Logitech Squeezebox, the internet radio for Mother Day’s 2012

Posted on May 6, 2012 by admin

Amazon offers a big discount price for Logitech Squeezebox  internet radio player with the limited time 16% off discount price. Logitech Squeezebox is the most popular internet radio at the moment due to its LCD screen that contains 5 lines of text display so your mom can tune for a station very easily,

Click here for the full detail of Logitech Squeezebox with the limited time 16% off discount price @ Amazon starts from 139 USD

and also with the LCD, it can display photo and album cover, your mom can also use this internet radio to listen to MP3 or any audio files by connect it with IPad, IPod, IPhone, Android tablet, or even laptops with the 3.5 AUX-in, and with the physical buttons, Logitech Squeezebox is very to use for senior citizens. And also your mom can use it as a bedroom clock radio with the alarm function and auto-dimming. If you are looking for the internet radio as a gift for your mom, the Logitech Squeezebox is one of the choice ! But if you are looking for something classic, you may want to check out Tivoli Audio Model One and Sangean WR-2, they come in a classy looks.

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Sony BDV-E780W vs Sony BDVE280, will you pay around 100 USD for rear wireless speakers ?

Posted on April 27, 2012 by admin

If you are looking for an internet radio player, one way to buy it with a good value is buy a him theater system that features internet radio such as both of this systems Sony BDVE280 and Sony BDV-E780W (Read the spec here), they come with internet TV and internet radio,

Click here for the full detail and the limited time special discount price of Sony BDVE280 @ Amazon.com 

but since both of them are around 100 USD difference with almost the same features, the question is will you pay extra a hundred for wireless rear speakers (and also a wifi connection but if you won’t mind you can use ethernet cable that is faster) ? As a audio/video lover, I have to say, rear speakers cable create many problem for me, with a chance to make it vanished is superb but you may worry about the drop of audio quality that would definitely happened, In my opinion, I think rear surround speakers are for add a surround dimension for your movie watching (and music or radio listening with the DSP on), but they are not main speakers, so I won’t mind much about the sound quality of rear speakers.  So, the question is will you pay around 100 USD to get rip of cables ?

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Grace Mondo GDI-IRC6000, this is how Grace Digital fights Logitech Squeezebox back !

Posted on April 25, 2012 by admin

Finally, Grace Digital decided to released GDI-IRC6000, the wifi internet radio player with built-in speakers and 3.5 LCD, but with around 20 USD higher than Logitech Squeezebox, the question is should you buy this wifi internet radio ?

Click here for the full detail and the limited time special discount price of Grace Mondo GDI-IRC6000 @ Amazon.com

Or you should stick with the popular one like Squeezebox ? In my opinion, Grace Digital is higher than Logitech in term of audio brand, while Logitech focuses to be a leader in a desktop speaker set industry, U think  Grace Digital is a audio brand, and that is the reason that even with the Squeezebox style, GDI-IRC6000 also offers an RCA output or on the other hand,  People at Grace Digital encourage you to connect their wifi internet radio to a better stereo system by use Mondo  GDI-IRC6000 as source. or on the other hand there is a room for expansion, if you buy a new Hi-Fi stereo system or a new home theater system, you don’t have to throw away your Grace Mondo  GDI-IRC6000 since it can connect to your amplifier. And Grace Mondo GDI-IRC6000 also offers a battery pack for a portability purpose (optional), if you are a traveller, Grace Mondo  GDI-IRC6000 can fit your requirement, as well as a 3.5 mm jack than you can connect to any MP3 players, mobile phones, desktop computer, or even laptops. And you can also use your IPhone, IPad, or IPod Touch to control Grace Mondo as well as Logitech Squeezebox. It is a shame that we cannot use an Airplay speakers with this unit (neither Squeezebox), it would be better if we can stream an internet radio signal via wifi connectivity but with this price who can ask for more !, If you are thinking about getting one of an internet radio, I think Grace Mondo GDI-IRC6000 is a better choice since it comes with a room to expand. But if you don’t mind about the LCD, I think Grace Digital Innovator X GDI-IR2600 is also a good choice, it comes with 4 text lines to display important messages, it is around 50 USD cheaper, comes with AUX-in to connect to any source (but no AUX-out), if you looking for a simple internet radio player, I think Grace Digital Innovator X GDI-IR2600 is also a good choice.

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Apple TV, the cheapest way to enjoy Airplay technology ?

Posted on April 20, 2012 by admin

If you are looking for an internet radio player and you are already have an amplifier that supports HDMI or optical in, you may want to check out the new Apple TV MD199LL/A, since at the moment, I think it is one of the cheapest way to enjoy Airplay technology, what is Airplay technology ?

