The high definition DVD disk is capable of storing 30GB of information even after using its both sides and on the other hand the storage ability of blu-ray disk reaches 50GB (25GB per side). The current CD and the DVD tape format use the red lazer for reading and recording the information onto the disk. Wavelength of DVD is 650nm and that of the CD disk format is 780nm. Wavelength has been reduced further in the new disk technology of blu-ray which was introduced by Philips and Sony. Wavelength of blu-ray is 405 nanometers. The reason to use blue laser in the blu-ray format is its shorter wavelength.

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Blu-ray technology is the optical storage format’s new future. The advantages and benefits provided by the blu-ray disk technology are far beyond that of the DVD format. Blu-ray technology supports large recording capacity (25GB) on same physical size disk as of the DVD disk. So it makes it 50GB when data is stored on both blu-ray disks’ sides (as 25GB for each layer). HD video is supported by the blu-ray technology with the help of modern encoders. Video (1920 x 1080p) is supported with VC-1, ACV and MPEG2 coding schemes. Higher video quality is enabled by the VC1 and ACV with lower bit-rate in comparison to the common MPEG2 encoder.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Different and Better, June 11, 2009
By Alexander Scherr – See all my reviews
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I have owned both Kindle 1 and Kindle 2, so I’m already committed to the basic idea: e-ink reading in a slim form factor with excellent connectivity to a large selection of books and subscriptions. I have come to rely on my Kindle experience, and it has seriously enhanced my reading.

The DX was not an obvious upgrade for me, but two features put me over the edge: the larger screen, and the native PDF reader. I now have the DX in my hands, and can report PROS, CONS, and NEUTRALS:

PROS:

– the larger screen is a definite plus. I use the larger type size on my Kindle 2 (older eyes), and at this type size I get far more text per page on the DX. This makes the whole reading experience more book-like (and should be a boon to people who buy large-print books.)

– the screen is also sharper and crisper than my Kindle 2 in a side-by-side comparison: the text is darker, and the contrast is much better, making for better visibility overall.

– on a side note, the larger screen also makes it possible to read poetry on the kindle, even at large type sizes. On earlier Kindles, the smaller screen cut off lines, so that you would lose the sense of when the poet ended the line. On the DX, you can see the whole line exactly as the poet meant it, with the cut-off in the right spot.

– the PDF reader works as advertised, and is extremely convenient. PDF documents appear on the DX exactly as they do on a computer screen. Moreover, you can drag and drop your documents directly to the device using the USB cable (or use the for-a-fee email if you absolutely must.) The only downside: at least for the documents that I’ve used so far, I cannot adjust the type size as I can with native Kindle documents.

– screen rotation also works as advertised: it operates as a mild zoom on both graphics and text and offsets slightly the downside of not being able to adjust the typesize on PDF documents. One nice design touch: the four-way navigation stick introduced on the Kindle 2 is rotation-sensitive, and will move as expected relative to the screen rotation.

– more of the device space is devoted to the screen, while the white plastic border around the screen seems to have shrunk, both in general and compared to the proportion of screen to plastic on the Kindle 2. I like this (but see below about the keyboard).

– storage: I like the increase in storage space, and don’t mind the lack of an external storage card. I can see some people having trouble with this, but only those folks who either a) must regularly carry around PDF documents totalling more than 3.5 GB of space or b) must have nearly 3500 books regularly at their fingertips. I fall in neither category.

CONS:

– price: it’s expensive, as you can tell pretty quickly. If you value the larger size, and the native PDF reader, these features may justify the roughly 30% premium you pay for the DX over the Kindle 2. In truth, the DX SHOULD cost more than the Kindle 2, and a 30% premium isn’t unreasonable. But, for my money, Amazon should drop the price on the Kindle 2 to $300 or so, and charge $400 or a little less for the DX. Still, I bought it, and will keep it at this price.

– one-sided navigation buttons: all of the buttons are now on the right side, and none are on the left. I’m a righty, so I shouldn’t complain, but I found myself using both sides on the Kindle 2. Lefties have reason to complain, I think.

– One-handed handling: I often read while I walk, with my Kindle in one hand, and something else in my other. Because of the button layout, this will be more difficult on the DX.

