[real-eyes] Re: Cheap HD Radio Info for Jose
- From: "Jim Fettgather" <jimfettgather@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:33:57 -0600
There is an app for the iPhone, but you also need extra hardware as well, as
far as I have been able to determine.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Reginald George" <sgeorge@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 11:32 PM
Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Cheap HD Radio Info for Jose
> Don't you still have an IPhone? I thought there were radio apps for it.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Fettgather" <jimfettgather@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 11:15 PM
> Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Cheap HD Radio Info for Jose
>
>
> Thanks for this fantastic review!
> This is great stuff, and very very much appreciated.
> I had no idea that a portable HD device even existed, so I'm grabbing one
> for sure ASAP!
>
> Thanks a lot.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "jose" <crunch1@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 10:38 PM
> Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Cheap HD Radio Info for Jose
>
>
>> ok in an effort to keep Kim alive here is what I know so far. about the
>> Insignia NS-HD01.
>>
>> Amazing simply amazing. I give it 4 .5 cane taps out of 5.0 because of
>> that
>> darn arm strap. it makes my arm sweat and it itches.
>>
>> Now please keep in mind that I haven't had the radio for vary long so
>> some
>> of this info is not complete. Reggie and I plan to do a pod cast on this
>> asap and I will bring it to the party.
>>
>> The radio is about 2 3rds the size of a pack of smokes. it's about as
>> wide
>> as a pack of smokes, but don't let the small size fool yah, this little
>> radio truly smokes.
>>
>> First u will need to use the u s b cable that comes with the radio in
>> order
>> to charge it. The USB port for the cable is on the upper left side of the
>> radio. you will feel a switch on the lower left side that is a lock
>> switch.
>> down locks it and up unlocks it. make shore that the switch is up.The top
>> of
>> the radio has an ear phone jack that is pretty easy to find. it's on the
>> outer edge of the top of the radio.
>>
>> I am sorry I am getting ahead of myself. getting back to THAT USB plug,
>> if
>> you take your left thumb and flick it on the edge closest to the front
>> of
>> the radio, you will open the jack. Note that the cover stays connected to
>> the radio. it will spin counter clockwise or away from your body. so
>> don't
>> go pulling it off unless u want to have an open USB port.
>>
>> so now go ahead and plug it in tell it's fully charged. The USB Cable
>> has
>> some razed righting on the plug that goes into the radio. the righting
>> needs
>> to face away from you if your facing the front of the radio. As always
>> don't push it, don't force it let it happen naturally.
>> Guessing it takes about 4 hours to charge but you will need to wait tell
>> the pod cast to know for shore.
>>
>> to tern the radio on you will need to press and hold the button on the
>> upper
>> right side of the face of the radio. note that you will need to give it
>> about 3 seconds to tern on and find a station for you.
>>
>> The radio has no external speaker so you must plug something into that
>> jack
>> on the top of the radio.
>>
>> now on the lower side of the face of the radio there will be 3 buttons
>> the
>> station down is on the left side and it feels like a less then simble. in
>> the middle there is a round button that is the enter button and I don't
>> know
>> much about it yet. On the right side is a button that feels like a more
>> then
>> simble and it's the station up button.
>>
>> The other button I can tell you about is the volume. it's on the upper
>> right
>> side of the outer edge of the radio. it's spring loaded u need to push it
>> up
>> repeatedly to tern up the volume, and down to tern it down. if you press
>> in
>> this button and hold it you will mute the a radio audio.
>>
>> so that's all I know about the hard where at the moment.
>>
>> I can tell you that the ear buds double as an antenna and that they are
>> pretty loud and sound ok.
>>
>> I used a pair of computer head phones that have the nice fome around the
>> ears and things sound amazing. so there is hope that with a nice set you
>> will have better audio.
>>
>> I tested the receiver around the Lopez compound located near Barry and n
>> oak, I used 106.5 for my test on the hd 2 for smooth jazz and had no
>> problem
>> receiving the station.
>>
>> I went in the basement, and even sat in the car in the garage and no
>> problem
>>
>> so that's all I can s tell yah for now.
