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March 2008
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The editors liked
The remote provides you complete access to your music library and Internet sources in an easytouse and
More important
Handy package
The Duet remote can easily control multiple Squeezebox receivers to work in unison or separately
The Duet provides the ability to play your music without a computer by using a NAS device or an online music storage service
The remote gives you the ability to
Powerful audio streaming system capable of many tasks
Attractive design
Small shelf footprint with multiple audio outputs
Excellent audio quality
Good looks
Small footprint
Component stereos feel with an iPods interface
Features and options galore
Wireless connectivity
Streams music wirelessly from PCs or Macs. Even supports Linux. Excellent onscreen graphics on remote. Robust file support. Expandable by purchasing additional receivers. Provides access to iTunes
Pandora
Rhapsody
And Slacker online music services with...
Sleek
Attractive styling
Excellent audio fidelity
Works with many online music services
Easy firmware upgrades
Wi-Fi LCD remote works well. Great sound quality. Variety of audio outputs. Automatically adds iTunes songs and playlists to its menu. Cradle recharges remote’s battery. Universal binary.
Impressive design and connectivity
Very easy to set up and use
Excellent streaming performance and audio quality
Pick-up-and-play usability
Unobtrusive
Attractive hardware
Excellent selection of online content
Built-in Wi-Fi
Easy to control from a computer
Third-party iPhone remote apps available
Easier to set up than a lemonade stand. Exceptional value. Hot mix of internet radio
Last.fm and top podcasts from Odeo and Podcast Alley
Plus optional service from Sirius. Remote displays news from the BBC
The New York Times
And mo
Easy to set up
Use
Expandable
Works with wide selection of music sources
Mac-
Windows-
And Linux-compatible
Elegant menu system
Network digital audio system includes excellent wireless remote with color screen and scroll wheel control
Supports Wi-Fi and Ethernet home networks
Compatible with virtually all non-DRM audio file formats
Provides access to PC-based music files (on...
Terrific remote control
Inexpensive
Open source.
The editors didn't like
The remote has a relatively short battery life and must be charged every few days with moderate use
The remote may not instantly respond when first utilized
As it needs to reestablish a wifi connection
As a member of the Squeezebox family
The Duet is still subject to the same software quirks that affect all computerdependent music servers.
Expensive
Total reliance on WiFi makes for a bumpy experience
Incompatible with some (most?) 802.11n routers
Complex setup and overall operation make it for experienced users only.
Somewhat steep learning curve
Wont play DRMwrapped files
Overly sensitive scroll wheel
Remote has long lag time and occasionally freezes up with some functions.
Not firewall friendly
Using multiple receivers can bog down network
Inadequate documentation and no on-device help
Remote’s scrollwheel advances too slowly for large music libraries. Some interface aspects feel clunky. Can’t connect to multiple Macs or Ethernet hard drives.
Its very expensive compared with most streaming players
Potentially difficult setup
No DRM support
Outdated support documents
Crippled MySqueezebox.com remote control
Remote buttons not backlit
Can be slow connecting to large libraries via WiFi
Our 10
000tune trove sometimes made the Duet controller sing solo. No DRM support
Works only with non-DRM files
Controller not terribly responsive
Scrolling through menus is slow
Music-service authorization requires a computer
Minor improvements could make the already good interface even better
Scroll wheel isnt quite as responsive as the iPods
No compatibility with DRM music files such as those purchased from iTunes or Zune online stores
Pick-up-and-play usability, Unobtrusive, attractive hardware, Excellent selection of online content, Built-in Wi-Fi, Easy to control from a computer, Third-party iPhone remote apps available
Potentially difficult setup, No DRM support, Outdated support documents, Crippled MySqueezebox.com remote control, Remote buttons not backlit
Logitech's Squeezebox Duet justifies its price tag with outstanding flexibility and ease of use, despite potentially tricky setup and missing DRM support....
Powerful audio streaming system capable of many tasks, Attractive design, small shelf footprint with multiple audio outputs, Excellent audio quality,
Expensive, Total reliance on WiFi makes for a bumpy experience, Incompatible with some (most?) 802.11n routers, Complex setup and overall operation make it for experienced users only.
The Cons may out list the Pros by one, the Squeezebox Duet by Logitech is a MUST HAVE for anyone who listens to music over the internet. The Squeezebox Duet is very, very nice product to say the least and full of features. The Squeezebox Controller u...
The remote provides you complete access to your music library and Internet sources in an easytouse and, more important, handy package, The Duet remote can easily control multiple Squeezebox receivers to work in unison or separately, The Duet provides the ability to play your music without a computer by using a NAS device or an online music storage service, The remote gives you the ability to
The remote has a relatively short battery life and must be charged every few days with moderate use, The remote may not instantly respond when first utilized, as it needs to reestablish a wifi connection, As a member of the Squeezebox family, the Duet is still subject to the same software quirks that affect all computerdependent music servers.
The Logitech Duet is a great way to get the power of a music server into your hand. The Duet gives Logitech's Squeezebox line of products the ability to act as multi-room servers that can be controlled anywhere you are, so long as you are within range ...
Abstract: We have all noticed the proliferation of media servers on the market over the past several years. The problem is, they are quite expensive, usually in the thousands of dollars, and some in the tens of thousands. Face it. You know you want one. We all ...
Abstract: The Logitech® Squeezebox™ Duet ($359.99) is a great way to get music streaming in your rooms with the convenience of a user friendly handheld remote. The system is easy to setup and provides excellent sound quality from good source material. Internet r...
Easier to set up than a lemonade stand. Exceptional value. Hot mix of internet radio, Pandora, Rhapsody, Last.fm and top podcasts from Odeo and Podcast Alley, plus optional service from Sirius. Remote displays news from the BBC, The New York Times, and mo
Can be slow connecting to large libraries via WiFi; our 10,000tune trove sometimes made the Duet controller sing solo. No DRM support
Wi-Fi LCD remote works well. Great sound quality. Variety of audio outputs. Automatically adds iTunes songs and playlists to its menu. Cradle recharges remote’s battery. Universal binary.
Remote’s scrollwheel advances too slowly for large music libraries. Some interface aspects feel clunky. Can’t connect to multiple Macs or Ethernet hard drives.
Despite a few foibles, the Squeezebox Duet is a great way to control your digital music playback from anywhere on your Wi-Fi network. Just don’t forget to stretch your legs every once in a while....
This evolution of the Squeezebox should prove to be a winner for its new parent company. All the makings of a good sequel are there; extra goodies, unexpected surprises, a flashy new look and a slimmer and trimmer appearance. Logitech is unapologetical...
