Sony ICF38 Portable AM/FM Radio (Black)

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AM/FM Tuner --- gives you access to AM/FM radio.High Power/Good Sound Output --- makes this an excellent portable for all-around use, at home and away. Ideal radio to have around the house during severe weather or power outages. LED Tuning Indicator --- helps provide precise station tuning even in dim light. Tone Control Switch --- lets you adjust high/low balance for most pleasing sound. Built-In Carrying Handle --- for easy portability. 3 5/8" Speaker --- reproduces a wide range of sound from high to low frequencies. Earphone Jack --- for personal listening. Operates on Batteries or AC --- with 4 "AA" batteries, or on AC with built-in power cord.
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- AM/FM Band
- Tone Control Switch
- Large Speaker
- Earphone Jack
- LED Tuning Indicator
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 "Nice and Simple" 2009-11-30
By villa
I wanted to listen to Radio (FM) and it serves the purpose very well. The reception and the audio quality is good.

 "As described" 2009-11-30
By J. Bradley (Sedona, AZ)
Use as a shop radio and turn it on with the light so didn't want a digital that had to be reset every time the power is disconnected. Sound and reception are fine although I usually only have it tuned to local public radio station which is pretty strong. Can't beat it for the price.

 "If you're looking for a simple to use radio with good battery life, this is it!" 2009-11-28
By Lucille Ball (Fenton Missouri)
I love this radio. I just wanted a basic, battery operated (this also has an electric cord) radio to listen to news, sports, weather and traffic while I'm getting ready for work. This is perfect! Good sound, battery life and appearance. It is harder and harder to find a simple to use radio anymore. Love this!

 "Standard Radio" 2009-11-12
By Pax Tecum (NJ)
This basic battery/cord powered 'domestic' radio is an excellent value with better than expected sound and station pickup.

 "Sony ICF38 Portable AM/FM Radio (Black)" 2009-11-11
By Taran (Florida)


Signal is good even with stations, battery lasts extremely long, good solid construction and sound quality is great.

Definitely worth the money.


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Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket AM/FM Radio, Silver

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Sony's ICF-S10MK2 Pocket AM/FM Radio will fit easily into your shirt or jacket pocket for convenience and easy portability.
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Technical Details

- LED Tuning Indicator
- 2-1/4 (57mm) speaker
- Frequency Range - AM - 530-1710kHz, FM - 87.5-108MHz
- Earphone Jack for private listening
- Built-in Ferrite Bar antenna (AM) and telescopic antenna (FM)
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 "Cheap and it works" 2009-12-01
By P. TAN (Philly)
I unpacked, plugged the battery, turned it on and dialed my favorite AM channel. I live about 15-20 miles from the AM channel antenna. Works great. Sound is great. I mean, it ain't my Bose. Portable and small so I parked it in the corner of my bathroom or use it outside when I am working in the yard.

 "Lousy FM" 2009-11-30
By F. Beech (MA USA)
I bought this only for its touted FM tuning ability. It is hard to tune at all to any public radio station and useless if I move it at all. I wanted to be able to carry it in my pocket.



It was so inexpensive it was not worth the return shipping cost. Very irritating

 "Cheap, Overrated. This is a Sony?" 2009-11-23
By David M. Berriman (Livonia, MI USA)
As an avid pocket radio listener, I bought one of these Sonys a few years ago and it lasted about a year before it developed serious issues with the volume control. Crackling noises, the sound cutting in and out, not being able to get it to play on a low volume setting.....ie, it was either blaringingly loud (usually with crackling noises and sudden volume bursts etc..) or nothing at all. So over the last few years, I've bought other pocket radios searching for a great radio that would last a few years. Sadly, I've had little luck finding such a radio, despite having bought some "good ones" at Radio Sh%^ for a LOT more than this one, and some "cheapies" here and there. So, getting very frustrated and while doing research here on Amazon, I came across this one again, and with all of the great reviews, I thought I'd give it another chance. "Maybe I dropped the last one a time or two too many", I figured. "And for $10, if I get another year out of it, it would have been worth it." Well, it lasted less than ONE MONTH this time. It was great UNTIL suddenly the speaker didn't work anymore. I'm not sure why, but it "broke" shortly after I used it with an earpiece plug-in. I used my Nokia (phone) hands-free headset with an adaptor to fit the standard jack in this Sony pocket radio...and it worked fine for the first day or two. Then, all of the sudden, there was no sound coming from the external speaker. I don't know how or why this happened, but something is now amiss. It would seem that the jack has been "damaged" by the headset plug / adaptor and somehow, this renders this speaker dead. But why, and how? There was, as far as I know, no reason that this happened. And with the external speaker not working, this radio is nearly useless to me now and I am sending it back to Amazon. So, two of these for me, and both unsatisfactory. When it works, it's GREAT. Very clear signal. Nicely built, SEEMS solid. But watch out. Pocket radios are SUPPOSED to be rugged and should be long-lasting. This one has been anything but for me.

