Logitech Rep Explains the Easy Search Feature on the Squeezebox Internet Radio: Updated

(Re-post)

Addressing Carlos' frustration with the usability of his Logitech Squeezebox radio, a Logitech rep, Matt Cuson, writes:

You don't even need to load an app for World Radio. It's built in as part of the default menu under "Internet Radio". It includes a search feature there you can use if you don't want to walk down a tree of locations or genres. And once you find something you like, you can save it on a preset button for easy one touch access. The radio apps are just shortcuts and filters to some of the more popular webcasters. All webcasters and terrestrial radio stations that webcast are listed under "Internet Radio". Good luck. Hope this helps you find the sources you like more easily.

And An Update

Logitech uses Radiotime for its internet radio directory. They have pretty good coverage. If there is a station you want to listen to but they don't have, I suggest you go to their site and share the URL. They're very responsive in adding stations. Also, if you can find a station from your computer, you can copy the URL and add it as a Squeezebox favorite. Once you have the URL, go to mysqueezebox.com, select "favorites" and add it. There are some webcasters that use Flash. Flash makes it easier for them to insert ads etc. Squeezebox players don't support Flash so those stations won't be available. What's a station you want that can't play?

Comments

[Paul]

Too many Wifi radio choices in a a very crowded market, and no real indication of which is better.

http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/

http://www.gracedigitalaudio.com/

http://us.sanyo.com/Internet-Radio/Internet-Radio-R227

http://www.livioradio.com/

http://aluratek.com/product_info.php?products_id=54&display=All

http://www.tangent-audio.com/00003/00011/00050/

http://www.sangean.com/products/products_main.asp?pid=55&pan=2&um=3
http://www.ccrane.com/radios/wifi-radios/cc-wifi-radio.aspx