A new Squeezebox on the Horizon? The Squeezebox Radio X-R0001

persisting1 · « **on:** 21 Aug 2009, 01:28 pm »

Looks like Logitech will be introducing the Squeezebox Radio.

Seems to be a internet based wireless radio with built in speakers.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/fcc-reveals-logitech-squeezebox-radio-could-make-all-those-stre/

http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=180855&fcc_id=

bpape · « **Reply #1 on:** 21 Aug 2009, 01:59 pm »

Wonder how that will differ from the Squeezebox Boom. Sounds like it's pretty much the same thing from a functionality standpoint.

Bryan

persisting1 · « **Reply #2 on:** 21 Aug 2009, 10:51 pm »

Quote from: bpape on 21 Aug 2009, 01:59 pm

Wonder how that will differ from the Squeezebox Boom. Sounds like it's pretty much the same thing from a functionality standpoint.

Bryan

I agree.

Not sure how they'll market this.

Philistine · « **Reply #3 on:** 21 Aug 2009, 11:02 pm »

I've got a couple of Boom's and rate them very highly - one of the better SlimDevices products along with the TP, so I'm sure this is a well thought out product in terms of performance and market position.

Maybe it doesn't need a PC with SlimServer, just a wireless network?

bpape · « **Reply #4 on:** 22 Aug 2009, 12:23 am »

Then how is it going to access your library as they state???

Bryan

Philistine · « **Reply #5 on:** 22 Aug 2009, 01:08 am »

Bryan - as they are promoting it under the name Radio I was speculating that it could function as a stand alone unit for internet radio access only, in addition to its network capabilities? The emphasis appears to be more on radio than streaming from SlimServer.

Philistine · « **Reply #6 on:** 3 Sep 2009, 07:44 pm »

More details on the SB Radio:

http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/products/squeezebox-radio.html

Confirms, amongst other features, that it is able to perform as an internet radio without a pc up and running with SqueezeCenter. Has some othe cool features also such as color screen, nice product.

al2002 · « **Reply #7 on:** 4 Sep 2009, 05:38 pm »

Unfortunately, they have, once again, omitted line outputs.

A pity, as that is why I did not buy the Logitech boom box when it was released.

Quote from: Philistine on 3 Sep 2009, 07:44 pm

More details on the SB Radio:

http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/products/squeezebox-radio.html

Confirms, amongst other features, that it is able to perform as an internet radio without a pc up and running with SqueezeCenter. Has some othe cool features also such as color screen, nice product.