– metal backing: I miss the tacky rubberized backing on my Kindle 1. When I placed my Kindle 1 on an inclined surface, it stayed in place. Not so my Kindle 2 and now my DX. This is not a complaint specific to the DX, but it’s still there.

NEUTRALS (i.e. things worth noting):

– weight: the DX is heavier, noticeably so. This is only an issue if, like me, you regularly use the kindle with one hand . . . and even so, it’s still doable.

– keyboard: the keyboard has 4 rows, and not 5: the top row of numbers from the Kindle 1 and 2 has been merged into the top qwerty row, so that numbers are now only accessible with an alt-key combination. The keys are vertically thinner too, so that the whole keyboard is no more than 1″ tall (compared to over an 1.5″ on the Kindle 2). At the same time, the keys themselves are a bit easier to press, a bit more protruding than on the Kindle 2. For someone with big fingers (like me), this will be a slightly harder keyboard to use, but only slightly.

That’s all I can see. Overall, the pluses outweigh the minuses for me, and I’m satisfied with my purchase. I can now think of using my DX for work documents on a regular basis, because of the PDF reader. The screen size and screen rotation make the overall reading experience more immersive.

Overall, the DX feels more like text and less like device and comes closer to the stated goal of the Kindle: for the device to disappear, leaving only the joy of reading.

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3.0 out of 5 stars DX not quite all that, June 13, 2009
By Susan Lynn Umpleby “Susan Umpleby” (Ontario, CA USA) – See all my reviews
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I owned the K1 and then the K2 and love them both, so I was really looking forward to the DX. My plan was to use the DX at home, and keep my K2 for carrying all over creation with me. It wasn’t long, though, after my DX arrived the day before yesterday before disappointment set in.

Don’t get me wrong, there is a LOT to like about the DX:

1) Pictures are awesome on it, if the publisher formats them properly.

2) Those who complain about darkness of text on their K2 (a problem I’ve never had, btw) will be thrilled by the DX’s very dark text.

3) The ability to rotate the screen is great. Gives you a closer look at things like maps and charts.

4) The browser is a bit faster than on the K1 or K2, though that isn’t saying much–it is still very clunky to use.

5) But web pages look pretty good on the DX.

6) It holds 3500 books.

BUT…..the DX just isn’t all that. It has drawbacks that are really making me consider sending it back before my 30 days are up:

1) First and foremost, while it is true that it natively reads PDFs, it is really only a PDF *viewer*. You can’t change the font size on PDFs, links will not function on them, and the ability to magnify pictures doesn’t work on them either. So you better have LARGE fonts on your PDF before you load it. Looking at the PDF in horizontal mode helps a bit, but not by much.

2) The DX is too big to hold comfortably. It’s not really all that heavy, but it is top heavy and you feel a pull on your hands. And that pull is really evident if you try to use the keyboard while holding it–you practically have to lay the DX down flat, it becomes so difficult to type.

3) They merged the number keys with the QWERTY keys (losing a line of keys). What development genius thought it would be helpful and an “improvement” to have to press the ALT key every time you wanted to type a number?!?

4) Before my DX came, I really didn’t think this would bother me at all, but I have to say: I really HATE the fact that the “next page” button is only on one side. I mostly use the left hand button. And yes, with the DX’s rotation ability you can turn it upside down, placing the “next page” button on the left side…. However, when you do this, the button is so high up that you have to slide your hand (not your thumb, your whole hand) up in order to turn the page. May sound nit-picky, but it is truly a PITA to break off reading to do it. Not only that, but having the keyboard at the top makes it even more top-heavy than when it is right side up!

5) when you rotate the DX so that it is horizontal, the “next page” button is either at the bottom or the top–in either case you can’t just flick your thumb and change the page. Again, a PITA.

6) If you leave the rotation feature on “Auto” when you are not using your DX it drains your battery, so you must remember to turn the feature off when you stop reading.

7) Still no folders. An organization nightmare three times bigger than that of the K2 (which itself had increased the same problem on the K1): the possibility of storing 3500 books but only being able to sort them by author, title, and “most recent first.”