 "Powerful little radio" 2009-11-22
By hotchas (USA)
I needed a small radio to replace the one I had for over 20 years for use while I shower. I bought a shower radio that had a blue hook and it was a piece of junk, getting only one AM station. This Sony radio is FANTASTIC and has many AM stations and the audio is LOUD and clear. I highly recommend it, especially at under 15 dollars. It would make a great gift also.

 "Great reception - Outstanding little radio" 2009-11-16
By V. Smith
I love this thing; I bought a second one for backup. I was looking for a portable radio with good reception and volume. I'd prefer a digital tuner, but I have yet to find one on a portable radio that allows you to fine-tune the frequency/amplitude enough to guarantee good reception. I can't comment on the battery life because I haven't had to replace the batteries yet. The speaker volume and quality are good, and the headset jack is nice to have. One thing to note about the headset jack is that it's monaural, so sound will only come out of one speaker. I suppose it'd be nice if the sound were duplicated to both speakers, but it didn't really bother me. The antenna is decently long and sturdy. I'm happy.


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Sony Ericsson W600i MP3 & FM Radio/Portable Stereo Walkman Media Player Handheld w/ Camera -Mega Bass Speakers- (EXTRA BLUE FACEPLATE INCLUDED)

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As much a music machine as it is a mobile, the Sony Ericsson W600i is loaded with inspired features that will let you enjoy your funky tunes wherever you are. With an FM radio, an advanced digital music player & CD ripping software to get your favorite songs into your phone in seconds - just. drag and drop using Disc2PhoneTM...Simple as that !

The W600i also has a 1.3 megapixel camera that not only allows you to take stunning photo's - you can shoot video too. And with a huge 256Mb of memory to use, you won't have to worry about how you use it !

Due to the clever design from Sony Ericsson, the W550i has a swivel-action 1.8" full colour display for the best possible video viewing and gaming experience and dedicated gaming buttons for fast and action-packed 3D gaming on the go.


Specifications :
General Network GSM 850/ GSM 900 / GSM1800 / GSM1900
Form factor Slide
Antenna Internal
Size Dimensions 93 x 46.5 x 22.5 mm

Display Type Graphical
Colours TFT, 256K colors
Size 176 x 220 pixels

Memory Numbers 500
Outgoing Calls 30
Received Calls 30
Lost Calls 30
Shared Memory 256 MB
- 500 x 15 fields, Photo call

Ringtones Polyphonic Yes
- Polyphonic (40 channels), MP3
- Composer, download

Networking GPRS Yes, Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots)
Modem Yes, 32 - 48 kbps
USB Yes
Bluetooth Yes
WAP Yes, 2.0
Infrared Yes
Email Client Yes
- Instant Messaging

Features Vibration Yes
SMS Send / Receive
MMS Send / Receive
Camera Yes, 1.3 MP, 1280x1024 pixels, video, flash
Java Yes
Games Yes: + downloadable
Clock Yes
Alarm Yes
T9 Yes
Multiple Numbers/Name Yes
- Stereo speakers
- Colors: Vibrant Orange, Orchid White, Universe Blue
- Java MIDP 2.0
- Dedicated gaming buttons
- Wallpapers, screensavers
- Walkman media player
- FM radio with RDS
- Image viewer
- Picture editor
- Organizer
Standby Time 400 hours
Talk Time 8 hours 30 minutes
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 "Excellent and fun mobile" 2008-12-31
By R. Suarez Giacoman (Mc Allen, Texas United States)
W600i is indeed one of the best mobiles I've ever had. I used it for over three years and was reluctant to change it until my wife gave me a Nokia N95 last Christmas. It once broke because my newborn accidentally threw it to the floor and I had it fixed so I would not have to change it. Even the newer versions of the W600 series do not perform as good as this one in particular.



