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The Aluratek USB Jukebox Makes Internet Radio a Snap

Started by JRblog · 9 months ago

The Aluratek USB Internet Radio Jukebox Adapter is an amazing little device. By simply plugging it into a USB port on you computer, you gain access to 13,000 internet radio stations worldwide instantly with no monthly cost or software installation. It’s literally Plug-n-Play.

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10 comments

  • Steve Atkins

    8 months ago

    I bought one a couple of weeks ago and it's fantastic. Works like a charm. I guess the next step for me will be the Wifi internet clock radio Aluratek has. When it falls to the right price point....I'm jumping in and getting one.
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  • p0ps

    8 months ago

    I guess there's nothing from stopping you from using this on a laptop. Also recording any of the streams. For an old radio fan, this is fantastic!
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  • connor

    5 months ago

    you cannot record any of the streams, unless you find some "hack" way to do it. you can only add a stream as a favorite...like setting a radio station as a preset in your car.
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  • craj999

    8 months ago

    This is a real cool feature..and I am wondering is this Safe to use at work?
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  • p0ps

    8 months ago

    yeah, any sys admins out there? it would be accessing the same IP addresses as your browser. If there are blocked domains, I wonder if the device would get thru? Probably not. It would be subject to the same firewall nonsense as your work computer. The beauty here is that it's so cheap, you can afford to try it, i'm sure we'd all find some situation where it's the perfect thing.
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  • old man

    8 months ago

    Please note - If you use a high resolution setting on you monitor (i.e. 1792 x1344) the unit's software does not 'scale' to the resolution, so things get crowded.

    Otherwise - it's a nice toy, shortwave radio for a new generation. However, I don't like the CONTINUOUS advertising banner that takes up 20-25% of the window, add in the two Aluratek banners and 33% of the software's window is used up by advertising - NOT a good thing.

    Soooooooo, overall it's a nice idea but it needs work - maybe like MS, you need to wait till v2 before things REALLY fall into place.

    BTW - there is a software program that plays this tune: Screamer
    Radio.

    a.
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  • WestKnox

    8 months ago

    This is for the review by OldMan: How do you think they provide free service? TANSTAAFL = There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch.....someone has to pay for the service. I don't mind the ads to get 13,000 stations FREE!! Enjoy. T
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  • LennyN

    5 months ago

    13000 station for free - it is too good to be true, but I have a problem:

    Service intrerrapted too frequently.... Maybe I have to change it ?
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  • Jerry Vereen

    4 months ago

    It is a pretty good device. However, I don't believe you can access all 13,000 internet stations that it is touted to be able to access. Many of these station are either closed-down or don't operate except limited hours of the day.
    You must unplug it and plug it back into the computer each time you start your computer. The computer won't recognize it otherwise.
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  • Jim Graff

    6 days ago

    I bought this aluratek a few weeks ago.I think this is great device.You can pick up radio stations from every corner of the earth perfectly clear.I travel a great deal and it's very nice to have to hear radio back home.Definitely would recommend buying one.I ordering to more today to give to my daughter and a good friend.
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