I will be fiercely debating with myself in the next week or so, on whether I really want to keep the DX. It is so disappointing. It has the potential of being a really great e-reader…but as it stands now, it isn’t. It’s OK. But for $489, it should be a lot more than merely OK.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sorry Sony PRS-505… I’m moving on, June 11, 2009
By Mahlers2nd “Mom of Many Interests” – See all my reviews
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I have now M-Edge Platform Jacket for Kindle DX (Genuine Leather–Pebbled Navy)–Back to School Sale!! because you can set the Kindle up to stand by itself on the table next to you or a lap desk. This makes it easier to to view music, knitting patterns, or just plain books (addressing some users complaints about it being “too heavy” to hold comfortably).

I had been disappointed that the Kindle automatically goes to sleep after 5 minutes because if you are using the Kindle for reading patterns or music, it times out on you while you are still “working” on a page. However, Amazon come out with a new firmware release… the Kindle DX now stays on for 20 minutes before going into screen saver mode which is a big improvement.

In addition, with the new firmware, you have the option of converting your PDFs to Kindle format — which should address the lack of “zoom” and “annotation” features — at least there is a workaround for now.

UPDATE as of 06.16.2009: The Kindle may have just literally saved my career and saved my “backend”. I had an interview yesterday and thought I knew where I was going. I’m one of the last dinosaurs not to have a Garmin and got lost. After circling around for awhile and getting more and more uptight about missing my interview, I remembered the Browser on the Kindle.

On the K2, the browser was basically unusable because of the size. However, with the DX, I was able to go to Google Maps, look up the address and had my directions in just a couple of seconds. The map was rendered beautifully and the turn-by-turn directions could be bookmarked and even if my DX fell asleep, it awoke still displaying the directions. THANK YOU KINDLE!!!

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Netbook is a Notebook computer with a low-powered x86-compatible processor (compatible with PC standard software), small screen (no larger than 10 inches), small keyboard, equipped with wireless connectivity, lightweight (under three pounds) and generally with no optical disk drive. They sometimes have Solid State Drives (SSDs) instead of Hard Disk Drives, which are lower capacity but have no moving parts and should, in theory, increase battery life and speed. Netbooks can run either Linux or Windows XP.

Why a NetbookThe obvious question is why should anyone buy a device with a smaller screen, slower processor, no optical drive when  you can get a full-featured notebook?

When it comes to a portable computer, the things that matter to most are speed and convenience.A Netbook is more convenient because it is lighter, and it usually has a lightweight operating system. The processor itself isn’t as powerful, but there’s much less processing that needs to be done with Windows XP or Linux in order to be usable.

If we are just looking for a portable computer to take along with us while traveling, to check e-mail, chat on Skype, watch some Youtube videos, take some notes, then a Netbook is what we want. Where as if we’re going to do intensive image editing, multimedia authoring, gaming etc then a Notebook/Laptopi is more suited for our needs.

Don’t confuse these low cost Netbooks with some of the sub-compact full featured Notebooks that are also out there. Sony, Dell and others also offer small lightweight Notebooks that have all the features of a full size computer in a tiny package but at a hefty price of $1400 and up. Some of these have plenty of power and features and up to 9 hours of battery life. These are real computers that are just packed into really small cases.

How does it compares to a regular NotebookLet’s see the differences between a typical Netbook and a regular Notebook. Features of Dell Mini 9  Netbook  are compared with a regular sized Dell Inspiron Notebook below:

Inspiron Mini 9
Proecessor: Intel Atom Processor N270
Screen: 8.9”
Weight: 5.9lbs.
Battery: 32WHr Battery (4 cell)
Processor speed: 1.6 GHz
Memory: 1GB DDR2, 8GB SSD Memory
OS: Windows XP Home
Options: Camera, Bluetooth
Cost: $299

Inspiron 1525
Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200
Screen: 15.6” Wide Screen, Optional Hi-Res
Weight: 2.28 lbs.
Battery: 6-cell battery
Processor speed: 2 GHz
Memory: 4GB, Disk 320GB
OS: Windows Vista
Options: Camera, Bluetooth, ext Bat, More mem
Cost: $699

Pros compared to a regular Laptop:
- Excellent portability due to small size and light weight
- Good enough for basic computer tasks
- Relatively low cost

Cons compared to a regular Laptop:
- Small screen/lower resolution, small keyboard due to small size
- Limited processing power
- Hardware upgrades can be more challenging
- Due to lower processing capabilities, size and cost, advanced features are less adopted (FireWire, HDMI, etc…)

Which Netbook to buy?It seems that Initially Netbook category was lead by Asus, Acer, but today computer giants Dell and HP jumped into the race.