I am aware it is not a new phone anymore, the price is great for what you get (I paid double when I got mine) so I decided to share my thoughts with whoever considering to get this great phone from Sony.



I got it in orange, which looks great on this stylish cell phone. It is a little bit too big but that's because of the potent speakers this model has, which to me, was of the best features of the model. You can listen to mp3s and radio on this little thing and the sound will be great! Mamory can be expanded so more files can be stored in it



The reception never failed and the performance was excellent. The software included is easy to use, if you've used a computer you'll not need to read the manual. Applications and files are stored in folders just like Windows explorer does. The menus are nice looking and very easy to navigate.



It has Bluetooth and infrared capabilities. One of the applications I liked the most was the audio recorder, I recorded so many bootlegs with it in concerts! Even when my newborn started saying his first words I was able to record everything with this one.



I can think of many attributes of this phone and not a single flaw, if you are considering to get this, be aware you are in for a treat, great phone and great performance!

 "Best Phone Ever" 2008-07-28
By Jared D. Herigstad
This phone is such a great product. I had it for 3 years before it was broken and had to switch to another. This phone was a great music player, radio, and when used with my laptop gave me better internet access than most wireless internet access points used in most people's homes. I am going to replace it with another Sony Ericsson and it will probably be this one or a new one from this brand.

 "I'll never replace this phone!" 2008-06-26
By ACraftyChic (Richfield, Ohio)
Not only does this phone have everything including FM capability, but it is fun and easy to use. I often use the FM to listen to a morning show during work. Most of the employees can not even receive a signal in our concrete building, however this phone picks up my FM stations clearly. The phone has many features that make it fun to use and even play with. You can turn it sideways to play some games with the extra game buttons. I have had this phone for 5 years and wouldn't replace it unless I broke it. And even then, I would have to upgrade to the next Sony Ericsson phone in this model!






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"Super Bass Wireless Headphone Wireless reception from any electrical device with audio output such as TV, PC, MP3 and CD player Wireless Net Chat It's a perfect audio chat tool provides infinite enjoyment. Wired Headphone With audio cable, the receiver can be used as a wired headphone FM Radio The headset can be used as standalone FM radio, search and lock channels automatically. Monitoring Place the emitter near baby, old people and sick people who need care, and the sound of the cared people can be heard with the headphone."
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Wireless Stereo Headphone w/ Fm Radio

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Wireless Net Chat
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With audio cable, the receiver can be used as a wired headphone
FM Radio
The headset can be used as standalone FM radio, search and lock channels automatically.
Monitoring
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Wireless Headphone 6-in-1 with FM Radio for TV PC Audio DVD MP3 Walkman etc

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This 6-in-1 wireless headphone has multiple uses for its user. You can connect it to any audio and visual equipment with audio out socket; such as Television, Audio Set-up, DVD/VCD Player, Multimedia Unit, PC, MP3, Walkman, etc. Connect this to anything with audio socket to provide you a wired free convenience and enjoyment. It delivers crisp sound at an affordable price for anyone. The headphone's design conforms to human engineering principles for comfortable wearing. The headphone can also be used as a wired headphone with the provided audio cable. Technical specification are as follow>>>
Emitter: Frequency: 86+/-0.5MHz, Modulation Mode: FM, Emission Distance: 30m (w/o interference), Power Supply: 2xAAA Batteries or 4.5V DC.
Receiver: Frequency range: 84-108MHz, Reception Mode: FM, Distortion: <= 2%, Power Supply: 2xAAA Batteries.
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- FM Radio
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Cobra CIR2000A Wireless Internet and FM Radio with USB Port, SD Card Slot, CD Player, Touch Sensitive Controls and Remote