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Airplay is a technology that will replace Bluetooth for wireless technology, Apple allow you to stream your digital files over your home wifi network that is more powerful and faster than Bluetooth, with the new Apple TV MD199LL/A, you can use Apple TV as your internet radio receiver and connect your amplifier with it via HDMI or optical and then you can have your internet radio system with a very cheap price, and Airplay also allow you to stream your media content over wifi, so you can stream your home video from your iMac, Macbook Air, Mac Mini, Macbook Pro or PC with iTunes to your HDTV with no need to hook up your HDDs. If you are thinking to buy a new internet radio receiver and you don’t mind the digital signal, new Apple TV MD199LL/A may be one of an interesting choice.

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Grace Digital GDI-IRMS300 vs GDI-IRDT200 which one to buy ?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by admin

If you are thinking to get one of a good audio quality internet radio, there are two internet radio players that come with the same price range, the first one is Grace Digital  GDI-IRDT200 and another one is Grace Digital GDI-IRMS300, but what is the difference between these two internet radio receivers ?

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Grace Digital GDI-IRMS300 Internet Micro Hi-Fi Stereo System

Grace Digital GDI-IRMS300 is a micro component sound system not a receiver, it has a built-in amplifier to drive speakers that are included in set, if you use GDI-IRMS300 as your receiver, I won’t recommended that since you may get the distorted sound quality, while in contrast, if you use Grace Digital  GDI-IRDT200 to drives any speakers, it won’t work because this devices meant to use for a Hi-Fi system, or it means that you are already have a full set of amplifiers, speakers and you are looking for a great audio quality source for internet radio. So, here is my suggestion, if you are looking for a internet radio that comes with everything and ready to use, Grace Digital GDI-IRMS300 is a great deal, it also comes with many ports that allow you to connect other audio sources to it, while if you are looking for a hi-quality internet radio player for your existing Hi-Fi set, try  GDI-IRDT200.

Click here for the full detail and the 32% off (limited time) of Grace Digital GDI-IRDT200 @ Amazon.com

Grace Digital Wireless Hi-fi Internet Radio Tuner featuring Pandora and NPR (GDI-IRDT200)

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Grace Digital GDI-IRMS300, if you looking for a stereo system for the internet radio listening this is the one !

Posted on April 14, 2012 by admin

Who say internet radios could offer only a low quality, people at Grace Digital doesn’t seems to believe that and they have released so many Hi-Fi grade internet radio receivers that you can use with your audiophile grade system,

Click here for the full detail and the 30% off of Grace Digital GDI-IRMS300 @ Amazon (limited time)

If you are looking for a upgradable micro-compoent internet radio, you may want to check out the Grace Digital GDI-IRMS300, it is one and only of Grace Digital internet radio that comes with a built-in amplifier and stereo speakers. You may think it doesn’t make sense to buy a micro component internet radio player, but it is not only what Grace Digital GDI-IRMS300 tries to offers you, besides of a built-in wifi receiver, Grace Digital GDI-IRMS300 also comes with a USB port that you can plug in your portable HDD and enjoy your digital music collection, or if you can find an IPod or IPad dock that works with USB port, you can use it with Grace Digital GDI-IRMS300 as well. Grace Digital GDI-IRMS300 also offers a great line in L/R input, so it means that if you like you can connect any CD players or digital media players or even Blu-ray/DVD players and use Grace Digital GDI-IRMS300 as your integrated amplifier. And also if you want to upgrade into a Hi-Fi level, you can start with a speakers upgrade, you can use Grace Digital GDI-IRMS300 as a receiver with your new speakers while saving up for a better system. So, in my opinion, if you are a music lover who serious about an audio quality, I think Grace Digital GDI-IRMS300 is a good place to start since it let you play with it with speakers cable, speakers upgrade, CD player upgrade. If you are looking for an entry level system, perhaps Grace Digital GDI-IRMS300 is one of the best choice. But if you are already have a stereo system and what you have been looking for is an internet radio receiver, try GDI-IRDT200. 

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Grace Digital GDI-IRD4500m, the hi-end internet radio receiver for your stereo system

Posted on April 3, 2012 by admin

Unlike many brands that aim for a regular home use market, Grace Digital GDI-IRD4500m is an internet radio that aim for a higher market, if you are an audiophile who have an entry level hi-fi system at your home (3,000 USD up) and looking for an internet radio receiver that comes with many types of connectivity including  RCA out, RCA in, 3.5 mm jack, and also a stereo speakers connection (yes, Grace Digital GDI-IRD4500m comes with a built-in amplifier),

Click here for the full detail and the 15% off discount price of Grace Digital GDI-IRD4500m @ Amazon.com  (limited time)

Grace Digital GDI-IRD4500m High Performance Stereo Internet Radio - Black

Grace Digital GDI-IRD4500m also comes with a built-in wifi port that you can connect it to your home wifi hotspot, it is a shame that this Grace Digital GDI-IRD4500m lacks of an ethernet port but it also comes with a USB that you can use a USB to ethernet converter if you want to connect a Grace Digital GDI-IRD4500m via ethernet cable for a faster connectivity and also a better audio quality (but in my opinion, I think I think wifi connection is good enough but if you want to try hi-res that is another story).