According to the PcWorld.com the TOP 10 Netbooks are:
1. Asus EEE PC 1000HE
2. Acer Aspire ONE AOD150
3. Lenovo IdeaPad S10
4. Acer Aspire One (XP-Based)
5. Asus Eee PC 1000 XP
6. HP Mini 2140
7. Asus N10Jc
8. HP Mini 1000
9. Dell Inspiron Mini 9
10. MSI Wind U100

As with any purchase, you have to decide for yourself on what suits you best.

So go ahead explore the world of Netbooks and see if it’s a better choice compared to a Laptop. While the Laptop market is declining in this economy, interestingly the Netbook sales are predicted to be on the rise.

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The Canon Powershot SX20IS Digital Camera is a high end point and shoot camera that can be considered just one step below the professional SLRs. It is capable of taking pictures of extremely high quality using its high end features that are usually not seen in competitive models of the same price.

This is not an ultra compact camera that is easy to carry but the user has to compromise mostly on picture quality if portability is the first important issue. So this camera is bulkier than the slim point and shoots that are easy to carry but has SLR like features that make it look like a professional camera.

The best part of the camera is the articulating LCD. It is capable of turning around to protect the screen when not in use, giving an example of the expertise used in the design of the product.

The ease of use of the camera is what appeals to a lot of users as it is very simple to set the unit up right out of the box and all the features are user specific and allow the user to experiment with the settings to get the right pictures.

There is a video recorder too in the camera like most of the alternate models and serves its purpose well when it is essential to take a video and the video camera is not present. The SX20IS camera has an optical image stabilization zoom of 20X which is more than sufficient for the average user and is good enough to take pictures of objects that are very far away.

The settings are there for the user to play with as wonderful pictures can be taken once the user gets to know which one works when and how. The 12.1 megapixel offers sufficient resolution to take pictures with enough clarity. The user can have control over the pictures this way and it is a very flexible unit as it is capable of taking high quality shots from anywhere between extremely close macro shots to far off 20X zoom shots. This is not a professional camera but is extremely good for amateurs who would like to enter into the field of taking professional pictures.

Since the unit is not a compact point and shoot camera, it makes it difficult to carry the device around easily and a bag may be a necessary accessory. The lens cap of the camera is loose and is good to purchase a lens cap keeper for safety. So there are no accessories included in the box which is quite disappointing.

The instruction manual is not available in paper as all the information of using the camera efficiently is included in the CD that comes with the product. The size of the LCD screen is also not satisfactory for most of the users. Indoor shots tend to get a bit noisy when using this camera and the unit does not support RAW format.

The Canon Powershot SX20IS Digital Camera is great for all kinds of situations when the right settings are made. It therefore adds to the learning curve of the user and if that is taken care of, it is a super reliable camera.

When it comes to quality photography, the challenge of any camera is to depict ‘the heart of the image’ and Nikon cameras dare to take it head-on. The company believes in delivering absolute quality through advanced imaging techniques and the Nikon cameras speak for it.

Since its first camera in 1948, Nikon has come a long way to produce some of the best camera in the field of both amateur and professional photography. Here are a few Nikon camera series popular in India:

Nikon D-Series:
The Nikon D-Series SLR cameras rank ‘Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Digital SLR cameras,’ according to the latest J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Digital Camera Satisfaction Study. The study was conducted in four areas of customer satisfaction: picture quality, performance, operation, and appearance and styling.
Nikon’s D Series digital SLR cameras include such popular models as the D200, D80, D40x and D40 as well as professional models such as the recently introduced D300 and D3 digital SLR cameras.

Nikon L-Series:
The Nikon L-Series or the Life Series have been designed to make memories easy and affordable. The Series belonging to the award winning COOLPIX family have been hailed as the quality compact digital cameras that combine excellent performance with easy-to-use features. The latest Nikon cameras in this series namely the L10, L11 and L12 combine high-quality design and construction with user-friendly features at affordable prices.
Additionally, each of the new L-Series cameras boast impressive battery life, and a higher light sensitivity, which makes it easy to produce better pictures in low light situations.