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Tune in to over 10,000 radio stations world wide using your existing Wi-Fi or Broadband Internet Connection and the Cobra CIR 2000A Wireless Internet Radio. This unit allows you to listen to the New York Game in Miami, or get the latest European market reports real time in Cleveland. Easily search for stations by country, region or genre and listen live in your home or office. The CIR 2000 A wirelessly streams your music collection from either a PC or a Mac and supports Real Audio, MP3 and WMA formats. Additional features include a CD player with Gracenote Music Recognition Service, USB and SD card slot which allow you to record internet radio and playback of your favorite music, Touch-sensitive controls, a fully functional remote, a clock, alarm, sleep timer, an FM radio, station presets for FM or internet radio, and 2, 20Watt (peak) speakers for crisp clear audio quality. If this isn't enough sound, use 3.5mm headphone jack with your favorite head gear or connect to your home stereo system.
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- Access over 10,000 radio stations world wide using the existing Wi-Fi or Broadband connection on your Mac or PC
- Features: CD Player with Gracenote Music Recognition Service, USB Port, SD Card Slot, FM Radio, Clock, Alarm, and Sleep Timer so you can wake up to your favorite tunes
- Includes LAN Cable Connection, 3.5mm auxiliary input jack for MP3 Players, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack for your favorite head gear or home stereo system
- Full Function Remote and 2, 20W speakers produce crisp dynamic sound quality
- Supports Real Audio, MP3, and WMA formats.
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Mobile Black Box V6000 FM Transmitter: XM, Sirius, Internet Music, IPOD, MP3, WINAMP/Media Player/PC Music FM Transmitter and Personal Entire House Radio Station

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We are proud to present the new Mobile Black Box V6000 FM Transmitter. The V6000 outshines all other FM transmitters in its category. The V6000 built on the sound quality and transmit range of our V5000 model and added many new features like an LCD, user adjustable transmit range (power), frequency memory function, 200 frequency range, microphone input option, interchangeable external antenna and removable unit stand. The new V6000 is lighter and smaller than the V5000 yet more powerful and packed with all new features. The transmit range of the V6000 is up to 450 feet depending on the power setting, frequency setting, antenna type and environment. The V6000 offers exclusive features and outstanding performance all in a unit about the height and width of a credit card.
Maximize the broadcast range for only $9.99. Add the 33" Extendable Antenna for only $9.99 and you will receive a $4.99 shipping refund.
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- Transmit any audio format to all FM radios with transmit range of up to 450 feet!
- Broadcast from PC, iPod/Mp3, TV/satellite, microphone in any audio format: Mp3, WMA, AAC, CD, Internet streaming audio, DVD audio, etc.
- User adjustable 200mW transmit power to 200 frequency range 88-108 MHz on LCD screen
- Interchangeable external antenna and 4-way Power: USB, AC, Car Power, 2 AAA Batteries
- User adjustable transmit power of up to 200mW
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 "Good Device but it goes bad soon and the warrantee covers only 3 months." 2009-09-30
By Rigoberto Torres
Great transmitter if you only care to listing to mono audio and not stereo.

The only problem is that it only last as long as your 3 Moths warranty. For me it stopped working about 9 months after I purchased it. It stopped transmitting completely. I used it very little. So, if you intend to use it more it may blow out sooner. I contacted customer support and the best they can do is sell me a used one for $60.

From other postings I see on the internet I see that this is a defective product and that many people are having similar problems, and they seem to know this. No wonder they only give 3 months warranty on it.

So, if you have $100 to waste and want to play with this nice device go for it, but if you care about your money you might was well find something else more durable.

 "Don't Throw Your Money Away!!!" 2009-07-22
By Aaron W. Cornelius (Craftsbury, Vermont)
We bought this item a year ago, and in spite of the incredible description of this product's capabilities on the manufacturer's website we found it a little unimpressive when we took it out of the box. It felt cheaply made, and that quickly proved true. Though it was mounted on the wall and entirely untouched the brass fixture that attaches the antenna to the device quickly came loose. The company refused to return our money but was good enough to exchange the device.



We then mounted it very carefully and avoided touching it as much as possible, yet in spite of this over the last year it has continually gotten worse. When brand new we could listen to broadcasts across the house and upstairs - through several walls! Now, with fresh batteries, even a radio just three feet away can pick up little more than static with a hint of a tune in the background. I've tried changing batteries, switching cables, and other tricks. Nothing works.



