Aluratek AIRMM01 Internet Radio Alarm Clock with built-in WiFi (Black) | 
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| Brand: Aluratek
Category: CE
List Price: $149.99
Buy New: $139.99
You Save: $10.00 (7%)
New (13) Used (1) from $139.99
Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 2485
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5 x 4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: AIRMM01
Model: AIRMM01
UPC: 890989001866
EAN: 0890989001866
ASIN: B00192VWVY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Wireless connection w/ WiFi 802.11b & 802.11g to stream internet radio via built-in vTuner with no monthly cost | | • | USB 2.0 connectivity with a USB fl ash drive | | • | Ethernet connection to stream internet radio | | • | FM Radio | | • | Great sound |
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Product Description
Is your home WiFi ready? Add more radio channels for your listening pleasure. Aluratek's new Internet Radio Alarm Clock with Built in Wifi allows you to easily access more than 11,000 radio stations in over 150 countries around the world with no monthly fees. Yes, with no monthly fees! Simply turn the unit on and it will automatically connect to a wireless network and you have a world of entertainment available. You may also connect to a local Ethernet cable network if you prefer. You can search for music geographically by continent/country/state or by the more than 30 different available genres including a wealth of news and sports radio stations broadcast throughout the world. Once you find a favorite station whether is from your local country or while visiting other countries around the world simply add it to your favorites list for future easy access. This is the perfect solution for the Home, Office environment, college dorm or anywhere you want to listen to thousands of radio stations. Don't be limited to what you can tune in from your old AM/FM analog radio anymore! Free yourself to travel the world musically and have fun while doing it. You can also stream your music library from your local pc/media server if the 11,000+ radio station weren't enough. Welcome to the world of internet radio from Aluratek and let the fun begin. Built-in FM radio tuner for local FM broadcast service Access music files (MP3, WMA, WAV) stored on a USB 2.0 flash drive, MP3 player or Hard drive through the unit's USB port Alarm clock function with 2 programmable alarms wakes you up to Internet radio, FM radio, digital music, or choice of several alarm tones Integrated amplifier - 2x2W stereo External plug for headsets (3.5mm) 2 RCA plugs (Stereo Lineout) for external speakers No PC is required - just need Internet access with wireless router 1 Year limited warranty
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| Customer Reviews: Read 18 more reviews...
 A Brick October 12, 2008
UCD Neuroscientist (Sacramento, CA USA)
Unfortunately, I have not been able to get this radio to work for me. It finds and connects OK to my wireless network via my Linksys router. However, when it searches for radio stations, it eventually gives up with an error message stating that it cannot find the DNS. I have been back and forth with technical support many times, upgrading the firmware and changing settings on my router, but to no avail. This box just doesn't work as an internet radio. I am able to receive FM radio transmissions, but the user interface is too cumbersome to make it practical for this purpose. I have asked Aluratek to provide a refund, but so far they have been silent. I will update this review if they are able to come up with a fix or if they respond to my request for a refund.
 So Many Paths to Audio September 27, 2008
S. Colby
This device has a multitude of ways to pull audio: MP3, FM, wifi, Ethernet. The range of material you can access is astounding. I tried them all and, because its primary use is as a reliable clock radio, settled on good old FM. This device has better FM reception than my four year old FM radio. The Ethernet was the best, but the cable got in the way. the wifi dropped out too often, likely because I was a floor and 30 feet from the router. Setup is a snap with the large font screen and a host of options. The back light was too bright and only had on/off option. The clock alarm is very good with a ramp up volume function on the radio and a pleasant fail safe tone tune if the radio signal fails. It did not have a five day option. I would recommend it for those who want the extra options to access audio signals, but not for those who just want a clock radio.
This radio attracts me but ... September 24, 2008
Billotana
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm interested on this product but after reading customers' reviews I learned that we cannot add another station. This is not nice because the purpose of getting the Aluratek Internet Radio is to listen Internet radio stations ANYWHERE, something hard to do with a PC and in certain ways, with a laptop.
I contacted Customer Support inquiring about this issue and waht I got was the following, "You need to go to www.Vtuner.com and suggest what station you need to be added. Also, Real Audio don't work for the wifi radio, so make sure the station is part of Vtuner".
Now we have ANOTHER downside, if one of your favorite stations is streamed through Real Audio, you cannot add it nor listen it at all.
On top of that, it has a USB 2.0 connectivity but NOT A LINE IN JACK. This means that you cannot plug your MP3 player, Portable CD player or any other device to the Aluratek Internet Radio.
The purpose of my comments is to let you know the downside of the device but if this is not important to you, the Aluratek is a real wonder.
Let me think about it a little more but I believe that I can live without this issues and just take it out from my Wish List and buy it.
A great Internet Radio September 23, 2008
August Beza (L.I. NY USA)
It was very easy to set up, had it up and running in less than 15 minutes.
I was able to receive all the stations I wanted to listen to. Also able to
access the MP3 files on my computer via windows media player 11. All the radio functions worked as the manufactured indicated. I highly recommend
this Internet radio alarm clock with built-in WiFi.
Good alternative to more expensive models September 15, 2008
E. Sadoun (Miami, FL)
This product is user-friendly. Connecting it to your wireless network is easy just by following 3 or 4 steps. The audio quality is good enough and the choice of radio station is plentiful. This is for the good.
Now, for the bad, I have 2 problems to report:
1- It doesn't want to conect to my favorite station anymore. I don't know if it is because of my favorite station changing ip address or if its related to the radio itself. I have sent an email to the Aluratek technical support yesterday and have not heard from them as of now. I'm giving them 24 hours before I contact them again.
2- For a week now, the device has been losing signal and has asked me to re-enter at least once a day the settings to connect to my wireless network.
Other than those 2 issues, I am pretty happy with the Aluratek wireless internet radio but I only recommend it if you have a good to very good quality internet connection.
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