Internet radio

bryanb

Thinking of getting one, but I have no idea what the requirements are.
I have wifi so presumably I can receive using that?
Do I need a computer switched on when using the radio?

Mr_Toad

Yes.

You don't need the computer switched on.

The internet radio connects to your WiFi and hey presto there's a world of stuff out there from the sublime to the absolute rubbish and everything in between.

I love mine as most of the specialist stations I listen to are advert free, no point in adverts when people can be anywhere.

bryanb

Thanks Mr T, is there a reasonably priced simple one around? We generally only listen to 3 or 4 stations, so a few presets would be enough.

SailorSam

I listen to Radio Merseyside and just log on their site for 'listen now'.

Mr_Toad

bryanb wrote: »

Thanks Mr T, is there a reasonably priced simple one around? We generally only listen to 3 or 4 stations, so a few presets would be enough.

I don't know to be honest.

I'd owned the same Roberts AM/FM radio for about 40 years, since I left home to go to Uni in fact.

I decided that I was fed up of moving it round the house with me, or rather leaving it in the office or kitchen then having to go and get it.

I decided to upgrade to DAB at the same time and bought one of these.

http://www.johnlewis.com/pure-evoke-f4-dab-fm-internet-radio-with-bluetooth-black/p601664?imageCount=1

It's a superb radio with great sound but not cheap. That said I have the radio on all day so it was worth every penny to me.

ballyblack

don't need a radio. just download the app 'tuneinradio' to tablet,phone or PC

http://tunein.com/



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Mr_Toad

ballyblack wrote: »

don't need a radio. just download the app 'tuneinradio' to tablet or phone

True but the sound quality does not compare to a proper radio.

ballyblack

I play it thru a bluetooth big Speaker System.

Better than any radio I have

pepdavies

The BBC iPlayer radio app is pretty good but obviously only BBC stations.

Jnelhams

If you can track one of these down, they are really good.

http://www.pcworldbusiness.co.uk/catalogue/item/N043345W

gs1647

I would highly recommend Roberts, great sound:

Roberts Stream 83i, cost £110-125.