Radiopaq Rp5 does DAB, FM and internet radio

Look out, Pure Digital -- you've got a new rival in town. Radiopaq, best known for bringing thousands of internet radio stations and podcasts to listeners via the web, has decided to hop into the hardware game. The Rp5 tabletop radio features a five-way speaker system, digital / analog processors, a headphone jack, remote control and a rather stylish design. There's also an integrated WiFi module for tuning into the outfit's website and even sucking down news, weather and traffic information. Of course, the more traditional FM / DAB tuners are there as well, making this one quite the multifaceted box. Word on the British streets has this one pegged for a September launch at £250 ($468).

[Via Pocket-lint]

[ShadowKain @ Aug 14th 2008 10:27AM]

Nice, now heres hoping that Altec Lansing or another premium brand comes out with one. I like their strong sound.

[devo @ Aug 14th 2008 12:45PM]

"Altec Lansing or another premium brand "

No. Just No.

[Galley @ Aug 14th 2008 10:48AM]

Love the design.

[SteveJ @ Aug 14th 2008 12:06PM]

Instead, buy an 8 GB iPod Touch, an iPod docking radio of your choice and a copy of the program Tuner (on the AppStore) for $5.99 and you'll spend less money and end up with an iPod Touch as well, not just a radio (including internet radio). Plus you also get Pandora (free on the AppStore), AoLRadio (again, free), and anything else that's out there or coming for the iPhone/iPod Touch. A stand alone at the Rp5's price point just doesn't make a lot of sense in that light.

[Darkroom @ Aug 14th 2008 4:17PM]

looks hot...

[thiel @ Aug 15th 2008 2:57AM]

Looks nice - but it does remind me of my Canon ip5200 turned upside down!

[jamie @ Aug 15th 2008 7:04AM]

Nice design.

congrats to all involved. it looks hot!