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Thursday, May 07, 2009

Internet Radio, Anywhere I Go? (It's More Likely Than You Think.)

by Altrok Radio

So there's this device that's about the same dimensions as, and about three times as thick as, a credit card. Let's call it a "thingy".

Push the button on the thingy and, wherever you are (assuming you've bought the cellular service that goes with it) you've got a WiFi cloud around you. Start up your Nintendo DSi, iPod Touch or laptop - wherever you and the and thingy happen to be - and you've got fast Internet access.

The New York Times talks about the thingy (the Novatel MiFi 2200, to be precise) and it does appear to be the bestest thing since sliced bread.

Now then, if you sit there watching videos, you'll ratchet up your data bill something fierce...but what if you'd just like to listen to some music?

Bingo. Internet radio anywhere on Earth.

It's coming out this month. Not exactly a flying car, but it'll do.

Meanwhile, terrestrial radio continues to do everything it can to drive people looking for something different to, well, look for something different.

posted 5/07/2009 09:53:00 AM

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