Its now just as easy to get Internet Radio.
My favourite device (last month) was a demure looking little radio. It has two dials, two buttons and a speaker. And a remote.
Difference is, once connected to the internet by wire or wireless, offers seemingly unending choice in free stations from all over the world. Many don't have adverts or other annoyances, some don't even have announcers!
Many of the major real-world radio stations (eg BBC6) have the internet version available. The sound quality is surprisingly good, and the device can be plugged into your normal home amplifier or sound system.
Choice of stations can be made by genre or country or by searching for a known station. Adding a station you like to your favourites is an easy way to build up a list for quick access.
This type of box is perfect for those unwilling (or unable) to use a computer, and would make a great gift for retired folk - or as an addition to the techno hungry home.
Available in New Zealand are several even more useful versions of this idea. Think of an alarm clock radio with the features above, and perhaps add an iPod dock on top. Surely that's all you need?
The various models available all come with some type of small screen to aid navigation, so for those a bit more adventurous, why not choose from one of multitude of "tablet-ty" type mini computers, that will certainly be able to give you internet radio, as well as your email, what's on tv tonight and the current temperature in Seoul. And there are many to choose from - not just the iPad which you might just have heard of!?See my blog for in-depth discussion on this : http://www.hha.co.nz/blog/?p=196
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