{"id":210,"date":"2008-09-25T09:01:45","date_gmt":"2008-09-25T09:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=210"},"modified":"2008-09-25T09:01:45","modified_gmt":"2008-09-25T09:01:45","slug":"logitech-introduces-squeezebox-boom-all-in-one-network-music-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=210","title":{"rendered":"Logitech Introduces Squeezebox Boom &#8211; All-in-One Network Music Player"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 6pt; line-height: 150%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\">SYDNEY<\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\">, AUSTRALIA \u2014 25th September 2008 <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;\">\u2014 <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\">Today, Logitech has announced it has begun shipping the Logitech\u00ae Squeezebox\u2122 Boom all-in-one network music player into the Australian and New Zealand market. Featuring an integrated amplifier, high-performance speakers and a simplified setup, it\u2019s easier than ever before to bring digital music to any room in your home.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 6pt; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\">\u201cThe network music player will be the CD player of the 21<sup>st<\/sup> century, and Squeezebox Boom is the first player in its class to deliver high-quality audio in a compact, all-in-one design,\u201d said Robin Selden, vice president and general manager of Logitech\u2019s Streaming Media business unit. \u201cFrom the streamlined setup to the breakthrough acoustics, the Squeezebox Boom is an entirely new type of network music player. Just plug it in and you\u2019re ready to rock the house.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 6pt; line-height: 150%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\">No Additional Audio Gear, Wires Needed<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\">With the Logitech Squeezebox Boom all-in-one network music player, you can listen to your digital music in the kitchen, the bedroom or any other room in your home \u2013 without needing to attach external speakers. Just plug the new Logitech network music player into a power outlet \u2013 there are no additional wires to connect. Then, using your existing home network, you can listen to the music you love from the personal collection on your computer or your favourite Internet radio stations \u2013 even when the computer is off. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 6pt; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\">Adding Squeezebox Boom to your network is simple. The new Logitech player will automatically detect the available networks. Once you select your network, simply enter your password \u2013 for your convenience, Squeezebox Boom automatically remembers it for future use. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 6pt; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\">For different music in another room of your home, you can easily expand your Squeezebox network music system. Simply add additional Squeezebox Boom players in any room you like or, i<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\">f you already have an existing stereo system, add another player from the Squeezebox family to your network music setup, including the Logitech\u00ae Squeezebox\u2122 Duet network music system.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 6pt; line-height: 150%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\">Listen to Thousands of Internet Radio Stations on High-Performance Speakers<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\">Upon registering your Squeezebox Boom network music player, you can access thousands of radio stations and millions of songs, aggregated by SqueezeNetwork\u2122 \u2013 Logitech\u2019s free, online service \u2013 without having to remember Internet addresses or passwords.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\"> So you enjoy an optimised wireless-network speed and a secure connection, Squeezebox Boom uses true 802.11g wireless technology and dual internal antennas. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 6pt; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\">To fill your room with sound, the Squeezebox Boom network music player offers an integrated, all-digital 30-watt amplifier accompanied by two \u00be-inch, high-definition, soft-dome tweeters and two 3-inch, high-power, long-throw woofers. A bi-amplified design \u2013 which includes a high-performance signal processor, class-D amplifier and digital crossover \u2013 delivers crystal clear sound with minimal noise and distortion. For bass lovers, the Squeezebox Boom even includes a subwoofer connection. And if you want to listen to music in private, the 3.5 mm jack lets you plug in your headphones.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 6pt; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\">The Logitech Squeezebox Boom network music player works as an alarm clock and can wake you up to your favourite tunes. Six preset buttons, located under the display, make it easy to get to your favourite song, Internet radio station or playlist. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 6pt; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\">The included remote control gives you control of the Squeezebox Boom from across the room. And the remote includes a tiny magnet that lets you easily attach it to the top of the Squeezebox Boom or, for example, your refrigerator. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 6pt; line-height: 150%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\">The Squeezebox Family<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\">The new Squeezebox Boom is part of the Squeezebox family of products, which includes the award-winning Logitech Squeezebox Duet network music system, Logitech\u00ae Squeezebox\u2122 network music player, as well as the audiophiles\u2019 choice, the Logitech\u00ae Transporter\u2122 network music player. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 6pt; line-height: 150%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\">Pricing and Availability<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;\">The Logitech Squeezebox Boom network music player will be available in Australia and New Zealand in early October for a suggested retail price of $499.95 (inc GST) in Australia and $599.90 in New Zealand. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA \u2014 25th September 2008 \u2014 Today, Logitech has announced it has begun shipping the Logitech\u00ae Squeezebox\u2122 Boom all-in-one network music player into the Australian and New Zealand market. Featuring an integrated amplifier, high-performance speakers and a simplified setup, it\u2019s easier than ever before to bring digital music to any room in your home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=210\">Read More\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-210","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-game-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/210","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=210"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/210\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":211,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/210\/revisions\/211"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=210"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=210"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=210"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}