[real-eyes] Re: Cheap HD Radio Info for Jose
- From: "jose" <crunch1@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 08:38:48 -0600
I hope yah get one.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kimberly A. Morrow" <morrowka@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 7:05 AM
Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Cheap HD Radio Info for Jose
> Jose this is awesome! I want one under the tree this year!!!
>
> 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 10:39 PM
> To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 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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