Re: wireless internet radio

seank wrote:
[...]
Simple to use? Quick initial boot up? FM quality sound?

Any thoughts gratefully recieved

I use my PPC as a portable internet radio, although when I want the
sound via speakers I usually use a full PC hooked up to my hifi with a
wireless audio sender. However based on what you've said you want to
us it for, I'd say a Pocket PC may not be your best option.

The BBC stations mainly use RealPlayer format - some of the live
stations are available in Windows Media format also, but not for
example Radio 4. I believe all the "Listen Again" links are
RealPlayer. Unfortunately RealPlayer for Pocket PC sucks, on my device
it simply will not play streams at all, only downloaded content.
Although it seems to work for some people, many have reported similar
problems, so bear that in mind. Check the archives of this group for
more - http://tinyurl.com/n6nk4.

As far as ease of use, there are issues there with the size of the
screen and compatibility of Pocket PC web browsers - stations which
use a player control embedded in a web page typically will not work
directly. Link sites like radio4pda.com can help with that, but don't
assume it will be as straightforward as on a big PC.

On the plus side, these devices are instant-on, and sound quality is
as good as the stream provides - typical 128kbps streams are basically
FM radio quality if not better. I listen to a lot of Shoutcast and
Windows Media streams, works well. Plus you can play audio files
stored on your main PCs over the wifi network.


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