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Grace Wireless Internet Radio

The Grace Wireless Internet Radio is an aptly named device that streams Internet radio over your wireless network connection. Music can be sourced either from traditional Internet radio, or from music stored on a networked computer. This Internet radio solution is similar to others such as the Tangent Quattro and Roku Soundbridge, but at an MSRP $100 less. Both B and G wireless protocols are supported, and supported music formats include Real audio, MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV and AIFF.

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Grace Wireless Internet Radio
MSRP $199.99
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Pros & Cons

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Handles a lot of music formats
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Much cheaper than competition
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Great sound for a clock radio
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interesting style - a combination of old and new looks
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Confusing interface
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Very slow connection to the Sirius stations
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No batteries available... (do you really want a portable radio that isn't portable) They came up with putting batteries in radio's in the 50's why the step back?
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mono speaker
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Specs

  • B/G wireless
  • Formats: Real audio, MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV and AIFF
  • 5 presets with access to over 5000 stations
  • Built-in 5 watt speaker
  • Stereo audio out through the headphone jack
  • Model number: ITC-IR1000

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Buy It

Grace Wireless Internet Radio

• Grace Digital Wireless Internet Radio GDI-IR2000

• GDI-IR2000 Wireless Media Receiver

UPC: 893153002133

EAN: 893153002133

MPN: GDI-IR2000

Grace Wireless Internet Radio

• Grace Wifi Radio (ITC-IR1000B)

• Grace Wifi Radio

UPC: 765410200012

EAN: 765410200012

MPN: ITC-IR1000B

Competitors

Grace Wireless Internet Radio is ranked 4th among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Internet Radio »
Roku SoundBridge R1000

Roku SoundBridge R1000

MSRP  $300.00    Released  March, 2006
Pros
  • Hi-fidelity sound with stereo speakers and sub-woofer
  • Easily streams Internet radio and network music in most formats
  • Easy setup
Cons
  • No auxillary audio inputs
  • No tone adjustment (treble, bass, EQ)
  • No wired Internet connection
ProSCORE
2 reviews
58
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Logitech Squeezebox Radio

Logitech Squeezebox Radio

MSRP  $199.99    Released  September, 2009
Pros
  • streams music off a home wireless network
  • 2.4" colour display
  • compatible with popular internet radio streaming services
Cons
  • expensive for an alarm clock
  • gimmicky features like Facebook photograph viewing, screen savers / visualizations
  • no digital outs
ProSCORE
2 reviews
69
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Logitech Squeezebox Classic

Logitech Squeezebox Classic

MSRP  $299.00    Released  January, 2006
Pros
  • Audiophile quality audio transport using lossless audio like FLAC and output to a third-party DAC
  • Extensive audio format support
  • Excellent audio output options (digital and optical)
  • Slim profile
  • WiFi and wired Ethernet connectivity
Cons
  • Expensive considering it doesn't stream video
ProSCORE
1 review
83
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Tangent Quattro

Tangent Quattro

MSRP  $349.00    Released  July, 2007
Pros
  • WiFi access to Internet radio
  • Simple all-in-one design - includes tuner, speaker, alarm
  • Stylish, nice looking radio
Cons
  • A little expensive
  • Doesn't produce bass at all (even from headphone out)
  • A bit plastic and wobbling (have to compare to Tivoli)
ProSCORE
6 reviews
56
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Revo iBlik RadioStation

Revo iBlik RadioStation

MSRP  $360.00    Released  July, 2008
Pros
  • Surprisingly good sound from the built-in speaker.
Cons
  • Power failure means having to re-input connection settings.
ProSCORE
1 review
50
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Revo Pico Wi-Fi

Revo Pico Wi-Fi

MSRP  $349.99    Released  July, 2007
Pros
  • Small and lightweight
  • Easy-to-read LCD display
  • Ability to stream music from PC or Mac
  • Can be used as a speaker for any mp3 player
Cons
  • Only 1 speaker
  • Battery life is inconsistent (between 3 and 8 hours)
ProSCORE
1 review
78
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Roberts WM201

Roberts WM201

MSRP  $400.00    Released  --
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Good frequency and volume range.
  • Great build quality, good finish.
Cons
  • Single-knob control system driven user-interface is not intuitive.
  • Remote control is flimsy and easily damaged.
  • Easily looses network connection.
ProSCORE
1 review
56
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Comments

1.  avatar rj said:

Had this now for over six months. I still think it's the best out there so far in the same price range. It has excellent sound and volume (yes, it's mono but if you're using it as a clock radio by the bed, who really needs stereo?) and has some good features such as the ability to have 6 alarm presets, a long sleep timer (2+ hours if you want), Sirius Internet radio reception, support for Pandora, and more. The alarm wakes you to a buzzer if the Internet radio preset is not available when it tries to connect.

The minuses? No remote, only 5 presets (access to favorites a bit more involved that I'd like), no battery backup (radio does reset the time if you turn the radio back on after a power outage...not much use if the power goes out in the middle of the night!), no snooze, no support for streaming music from a Mac, no iPod dock and generic audio inputs. FM/DAB/DAB+ reception would also be nice.

So, not a perfect radio but so far it's one of the best out there in the under $200 price category. I think if the company addresses the shortcomings listed above and keep the price the same, they'd have a killer radio that would blow the competition away hands down.
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db3113

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October 26, 2008
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Pros

  • Handles a lot of music formats

Cons

  • Confusing interface
  • No batteries available... (do you really want a portable radio that isn't portable) They came up with putting batteries in radio's in the 50's why the step back?

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Yale

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October 22, 2008
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Pros

  • Handles a lot of music formats
  • interesting style - a combination of old and new looks

Cons

  • mono speaker

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Omar

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January 2, 2008
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Pros

  • Handles a lot of music formats
  • Much cheaper than competition

Cons

  • Confusing interface

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rj

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January 1, 2009
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Pros

  • Great sound for a clock radio

Cons

  • Confusing interface

Comments

"Had this now for over six months. I still think it's the best out there so far in the same price range. It has excellent sound and volume (yes, it's mono but if you're using it as a clock radio by the bed, who really needs stereo?) and has some good features such as the ability to have 6 alarm presets, a long sleep timer (2+ hours if you want), Sirius Internet radio reception, support for Pandora, and more. The alarm wakes you to a buzzer if the Internet radio preset is not available when it tries to connect.

The minuses? No remote, only 5 presets (access to favorites a bit more involved that I'd like), no battery backup (radio does reset the time if you turn the radio back on after a power outage...not much use if the power goes out in the middle of the night!), no snooze, no support for streaming music from a Mac, no iPod dock and generic audio inputs. FM/DAB/DAB+ reception would also be nice.

So, not a perfect radio but so far it's one of the best out there in the under $200 price category. I think if the company addresses the shortcomings listed above and keep the price the same, they'd have a killer radio that would blow the competition away hands down."
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samamoria

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August 20, 2008
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Pros

  • Handles a lot of music formats
  • Much cheaper than competition

Cons

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Pantag

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August 20, 2008
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Pros

  • Much cheaper than competition

Cons

  • No batteries available... (do you really want a portable radio that isn't portable) They came up with putting batteries in radio's in the 50's why the step back?

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shuric_ya

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February 13, 2009
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Cons

  • Very slow connection to the Sirius stations

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zan99

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February 5, 2008
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Pros

  • Much cheaper than competition

Cons

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Amanie

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January 2, 2008
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Pros

  • Much cheaper than competition

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

Amanie prefers Grace Wireless Internet Radio over Roberts WM201, Tangent Quattro, Roku SoundBridge R1000
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