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Pocket-lint reviews the Pure Siesta Flow

The Pure Siesta Flow is “a little bit too expensive to get [Pocket-lint's ] full backing. Especially when there are similarly priced, and cheaper radio alarm clocks that do just as good a job. ” “The audio is fine, but nothing special it’s unlikely make you sit up to admire the sonic quality, but then [...]

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Posted on February 17, 2010 at 9:11 pm by Jay Neill · Permalink · Leave a comment
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The Gadgeteer looks at the Full Join pocket WiFi radio

Full Join is one of those Chinese companies that have sprung to the attention of those of us in the west, after years of plugging away in the local market. The Gadgeteer got hold of a PPS-FM pocket wifi radio and gave it a thorough going over. First problem encountered was an inability to connect [...]

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Posted on February 16, 2010 at 1:32 pm by Jay Neill · Permalink · 2 Comments
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Wired’s Geek Dad reviews the Logitech Squeezebox

Wired’s Geek Dad has reviewed the Logitech Squeezebox saying, “At £150 it’s not the cheapest option, but there is stacks of functionality on offer here, making its minor downsides insignificant in comparison.” One of those downsides is the fiddly control mechanism exacerbated by the available choice of stations. “The biggest downside of the Squeezebox mirrors [...]

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Posted on February 16, 2010 at 1:03 pm by Jay Neill · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Audiophile Audition reviews the Myine Ira

“A good choice for those wanting to add Internet station reception to their home audio or AV system, without spending much and with only a minimum of space taken up.” That’s the verdict of Audiophile Audition, but they had a word of warning for those without tidy houses – “Just don’t misplace the miniscule remote [...]

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Posted on February 13, 2010 at 5:02 pm by Jay Neill · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Sanyo R277 ‘looks good…sounds good…far from perfect’

We missed this one the first time around, but way back at the end of 2008 the Sanyo R277 appeared – the first device from a mainstream electronics giant. WiFiPlanet gave it a once over and pronounced that “the Sanyo R227 is far from perfect. Internet radio features are basic, media player features were difficult [...]

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Posted on February 12, 2010 at 1:06 pm by Jay Neill · Permalink · Leave a comment
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What happened to Com One?

The major electronics manufacturers have not yet caught on to WiFi radio. That leaves us with a selection of kit from smaller companies to fuel our habit. In the main this is a good thing. Firms dedicated to WiFi radio can produce exceptional products, driven by a passion for the medium, and a desire for [...]

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Posted on February 11, 2010 at 7:35 pm by Jay Neill · Permalink · One Comment
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Revo Mondo’s ‘modest ambition is matched by a modest price’

PC Pro says that the Revo Mondo has “modest ambition … matched by a modest price”. “For those who’ve already invested in a decent hi-fi, the Revo Mondo provides a relatively cheap way of adding internet radio to the mix.” Like most Revo products “the device itself is nicely made”. Altogether they awarded the Mondo [...]

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Posted on February 9, 2010 at 9:30 pm by Jay Neill · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Smarthouse reviews the Epoz Aktimate Maxi

Smarthouse describes the Aktimate Maxi as ‘easily one of the best iPod speakers for this year’. Why is WifiRadioReview.com covering the Maxi? Because it’s so much more… “With Internet radio, FM, audio streaming functions, iPod connectivity, and various input ports onboard, the Aktimate Maxi is a great speaker to have.” The review reads a little [...]

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Posted on February 9, 2010 at 2:08 pm by Jay Neill · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Revo Heritage is ‘lovely’ but ‘better value to be had elsewhere’

MacUser came “to love the Heritage” during their tests, but they found it hard to look past the wallet-busting price tag. “Revo’s Heritage is a lovely modern version of the table top radio, but its price tag means that there is better value to be had elsewhere.” The sound quality was praised, but they identified [...]

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Posted on February 8, 2010 at 9:08 pm by Jay Neill · Permalink · One Comment
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Fabulous features set Squeezebox apart from the rest

ApplyWifi has reviewed the Logitech Squeezebox and says that “an affordable price of $200 and its fabulous features … set it apart from the rest.” They describe it as “an absolute visual delight. With a 2.4 inch full-color imagery screen and Wi-Fi radio reception, the receiver is full of great features.” You can read more [...]

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Posted on February 7, 2010 at 5:09 pm by Jay Neill · Permalink · One Comment
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