Another Squeezebox question

[Aton]

Hi, I'd like to get one of these, but they're not on sale in France (as usual, France is the last place to get anything).

I was thinking of ordering one from Germany, but there's something that I'd like to be sure of first :

Can you change the display language on the Squeezebox ? I want it to display in English, and not German. Do they ship with multiple language Software (like a Mac for example) ? Or do I need to download something ?

If I can't sort this out, then I'll just get a Soundbridge (they do those over here)

[andrew1810]

I'll have a check on mine in a second, but I'm almost positive they are all multi-language.

Could you not buy one from the UK if not? I'm sure some of them will post abroad (I can look into getting one for you if not)

Andrew

[andrew1810]

I have just checked, there is a language option in the slimserver with plenty of options, so, to answer your question...yes you can

[brookheather]

You should order a pair from the US - they are doing a $100 off and international shipping is only $50 and is delivered within three days. If you don't want the other one sell it on eBay for a profit! It will even be shipped with the correct plug.

- Simon.

[Aton]

Andrew, thanks for the info. I was hoping to pick one up in Blighty next month, but as u pointed out in another thread, it has a three-pronged UK plug moulded Adapter. I suppose I could buy a better quality aftermarket PSU (which theoretically, should improve the DAC performance ).

brook, if I order from the US, I have to take into account the following...

Conversion to Euros,
+Conversion Charge,
+2.5 % of the value for Customs Duty,
+19.6 % of the TOTAL value inc, postage for French VAT,
+Possibly a handling charge for certain Courriers, usually 12 euros for Chronopost (THIEVES !!!!),

I'll have a look anyway

[Aton]

I've had a look at ordering from the States. It really is not worth the hassle...

[lienly]

hmm, low tax!

here in TW, I need to pay 10% import duty x 10% commodity tax x 5% VAT! and tax base is CIF, not FOB! really greedy gov't!

Originally Posted by Aton

Conversion to Euros,
+Conversion Charge,
+2.5 % of the value for Customs Duty,
+19.6 % of the TOTAL value inc, postage for French VAT,
+Possibly a handling charge for certain Courriers, usually 12 euros for Chronopost (THIEVES !!!!),

I'll have a look anyway