Internet Radio £49.99 at Currys or PC WORLD

staylo

The same difference as there is between an iPod and jogging while holding your laptop to your ear, I suppose...

Altarf

Old_Gold wrote: »

What is the difference between this radio and just going on the internet?

As this radio is 'on the internet' I assume you mean, "What is the difference between this radio and using your PC to listen to the radio".

Well none, except as it has the same format as a normal radio you can use it in situations that you would use a 'normal' radio such as a bedside radio or in the kitchen, etc, where you would never dream of using a PC.

Altarf

PAUL7331 wrote: »

So can you take these on holiday (anywhere) and get any internet station?

It is not very portable as it is quite heavy, and it does need mains power.

Old_Gold

Altarf wrote: »

As this radio is 'on the internet' I assume you mean, "What is the difference between this radio and using your PC to listen to the radio".

Well none, except as it has the same format as a normal radio you can use it in situations that you would use a 'normal' radio such as a bedside radio or in the kitchen, etc, where you would never dream of using a PC.

Thanks so I guess then its as simple as if you can pick a station on the internet you can pick it up on the radio but if its not on the internet you cant. So the only advantage is portability.

Scrounger

blue_haddock wrote: »

I was quite tempted by this till i realised it needs wireless broadband

I've unplugged the internal wifi dongle on mine and plugged in a USB-to-Ethernet adaptor (Startech USB1100S £13.34 from Dabs) and it now works perfectly with a cat5 network cable connection to my router.

There are some useful internal pictures of the radio here.

If you're careful it shouldn't void the warranty as it can all be reurned to normal if required.

Scrounger

Altarf

Old_Gold wrote: »

Thanks so I guess then its as simple as if you can pick a station on the internet you can pick it up on the radio but if its not on the internet you cant. So the only advantage is portability.

Not so much portability, as it needs to be plugged into the mains and is quite heavy, but would be acceptable to use in situations that a PC would be out of place, since to the casual viewer it's just a radio.

Kentish

Bought one of these today for an elderly relative who wanted to listen to some exotic foreign radio channels - works a treat and much simpler than trying to teach her how to use a computer! Worth £50 just to see the smile on her face!

CockneyBrum

I see Aldi are stocking a variant of this receiver. Tevion branded, more expensive than the Logik at £69.99 and has FM. It still uses the Reciva software from what I can see in the leaflet, so it should be a very similar user experience to the Logik.

Keep an eye on www.aldi.co.uk

Babbler

timbouk wrote: »

Be carefull everyone. The American RIAA changed the law for how online stations are charged for royalties. Many will not be able to afford to continue. This could be why they are being sold off cheap!

Have a google about

I believe the decision is on hold at the moment. They are still fighting it and there are petitions in place... I doubt this will go through tbh. Worth keeping an eye out though.

ShaunJUK

If you buy a laptop or Pc you get a booklet of vouchers worth over £300 at the moment, there is one in there for another £10 off the radio bringing it down to £39.99.

This discount could be applied without a voucher