On 27 Mar 2007 07:34:09 -0700, "MattBromley" <matt.lucht@bt.com> wrote
in <1175006049.784401.113890@d57g2000hsg.googlegroups .com>:

>I'm looking to purchase a wireless media player that'll be used
>primarily for music. I've a number of requirements but not too sure
>what product to go for. Does anyone have any suggestions - good or
>bad!
>
>- My music is currenly on an external USB hard drive - I may look to
>update to an external harddirve running off a wireless router.
>- I have a next generation NetGear router
>- Ideally I'd like something that has its own display so that I don't
>need to connect to a TV
>- I remote control would be useful ;)
>- Something future proof i.e. will be able to utilise bandwidth
>capabilities of a Next Gen wireless router
>
>I've looked at a couple of products - Squeezebox 3 and the Roku
>Soundbridge. Does anyone no of anything new in the pipeline that'd be
>worth waiting for?

My personal preference is the Apple Airport Express, which can drive any
self-powered home audio gear. iTunes on an old laptop computer is used
to drive the system with stored music, Internet radio, etc. Works
wonderfully well. Cost effective. Highly recommended.

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