This. vs. iPod touch: What I want to know is, for listening to internet radio, how much better is this than a smartphone?
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Smartphone audio out is usually limited to a small headphone plug or docking station. The SqueezeBox Touch has two digital outs and an analog RCA L/R out (including a very well regarded DAC). High-resolution refers to higher than CD resolution like 24/96 or 24/192. CD is only 16/44.1 Pandora Premium is 192k (higher resolution as mentioned above), free version is the standard 128k. Pandora does not currently allow access to the 192k streams via SqueezeBox players. I don't know what (if any) restrictions they impose for other hardware players.
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I'm pretty sure you can because I stream Iheart radio, on my ipod touch 5th generation sometimes. Pandora is an app like Iheart radio so I do foresee a problem.
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I use this to stream Pandora from my phone to my radio all the time, definitely no issues. There's also a iPhone specific version that might work better for you, if it's still available.
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iHome iH9 Alarm Clock Speaker System with Dock for iPod (Black)Just another data point, I agree that the FM quality is very poor, and I'm having the same problem reported by others with static and noise when using an iPod Touch 2G. It works fine with the iPod Nano 1G. I'm waiting to hear from customer service.
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I am not an iPhone user, so I can't tell you for sure for any iPhone specific features this unit support. I have an android phone, instead of bluetooth, I simply stream music from the web and play through the radio using AUX in from my phone's ear piece jack.
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I don't know about i-tunes but the internet radio works really well. But this is dependent on your internet connection as well
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I bought a 4GB Nano 2 years ago because I only had 3GBs of music. Now I have 16GBs. Getting an iPod may give you the bug to listen to more music. With the ease of switching between songs and creating playlists, any mp3 player will drive you to experiment a little with your music taste. I also could not have cared less about the pictures or video (still don't) - but I got really into podcasts, and those take up space (if you like radio, check out podcasts - better quality, fewer interruptions). Bottom line - you will probably regret not spending the extra $50. The 80GB is a little more delicate than the nano (spinning hard drive vs. flash memory), but if you are just going to keep it at home it should not be an issue.
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There are unlimited possibilities that an Ipod can do besides music. The real question shoukd be what cant it do. In my experiences its a baby monitor, tv, computer, ebook reader and Banker.
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I've never had an Ipod so no "vs" report here...but...the MP-3 player is great. Holds a kazillion tunes by artist, style (rock, country, hip-hop, etc), gendre & so on. Easy to use, even for an old fart like me. Plays through powered speakers or thru your computer,or car radio (if you have an input). Charge seems to last a long time and they are cheap. How ya gonna lose?
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It absolutely perplexes me, when people come up with this bogus "why would I want a radio with a 250 dollar mp3 player". Well, some people like listening to the radio. For instance, I always listen to radio shows on stations such as rock/metal. They are nice to listen to on the way home, and at work, some reasonable human beings might really want to listen to their favorite radio show at work. All these USELESS features that ipod lovers glorify, all they do is clutter the device. Keep it simple, a higher quality ,MUSIC player is better than a device which tries to cram useless "stuff" to try to please everyone. Coverflow?????? someone tried saying ipod is superior because of coverflow????? That makes about as much sense as Mike Tyson teaching organic chemistry. Lets move on to the build and quality. Ipod classic has a cheaper sound chip. And if you look back to previouis generations, where zune and ipod had the same one, zune sounded better. Because, ipod has cheaper internal engeneering. Cheaper internal engeneering, and a cheaper soundchip, and you have a music player who does not focus on music, but darnit if it doesnt have all those amazing features. Zune has a stronger, more durable build, which sounds better. IT tends to focus on music. Screen size....they have the same resolution......SO if you have te same resolution screen, but zune is bigger.....I think most "rational" human beings would rather watch movies on the larger screen... Not to mention, ipod is just plain white menus. ANd that half screen menu thing, I dont know what they were thinking there? Zune has custom backgrounds, and a more pleasing interface. Thats all for now, Good day
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That is up to you. It works both ways. I like using my iPod Classic to control music. When using the stereo, you are limited on searching for music. I have to say the USB port works very well. I love it. Sometimes just load up a USB memory stick plug it in and enjoy the sounds.
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can I use with an ipod touch that isn't connected to the internet/has no data plan? I can only play the Sirius/xm app at home on my ipod touch when I am connected to the internet . . . how does it work when you are driving? thanks
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How about using a smart phone / PDA (such as Nokias or iPod Touch) that has applications to stream internet radio stations and it wont cost as much as this logitech. Or did I miss anything here?
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I am in the same boat as you. I've been considering getting the iPod Touch or the Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2. I've had an older second generation iPod Nano for 5 years and it's still in very good condition, but since it is 2gb, I have ran out of room for my songs. Not sure whether to upgrade to the iPod Touch or the Samsung Galaxy Player.
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You should be able to listen to radio or podcasts or from your music library. I have an android and an iPhone and both work well with this device. I hope this helps.
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I have never owned an Ipod. I am looking for the best version that is specifically for music. I do not want a lot of bells and whistles, I want good sound and to know up front that it is fairly simple to load or download music. Does anyone have a preference for what version I should go for? No:Photos/games/other stuff.. just music.thanks.
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personally, i think pandora is well worth the extra money. sure you can hook up the ipod or whatever, but what i enjoy most about the 2550 is having the pandora interface on my 50" plasma screen. not little ipod gives you that. and to be able to sit comfortably and listen to music, search and create stations with your remote is the best. i love it and am glad i got it. i feel like i dodged a bullet not getting the 2500 since the 2550 is such a better entertainment experience.