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Logitech® Squeezebox Controller

Add-on controller for Logitech wireless PC music players

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Our take on the Logitech® Squeezebox™ Controller

by Chris Egner

Upgrade your Logitech Squeezebox or Transporter system with this easy-to-use handheld remote. Or add a second controller to your Squeezebox Duet and dedicate each one to a different room in your house. Logitech's wireless PC music players offer flexible multi-room expansion — add as many players and controllers as you like, and enjoy the music on your PC throughout your home.

The bright, 2-3/8" color LCD screen makes it easy to browse your music collection and select songs and playlists. An intuitive scroll wheel and simple volume and playback buttons make operation a breeze. The controller communicates directly with your computer over your wireless network, so you don't need to stay anchored near the receiver to use it. And it comes with a rechargeable lithium ion battery and recharging stand, so you can keep it ready to play your favorite tunes.

Note: requires free SqueezeCenter™ software download from www.slimdevices.com

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System Requirements:
  • SqueezeCenter™ 7.0 software download
  • Windows® 2000/XP/Vista™
  • Mac® OS X 10.3.5 or later
  • 733Mhz Pentium® or equivalent processor
  • 256MB RAM, 80MB hard disk space
  • wireless home network with broadband Internet connection
Supplied Accessories:
  • rechargeable lithium ion battery
  • charging stand with power supply
  • installation guide
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    • Squeezebox Duet controller
    • Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (1250maH/3.7V)
    • Charging cradle with powr supply attached by 6' cord
    • AC plug insert
    • Quick Start Guide
    • "Start Here" card
    • "Last.fm" card
    • "Rhapsody" card

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    Features

    Overview: The Squeezebox Multi-Room Controller is designed to control all Squeezebox family network music players, including Squeezebox Classic, Squeezebox Receiver and Transporter over a WiFi connection. You can use the Squeezebox Controller to browse your local music, internet radio stations, and network music services.

    Note: This is not a stand-alone device and requires a Squeezebox network music player or receiver.

    Multi-Room Controller: The Squeezebox Controller features a 2.4-inch, 256k color, backlit LCD display which makes it easy to browse playlists, albums, artists, and more. You can even use the controller to search by name. Its convenient scroll wheel, simple menus, and intuitive buttons make navigation simple. The multi-room controller operates off of a supplied Lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack. The unit comes supplied with a charging cradle to keep the battery charged.

    SqueezeNetwork: SqueezeNetwork is an always-on service (doesn't require that your computer is on) that provides access to Internet Radio. You can access millions of songs, thousands of Internet radio stations such as  iTunes, Radio IO, RadioTime, Live365 and SHOUTcast; and music service providers such as Pandora, Rhapsody and Slacker, without ever turning on your computer using SqueezeNetwork, a unique Internet service. Even your personal music collection can be stored online in an MP3tunes music locker and played through your Squeezebox Duet.

    System Requirements

    Squeezebox System: A Logitech Squeezebox Duet, Logitech Squeezebox or Logitech Transporter system is required.

    Computer:

    • PC: Windows 2000, XP, or Vista; 733Mhz Pentium processor, 256 MB RAM minimum; 80 MB free hard disc space
    • Mac: OS X v 10.3.5 or later; 256 MB RAM minimum; 80 MB free hard disc space
    • Linux/BSD/Solaris/:Perl 5.8.3 or later; 256 MB RAM minimum; 80 MB free hard disc space

    Internet Connection: Broadband DSL or cable

    Network: Wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n

    Inputs and Outputs

    Dock Connector: Proprietary connector used to dock the Squeezebox Duet Controller in the supplied charging cradle.

    Dimensions

    Controller:

    • Width: 1.997"
    • Height: 6.146"
    • Depth: 0.749"

    Charging Cradle:

    • Width: 2.364"
    • Height: 2.005"
    • Depth: 2.715"
     

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    5 out of 5

    Wow and then wow again.

    Written By Eric, Celebration, Fl on Tuesday, June 30, 2009
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    I bought this after much research and background reading as a stand alone remote. I have an old computer acting as a music server connected directly to my Home Theater. I installed Squeeze Center and then installed Soft Squeeze (music player for the PC). This eliminated the need for other components and allow me direct access from my PC to the remote.

    It works AWESOME! The setup was super easy as the remote literally did all the work and had the connection with 2 minutes. The entire process from hardware end was very straight forward.

    The interface is very Ipod'ish but has some very nice unique features. I will say there is a small learning curve to get used to the remote GUI and PC squeeze center, but nothing inhibitory about the interface has come up that is a major factor overall.

    This is such a great product and has so much potential, I give the a big recommendation to anyone thinking about going this path.
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    5 out of 5

    Much better than the description

    Written By Jim, Oak Ridge, TN on Thursday, May 21, 2009
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    This is NOT and ordinary remote control. It uses wifi to talk to the SqueezeCenter running on your PC, and thus it can control any device that can be controlled by your SqueezeCenter, from anywhere within wifi range.

    Furthermore, it has an earphone plug, which (still experimental, but works) lets you use the Controller as a remote music player that can access not only your ripped music, but also any Internet streams.

    And the new lower price makes it worthwhile.
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