[real-eyes] Re: Cheap HD Radio Info for Jose
- From: "V Nork" <ginisd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 00:48:18 -0800
What a great find! Thanks Reg and Jose. I decided to bypass Santa on this
one and picked one up for myself in San Diego today, the last one at that
Best Buy store. For now, it is tucked safely in its box until I have time
to settle down and figure it out. It would be really great if you could
post the proposed podcast or manual to the list. It seems a bit of an
experiment, but a very good bet. Thanks again!
----- Original Message -----
From: "jose" <crunch1@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 8:38 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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