The Squeezebox is an MP3 player for the home network. It includes a free PC/Mac-side component that scans your music library and shares it out to LAN networked Squeexboxes. The PC/Mac (server-side, really) component is notable because it also provides browser-based control of your LAN's squeezeboxs. This feature allows for remote control-like functionality via a LAN connected PDA or laptop making it akin to a "poor man's" Sonos Digital Music System.
The new Mark 3 model boasts a higher quality Digital Audio Converter for higher quality sound output,a better display, and 802.11g support.
The Squeezebox is particularly interesting because it is very mod friendly. Among other modifications, someone wrote a video playback mod for the device.
At $299 for the 802.11g model (there's a wired version available for $249), it's not a bad deal if you're looking to add MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC, WAV, and Ogg Vorbis playback to your entertainment center without installing an HTPC.
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