Tv/radio Usb Stick

ThePenkethPedan · 18-03-2013, 00:38

Have seen press ads for this gizmo, a stick which plugs into a computer/laptop and enables yo to " tune in to sport,music,news,drama and comedy from all over the world". Compatible with Windows 7,Vista and XP (not with Macs). Costs £19-99.
Has anyone tried this gadget and if so any comments would be most welcome. Basically, does it work?!

gomezz · 18-03-2013, 10:31

Not giving us a lot to go on? Can you find a link?

mac2708 · 18-03-2013, 12:29

Sounds like it's a USB flash drive with a media player (or players) and links to sites like this
http://www.worldtvpc.com/
Whatever it is what you'll hear/see is streamed audio/video which is easily achievable without spending a penny - never mind £19.99

Lumstorm · 18-03-2013, 14:07

Sounds like this device http://store.bid.tv/bidtv/Ocean-USB-...Detail.raction I would say its a con as all their selling are links to free streaming services which you could find yourself some of which may not even be legal. and a lot of the links might even be dead.

zwixxx · 18-03-2013, 15:53

If you're after access to internet radio then have you thought of going the wifi portable pocket radio route ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sansui-WTR...item27d015dcff

^the above links to one example of the radio I have, and when I say one-example I mean there are many companies selling identical radios, with just their own companies name on the side being the difference.

You'll find a few on eBay and Amazon, all at varying prices. I'm on my 2nd after discovering the 1st doesn't like falling into the bath. If you see one for ~£40-£50 then it might just be worth a plunge. If they're all in the high £80s then wait a short mo and cheaper ones will turn up

I use mine for LBC (live in Leciester, so ain't covered by their London based anteni).

18-03-2013, 00:38	#1
ThePenkethPedan Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 277	Tv/radio Usb Stick Have seen press ads for this gizmo, a stick which plugs into a computer/laptop and enables yo to " tune in to sport,music,news,drama and comedy from all over the world". Compatible with Windows 7,Vista and XP (not with Macs). Costs £19-99. Has anyone tried this gadget and if so any comments would be most welcome. Basically, does it work?!

18-03-2013, 10:31	#2
gomezz Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Buckingham Posts: 28,590	Not giving us a lot to go on? Can you find a link?

18-03-2013, 12:29	#3
mac2708 Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3,196	Sounds like it's a USB flash drive with a media player (or players) and links to sites like this http://www.worldtvpc.com/ Whatever it is what you'll hear/see is streamed audio/video which is easily achievable without spending a penny - never mind £19.99

18-03-2013, 14:07	#4
Lumstorm Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 276	Sounds like this device http://store.bid.tv/bidtv/Ocean-USB-...Detail.raction I would say its a con as all their selling are links to free streaming services which you could find yourself some of which may not even be legal. and a lot of the links might even be dead.

18-03-2013, 15:53	#5
zwixxx Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,465	If you're after access to internet radio then have you thought of going the wifi portable pocket radio route ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sansui-WTR...item27d015dcff ^the above links to one example of the radio I have, and when I say one-example I mean there are many companies selling identical radios, with just their own companies name on the side being the difference. You'll find a few on eBay and Amazon, all at varying prices. I'm on my 2nd after discovering the 1st doesn't like falling into the bath. If you see one for ~£40-£50 then it might just be worth a plunge. If they're all in the high £80s then wait a short mo and cheaper ones will turn up I use mine for LBC (live in Leciester, so ain't covered by their London based anteni).

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