>>
>> note that reggie has the manual and he is going threw it and cutting and
>> pasting the stuff we all need to know. it's a 41 page manual so he is
>> trimming it down.
>>
>> Lisa will be emailing me all about the buttons asap. I need to give Lisa
>> a
>> huge hi 5 for taking me to get the radio today...
>>
>> so I hope that those of you that were on the fence about hd radio will
>> give
>> this radio a spin. I found lots of reviews on line as did regg. In fact
>> reg
>> truly did an amazing job on getting info about this radio. I think Jim
>> posted in that thread too and I don't want to leave him out.
>> I need to let yah know that the 3 year worn tee isn't viable at the store
>> so
>> I just got the 2 year. You must keep your papers in order to use your
>> worn
>> tee.
>>
>> hugs to all and to all a good night.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Kimberly A. Morrow" <morrowka@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 3:06 PM
>> Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Cheap HD Radio Info for Jose
>>
>>
>>> Oh Jose I'm dying to hear all about this! ! Let me know all about it!
>>>
>>> Kim
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Kimberly A. Morrow
>>> Outreach Specialist - Unity.fm
>>> Unity
>>> 1901 NW Blue Parkway
>>> Unity Village, MO 64065
>>> 816-251-3588
>>>
>>> visit www.unityonline.org
>>> visit www.dailyword.com
>>> visit www.unity.fm
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>
>>> From: real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> [mailto:real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of jose
>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 1:19 PM
>>> To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Cheap HD Radio Info for Jose
>>>
>>> Ok dude, I am getting a ride to best buy today with Lisa. so I will
>>> report back to yah as soon as I have that radio in my hot little hands.
>>> I plan to get the inshorance on it too. stay tuned for more info on
>>> this possibly amazing cheep radio.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Reginald George" <sgeorge@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 7:58 AM
>>> Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Cheap HD Radio Info for Jose
>>>
>>>
>>>> uh huh Jim, at Best Buy it may only be 14 days. They love to make
>>>> people sweat. I like that there is a three year warranty for $10.
>>>> That's worth it. Take it back shortly before the end and replace it
>>>> since the rechargeable battery would likely be dying by then. Kim, to
>>>
>>>> your question of accessibility. All of them are accessible to the
>>>> point of scanning through stations. You can't read the song name in
>>>> the display, but you can certainly turn it up and down and change
>>>> stations. It's just a radio.
>>>> The
>>>> only real question is the pre-sets.
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Fettgather, Jim" <jfettgather@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 7:47 AM
>>>> Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Cheap HD Radio Info for Jose
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 30-day return policy, just like with anything you purchase, if you're
>>>> not happy, return the product.
>>>> Just make sure to hang on to the receipt!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Kimberly A. Morrow [mailto:morrowka@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 7:31 AM
>>>> To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Cheap HD Radio Info for Jose
>>>>
>>>> How can we be sure this unit is accessible?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Kimberly A. Morrow
>>>> Outreach Specialist - Unity.fm
>>>> Unity
>>>> 1901 NW Blue Parkway
>>>> Unity Village, MO 64065
>>>> 816-251-3588
>>>>
>>>> visit www.unityonline.org
>>>> visit www.dailyword.com
>>>> visit www.unity.fm
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>
>>>> From: real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> [mailto:real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Reginald George
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 5:53 AM
>>>> To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> Subject: [real-eyes] Cheap HD Radio Info for Jose
>>>>
>>>> Hi List,
>>>>
>>>> Okay, this has now turned into one of my famous research projects. So
>>>
>>>> be warned. Everyone should also know there are apps for the IPhone
>>>> that let you listen to HD radio for free of course. That darn IPhone
>>>> gets everything darn it!
>>>>
>>>> I searched my archives for information on a talking HD radio, but I
>>>> must have dreamed it. Searching the web I did find this article. I
>>>> would like it for Christmas myself. I've taken out a lot of the junk,
>>>
>>>> and added a direct link at Best Buy for anyone interested.
>>>>
>>>> Reg
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Insignia NS-HD01: first-ever portable HD Radio on sale at Best Buy By
>>>> Darren Murph posted Jul 12th 2009 12:01AM
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Remember that first-ever portable HD Radio prototype we peeked back in
>>>
>>>> May?
