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The Tangent Quattro is a WiFi Internet radio; it is the latest in the Tangent series (Uno, Duo, Trio), and goes above and beyond the previous models by adding 802.11g WiFi access to the world's 5500+ Internet radio stations. You can also stream audio files from your computer over your home network with support for the lossless Ogg Vorbis format. Like the Trio, it also features DAB/FM support allowing you to listening to analog or digital FM radio broadcasts. The Quattro has a built-in alarm clock feature (/w snooze button) so you can wake up listening to your favorite Internet radio station.
MSRP $349.00
Release date July, 2007
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You can browse radio stations by location and genre to find your favorite radio stations that can then be added to one of the five presets. The Quattro includes a built-in 3" up-firing speaker. The enclosure is made from MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) available in four wood-like finishes (black, white, brown, red). The Quattro became available in July 2007 and retails for $349.
Features
- WiFi access to Internet Radio (802.11b/g)
- built-in speaker
- alarm function
- 5 channel presets
- DAB/FM radio
- wirelessly stream music from your PC/Mac
- 128-bit (max) WEP Security; supports WAP
- Ogg Vorbis support
- auxillary audio in (1/8" stereo) for hooking up your mp3 player
- weight: 4.5 lbs.
- size: 8.25” W x 6.25” H x 4.5” D.
- $349
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Tangent Quattro
• Tangent QUATTRO Wifi Wireless Internet Clock Radio - Walnut
UPC: 411378036742
EAN: 411378036742
MPN: QUATTROWL
Competitors
Tangent Quattro is ranked 3rd among it's competitors.
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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
Tangent Quattro
0%
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Roku SoundBridge R1000
100%
MSRP $199.99
Released --
Pros
- Handles a lot of music formats
- Much cheaper than competition
- Great sound for a clock radio
Cons
- Confusing interface
- Very slow connection to the Sirius stations
- 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?
Tangent Quattro
0%
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Grace Wireless Internet Radio
100%
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)
Tangent Quattro
vs.
Revo Pico Wi-Fi
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.
Tangent Quattro
100%
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Roberts WM201
0%
Reviews
October 9, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- WiFi access to Internet radio
- Simple all-in-one design - includes tuner, speaker, alarm
- Stylish, nice looking radio
- WiFi music streaming from your computer
- FM Radio
Cons
- A little expensive
- Doesn't produce bass at all (even from headphone out)
- Imprecise volume control a low volume levels.
- Mono audio
- User interface is very basic, and the combination of buttons + knob is not intuitive.
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August 16, 2007
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- WiFi access to Internet radio
- Simple all-in-one design - includes tuner, speaker, alarm
- Stylish, nice looking radio
- WiFi music streaming from your computer
- Good audio quality
- DAB/FM radio
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September 12, 2007
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- WiFi access to Internet radio
- Simple all-in-one design - includes tuner, speaker, alarm
- User Interface could be worse!
Cons
- A little expensive
- Doesn't produce bass at all (even from headphone out)
- A bit plastic and wobbling (have to compare to Tivoli)
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June 29, 2009
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Pros
- Fantastic sound quality, styling and ease of use
Cons
- case finish could be better, no USB
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April 19, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
Did not agree with any pros
Cons
- Doesn't produce bass at all (even from headphone out)
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November 6, 2007
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
Did not agree with any pros
Cons
- A bit plastic and wobbling (have to compare to Tivoli)
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