11 replies to this topic

[zapatero]

I am seeking to purchase a Wireless Internet Radio for use in my home, which already has a functioning wireless Wi-Fi router installed. After much research, I find many leads, and sources, in Europe, especially in the U.K. But I cannot find a source in Thailand, to even determine which, if any, brands and models are available here.

Can anyone please relate your experiences with in-country use, availability, makes/models, and suppliers?

Thank you very much,
~~zapatero

[Digitalbanana]

Phone or tablet applications do much the same and are usually free?

[zapatero]

Thank you for your reply, DB. I agree, for most people I am sure that you are probably correct. I guess I am too old school though. I don't have a tablet, and my phone is too ancient. Anyway, I am looking for a tabletop model that I can plug into my home stereo system, more or less permanently; not a portable model. It needs to be wireless because my router and PC is located too far away, and I don't want to leave the computer turned on all the time anyway.

If you, or anyone, can give me some guidance in this direction I would be most obliged. Experiences? Brands and models? Sources?

Thank you very much,
~~z

[barryw52]

Maybe buy cheap 7' tablet (android) (3000- 5000THB) (from Pantip) install Tune-in Radio pro app (30THB) and plug headphones outlet into your home Stereo with cable.
Leave the tablet on mains power tablet and Wi-Fi on. Not exactly what you want but but I not seen any internet radios here at all or maybe you have order online from US, Hong Kong or where ever you can find them on line

[muratremix]

Buy or upgrade to a Smart TV. My LG TV from last year can play internet radios via vTuner. You can turn off lcd display while listening to music and it has optical / aux output to hometheater.

[UbonOz]

As suggested, just buy a cheap tablet or smart phone a set of speakers for a laptop and you are in business. You can move to wherever you have a Wi-Fi signal.

Many free radio apps available giving you stations from all over the world.

[bobfish]

Apple iTouch will do the job and more.
But you can do it cheaper with an android....

Edited by bobfish, 2012-09-20 22:22:58.

[Phil Conners]

There's quite a few available on Ebay, starting around $100 incl. shipping.

[tinfoilhat]

many media players also have thee capability. I have an apacer al 670 at sub 4000 thb, it does internet radio.

I believe wdtv live does to, though dont take my word.

Edited by tinfoilhat, 2012-09-21 01:59:30.

[zapatero]

Thank you for all of your replies folks. You have made it pretty clear that I cannot just walk into a shop in Bangkok and choose from a selection of Wi-Fi radios. I see that I am going to have to accept a less straightforward solution. But you have given me a lot of ideas!

Thanks again,
~~z

[Towzak]

One I noticed recently was the Revo Heritage internet radio. It is available in Thailand but will set you back over 12,000 Baht....cheaper than a tablet though. If you could pick up a cheaper tablet and combine it with the excellent 'TuneIn radio' app then that might fit the bill. Personally, I use an iPad and TuneIn radio.

Anyway, link below for the Revo if you want to take a butchers

http://www.siammetry.com/

[Phil Conners]

You can use Android and Apple tablets and smartphones for practically anything. Some people even use them as cutting boards. But you can't beat the convenience of a real purpose-built radio for listening to radio. IMO.