I would STRONGLY encourage potential buyers to save their money!

 "Great for public events!!" 2009-04-02
By Dylan J. Gunning
I work for a Park District in Southern California.



We are now hosting Drive In Movies at one of our park locations and we needed a way to broadcast to the cars.



We got the Mobile Black Box V6000 for the events and it worked great!



Now that we are getting hundreds of people and we are needing more range we are getting the Mobile Black Box Eclipse-4000

 "Excellent coverage at full power, but a mono signal." 2009-02-10
By Audio Guy in NC
At its full power of 200mw, I get coverage of my small home and deck with a good signal. I don't have a multistory house so I can't say how it would do in that case.



Pros:

1. adjustable power output from 0 to 200mw

2. coverage of small foot print house like mine is very good---might be same for a larger house with multiple stories.

3. everything you need comes in the box: whip antenna, power brick, car cigarette lighter power plug.

4. digital display showing: power output and frequency you are on.

5. power adjustable via up/down pb

6. frequency setting is digital--no drift! -- via up/down pbs for the entire FM band, not just a segment of the FM band.

7. I think the sound quality is very good.



cons:

No stereo, but at a 200mw or less power, unless you're on top of the transmitter, a stereo signal would have lots of noise anyway. Mono channels are always low noise at low power.



Other:

The unit is credit card small, very light weight, plastic case. The digital display will go out after a few seconds so that in operation, the unit is 'dark' except for the small blue power on LED on the side of the unit...see the picture. The power jack, and the audio jack are on the same side--the left as you view the digital display. And the antenna jack is on the left as well.



Overall: This is a good product. The case is black plastic. I've used other lower power FM units and find this one to be very good step up indeed. The digital display, digital tuning--no drift--, are excellent technical features. Caution: If you must have stereo, but want larger range, go for a higher powered product..but you will then end up covering your neighborhood. I use this in a 'fixed location' plugged into the AC, so I can't say how it would do in a car or on battery power.

 "Great product AND Excellent service" 2009-01-30
By A. M. Henry
We received excellent service from this company and I was very happy that the item arrived sooner that was estimated.



The FM Transmitter was easy to set up and use. It worked very well - we used it for a Christmas display and had it running for about 6 weeks straight with absolutely no issues.




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It's never been safer to go back in the (air)waves - or more fun. To put it simply, radio SHARK 2 adds the enjoyment of AM/FM radio to your computer, both Mac and PC. But that's only the beginning. radio SHARK 2 can record AM and FM radio broadcasts in real time. You can record while you listen, or you can set up recordings to occur later, or according to a repeating schedule. You can record while you listen or you can set up recordings to occur later to a repeating schedule. You never have to miss a favorite show again. Recordings are saved to your hard disk and can be added automatically to your iTunes library for listening on your iPod. Griffin's Radio Shark software keeps track as you listen. You can pause the broadcast and come right back to where you left off, moments or even hours later. Radio Shark's on-screen radio tuner looks, feels and works just the way you expect a radio dial to work. There's nothing to learn and no monthly fees. Along with the usual fare of AM/FM talk shows, call-ins, top-forty and easy listening, you get to browse the ever-expanding world of Internet Radio. You get to sample great music and sounds from all over the world via Cyberspace. It's just like listening to Radio. Plug the radio Shark Fin into your computer's USB port, load the software and start tuning in. You can pick it up as you go.
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- 100kHz FM Frequency Steps
- 50Hz - 15kHz FM Frequency Response
- 530 to 1710 kHz AM Tuning Range
- 10kHz or 9kHz AM Frequency Steps
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 "Nonexistent AM reception" 2009-09-28
By GarryW (Alameda, California USA)
Word on the street is that this unit and its predecessor (RadioShark "1", I guess) are essentially identical in terms of hardware, and that if you had problems with the old model, you'll have problems with this one too.



