Logitech Squeezebox Radio, Logitech Squeezebox Touch Deliver All
The Music On Your Computer, All The Music On Internet Into Your Home;
Feature Streamlined Interface, Facebook App
FREMONT, Calif., Sep 03, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- You're a 21st century music lover but your stereo is stuck in the 20th
century. To help bring the digital world into your home, Logitech
(SIX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI) today unveiled the Logitech
Squeezebox(TM) Radio Wi-Fi music player and the Logitech
Squeezebox(TM) Touch Wi-Fi music player. Both Logitech Squeezebox Wi-Fi
music players give people simple, intuitive access to a wide variety of
music choices including free Internet radio, personal digital music
files and music subscription services.
"Digital music and the Internet have radically changed how we discover,
share and listen to the music we love," said Sam
Feng, product marketing director of Logitech's Streaming Media
business unit. "Now, millions of people are downloading music through
iTunes(R) and listening to Internet radio stations and music services and
our newest Logitech Squeezebox Wi-Fi music players bring it all
together. Just plug one in and you can be ready to discover and enjoy
music from around the world."
Logitech Squeezebox Radio - Small Package, Big Sound
The Internet has changed everything, including your radio. With the
Logitech Squeezebox Radio, you'll get the simplicity of old-fashioned
radio with the power of the Internet wherever you want to listen to
music.
Unlike other complex Wi-Fi music systems, Squeezebox Radio sets up
easily. You just plug it in, turn it on, connect to your home network
and like magic, you've got access to a world of music - Internet radio,
your personal music collection including DRM-free iTunes Plus downloads,
and subscription services such as Napster(R), Pandora(R), Rhapsody(R),
SIRIUS(R), and Last.fm(TM). And the Squeezebox Radio's color screen can
display album art, track and station information, visualizers and more.
With six preset buttons located on the side of the display, the
Squeezebox Radio makes it easy to enjoy your favorite song, Internet
radio station or playlist at the touch of a button. With automatic
brightness adjustment and a built-in alarm clock, the Logitech
Squeezebox Radio is even ideal for your bedside table. And if you want
to listen to music in private, a 3.5 mm jack lets you plug in your
headphones.
At just 5.12 inches (130 mm) by 8.66 inches (220 mm) by 5.04 inches (128
mm), the compact design makes the Squeezebox Radio ideal for your living
room, kitchen, bedroom - even your patio. While it's a space-saver, the
Squeezebox Radio still delivers clear sound with minimal distortion - no
extra speakers required - thanks to the 3/4-inch high-definition,
soft-dome tweeter and 3-inch high-power, long-throw woofer.
For your convenience, a rechargeable battery pack (sold separately) will
let you move the Squeezebox Radio around your home without interrupting
the music. The battery can power your Squeezebox Radio for up to six
hours and recharges automatically when it's plugged in.
Logitech Squeezebox Touch - Color Touch Screen Puts Music at Your
Fingertips
So you can seamlessly discover a world of music and play it through the
stereo system you already own, the Logitech Squeezebox Touch Wi-Fi music
player has a stunning 4.3-inch color touch screen that lets you easily
select and play music - and even view album art. Plus, to provide a
better listening experience, the Squeezebox Touch supports sampling
rates of up to 24 bits at 96 kHz, delivering rich sound with very little
distortion. Simply plug in the Squeezebox Touch to your existing
speakers, connect to your home network and you're ready to rock out. An
included USB port and SD card slot on the back of the Squeezebox Touch
also lets you access music and photos stored on flash drives and memory
cards.
To put control within reach, a wall-mount bracket (sold separately) lets
you put your Squeezebox Touch at eye level - near the stereo, over your
kitchen table or wherever you want convenient control of your music.
With the optional Logitech Squeezebox Touch Wall-Mount Bracket, the
power cord and speaker wires can be run inside your walls so cords or
cables aren't dangling from your Squeezebox.
Streamlined Interface, Facebook App and Flickr Support
The intuitive Squeezebox interface was designed for speed and
convenience. The color display found on the Squeezebox Radio and
Squeezebox Touch help you quickly locate your favorite radio stations,
playlists or music services. And, with its redesigned menu system, you
can easily choose from a variety of applications to enhance your
listening experience.
Plus, if you're a Facebook fan, you can share music recommendations, as
well as check out your friends' statuses, recommendations, and
full-color photos right on your new Squeezebox. Photo slide shows from
the popular photo-sharing site Flickr are also supported on both new
Squeezebox Wi-Fi music players.
The Squeezebox Family
Both the Logitech Squeezebox Radio and Logitech Squeezebox Touch can
seamlessly integrate into your existing Wi-Fi or Ethernet-based home
network, as well as with the Squeezebox family of products, which
includes the award-winning Logitech Squeezebox(TM) Boom Wi-Fi music player,
Logitech Squeezebox(TM) Duet Wi-Fi music player, and the audiophiles'
choice, the Logitech Transporter(R) Wi-Fi music player.
All of the products in the Squeezebox family work together so it's easy
to expand your system. Simply add additional Squeezebox Wi-Fi media
players to any room you like and then you can listen to one song
throughout your entire home - perfect for a party - or enjoy a different
song in every room.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech Squeezebox Radio Wi-Fi music player is expected to be
available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in September for a suggested
retail price of $199.99 (U.S.). For a limited time, a special edition
Logitech Squeezebox Radio Wi-Fi music player will be available in red at http://www.logitech.com
and select retailers. The Logitech Squeezebox Touch Wi-Fi music player
is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in December
for a suggested retail price of $299.99 (U.S.). The Logitech Squeezebox
Radio Accessory Pack (which includes a battery pack and IR remote) is
expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in November
for a suggested retail price of $49.99 (U.S.). The Logitech Squeezebox
Touch Wall-Mount Bracket is expected to be available in the U.S. and
Europe beginning in December for a suggested retail price of $99.99
(U.S.).
About Logitech
Logitech is a world leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation
in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music,
home-entertainment control, gaming and wireless devices. Founded in
1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX
Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).
Logitech, the Logitech logo, and other Logitech marks are registered in
Switzerland and other countries. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners. For more information about Logitech and its
products, visit the company's Web site at www.logitech.com.
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Pamela McCracken, 510-713-4003
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