Great review (NOT!) Spec page says it does not support MP3 (NOT TRUE), yet the review says it is MP3 compatible (TRUE.)
The spec page and the first page of the review says you can stream Internet radio with your PC off (TRUE.) At the end of the review he says "the Squeezebox already comes preconfigured to connect to the SqueezeNetwork, letting you tune in and rock out using your PC." Didn't he just say you don't need the PC for Internet radio? The author says "Unfortunately, although it can play unprotected AAC files, the device doesn't support AAC content downloaded from Apple's iTunes Music Store." He makes it sound like this is a Squeezebox deficiency. He should carify that this is a DRM issue outside of the Squeezebox's control. It also can't play DRM crippled WMA files for the same reason. He says "Like many users, my digital audio collection, though of decent size (about 12GB worth), consists largely of low-quality (128 Kbps) MP3 and AAC files." Well, would it be too much to ask how it sounded other than to say he was "grooving in no time"? He never once talks about audio quality. And, do "many" of us actually use 128 Kbps MP3 files with our SB? And yes the whole video thing. What don't people understand about that this is an AUDIO streaming device. Why would he even say " it stands to face stiff competition from new challengers such as Apple TV." An apples and oranges comparison, mister (pun intended.) I also found it interesting that they don't provide a link to Slim's website under the Buy It Here banner. The company that is listed, Compuplus.com, says others sell this device for $366.99. Huh? Anybody know of a place selling the Squeezebox for that price? BTW, Compuplus.com is not listed on Slim's website as an authorized reseller. I don't know Mr. Bennett's background, but I am not impressed with his writing. Another example of Internet journalism gone awry or people writing about that which they know nothing about. Ugh! Bob -- audio53 EAC (Secure Mode & AccurateRip)->FLAC (ReplayGain)->SB3->Yamaha RX-595->Cambridge Soundworks Ensemble ------------------------------------------------------------------------ audio53's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5576 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32512 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