Nikon P-Series:
Nikon’s COOLPIX performance series of digital cameras offer advanced functions, ease of operation, and high image quality to satisfy photo and camera enthusiasts. The latest in this series the Coolpix P6000 is stuffed with full of interesting features, like built-in GPS, an Ethernet connection, wireless flash, and a new Vista-compatible raw format.

Nikon S-Series:
The Nikon S-Series digital cameras with the prefix S standing for style truly cater to the tastes of all photography lovers. The series is especially popular for its attractive slim look among youngsters and ladies. The latest in the S series Nikon cameras are the S610, the S610C, the S710 and the S560.

Nikon cameras are synonymous with quality, performance, technology and innovation! So if you want to procure one, buy Nikon camera online and you will never regret your decision, for this is the most favored option amongst all smart buyers today.

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The LG BD270 Blu Ray Disc Player is a basic entry level blu ray player that does the job well. It is good for those who just need to play old DVDs and blu ray discs with ease. Since it is a basic unit the ease of use is worth noticing. This makes the device good enough for anybody from kids to oldies.

There sould be no problem with the setup and the usage and as it comes from LG, it can be considered dependable as it is a well known brand in the field of electronics.

It is a basic player that is good as far as the functionality is concerned. Setting up the unit is a breeze and one need not even refer to the user manual for this purpose. It has clearly labeled input and output ports that have to be connected using the necessary cables to the devices available and the rest is pure entertainment.

The quality of audio and video playback is extremely good as blu ray discs are themselves high quality pieces of technology. The player does justice to the purpose it was manufactured for by being a simple and reliable unit. When connected to a high definition television, the picture quality is breath taking as the player works in an apt combination with HDTVs and the user leave the rest to he player.

The BD270 Blu Ray Player can make the maximum out of old DVDs by up converting them to satisfactory quality. The sound output is also of comparable quality. The menu options and the remote control buttons are well organized and easy to use. The device is capable of playing audio CDs too apart from blu ray and DVDs. This makes it good to use with any kind of discs available.

Since it cannot connect to the internet to download movies and does not have any of those advanced features, it can serve as a supplementary player for the bedroom or for kids. It is also good for those who have other options to view online content. The price for the player is rightly set for the service it offers and the features it has. So it is an affordable unit and an attractive one.

One major problem experienced by a few users is that the audio and video do not sync perfectly and there is a noticeable lag between them. This makes it disappointing to view movies as the essence is lost. An HDMI cable is also not included in the box and also any of the audio out cables necessary too has to be purchased separately.

The customer service from LG is not as expected when the user gets a defective product and hence leads to frustration. There is no component video output and optical audio output though these are supposed to be there according to the specifications mentioned.

The LG BD270 Blu Ray Disc Player is thus good as a basic unit as it comes from a fairly good brand name and offers fine service.

The OPPO BDP-83 Blu Ray Disc Player may not appeal to users as soon as they hear the brand name as it is not famous like Sony or Panasonic. But this player seems to be far better than those of well known brands regarding he functionality as it offers excellent service and can play practically any kind of disc and not only blu ray.

The price of the device may be higher than the conventional models from Sony and others which most people prefer as the features are comparable to very high end players that cost somewhere around a thousand dollars. This player though comes for a little less than five hundred and is definitely a bargain when the functionality is observed.

The build quality of the player is superior to most of the alternative models and is also heavier when compared. This makes it feel like a sturdy device with expert design features.

The initial set up of the player is so simple that even a novice can do it without the slightest difficulty. The manual of the player is always there in case the user is still not able to figure out how to start making use of the device.

There is a demo mode in the BDP-83 Blu Ray Player that can be used to view a demonstration of VRS video processing technology. The feature splits the screen into two and shows the difference in the quality when the technology is not used and when it is.

The load times are very fast and the picture and sound quality are comparable to none. The player also decodes almost every known method of transferring sound and the user need not buy an expensive amplifier for the same purpose. The unit can also play SACDs apart from all other common formats of discs making it a versatile unit.

The player comes wih a high quality HDMI cable and two professional blu ray calibration discs which is not seen in any other player in its class. If the user does not have HDMI audio capabilities, the 7.1 analog audio jacks are there to support the players decoding.

