Amazon Customer Says His Logitech Squeezebox Is Not Compatible with His Apple Computer

Apple computer users might want to double-check the compatibility of any Internet radio that decided to buy. Case in point. An Amazon customer, whose review posted on June 29 of this year, said the firmware is not compatible with his Apple computer and its wireless router. He didn't find this out with customer service until AFTER he bought the Squeezebox, which he soon returned. 

Mac owners may want to wait for the new iPod with Internet radio: According to Mac Rumors, Apple may sell an iPod soon that gets WiFi Internet radio stations. The stations will be select, chosen by Apple, and the iPod owner can immediately buy songs he or she likes that are playing on the Internet radio station. 

Comments

[Angelo]

Remember "Technics" hi-fi equipment from Panasonic? I still have a Technics separate component system from the 1980's----receiver, cassette deck, turntable, speakers and later I added a CD player, all in a Technics cabinet. Anyway, I see that now, they only show DJ equipment on their website----DJ turntables, headphones and mixing boards. Looks like Panasonic has taken Technics out of the home audio business. I love mine---the set was used my senior year of high school, through college and has endured many moves and countless hours of play. It still cleans up beautifully and sounds like new. And mine was entry level---nothing special. I haven't had it set up to use in a while (since we moved to my new house). At some point, I'm going to clean out a room in our basement that we're using as storage---that is actually a soundproof studio put in by the previous owner----and I'm going to set everything up again, including my hundreds of vinyl albums.

[Barry Lipscomb]

I have a Squeezebox and (2) Squeezebox Booms. They work perfectly with my Intel Mac running Leopard. I think the squeezebox Boom is one of the finest internet radios ever made. I truly LOVE this product.

[Huesby]

"Mac owners may want to wait for the new iPod with Internet radio
"
C´mon Why wait to buy ? When we´ve had the Sony PSP from since many years ago which can receive internet radio besides being a game, mp3 player ,mp4 player, video player,picture player, USB memory storage, internet browsing machine...The only thing missing is the coffe machine...

[Jeffrey McMahon]

Barry, thanks for the info.

Hugo, I've never heard of the Sony PSP. My ignorance.

[Huesby]

Jeff:
I guess you don't have sons, have you ?
http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Portable-PSP-Value-Pack-sony/dp/B0007TFLLC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1246765976&sr=8-3

[Jeffrey McMahon]

Yeah, I figured it out shortly after. A Play Station. No kids now.

[Shorty]

Workarounds: directly wired cat5 connection into the Apple Airport, or a cheap compatible wireless router plugged into the Apple Airport router (resulting in an other subnet) -You can do this if you insist on using the Logitech Squeezebox.

[Jeffrey McMahon]

Shorty,

The word "insist" suggests you're not a fan of the Squeezebox and/or Internet radio in general. Thanks for the tech info.

[Shorty]

Jeff: Oh no, not at all! I think that internet radio is a great way to listen to foreign music without the static and problems on shortwave. The Squeezebox has a lot of fans, including picky audiophiles. If I were to get an internet radio, I'd go with a Reciva-enabled setup. (personal preference) I am listening online now and don't feel pressure to buy an internet radio. I think it's better to wait til there's more choices.----You have a great blog here, Jeff. I've been "tuning in" daily for a while now. Happy fourth! Regards, Ben (shorty)

[Jeffrey McMahon]

Shorty, I agree with waiting for more Internet radio choices. Thanks.

[Angelo]

Internet vs. Shortwave
It's like comparing fishing for dinner to take-out at Red Lobster. One is much easier and probably much better but the other has more adventure to it.