We’ve talked about the Logitech Squeezeboom here before, and how it helps get music to the various points of your house, but what we haven’t talked about is how other devices can join the Squeezeboom to make music in all sorts of different ways with all sorts of different options.

Now, the Squeezeboom by itself works great for getting online wireless radio stations.  This by itself represents a pretty significant advance, but when you couple the Squeezeboom with, say, your iTunes library, again over the wireless wifi connection, you not only get access to the radio stations, but you also get access to your own downloaded library.

Then, in another couple weeks here, we’ve got the Sonos S5, which is both wireless radio and music player all in one that is controlled via your iPhone or by a Sonos controller.  This combination allows you to do in one unit what you had to do via jury-rigging in the above description.

So if you’re a music buff, then you have all sorts of options for making your home theater spark.

Logitech has always been known to have a rather extensive lineup of universal remotes so the addition of their Harmony 900 comes as no surprise.

Instead of infrared sensors, this device will utilize RF technology making the hassle of having to, you know, point your remote control at the TV a thing of the past. Feature wise this phone has a full color touchscreen, rechargeable batteries, ability to sync up with over 250,00 devices and 44 face buttons.

Yeah, this remote has it all. Oh yeah, did I mention it will cost $400?

Logitech was never really known to provide quality audio from its speaker lines. They are known better for providing ideal interface device such as keyboards and mice. But now, it looks like Logitech is making another go at the audio aspect with the release of these 360 degree Sound multimedia speakers.

Unlike standard PC speakers that use forward-firing drivers, Logitech’s four new multimedia speaker systems feature 360-Degree Sound, which creates a substantially wider sweet spot. With speaker drivers that face forward and backwards in each satellite, Logitech’s new speakers are designed to transmit sound more consistently over a wider range of space so you never miss a beat no matter where you are in the room.

Here are the different speakers that are available from Logitech and their pricing:

• Logitech Speaker System Z320 ($69.99)
• Logitech Speaker System Z323 ($69.99)
• Logitech Speaker System Z523 ($99.99)
• Logitech Speaker System Z520 ($129.99)

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Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote

Logitech brings you the Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote which has incredible compatibility from laser disc to Blu-Ray® disc and finds your components in the 175,000-device database. An online Wizard plugs into a USB port and will walk you through initial setup or adding equipment. The charging station allows you to put your remote in its own home and forget about changing batteries.

The fully backlit Controls and LCD Display help you navigate even in movie-theater darkness. If you get confused let the Help Button figure it out for you. This system requires you to have Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP or Vista™ or MacIntosh OS X10.3 or later, USB port, CD-ROM drive and internet access.

The Logitech Harmony 1100 touchscreen universal remote in the picture here was announced at CES in January and now it’s ready to ship from a retailer near you. Compared to its predecessor, the 1000, this remote brings you a new black anodized aluminum body and a customizable 3.5-inch touchscreen. The universal remote is available now for just $459, so if you need a new remote you might give this one a try. It will certainly rock your home cinema’s world.

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Logitech Z

The Logitech Z Cinema Advanced Surround Sound System has several advantages over comparable home theater sound set ups. First, the Logitech Z system provides a surround sound home theater experience without the need for rear speakers. Second, the system needs only a single USB connection to your computer to operate and plugs into any standard home electrical outlet. The system will function on Windows XP MCE, Vista Home Premium, or Vista Ultimate editions and the satellite speaker allows you to plug in earphones or an MP3 music player directly. A remote control (included with the system) allows you to access Windows Media center on your computer and manage digital files without getting up.

The Logitech Z Cinema Advanced Surround Sound System is a good entry level system for people who are backing into home theater by streaming movies through a PC. For a retail price that averages right around $250, the Logitech Z system provides lots of sound option for not a lot of money.

Logitech, world-renowned company producing exceptional digital and electronic products, is in news again for announcing its new Harmony 1100 Universal Remote. This remote is considered as a perfect replacement to the award-winning Logitech Harmony 1100 Advanced Universal Remote.

Featuring a 3.5-inch full color touch screen, the new Logitech Harmony 1100 Remote is truly an innovation. Incorporating RF wireless technology and personalized soft buttons, this new remote is going to be released next month at an estimated price of $499.

Logitech’s new Harmony universal remotes probably aren’t going to stop any fights, but according to their studies recently released to promote the product, they may actually be fight starters.

According to Logitech, 91% of families fight over the remote control for the television, and of that 91%, 72% of people have argued over the remote, 12% have thrown it, and 7% have gotten into a legit physical fight over it. Sounds crazy?

Well, also according to Logitech families will watch on average 3-hours of TV this upcoming Christmas so why don’t you observe your families behavior this holiday, maybe Logitech’s findings are more correct than they come off to be.