modern-designer: Aluratek AIRMM01 Internet Radio Alarm Clock with built-in WiFi (Black)

Buy Cheap Aluratek AIRMM01 Internet Radio Alarm Clock with built-in WiFi (Black)

Choose between more than 11,000 radio stations worldwide via built-in vTuner with no monthly cost Compatible with universal Plug-n-Play audio servers such as: Microsoft Media Player 11 (WMP11), Microsoft Media Connect, MusicMatch Jukebox Wireless access WIFI 802.11 b and g, Ethernet and USB 2.0 (host only) connectivity Access music fi les (MP3, WMA, WAV) stored on a USB 2.0 flash drive, MP3 player or Hard drive through the unit¿s USB port Alarm clock function with 2 programmable alarms wakes you up to internet radio, FM radio, digital music, or choice of several alarm tones

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- Wireless connection w/ WiFi 802.11b & 802.11g to stream internet radio via built-in vTuner with no monthly cost

- USB 2.0 connectivity with a USB flash drive

- Ethernet connection to stream internet radio

- FM Radio ; Great sound

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great concept- 100's of free internet radio stations now to wake up to- no more glaring, tacky, screaming ads or pop-junk music to start my day! Can't believe no one thought of this sooner! Sound is quite decent too- almost good, especially compared to what you typically get for an am/fm radio alarm clock. Only a couple of big criticisms. Screen is kind of old-fashioned etch-a-sketch style display- wish it was colored led #'s etc.... & the screen is just WAY too bright to sleep with and not adjustable to a low enough brightness level-(really, it's like a flashlight! at night) I need to completely cover it up to sleep, but then I cannot glance at the time when I wake up in the middle of the night- disconcerting. Also, the alarm settings are cumbersome to access . All that said, I'd definitely still buy this again-there's nothing else out there I've seen even close to this functionality for the price. Small footprint is nice, attractive overall design. Hopefully they will listen to these issues & design a better follow-up model. I'll definitely upgrade.......

I purchased this radio for my husband's birthday after he saw the ad in Smithsonian Magazine. He loves it and I couldn't have been more pleased. Initially we had a little problem with connectivity. I contacted Aluratek's customer service. They were very friendly and helpful. Turned out if was an issue with our wireless network configuration.

The CNET review commented on sound quality being a draw back for this item. But we have found the sound quality to be quite adequate and pleasant......afterall it's a $100 clock radio; if you want a Bose Wave Radio, you have to pay for a Bose Wave Radio!

We love the option to connect this to our component system and plug in a MP3 player. You can also select FM stations if you pefer.

If you're looking for a fun internet radio that lets you access global music and news radio, then you found it.......

I bought this item based on a review written in the December issue of MacWorld magazine.

The immediate problem was with the instructions (which were no doubt written by French engineers) Not a good sign. After several attempts to configure the initial set up, the clock times would vary day-to-day, from 1913 to 2l07,!?!

The sound quality was marginal, at best. On the plus side, the FM reception was better than expected.

Maybe I got a defective one. That said, this product did not live up to my expectations; plus, the set-up was a PITA. ......

This Internet radio have all the features I need. It is multimediaplayer in one plus audio outputs and inputs. Everything works but connectivity with PC I have not tryed yet. Internet radio is in use every day and it works fine as a wired client (connected to internet connection by RJ45 network cable).
I woukld give it 5 stars with no problem but I must be cautios because this unit is produced in China. Hope it works fine in coming years.

I recomend this product. I am satisfied with it completely!......

This radio only supports MP3 and WMA formats, which means you can't listen to some major stations like the BBC which streams in AAC, or anything that streams RealAudio.

Other drawbacks include a fairly cumbersome menu system, and only one speaker which means you'll be listening in mono unless you connect it to a stereo system using an RCA cable.

It does a reasonably good job playing the stations it does receive, and the built in speaker doesn't sound bad except as I mentioned, it's mono.

Bottom line, I love the idea of a standalone Internet radio, but I wouldn't buy this one again.......