Reviewed on November 29, 2007The Alpine CDA-9885 combines attractive styling and an easy-to-use music search interface with a host of expandability options, including HD Radio capability. However, those upgrading to HD Radio will have to deal with a clunky module and a hefty price tag.TAGS:HD radio, Alpine, digital audio, car stereo, radio, stereo, artist, car, WMA, track, display, programming, folder, button, Sony Corp.
Reviewed on October 18, 2007The Sony CDX-GT520 is a decent option for those wanting a reasonably priced stereo to play disc-based audio. While it does support HD Radio, it requires the connection of a clunky add-on module, which is almost more trouble than it's worth.TAGS:HD radio, radio, album, stereo, ID3-Tag, Sony Corp., artist, subwoofer, song, WMA, MP3
Reviewed on December 19, 2006The changes to Skype 3 are mostly entertainment-oriented and there are no major upgrades to performance, but we still like Skype for its ease of use, low cost, and sound quality.TAGS:Skypecasting, Skype, dashboard, conversation, artist, webcam, call, person, radio, video
Reviewed on May 3, 2006If you are prone to Big Brother paranoia, this is not the program for you. But if you couldn't care less whether a company or a label monitors your tastes, you'll be rewarded with gobs of new music--and an easy method for navigating it all.TAGS:artist, radio, tag, taste, social networking, song
Reviewed on April 11, 2006While not without its annoying flaws, Pandora is an interesting idea that will undoubtedly guide even the music übergeek to new discoveries--and it's free!TAGS:station, band, radio station, song, artist, radio
April 22, 2005Songwriter Geoff Byrd has used the Web to kick-start his music career. But the rest is still old-fashioned hard work.TAGS:Portland, GarageBand, radio, artist, music
Reviewed on February 21, 2007If you have CDs that you don't want anymore, you can trade them on Lala.com, a very cool online swap meet that also offers Internet radio stations and compelling community features.TAGS:Internet radio, station, CD, artist, radio
July 20, 2006Internet radio service gathers listeners as founder tours the U.S. meeting music lovers. Images: Listening in on PandoraTAGS:Tim Westergren, founder, song, town, music, artist, radio, CD
March 9, 1999The outspoken rapper, who started his own production company, describes the
synergy between online music distribution and MP3 and the rap and hip-hop
scene.TAGS:album, venture, contract, radio, artist, music, song, MP3