[real-eyes] Re: Cheap HD Radio Info for Jose
- From: "Andrea Breier" <abreier@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 16:36:35 -0600
There are all kinds of things on the internet that you can read. A friend
just got one and in three days her had it pretty well mastered. A lot of
the commands are the same for all who has one.
Merry Christmas,
Andrea M. Breier
Remember:
Jesus is the reason for the season
and
Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly,
Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile..
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kimberly A. Morrow" <morrowka@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 3:55 PM
Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Cheap HD Radio Info for Jose
> Hey Jim,
>
> As I understand it, the Iphone commands are different for the blind than
> they are for sighted users. How did you master the Iphone? Did you have
> manuals, Etc.?
>
> 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 Fettgather, Jim
> Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 3:46 PM
> To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Cheap HD Radio Info for Jose
>
> May God bless the iPhone.
> Long live Apple, and particularly the iPhone.
>
> I'll find out about this police scanner app and let you know for sure.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Reginald George [mailto:sgeorge@xxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 11:30 AM
> To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Cheap HD Radio Info for Jose
>
> 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
>>>>>
>>>>>
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