Since I’ve recently posted something about the online radio service Pandora, I figured why not post another online radio “thing” here (where “thing” is a highly technical industry term). The Phoenix IP Radio, highlighted in the latest issue of Computer Power User magazine (one of the few geek magazines I find valuable enough to actually pay for), provides IP access to online radio stations, playlists, and RSS feeds (think podcast here) over 802.11b/g connections. It’s battery operated, so you won’t be running a wireless network connection while being required to have a wall-plug to power it (except when charging the batteries, which are supposed to run 4 hours per charge).
From the recent press release with some details on the radio
Features of The Phoenix radio include
- alarm clock
- eight preset radio station buttons and search mode
- rechargeable batteries and integrated internal charger for portability
- lightweight – under two pounds
- integrated stereo speakers and spatialization enhancer technology for digital sound quality
- can plug into any hi-fi stereo system or headphones with analog outputs
- connects to any 802.11b/g wireless network with its easy Wi-Fi connection
- no computer interface necessary
- allows for Bluetooth¨ connectivity with adapter offered through Com One
- bookmark favorite stations and songs for instant access
- listen to missed shows with radio-on-demand or podcasts
- embedded software for easy connection to the Internet-based service distribution platform, content & service customization, firmware upgrade over the air, push & pull interactivity and management of subscription or click & buy functions
- lets you listen to MP3, WMA or uncompressed audio (WAV and AIFF) and supports Real Audio
[tags]Wifi IP radio, Take the online radio experience anywhere you have wifi[/tags]