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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Roku SoundBridge Radio]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</guid><description><![CDATA[Add DAB and I'll buy it.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[coob]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 19th 2005 12:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Roku SoundBridge Radio]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</guid><description><![CDATA[Very nice.  Not so much innovative but an obvious evolution of products.  Wish they would update the Photobridge hardware someday.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 19th 2005 12:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Roku SoundBridge Radio]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</guid><description><![CDATA[A better (IMO) approach: Have a proper stereo (amp/tuner and speakers) in the bedroom, with a Squeezebox2 connected to it. Use the Squeezebox2's alarm feature. If your amplifier/tuner uses a regular IR remote, you could even use the Squeezebox2's IR blaster feature to turn your amp on at wakeup time.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adam Daniel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 19th 2005 12:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Roku SoundBridge Radio]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</guid><description><![CDATA[Nice pics, but a review of a stereo without any mention of how it sounds?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cacophony]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 19th 2005 12:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Roku SoundBridge Radio]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</guid><description><![CDATA[There's an easy answer to that: this isn't a review, this is a news piece covering the announcement. <br><br>In fact, we didn't get one to review, we were only able to get a few pics during a brief press tour last week. We didn't think it'd be approprate (or fair) to evaluate the SoundBridge Radio's sound quality without getting to spend at least an hour or two with it.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Rojas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 19th 2005 12:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Roku SoundBridge Radio]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</guid><description><![CDATA[My only question is does the alarm function have a "backup" to either an AM or FM radio (or buzz) in case the wi-fi network connection is lost overnight?  <br><br>Nothing worse than your alarm going off and making no noise because your router tripped in the middle of the night!!!<br><br>My guess is that alarm will lockup if no wi-fi connection is detected.  I hope I'm wrong, but I see that as a distinct possibility, especially in ver 1.0]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ted]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 19th 2005 12:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Roku SoundBridge Radio]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</guid><description><![CDATA[According to the FAQs on the Roku web page, the alarm will default to the "buzz" if it's set to an internet function and the connection is down.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 19th 2005 12:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Roku SoundBridge Radio]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</guid><description><![CDATA[Wow, first Roku product I actually find appealing. Would make a nice upgrade to my $5 RCA alarm clock I got from big lots 3 years ago.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[sheik124]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 19th 2005 12:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Roku SoundBridge Radio]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</guid><description><![CDATA[now that's a BIG ass...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tim]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 19th 2005 12:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Roku SoundBridge Radio]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</guid><description><![CDATA[This is not different conceptually from Linksys attempt to combine a DMA with speakers and give it  a form factor of a mobile audio system (see the Linksys WMLS11B). We all know that product (which was significantly cheaper) failed big time and is now discontinued. What makes Roku think this one will do better? The fact that it is shaped like an ugly alarm clock? The fact that it costs so much more?<br>Also, assuming it is going to be similar to the Soundbridge in terms of its Internet capabilities, this thing will only be able to play MP3 Internet radio streams which eliminates all the ones that use WMA or Real. The bottom line is if you like it get a Soundbridge (With a media server called TVersity it will even be able to play WMA Internet radio stations) and hook it up to a stereo or some other small speaker system, it will be cheaper (the M500 could be had in BestBuy for $120 after rebates - this holiday season is likely to bring even better deals), much better designed and just as good in any other area.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ronen Mizrahi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 19th 2005 12:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Roku SoundBridge Radio]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</guid><description><![CDATA[Will this work over a secure network?  i.e. WEP, WSP, etc?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gomer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 19th 2005 12:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Roku SoundBridge Radio]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</guid><description><![CDATA["...if you like it get a Soundbridge (With a media server called TVersity it will even be able to play WMA Internet radio stations) and hook it up to a stereo or some other small speaker system, it will be cheaper..." Not to beat this horse, but Squeezebox2 plays WMA internet radio stations natively, offers better sound quality, support for more formats and platforms, a nicer user interface, more responsive support, and a more robust set of capabilities (turning your stereo on at alarm time with its IR blasting feature is just one example).]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adam Daniel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 19th 2005 12:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Roku SoundBridge Radio]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</guid><description><![CDATA[#11 the SB supports WEP so I suspect this will also.<br><br>#12 you're beating a dead horse: at least all of the following comments are /highly/ subjective (or for a longer discussion elsewhere): "offers better sound quality, support for more formats and platforms, a nicer user interface, more responsive support".]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 19th 2005 12:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Roku SoundBridge Radio]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</guid><description><![CDATA[I think I agree that the Squeezebox 2, would be better, with more features and better sound, and maybe even better to go for a sonos, www.sonos.com, or a musica, www.olive.us instead]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[roger]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 19th 2005 12:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Roku SoundBridge Radio]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/roku-soundbridge-radio/</guid><description><![CDATA[I think this is a hit. I'm been searching for something self contained like this. I want something portable that can moved throughout the house. Sonos is big $$$ if you factor in a few zones, and I have no desire to rig something up, provide an amp, speakers etc. My only concern are Roku products in general. I had their Photobridge product and it was buggy and slow, had to eBay it...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 19th 2005 12:19AM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
