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Progressive AV introduces the 3rd generation Squeezebox network music player (29/6/2006)

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Progressive AV introduces the 3rd generation Squeezebox network music player for the digital music lover. The player, from the award-winning manufacturer of digital music streaming devices is available now.

The new Squeezebox, available in black or white and wireless or wired-only configurations, is a study in modern design, appropriate for any setting. The contrast of highly polished material against a crisp brushed metal fascia is a fitting reflection of the sophisticated technology held within. It is a joy for the eyes as well as the ears.

Fred Bould, an internationally renowned California-based designer of cool, modern house wares and home furnishings designed the player. His works have received numerous awards and inclusion in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Permanent Design Collection.

It is the mission of Slim Devices to create simple and easy to use home network devices, which exploit the power of today's home computers while fitting in with contemporary, internal home design. The new slim vertical case and stunning aqua-blue display is both striking and unobtrusive.

The player includes support for 802.11g wireless, dual internal antennas, 24bit Burr-Brown DAC, digital and analog outputs, and support for SqueezeNetwork, a new service that enables Slim Devices players to connect to Internet radio feeds without needing a computer.

With the simultaneous release of SlimServer 6.2-the companion open source Software - Slim Devices provides:

¥ Hardware support for WMA radio and files on all other operating systems. ¥ Wake-on-LAN support. ¥ Support for Chinese, Japanese, and Hebrew text. ¥ An extended radio directory for access to the best Internet radio stations.

The new players are available now from Progressive Consumer Electronics Ltd. The retail prices are £229.99 for Wireless Squeezebox and £179.99 for Wired Squeezebox.

www.progressiveAV.com