>>>> Turns out Best Buy just let loose the real-deal, today announcing
>>>> immediate availability of the Insignia NS-HD01. Needless to say, the
>>>> big box retailer and supporters of HD Radio alike are hoping that this
>>>
>>>> subscription-free player will finally put some much-needed wind behind
>>>
>>>> the sails of the format, and while it's pretty simple in nature, the
>>>> sub-$50 price tag could place it squarely in the "impulse buy"
>>> category.
>>>> The relatively brief specs list includes a color LCD, rechargeable
>>>> Li-ion battery, a 3.5 millimeter headphone jack, a bundled armband and
>>>
>>>> ten user-selectable preset memory channels. You can catch the full
>>>> release after the break, and the player itself in your nearest Best
>>> Buy.
>>>>
>>>> Insignia NS-HD01: first-ever portable HD Radio on sale at Best Buy
>>>>
>>>> Best Buy(r) Releases First-Ever Portable HD Radio Receiver
>>>>
>>>> InsigniaT HD RadioT Portable Player Provides Digital HD Radio
>>>> Broadcasting On the Go
>>>>
>>>> MINNEAPOLIS - Today, Best Buy announced the launch of the InsigniaT HD
>>>
>>>> Radio Portable Player, a first-of-its-kind product innovation, which
>>>> will be available exclusively at Best Buy on July 12.
>>>>
>>>> The built-in, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery on the Insignia HD
>>>> Radio Portable Player ensures long periods of continuous listening and
>>>
>>>> entertainment, and a full-color LCD screen makes it simple to program
>>>> your favorite preset stations at any time. A stylish armband and a 3.5
>>>
>>>> mm jack output make it easy to use the player on the go or in your
>>> car.
>>>> Set up to 10 user-selectable preset memory channels to save and enjoy
>>>> your favorite stations wherever you go. For a full list of HD Radio
>>>> stations, visit http://www.hdradio.com.
>>>>
>>>> MSRP - $49.99
>>>>
>>>> Features:
>>>>
>>>> 10 station presets
>>>> Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery (up to 10 hours of playing
>>>> time) by USB 3.5mm output (can be used with car stereo [cable not
>>>> included]) Full color display Displays radio station, artist, and song
>>>>
>>>> rating 3.7 from 5 (72 reviews)
>>>> Backordered They claim three weeks but, I bet it's longer. Still $49.
>>>> Good news is it's in stock at almost all the stores, including Metro
>>>> North Jose.
>>>> Accessories included:
>>>> Earphones, Armband, USB cable for charging
>>>>
>>>> Package contents:
>>>> Earphones, Armband, USB cable, User guide and Quick Set Up Guide
>>>> Direct link to the product, and 72 reviews at
>>>>
>>>> http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia%26%23174%3B+-+HD+Radio+Portable+P
>>>> la yer/9375071.p?id=1218094581941&skuId=9375071&st=hd
>>>> radioKeyword or Item #&cp=1&lp=1
>>>>
>>>> Okay, if you are still reading you are an idiot! So here's your
>>> reward.
>>>> A couple of representative reviews of the Insignia NS-HD01 below. And
>>>
>>>> some information on a new one called Slacker radio a guy mentioned. I
>>>
>>>> checked it out for all of you. There's a free service that let's you
>>>> download radio stations to the portable player, and skip up to 6 songs
>>>
>>>> per hour. However, the radio costs $250, and is probably not that
>>>> accessible. That was the end of my research on Slacker. So this is
>>>> the only cheap and portable HD radio available at this time, and I
>>>> still want one, hint hint? It's not perfect, but it will probably do
>>>> the job quite nicely thank you.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Great little radio! 11/18/2009
>>>> By Nicole801 from SLC, Utah Read all my reviews
>>>>
>>>> Value for Price 5.0 5
>>>> Sound Quality 5.0 5
>>>> Durability 5.0 5
>>>> Reception 5.0 5
>>>>
>>>> What's great about it: It's an Hd radio that is portable, duh!
