HD Radio

HD Radio Comes to the iPhone, iPod Touch

by jessica on Thu, 2009-11-12 10:00

This week it was announced that iPhone users can receive HD radio stations with the new Gigaware Navigation Control HD Radio Receiver from iBiquity. Sold only at Radio Shack, this device allows iPhone and iPod touch devices running Apple 3.0 software to receive HD Radio.

The device acts as an antenna to receive HD Radio signals. To use, just plug it into the dock connector on your iPhone or iPod touch and HD Radio FM stations will play on your handheld's headphones. The device works in conjunction with the free Gigaware app (available at Apple's app store) which includes iTunes tagging, favorite station bookmarks, as well as Twitter and Facebook integration.

The Gigaware Navigation Control HD Radio Receiver is available now for $79.99 at RadioShack stores and the RadioShack Web site. The Gigaware application is available as a free download at Apple's App Store.

Insignia Portable HD Radio Player Available at Best Buy for Only $49.99

by jessica on Wed, 2009-07-15 11:44

The new Insignia NS-HD01 HD Radio Portable Player is available now, only at Best Buy, for just $49.99 and is the first portable HD Radio player to hit the market. The player offers new and extra FM HD Radio channels with clear, static-free sound anywhere there is an HD Radio signal.

The player features a built-in, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery with up to 10 hours of playing time, a full-color 1.5" LCD screen, 3.5mm output for car use (cable not included), and up to 10 channels can be set in memory so you can easily find your favorite stations. The radio displays artist, song and radio station. For a full list of HD Radio stations, visit www.hdradio.com.

The Insignia NS-HD01 HD Radio Portable Player comes with earphones, an armband and USB cable for charging. It is available now at Best Buy stores and online at www.bestbuy.com for $49.99.

Microsoft Announces the Zune HD!

by Justin Hubbell on Wed, 2009-05-27 12:55

Yes, it's real. After months of speculation and rumors, Microsoft finally comes out and announces a new Zune. Equipped with a 3.3-inch (16:9, 480 x 272 resolution) OLED touchscreen with multitouch functions, the Zune HD will be the world's first portable media player to feature HD radio. The Zune HD will also feature HD (720P) video-out, via an optional docking station.

Microsoft is planning on pairing the Zune HD more effectively with the Xbox environment by occupying the first slot within the Xbox user interface in the Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace to help promote the brand and bring more videos to the Xbox 360. The Zune HD will also include an Internet Explorer-based web browser, since it will be Wi-Fi enabled.

More info will become available after E3, but you can grab the full press release here.

Onkyo Debuts U-Port Accessories for iPhone/iPod and HD Radio

April 2009 -- Onkyo recently introduced a line of audio-video accessories, including the first to take advantage of the company's new proprietary Universal Port (U-Port) connection. The U-Port enabled models consist of a dock for iPhones and iPods, and an HD Radio module; the company is also introducing a second dock for iPod designed for non-U-Port receivers.

Onkyo's Universal Port, which was introduced on the company's TX-SR507 and TX-SR607 AV receivers earlier this year, provides a single-cable connection for these new accessories, as well as a wide range of possible future expansions. All necessary connections, including power, audio, video, and control signals, are incorporated into the Universal Port, making it simple for consumers to expand the capabilities of their system in just minutes.

The Onkyo UP-A1 dock and charger for iPod lets users enjoy programming stored on their iPhone or iPod directly through their home theater entertainment system. The dock recharges the portable player, and allows the user to control the device using their Onkyo AV receiver remote control. It is the first Onkyo product to carry the "Works with iPhone" certification, is capable of carrying component video as well as audio signals, and is compatible with nearly every iPod based player, including iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPod Touch (1G, 2G), iPod Classic, iPod (4G, 5G), iPod Nano (1G - 4G) and iPod mini. The UP-A1 dock and charger will be available in May at a suggested retail price of $109.Read more