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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
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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
Easy to set up, use; expandable; works with wide selection of music sources; Mac-, Windows-, and Linux-compatible; elegant menu system
Works only with non-DRM files; controller not terribly responsive; scrolling through menus is slow; music-service authorization requires a computer
Not only is the Logitech Squeezebox Duet an elegant way to play music throughout your house, but it’s also one of the best streaming solutions available. ...
Abstract: The Logitech Squeezebox Duet is probably one of the coolest and best products Ive ever reviewed. Sure, its a little buggy right now but that is to be expected this close to launch. The fact remains that once the bugs are worked out, youll be left wi...
Abstract: One of the hottest sectors in consumer electronics involves wirelessly streaming your media to either your TV or your stereo. There are a number of add-ons for iTunes and even Apple TV does a great job of streaming your music, photos, and videos. But w...
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Published: 2008-05-02, Author: Michael , review by: maximumpc.com
Terrific remote control, inexpensive, open source.
Piggybacks on your WiFi network, compatible only with 802.11b/g.
The two things that could possibly be held against this player are, first, its lack of UPnP compatibility - you're stuck with SqueezeCentre (though there are versions available for Linux as well as MacOS and Windows) - and second, its high price. But even...
Abstract: Last year Logitech acquired Slim Devices, the maker of the Squeezebox units. The Squeezebox Duet is the first device that has the Logitech touches added it to that we have come to know and love. While this has replaced Logitech’s previous wireless sys...
Sleek, attractive styling, Excellent audio fidelity, Works with many online music services, Easy firmware upgrades
Not firewall friendly, Using multiple receivers can bog down network, Inadequate documentation and no on-device help
We like the Logitech Squeezebox Duet for its ease of use (after initial setup) and excellent audio fidelity. The controller gives you quick access to a bevy of music sources in the palm of your hand. Its limitations and setup hassles are fairly minor c...
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...
Remote has long lag time and occasionally freezes up with some functions.
With its excellent software and good integration of online music services, the Squeezebox Duet wireless music system is an affordable alternative to the Editors Choice–winning, but incredibly expensive, Sonos ZonePlayer 80....
Published: 2008-03-04, Author: John , review by: cnet.com
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...
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; setup process could frustrate t...
With its excellent iPod-like remote, the Logitech Squeezebox Duet is an ideal way to stream the full range of digital music--including files on your computers hard drive, premium subscription music services, and free Internet radio--to your living roo...
