Sanyo R227 WiFi Internet Radio (Black)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 8.7 x 4.4 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001O84M3I
• Item model number: R227
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #540 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 1, 2003

Product Description

Product Description

The new SANYO R227 WiFi internet radio is capable of delivering thousands of FREE internet radio stations and podcasts (sports, music, talk shows) from virtually every region of the world! As a stand-alone audio product which does not require a PC to operate or any subscription fees, the R227 provides listeners an easy way to access quality internet radio via a WiFi or broadband Ethernet connection. The R227 delivers exceptional sound performance through the use of high quality speaker drivers, dual tuned porting and matched amplifiers. Its distinctive design and styling makes it perfect complement in any home or office setting. The R227 makes it easy for sports fans, ex-patriots, and radio enthusiasts to enjoy their favorite local radio in non-local areas. Internet radio stations and podcasts can be easily searched by country or genre (MP3, WMA, AAC, AIFF, RM and WAV formats supported) with 8 Internet station presets. The device also boasts a FM stereo digital tuner with 8 station presets. Designed with the user in mind, the R227 offers simple, one-button on/off function viewing on easy to read backlit display. All features are easily accessible via the large rotary dial, front panel buttons or by using the full function remote control. The unit automatically updates internet radio stations and clock time setting from the internet. Additionally, the user can request new stations to be added to the station database. Clock and alarm functions allow users to wake up to Internet or FM radio programming as well as buzzer. High efficiency 90mm speaker drivers with dual tuned ports coupled with 4 watts RMS system amplifier power provide extended bass response resulting in a warm, rich sound which is virtually unmatched in tabletop audio.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a COOL product, February 25, 2009

By	D. Davis "Anybody Listening?" (Illinois USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I just bought this for my wife and have played with it most of the evening. If you've ever thought of owning something like this, and have the extra cash, go for it. If you have a solid WiFi and Cable/DSL service, and still love to listen to radio or even streaming our playlist from your hard drive, pick this up. The Grace product is okay, but this one rocks. There's always going to be some little issues or glitches with a product like this, because of the signal. Every once in a while it drops out, but repicks the signal right back up again. I have it 30 feet away from our network. We have 2 laptops, two XBox 360s and two regular desktops on the one WiFi router and its only dropped once this evening and traffic is always heavy with my boys online. My wife loves it and so do it. The quality of the sound is amazing. Even streaming at 32K on something like Air America or NPR, is solid sounding. I searched for The Gong over in German and found it, and it came through very strongly and sounding great. Its MP3 streaming functions from the computer are awesome. Just share out a folder or two on your hard drive where you have music and it reads the list and pulls the tags in for the songs. And if that isn't enough...this baby even does the dishes. Just kidding. :) Its one hell of a product. I'll tune back in, over a couple of months and give an update or two...but this is well worth the coin if you would like the power of the internet radio throughout tht house. :)

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great wifi receiver!, April 24, 2009

By	B. Williams "videophile/Film Buff" (Jacksonville, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Sanyo R227 is a great little entry in the current lineup of internet
radios. The unit has an attractive brushed aluminum front and produces
rich, premium sound from the twin side-mounted speakers. Before buying,
I compared the Sanyo to the Grace and C Crane radios. The Sanyo offers
more than either in this price range. The unit has a sleep timer (15/30/60/90 min.)not mentioned in the Amazon specs. The R227 was easy to set up and connected to my network within minutes. The control panel is intuitive and easy to navigate. The unit was also able to connect by Wifi when moved to an another room about forty feet away when tested.
The radio is compact enough for a night stand but has the weight and
feel of a quality made audio component. I highly recommend the R227.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Little Radio, April 15, 2009

By	CLIFF - See all my reviews

I bought this Sanyo R227 WiFi internet radio via Amazon.com in early March 2009 to listen to BBC Radio 2 in USA. It all works really well. Especially pleased with the Reciva.com list of radio stations. Also, the Radio 2 'on demand' service for previously broadcast shows is very good. Sound quality is good; so too are the display graphics.
The only negative point I can find is that having selected Location, then a Country, then a radio station..... the radio (or is it Reciva?) often decides at this point to update the list of available stations and starts all over again with the Initialize/Connect/Gateway functions.... a delay of only a couple of minutes but a little annoying. There might be something in the Configure function where I could delay station updates to 'when requested'.
Despite, this one negative point, I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this excellent product. Well done Sanyo!