Podcasts? FM Tuner Quality? 1) Does the D2 download and play podcasts?
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The FM radio does not re-sample the audio through the digital subsystem, so the EQ and effects sections do not affect the FM sound. This results in a sound that is much different (read: worse) than the MP3s. However, you can record directly from FM (something that other players won't do). These recordings *do* get processed.
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Hi David, It looks like the original software is at: http://web.archive.org/web/20110722191349/http://www.adstechnologies.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=13 The radio is the "Instant FM Music RDX-155". There's also: http://www.helpdrivers.com/sound/ADS/RDX_155_EF_FM_Radio_Recorder/ I didn't download the software since I already have it but the user guide pictures look exactly like the original software that I have. There is some interesting software mentioned at: http://forums.wtfda.org/showthread.php?7783-ADS-Tech-RDX-155-Instant-FM-Music in the comment from "spunker88" on 01-10-2013 at 12:22 AM. Thanks, Don
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I'm glad you warned me. I notice there are firmware upgrades on their site. But why would I have to upgrade a brand new player? One of them said it was necessary to listen to audible books? I hope not. I may very well get back to you with questions. Thank you again!
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I just looked at the manual. It plays the "Roland/Boss proprietary format" (a bunch of tracks that come with the unit & new ones you can download, free I think), MP3 and WAV. I know by experience it doesn't play Windows Media, so I just rip from a CD or snag a WAV from the internet. Oh if you're playing single coils like me you're going to have a lot of hum but it's okay, it's helped me learn a lot but it is expensive.
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I excitedly got mine yesterday, already returned it! The FM modulator only works well when in the cradel. The portable reception stil requires a clear south view of the satelite, fades in and out while walking. THE DREAM ...hear a song while walking, push a button and save it in memory. Later when in a car or near a stereo play your saved songs thru the FM modulator. THE REALITY ...plan on buying a headphone/antenea combo when they become available because you'll never hear a whole song while walking without fading in and out. Also, buy the car kit because the FM modulator in the INNO is very weak. How do I know? Well my ROADY modulates my car fine, but the INNO won't. Returned the INNO and tried another one at the store. Same thing, the FM modulator in the unit doesn't work unless you put it in the CAR CRADEL. Given all that, I'm going to wait on the SamSung Nexus. cheaper, longer battery life (16hrs!) but requires trhe cradel to receive xm ...kinda like the Inno!
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What issues are you having? Does the unit power up? It can be tricky to find the right station to tune to. I had to switch from the default before I could hear my player.
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not really, however that is a problem with digital tuners, the same thing can happen with fm, you are most likely at the fringe point of that 1100 station. Good luck.
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The FM radio is pretty good, you can program it to your desired stations and listen to the ones you want, the COBY MP3610 has a slightly better radio program, but since these are both manufactured by COBY, both are good..Hope I was of help.. :)
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Phil M, This model does not have an FM tuner included. Thanks for your interest in Samsung products. --Mr. S
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Yes. Mine is incredibly finicky. The FM is so sensitive that it takes me a few min to tune stations. The AM is rock solid. I do think it needs to be fixed though, it shouldn't be that hard to tune in a station like the one I'm trying to get. I have a Sangean digital radio and it gets everything just fine.
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It says it is, but I don't believe it. There's all sorts of station interference, fading and station overlap. The radio isn't worth buying for a dollar. Get something else. I have Sansas and the FM capability is excellent.
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the 2.2 software is an excellent upgrade. i like the superior integration of podcast in the PC software and zune.to the problems with the library above: that was an issue for some (i didn't have any problems by telling the software to rebuild the info during load), to correct afterwards only required the deletion of the zune specific file folder with the information contained and allowing the information to be rebuilt with the new software. instructions can be found in the microsoft zune support, or knowlege base.
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There is an FM tuner built in. I've never hooked it up, but there are enough music apps I've not felt the need to do so.
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As long as you don't want to listen to live sports broadcasts you can get most local radio stations with a few seconds delay from the over the air broadcasts - but many sports events will be blacked out. I can get some college football games via the Internet feed of my local stations. NO MLB WHATSOEVER. Why they didn't include a cheap AM/FM tuner built into this thing is a mystery. I can get radio stations that play Euro-disco from Poland but I can't listen to a local baseball game? Umm, OK. A classic case of technology giving us what we don't need and failing to provide what we do. I'm sure the nerds who work on this stuff don't think about sports though. As long as you don't want to listen to live sports broadcasts you can get most local radio stations with a few seconds delay from the over the air broadcasts - but many sports events will be blacked out. I can get some college football games via the Internet feed of my local stations. NO MLB WHATSOEVER. Why they didn't include a cheap AM/FM tuner built into this thing is a mystery. I can get radio stations that play Euro-disco from Poland but I can't listen to a local baseball game? Umm, OK. A classic case of technology giving us what we don't need and failing to provide what we do. I'm... » Read More As long as you don't want to listen to live sports broadcasts you can get most local radio stations with a few seconds delay from the over the air broadcasts - but many sports events will be blacked out. I can get some college football games via the Internet feed of my local stations. NO MLB WHATSOEVER. Why they didn't include a cheap AM/FM tuner built into this thing is a mystery. I can get radio stations that play Euro-disco from Poland but I can't listen to a local baseball game? Umm, OK. A classic case of technology giving us what we don't need and failing to provide what we do. I'm sure the nerds who work on this stuff don't think about sports though. « Show Less
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Hi and thanks for the response.I am also assuming that I can do with an iPod Touch the exact same thing that I do with my current 5G video iPod, which is to subscribe to all my podcast rss feeds with my Windows iTunes, and then when I dock my iPod all the updated podcasts sync up to the iPod, and I can listen to them via the "Podcasts" menu option under "Music". I am assuming I can just keep doing it that way? I am not so interested in subscribing to new podcasts from the Touch but rather having my existing ones sync the new episodes automatically. Today you have to dock for that, and I hoping that tomorrow they will happen over Wifi. Hi and thanks for the response.I am also assuming that I can do with an iPod Touch the exact same thing that I do with my current 5G video iPod, which is to subscribe to all my podcast rss feeds with my Windows iTunes, and then when I dock my iPod all the updated podcasts sync up to the iPod, and I can listen to them via the "Podcasts" menu option under "Music". I am assuming I can just keep doing it that way? I am not so interested in subscribing to new podcasts from the Touch but rather having my existing ones sync the new episodes... » Read More Hi and thanks for the response.I am also assuming that I can do with an iPod Touch the exact same thing that I do with my current 5G video iPod, which is to subscribe to all my podcast rss feeds with my Windows iTunes, and then when I dock my iPod all the updated podcasts sync up to the iPod, and I can listen to them via the "Podcasts" menu option under "Music". I am assuming I can just keep doing it that way? I am not so interested in subscribing to new podcasts from the Touch but rather having my existing ones sync the new episodes automatically. Today you have to dock for that, and I hoping that tomorrow they will happen over Wifi. « Show Less
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I have spent the last two weeks trying to find an external TV tuner that is ready for the digital TV next February. I have searched all over the internet. I am also looking for a stand alone tuner. I have found analog standalone's. I have found digital usb tuners. But I have not found a digital standalone. I gave in and ordered a $40 coupon from dtv.gov so that I can buy a digital converter and use the analog tuner.Hope this helps!Dave
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There are about forty FM apps most are free a few are 1.99 I personally don't use them so I can't make a recommendation.