That said -



I bought a RadioShark "1" off of eBay for the purpose of recording AM sports broadcasts. However, as others have noted, the AM reception is essentially nonexistent, for both the "1" and the "2". The device might work if the radio station's commercial antenna were poking in your window and zapping this thing directly with a few thousand watts, maybe making it glow a bit. But not otherwise. I live next to a major city. I could partially pick up 1 station. I threw the thing away (without bothering to test the FM.)

 "been needing one of these for years!!" 2009-09-25
By of boxers and mutts (new orleans)
i live in new orleans, home of the famous WWOZ 90.7, and its on that station that ive heard some of the best music in my life. so needless to say im loving it. so for installation, i had to do it twice, but im terrible with manuels, reason i gave it a 5 is cause i was able to get it installed in less than 15 minutes. i love it, i can rewind and record, the music ive recorded so far was very easy to get in my windows player, very very cool. as far as reception goes,, yes it could have a better antenna, but as others mentioned, this thing wasnt described as a high power radio,, so if you need more reception, get yourself a fm indoor antenna,

the only bad thing i can say about it, and i knew it before i bought it, is you have to have your computer on to use it, i would love to have a portable player that records and you can transfer the music to you computer later(any suggestions?), until i find something to those specs this will have to do.

if you want to hear great music, check out wwoz in new orleans on saturday mornings!! they have a website and are heard all over the world, cause they rule. wwoz, new orleans saturday mornings from 7am till noon, and check out their schedule during the rest of the week, you will not be sorry.

 "Radio Shark" 2009-09-14
By Anthony C. Parker (Albuquerque, NM)
What a great idea! It works well except for lower NPR type frequencies where I can't seem to get good reception even with the unit 15 ft away from the computer.

 "The Shark 2 beastie" 2009-09-09
By P. Robinson (AU)
I finally managed to enable it's features but it took a lot of work.



The FM reception from the Shark works well where I live (Christchurch New Zealand). I haven't tried all the available FM stations but have tuned in ten of the twenty or so FM stations we have here. The AM is bad. All the frequencies I tried sounded horrible. Reminded me of MW searches when I was a kid. Crackles only with occasional voices and music drifting in then disappearing.



The radioShark software is crazy. It recognises the hardware but won't provide sound to the computer. So I can tune stations (and hear the tuned station by plugging headphones into the 3.5 which I thought was for external aerial?) but nothing to the computer via the USB. Very odd.



So I decided to install the supplied Snaptune One. Supposedly it was supplied on the install CD along with iFill for Mac/Windows and Proxi for Mac. I opened up the extras folder on the CD looking for Snaptune but no, no extra software, just the radioShark manual in pdf.

Strangely the manual mentioned the wonders of Snaptune. I think if Griffin can remove software from an install CD then surely they could update the manual, not to mention the packaging.



I then visited Griffin support. After a quick search for `Snaptune' the response

was:



"Unfortunately, our friends at Snaptune have had to call it quits. Because the Snaptune One application for radio SHARK 2 depended upon Snaptune's server, the application will no longer function. While we are as disappointed as anyone by Snaptune's demise, Griffin included this application as a freebie with no warranty." - Oh well - I've purchased a lemon.



I then did a search for any software that might enable the features of this thing and Snaptune kept being referenced. So I downloaded and installed and the Shark suddenly sprang to life.

Lovely sound through my PC speakers, time-shifting, scheduling, leave it running for a few hours and it even starts differentiating songs from dialog and ads. Nice touch.



Quite a ride.



So, my experience:



Hardware - 50% okay, FM is loud and clear, AM is really bad.



Supplied software - can't get it to fully work. It recognises the hardware but doesn't send sound to my PC.



Manual - inaccurate and outdated with its reference to software that isn't available.



Packaging - also inaccurate because it references the same software.



On-line support - also inaccurate "Snaptune One won't work because the SHARK 2 is dependent upon Snaptune's server, so the application will no longer function."



Well Snaptune does work and works very well.



I guess I'm happy(ish) with the Shark 2 because it's now doing the job I purchased it for. I just can't see the logic of my having to come up with a tailor-made solution to get it to run properly.



If you do purchase it, download Snaptune One.



Paul Robinson.

 "Great product" 2009-07-01
By A. Peck
Excellent product, would recommend to anyone looking to record radio or delay radio to sync up with sports cable broadcast.


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