Phoenix Wifi Radio - White

by Baracoda

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.7 x 8 x 4 inches ; 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000T4GAVU
• Item model number: BPHX001A
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,205 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #54 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Radios > Internet Radios
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 19, 2005

Product Description

Listen to any radio podcast digital collection or online music-based serviceMP3 WMA WAV digital audio file supportM3U PLS ASX playlist format supportIntegrated WiFi 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11b/g moduleUSB port for connection to USB keys and MP3 playersUser-friendly setup with customizable interfaceRead any stream information and bookmark favorites songsAutomatically detects available networks for quick setupTCP/IP support for connection to the InternetStandard 3.5mm stereo jack for headphones or powered speakersUses 4 AA NiMH batteries (included) or AC/DC power

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars cool idea, but just ok, November 18, 2007

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BARRY PANITZ "bp1952" (Memphis, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Phoenix Wifi Radio - White (Electronics)

Actually I do love the radio,but as the first reviewer mentioned, adding stations not already in the Phoenix database is inpossible, at least for me--I'm zero for ten at that skill now. And, the customer support is non-existent. I've written three emails to support, and so far, no acknowledgement of any of them.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointed, January 16, 2008

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Kyle D "Kyle D" (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Phoenix Wifi Radio - White (Electronics)

I was so excited to get this for Christmas and I couldn't wait to get it up and running.

As other posters have mentioned, Phoenix's Customer Support is non-existant. I have left countless voicemails and sent more than a few e-mails and I have not received any response.

I was finally able to get it connected to my wireless router, but I had to change my router's encryption to 128 from 64 (my ISP doesn't support 128 encryption). I can listen to most of the "pre-bookmarked" stations that came loaded into the unit, but adding stations I want to hear has been more of a challenge.

I have been able to add in 2 stations (including one that I'm involved with), but others I have put in I have not been able to listen to. The screen always says "Server Overloaded...or something to that effect", yet I can always connect using my PC.

I could not in good faith recommend that anyone purchase anything from Phoenix. The website where you are supposed to be able to load in the stations you want is in BETA mode and again, Customer Service doesn't seem to be in their vocabulary.

I am a HUGE supporter of Internet Audio/Radio and this is a very exciting time, but buy a Roku or something from the C. Crane Company. You'll pay a little more, but I know many folks that have them and LOVE them.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Pleased ! Good features., November 11, 2007

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L. Williams (Georgia USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Phoenix Wifi Radio - White (Electronics)

Ok, first I am a bit of a tech nerd so setup on most items is easy for me.
But this was very easy to setup on my wireless even with WPA security.
The menus and steps from power up on are logical and intuitive (rare on these type of devices).
In less than 20min I had streaming radio from the pre-loaded presets and the unit found my music server in the house too!
The unit feels solid and sounds great for voice (talk radio and podcasts).
Not bad for music but the audio out jack is available and sounds good with headphones and really good on the stereo !
Customizing the access using the web site from Phoenix is good but could use a little more on line instruction for new users.

Great deal ! only drawback no remote !!! the only lacking feature.

I am going to buy more of these for other rooms.