Slim Devices
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Defunct | October 18, 2006 |
| Fate | Acquired by Logitech |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, California , United States |
Key people | Sean Adams (CEO), Dean Blackketter (CTO), Patrick Cosson (VP of Marketing) |
| Products | Squeezebox digital audio player, SlimServer software |
Slim Devices, Inc. operated as a consumer electronics firm headquartered in Mountain View, California, United States. Their premier offering was the Squeezebox, a digital audio player designed to stream music over a network using either ethernet or Wi-Fi, enabling connection to stereo systems. Established in 2000, the company gained recognition for its commitment to open-source software, especially through the SlimServer platform that powered their devices and continues to be accessible as a free resource for developers.
On October 18, 2006, CEO Sean Adams revealed that Slim Devices had been completely acquired by Logitech.
The December 2006 edition of Fast Company featured Slim Devices, emphasizing its operational strategy and leadership team: Sean Adams (CEO), Dean Blackketter (CTO), and Patrick Cosson (VP of Marketing).
Footnotes
- Defunct computer companies of the United States
- Companies based in Mountain View, California
- American companies established in 2000
- Computer companies established in 2000
- 2000 establishments in California
- 2006 mergers and acquisitions
- Logitech
- Defunct computer hardware companies
- Defunct networking companies
- Networking hardware companies
- Networking companies of the United States