Wow. Wonder if you need any hardware for that? That's so cool. ----- Original Message ----- From: "jose" <crunch1@xxxxxxxxx> To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 8:35 AM Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Cheap HD Radio Info for Jose I also found out that the I phone has an app for a police scanner. if it works with voice over that would do make the I phone police scanner the first ever to be axes sable. ----- 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 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription >>>> options, go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes To subscribe or to >>>> leave the list, or to set other subscription options, go to >>>> www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes >>>> >>>> >>>> To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription >>>> options, go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription >>> options, >>>> go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription options, >>> go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes >>> To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription options, >>> go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes >>> >>> >> >> To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription options, >> go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes >> >> > > To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription options, > go > to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes > > > To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription options, > go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes > > To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription options, go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription options, go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes