The Logitech Squeezebox radio is a solid music player with high quality display and great sound. Until now it was missing what any classic boombox had — batteries. Now available in the US is an accessory pack with a battery and remote for under $50.
Remove one screw, insert the battery, and you've turned an anchored net appliance into an internet-driven music machine. I can grab the unit using the built-in handle and move it anywhere. Using the remote I can advance or rewind songs from my chair. Battery life exceeded 8 hours in my tests.
With the MP3tunes service I don't need to leave a PC on or run special software. I install the MP3tunes app, select Shuffle mode, and get a random mix of my personal music. It's the world's first internet boombox, and I'm listening to music in lots more places.
--MR
