Logitech Squeezebox Boom is I4U Top 100 Tech Gift Tip #64

Oct 21 2008, 12:00pm CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Logitech unveiled the SqueezeBox Boom about a month ago. The latest SqueezeBox has an integrated amp, high-performance speakers, and simple setup.
The SqueezeBox Boom will automatically find available networks and supports password protected networks. Multiple Squeezebox Boom players can operate on one network and allow users to listen to different music at the same time. Wi-Fi connectivity with the Boom is 802.11g and it has dual antennas. Most music these days is stored on our hard drives. Devices like the SqueezeBox Boom allow you to listen to music anywhere in the house. When the computers are off the SqueezeBox Boom can still play internet radio stations from Live365, Sirius, and more, as well as music from subscription services such as Pandora and Rhapsody.

For Whom:
Great gift for poeple with music stored on their computers.

The Good:
Easy to use
Easy setup
Built-in Amp and Speakers

The Bad:
No storage

Where to Buy:
The Logitech SqueezeBox Boom sells for $289.99 on Amazon.com. Compare prices on other stores.

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Luigi is the founding chief Editor of I4U News and brings over 15 years experience in the technology field to the ever evolving and exciting world of gadgets. He started I4U News back in 2000 and evolved it into vibrant technology magazine.
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