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


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