Yesterday I bought one of these, a Revo "bLik" radio station, which there's not much it doesn't do, apart maybe from make a cup of tea .
Firstly it's an internet radio. This requires a wifi connection, but is very easy to set up and within seconds you'll be scrolling down the lists of stations available (including BBC radio stations). Given my friends Luann & Steve's connections with Woxy in America I found that first and marvelled at the sound quality. There is also a web site where you can find favourite radio stations on-line and through weird science involving the radio's i/d tag it drops them into your favourites on the radio!
Secondly it's a DAB radio which means you can listen to Radio 5 Live in crystal clear reception, as well as Planet Rock.
Thirdly it's the good old FM radio.
Next, it streams media from your laptop, via the wifi, so you can play music through it. True it only plays Windows Media 11 files, but still...streaming music!
Finally you can plug your iPod into it and it will play that as well!
Oh and it also has an alarm clock in it, can be played through a stereo and brings you wealth and fortune. (Ok maybe not the last one, but enough already)
Normally they cost £177, but yesterday Currys Digital in Portsmouth (yes my job means I have to work in that City, sorry) were selling them "priced to clear"" at £49!!! To say I skipped back to my desk would be an understatement.
