Aluratek AIRJ01F USB Internet Radio Jukebox by Aluratek
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Digital camera reviews of Aluratek AIRJ01F USB Internet Radio Jukebox
Digital camera Review: Great value, always new and different.
Summary: 5 Stars
My friend was commenting to me that he doesn't think XM is worth paying for anymore. He said he was bored with the same old music and talk. So...I found this item. I got one for him and for me. All I do is put it in the USB port and music, talk, sports and comedy from all over the world is right there. It is most definitely user friendly, and features all kinds of music from all over the world.
I think this is a lot of fun, and can be used on the computer while I play games, IM, e-mail, etc. I am going to buy a few more and give them as gifts. The only bad part is getting the flash drive out of the bubble package. It was not pretty trying to open the packaging, but if you have sharp scissors and a little patience...you can have a lot of entertainment ahead of you.
Digital camera Review: Hear the world
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this as just something to try. I found it interesting with so many radio stations around the world it is fun listening to all different places and tunes and what other cultures like to listen to. So I bought two of them for Christmas to give my daughters to expand their listening. It has been fun. They work good so far.Digital camera Review: I laughed at first... was I ever wrong!
Summary: 5 Stars
A friend of mine had one of these, and I laughed as he explained it to me. Then he let me try it out... and all I can say is that I was wrong.
This Aluratek AIRJ01F USB Internet Radio Jukebox is a truly amazing product, and in such a small package. Just plug it into the USB port of your computer's USB port and you'll have access to over 13,000 radio stations from over 150 countries around the world, and there are no no monthly fees to pay.
The first thing that this reminded me of was childhood memories from the 'old days' of sitting in front of my dad's large short-wave radio, listening to broadcasts from radio stations around the world. But the big difference here is that the static and station drift that we got so used to in those days isn't there, form what I've seen in my limited experience with this excellent product.
And get this: there's no software to install. It's true 'Plug-n-Play', directly to your computer's USB port. I understand that it only works on Windows 2000, XP or Vista, unless someone has more info on that than I do. You can also keep a playlist on your computer, and vote for your favorite radio stations among other users. It's "social music networking" at its best, and in a small package.
Have I accessed all of those 13,000+ radio stations from around the world? No, I haven't, for I had just a scant two days to play with this product before returning it. But it was such a fascinating product that yes, I had to get one for myself.
If you want something bigger and more specialized, take a look at the feature-loaded Aluratek AIRMM01 Internet Radio Alarm Clock with built-in WiFi, another interesting product from an experienced company that makes some great products.
By the way, the Aluratek Website has excellent support documentation for those interested. All in all, this is a great little 5-star product!
UPDATE: Have had this Aluratek USB Internet Radio Jukebox for over three months now, and have to say that it's proven to be far better and more enjoyable than initially expected. We've used it on a number of computers now, and it's just one of those interesting USB devices that becomes more than expected.
JW, 12/2008
Digital camera Review: I love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love my little Aluratek usb device. I liked it so much I decided to give it to 5 people for holiday gifts. I pretty much only use the genre listing and I love being able to find the music I like so quickly. :-)Digital camera Review: Internet Radio Jukebox
Summary: 4 Stars
I really like this jukebox. The only thing I don't like is some of the stations that are 'available' are not allowed out of the originating country. It would be nice if these could be filtered out. I have found a favorite and haven't gone searching for any others! Great little tool! And it's so portable!!