Jan 06

VTech plunges into home audio market with IS9181 WiFi radio

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VTech, the company you likely associate with old school telephones and educational toys, is breaking out of its shell in a big way. The outfit has just announced its first foray into the wide world of home audio with the IS9181 internet radio receiver. Said device packs 802.11b/g WiFi connectivity and can easily tap into over 11,000 free internet radio stations; additionally, it handles traditional MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV and RealMusic audio files stored on a WiFi-enabled computer (Macs included), and the built-in auxiliary jack enables it to play back jams from practically any other source, too. You’ll find a pair of three-watt stereo speakers, a ten-watt subwoofer and a Class D amplifier pushing everything to 11, but you’ll have to curb your enthusiasm until it launches this Spring at $199.95.

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Dec 30

iLuv Announces iHD171 HD Radio with iTunes Tagging

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iLuv has announced the iHD171 HD Radio with iTunes Tagging, a new combination HD radio and speaker dock that’s compatible with iPhones and iPods. In addition to its dual alarm clock, a TV output, AM/FM radio and song title display, the iHD171 is also the company’s third HD radio alarm clock. It can tune in to AM/FM HD Radio and multicast stations, as well as standard analog AM and FM stereo radio signals.

The iTunes Tagging feature lets listeners tag music tracks played on HD radio stations, saving the song information on any connected iPhone or iPod; it also synchronizes the clock between the two devices. The unit has 30 programmable presets, the ability to charge an iPhone or iPod, and an auxiliary line input for any audio device with a standard-size 3.5mm output jack. The iLuv iHD171 features 4 watts RMS power (x2) and iLuv’s jAura Acoustic Speaker Technology. It will be available beginning in January 2009 for an MSRP of $199.99.

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Dec 26

ASUS officially launches iPod-friendly AIR3 internet radio

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Not that this debut is anything shocking (thanks, FCC!), but we’re still stoked to see ASUS get all official with its AIR3 sound system. Sure, it’s not exactly treading on new ground, but for those looking for a touch more functionality in their iPod sound system, the internet radio inclusion is one that’s much appreciated. ASUS talks pretty big about the device’s audio prowess, noting that it utilizes a Texas Instruments Class-D amplifier and HDSS (High Definition Sound Standard) certified drivers. Also of note, the unit includes S-Video / composite video outs and supports UPnP sharing via 802.11b/g WiFi or Ethernet; if that’s not enough to catch your eye, there’s also a useful auxiliary input and built-in weather forecast display that pulls down updates from the world wide web. As ASUS always does, we’re left hangin’ sans a price or release date, but we suppose it’s teaching us a lesson in patience… or something.

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