wayne,

I get the vibe that Logitech is more difficult to work with than Slim Device (Sean in particular) in terms of mods.  I know you stand by your (good  ) work, but will there be any changes or limitations in your warranty stemming from Logitech buying out Slim Device?

[Wayne1]

Early Slim Devices was very easy to work with. I could call up and get a replacement case within a day.

Now, they are part of a large company and everything has to be documented. It is not anything different for any company of that size.

I have and will stand by my work. The second I touch any Logictech unit, the warranty vanishes. I am the only person responsible for any of the modded units, not Logictech.

This refers to the physical unit. I am not in any way responsible for software, firmware, networking or how the unit is set up in the owner's house.

People have built their own power supplies and damaged their modded SBs. I have repaired them at a very minimal or no charge.

[woodsyi]

Early Slim Devices was very easy to work with. I could call up and get a replacement case within a day.

Now, they are part of a large company and everything has to be documented. It is not anything different for any company of that size.

I have and will stand by my work. The second I touch any Logictech unit, the warranty vanishes. I am the only person responsible for any of the modded units, not Logictech.

This refers to the physical unit. I am not in any way responsible for software, firmware, networking or how the unit is set up in the owner's house.

People have built their own power supplies and damaged their modded SBs. I have repaired them at a very minimal or no charge.

Thanks Wayne,

That seems more than fair.     

[Wayne1]

The SqueezeBox BOOM is now available for ordering from the SlimDevices site at $299.00

BOOM



Here is some more information about it from the SlimDevices forum

"Here are some FACTS:

- the units have an RTC (real-time clock) which maintains time even when it loses contact with the server. So yes, you can stop your server and Boom will still display the time. It'll even play alarms (currently firmware-generated tones) when the server is offline.

- there is a sleep button on the top, which isn't readily apparent from photos.

- player-side, the unit is an SB3 except for the audio circuitry. This includes all networking (i.e. it's 802.11g and has an Ethernet port). It should be capable of bridging as well. The wi-fi antennas are at least as good as an SB3, almost as good as an SB2.

- it has a smaller display than the SB3

- no digital outs, although there is an analog line out.

- the line out is not compatible with IR Blaster. This isn't critical since Boom was designed to be a standalone unit and not integrated into a stereo system.

- there is a line in

- the line out is configurable between headphone out (full-range) and sub out (with an internal crossover)

- there's a state-of-the-art DSP inside which handles all the advanced crossover functions and tone controls. It has lots of untapped potential.

- it can be mounted on a wall or under a cabinet, there is a bracket coming. Above the rear connectors are threaded inserts for this use.

- the VFD auto-dims with a light sensor, so it's perfect as an alarm clock for bedroom use, and the display circuitry is designed to go dim enough for use in a dark room.

- the knob does not have feedback like the Transporter knob, but it's very nice to use - nice detents, good feel, easy to control.

- IR codes are the same as for the SB3

- seeing as this contains digital amps, there are no conventional DACs per se, but there is a DAC for the line out, the same as that used in the SBR (the Wolfson).

- oh and for people who judge things based on weight, it's quite heavy for its size.

I know this because there was a beta test program just like there was for the Controller, and the beta testers have had these since April or so.

Basically this is a standalone player that is also a great alarm clock. It is not a portable player (i.e. it won't run on batteries*) but as it's self-contained, it can be carried to wherever you have wireless networking access.

Most important of all, I can say that Boom sounds FANTASTIC for its size. There's quite a bit of work in the DSP to get it sounding as good as it does, especially with bass performance. It will go down to 50 Hz with ease, and this is with 3" woofers!"

[BradJudy]

Interesting - using direct digital input amps and an output that can be used as a sub out with crossover function.  Neat little boombox - I wonder how it sounds. 

[Big Red Machine]

Why didn't they add a 500 gb drive to that so it's self-contained and can compete with Ipods for office muzak?

[sts9fan]

i think it looks super cool.  I think one for the kitchen is in order. 

Why didn't they add a 500 gb drive to that so it's self-contained and can compete with Ipods for office muzak?

I would say because that's not the "squeeze" business model.  They seem to be firm believers in the external computer as the storage.  FWIW I agree with them. 

[mgalusha]

Pretty cool. For office music there is an awfully good chance there will be a computer on hand.

[Big Red Machine]

Pretty cool. For office music there is an awfully good chance there will be a computer on hand.

But the office I am thinking of is full of non-techie women who would rather I just plop down a single answer versus them bringing in multiple Ipods of their own.  I could set up playlists for them individually on a large storage drive and if I could just turn it on and play that would be nifty.