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Imagine having a device that provides instant access to the radio stations found on RadioFeeds, and fits inside your pocket!
Well, it's all possible with a Pocket PC. Pocket PCs cost a little more than wi-fi internet radios you might have seen in the shops, but the benefits are well worth the extra:
- Pocket PCs are smaller and lighter than an
internet radio. You can carry it around in your pocket like a walkman.
- Stations are easier to access with portals such as
RadioFeeds To Go!, our PDA
service. There's no need to scroll through a massive list of stations just to
reach your favourite station. You can also play your own favourite streams by
manually entering the URL.
- Pocket PCs can store and play your favourite music tracks, supporting all the
major formats such as mp3, WMA and AAC. (Additional but free software may be
required). Pocket PCs can also play the new AAC+ streams, mostly unsupported by
the majority of Internet Radios.
- All Internet Radios available in the shops currently require a power source
from the mains. Pocket PCs are like iPods, and run off a rechargeable battery.
Unlike the iPod, however, the battery can be easily taken out and replaced.
- All Pocket PCs have a large full-colour display. Need I say more?
- Software is upgradeable, meaning streams in newer formats introduced in the
future should still be supported.
Certain Internet Radios out in the market may not support the upgrade of codecs.
- It's a full personal-organiser where you can store contacts and manage your
life with its built-in calendar.
- As it's essentially a limited-version of a Windows PC, you can play games on
it, watch videos on it, check emails and surf the web. With additional hardware
and software, you can turn it into a satellite navigation system.
Pocket PCs can be used personally by using earphones/headphones, or you can hook it up to your hi-fi system with a simple 3.5mm headphone jack -> Stereo RCA lead and allow everyone in the room to listen in.
Check out the selection of HP iPaq Pocket PCs below and start listening to your favourite station without the need for your PC to be switched on!
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 iPaq HX2490 Windows Mobile 5.0, Intel XScale 520MHz processor, Total 256MB memory, 3.5" QVGA colour screen, SDIO slot, CF slot, IrDA, IEEE 802.11b wireless, Bluetooth, Built-in speaker, Stereo headphone jack, Microphone. |
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 iPaq HX2790 Windows Mobile 5.0, Intel XScale 624MHz processor, Total 384MB memory, 3.5" QVGA colour screen, SDIO slot, CF slot, IrDA, IEEE 802.11b wireless, Bluetooth, Built-in speaker, Stereo headphone jack, Microphone, Fingerprint reader. |
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RadioFeeds does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracies in the details provided. Specifications are subject to change. Always check before purchase.
Please note that wireless internet access
is required, just as you would with a wi-fi internet radio.
You can also enjoy RadioFeeds To Go! on a Windows Mobile-driven Smartphone with
a GPRS and/or 3G connection to the internet.