There should be no problem the user would face with the Oppo player but in case he needs help regarding some issue, the customer service is excellent and help can be expected within minutes even in the form of replies to emails. This is by far the best customer service any player has ever got.

The player can play content directly from hard discs when connected and the standard format is NTFS. But the hard disk has to be converted to FAT32 format before being able to use it with the player and the problem is that it cannot take files larger then 4GB in this format making it necessary for the user to split large HD movies. This entire procedure can be a pain and is therefore a disadvantage. The blu ray and DVD player are region locked and hence cannot be used as a universal device.

The OPPO BDP-83 Blu Ray Disc Player may not be known to many but this product is a gem in the field of blu-ray players. The price of the player is much less when compared what it has to offer.

The most important aspect of this system is the maximum volume capable of the unit and is enough to fill a very large area. The bass is also satisfactory while this is not present in most of the cheaper models that are available for around twenty to thirty dollars.

The speakers are capable of playing audio of any kind with efficiency and they are the best in the price class that offer consistent service. The overall volume of the system and the volume of the sub-woofer both can be controlled from the control module and there is no need for the user to reach behind the sub woofer to adjust the bass. The volume clarity is worth noticing as even minute sounds in the music are played clearly which would have gone unnoticed while using other speakers.

The setup of the Z-2300 Speaker System is an easy task due to the user friendliness of the unit and as there are no complicated cables involved, the speakers can be connected easily to the computer. The sound quality is also good for online streaming content like radio and youtube. The speakers make the audio sound far better than it actually is.

The output range and clarity is satisfactory and comparable to that of costlier models at the mids and highs. The system can also be used in combination with high definition televisions and the high quality of both audio and video output makes it a pleasure to experience in this combination. The side speakers or satellite speakers too have superior quality like the subwoofer and produce fantastic results.

The size of the subwoofer seems to be a problem for a few users as it is huge and the system is meant to be used with a computer. The large size therefore makes it difficult to place the unit on the computer table with ease. The speakers also do not give a balanced output at high bass levels. The sound quality is experienced to be shallow and tinny for more sophisticated users and audiophiles as they obviously expect more.

The lengths of wires provided make it necessary to place the subwoofer in between the satellite speakers and space becomes a constraint with this setup. So RCA extensions have to be purchased separately in order to place the sub woofer above the desk conveniently. This adds to the cost of the unit to make use of the system efficiently.

The Logitech Z-2300 Speaker System is thus good for the average user who needs high quality output for a nominal price.

The device is a mono system and even then the sound quality is impressive. It is more than sufficient for the kitchen, the living room, office, or any other average sized room. The product is particularly beneficial for those who have a Pandora account as the user can program Pandora radio stations in the device with the six preset buttons available.

The set up of the Squeezebox Radio is a breeze as on screen instructions are given once the device is plugged in, that are fairly easy to follow. The sound level is in fact great for the tiny size of the speakers and proves the efficiency of the design.

There is a lot of functionality built in the device and the user can also add applications like Last FM, Pandora, and also a podcast aggregator. The radio shows the time and date when on stand by and it can also be used as an alarm whenever needed.

The screen of the unit is sharp and bright. The radio can be connected wirelessly to the internet or the user’s computer. When the user installs the squeezebox server on his computer, music from external devices such as ipods and multimedia hard drives can be played using the radio.

There are also applications that may appeal to a few users like facebook, flickr photos and twitter. The design of the unit is compact and also light in weight making it easy to carry it around the house.

The build quality of the radio is also good with a sturdy construction and nice materials used in the manufacture. The username and password of the users wifi connection have to be entered using the click wheel as it is the only part used for data entry. This is a pretty simple task that has to be done during the set up and the radio is all set to entertain the user.

The radio stops working when the computer turns off and the software/firmware is not as expected and needs an update to fix the existing problems. There is also no remote control included in the box making it difficult for the user to operate the unit from a distance.

A rechargeable battery pack is not yet available and this might be disappointing for a few prospect buyers. The radio does not display the broadcast quality or the rating of the station anywhere on the screen which would have been helpful otherwise.

The Logitech Squeezebox Radio is a wonderful little gadget that has a lot of nice features and thought there are better models available, this is the best in its price class.