>>>>
>>>> "I got this radio as a Christmas present for my boyfriend however
>>>> looking at other reviews I decided to have him open it early. It
>>>> worked great! He loves it so much. You should get better headphones
>>>> for it. I think whether or not the reception is good depends on the
>>>> area you live in so it could really be hit or miss when you buy it. I
>>>> would say overall it's a sturdy little radio.
>>>> It kind of sucks that it doesn't come with an AC adapter, you have to
>>>> plug it in to your computer to charge it. I however was able to use my
>>>
>>>> charger for my blackberry pearl to charge it and it worked fine.
>>>> Over-all I am very pleased with this product."
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Great FM radio but inadequate HD radio 11/18/2009
>>>> By trunksy from Los Angeles, CA Read all my reviews
>>>>
>>>> Value for Price 2.0 5
>>>> Sound Quality 3.0 5
>>>> Durability 3.0 5
>>>> Reception 1.0 5
>>>>
>>>> What's great about it: The only currently available personal HD radio
>>>> product besides Zune HD (expensive).
>>>> What's not so great: Programming does not save secondary channels
>>>> after a power off.
>>>>
>>>> "I give it very low marks for usability. It barely does what it says
>>>> it does.
>>>>
>>>> It does tune HD radio but the reception is pretty bad indoors (at the
>>>> gym).
>>>> I could barely get a radio signal on the second floor and a fat chance
>>>
>>>> of getting any reception on the first floor at my gym.
>>>>
>>>> One of the differences with HD Radio compared to analog is that it
>>>> requires a second or two to buffer before it actually locks into the
>>>> station and you hear any sound. Thus, it's not easy to search
>>>> stations, especially when you're trying to check out secondary
>>>> stations. That wouldn't be so bad if it had good reception which it
>>>> doesn't. To add insult to injury, the worst problem with this product
>>>> is that it doesn't save secondary programmed stations after you power
>>>> off the unit. If you select a preset after you've programmed it, it
>>>> will send you directly to the HD2 or HD3 station you've just
>>>> programmed like it's supposed to but once you power off the device,
>>>> everything defaults back to the HD1 station of that frequency. Even if
>>>
>>>> you try to power off the device leaving it on the HD2 channel, when
>>>> you power it back on, it will search for the station and throw you
>>>> back onto the HD1 station. What's the point of programming if you have
>>>
>>>> to reprogram and/or retune it every time you turn the product on? Bad
>>> design!
>>>>
>>>> Speaking of using it in the gym, the arm band doesn't have any spandex
>>>
>>>> in it at all and it's shaped like those blood pressure testers. If you
>>>
>>>> actually have muscles, don't plan on having any blood circulating in
>>>> your arm if you plan to do any type of exercising that raises your
>>>> heart rate, let alone actually flexing your arm. The wide polyester
>>>> arm band is completely constricting unlike most MP3 player arm bands
>>>> which usually cover a lot less of your arm and will move (stretch)
>>>> with your arm.
>>>>
>>>> One suggestion or alternative might be to turn it into a necklace but
>>>> the device is still a bit too bulky for that compared to popular flash
>>>> MP3 players and it doesn't have a hole to be tied to a necklace
>>> anyway.
>>>>
>>>> When you do get reception, it does show the artist and song title if
>>>> the radio station transmits it but you don't get any features like
>>>> iPod tagging even though you have to plug it into a computer to charge
>>>
>>>> anyway.
>>>>
>>>> The conclusion based on my usage is that this device might be great
>>>> for grandma who is looking to replace her old portable FM radio
>>>> anyway, may occasionally browse onto an HD station AND barely knows
>>>> enough about USB to charge with it instead of a regular outlet. For
>>>> someone who's got an active lifestyle and is actually looking to add
>>>> HD radio on the go when you don't have the time to constantly update
>>>> the music in your MP3 player, this device is not ready for you yet.
>>>> For me, this is going in my pile of useless gadgets that I've
>>>> purchased and tried to use maybe once or twice.
>>>>
>>>> I haven't tried Slacker yet but the reviews look a lot better as long
>>>> as it doesn't break on you."
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Would you recommend this product to a friend?: No
>>>>
>>>>
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