Grace Digital GDI-IRD4500m High Performance Stereo Internet Radio - Black

There are another choice that you may want to check out for a hi-fidelity internet radio receiver, GDI-IRDT200 that comes with a wifi connection, ethernet connection, and also RCA out.

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Turn your HDTV into internet radio player with Roku 2 XS

Posted on March 26, 2012 by admin

If you are living in a limited space like me, the combination is a great idea to keep your room cool and clean, one interesting idea instead of buy a separated wifi internet radio player is combine it with your HDTV or your existed home theater system,

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The most content is on Roku

if that’s the idea, you may want to try Roku 2 XS to be you media player for you condo, apartment or your dormitory, it is very simple to use a Roku 2 XS as your internet radio, the simplest way is connect it with your HDTV with a HDMI cable and what you need is a wifi hotspot or an Ethernet LAN and you are ready to go ! If you won’t mind about an audio quality or your aim for a internet radio listening is for news update, I think an audio quality from an HDTV is not that bad, but if you are a music lover who is serious about an audio quality, perhaps, a sound from HDTV is not good enough, and this comes with a decision path, because with  Roku 2 XS, what you will get is only a HDMI connection slot, with no optional ports, while with around 20 USD higher you can have a Sony SMP-N100, that comes with many ports for you including optical for a better audio quality. But if you still think what you want is a wifi internet radio player not a media player, Aluratek AIREC01F is one of your choice, it is cheaper than Roku 2 XS with a variety of connections.

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What is the difference between Grace Digital Solo, Innovator II, and Allegro ?

Posted on March 14, 2012 by admin

If you are thinking about get one of a Grace Digital internet radio, but still don’t know which one is the right one for you, here comes a comparison between Grace Digital Allegro (GDI-IRD4000),  Innovator II (GDI-2000), and Grace Digital Solo (GDI-IRA500). In term of price, Innovator II (GDI-2000) is the most expensive in this series since it comes with speakers, AUX in jack that allowed you to use Innovator II as a external speaker for your MP3 players or tablets and laptops, while  Grace Digital Solo (GDI-IRA500) and Grace Digital Allegro (GDI-IRD4000) come with the same below 100 USD price range.

Click her for the full detail comparison tablet of Grace Digital Solo, Innovator II and Allegro with 42% off discount price (limited time) @ Amazon

Grace Digital GDI-IRD4000 Portable Wireless Internet Radio Featuring Pandora, NPR and SIRIUS

If you are already have a stereo system and looking for a way to listen to a wifi internet radio, Grace Digital Solo is definitely your choice, since it can acts like a receiver with a RCA connector. (you may also want to checkout Aluratek AIREC01F, it is cheaper and comes with more choices of connection) 

While if you are looking for your first external speakers set with a built-in internet radio that can be use with your portable music players or any digital device with 3.5 mm jack,  Innovator II is definitely a choice, it price may a little bit high but what you’ll get is a good entry level quality grade stereo system.

And if an internet radio on the go is what you are aiming for Grace Digital Allegro is definitely your answer with a built-in battery, you can carry this internet radio player with you everywhere with no need of AC outlets.

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Aluratek AIREC01F, your WiFi Internet Radio with variety of choices

Posted on March 11, 2012 by admin

It is no surprise that Aluratek AIREC01F reaches the third best-selling rank, I think one of a major reason is, it comes with a variety of connection,

Click here for the full detail specification of Aluratek AIREC01F with the 40% off discount price @ Amazon (limited time)

Aluratek AIREC01F WiFi Internet Radio - Home Theater Edition (Black)

if you are already have a wifi home theater system that already connect to your wifi router, you can connect Aluratek AIREC01F with your stereo system wirelessly, or if your amplifier have a USB input you can use Aluratek AIREC01F as your USB drive to connect to your amplifier and then you can listen to wireless radio via USB port, or you can use a traditional way, you can connect Aluratek AIREC01F with a basic RCA to get the best sound, personally, I think a wifi connection part of this Aluratek AIREC01F is very impressive, if you are looking for a wifi internet radio and you are already have a stereo system, you may want to checkout this internet radio.

Aluratek AIREC01F Internet Radio

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