SelectRadio(TM) Software for Wireless Handhelds Redefines the Portable Audio Experience, Freeing Users from Playlist Fatigue; First to Combine the Variety of Internet and XM Satellite Radio Content with Smart Radio Navigation and Timeshifting Convenience.LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- SelectRadio(TM) software for wireless handhelds was unveiled today here at the 2006 International CES. Users of handhelds with wireless capability and SelectRadio(TM) software now can listen live to thousands of Internet radio Listening to audio broadcasts via the Internet. There are more than 4,000 broadcasts available on the Internet that can be streamed and played by a software media player in the computer or in a stand-alone Internet radio with the software built in. stations and XM(1) Satellite Radio's online music, news and comedy channels. The software also lets users timeshift programs and set up groups of favorite stations for easy access, monitoring and navigation. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Internet and Multimedia 2005 Arbitron/Edison Media Research study, variety and control are leading reasons consumers listen to internet radio. Similarly, satellite radio listeners report that their best experience with the service is diversity of content and programs, according to a 2005 study funded by the National Association of Broadcasters. SelectRadio lets users sample and create groups of favorite channels, then display what each station is playing. SelectRadio's patent-pending HyperScan(TM) technology automatically seeks favorite artists and can be set to skip specified artists. To assist listeners in exploring new artists, SelectRadio provides a unique TrackSnap(TM) feature which can capture a song from the beginning, even if the listener didn't select the song until midway through the initial play. For live listening, SelectRadio uses the handheld device's wireless Ethernet The standard for wireless networking within a home or office. Also known as a "Wi-Fi" or "802.11" network, wireless Ethernet is the wireless counterpart to regular, wired Ethernet, which is also the standard for local networks. See 802.11 and wireless LAN. or USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. connection from the desktop to connect to any of thousands of Internet radio channels streaming in MP3 or Windows Media formats Windows Media formats are supported in many software and hardware-based players as well as Microsoft's own software-based Windows Media Player. The foundation container format for Windows Media is the Advanced Systems Format (ASF) file, which holds audio, video, meta-data (titles, author, . For example, SelectRadio provides easy access to more than a thousand free Shoutcast stations (www.shoutcast.com). In addition, SelectRadio receives XM Radio Online channels, available by separate subscription. Timeshifting features in SelectRadio include a flexible scheduler that can be set for specific times or for pushbutton push·but·ton n. also push button A small button that activates an electric circuit when pushed. adj. also push-but·ton Equipped with or operated by a pushbutton. quick start. In timeshift mode, the artist and title information is captured for easy navigation during playback. SelectRadio also lets users scroll through the displayed song artist and title list to jump to specific songs. During playback, users also can add artists to "seek" and "skip" lists. SelectRadio is compatible with Intel XScale 270-powered handhelds, including the latest family of Dell Axim The Axim Family of personal digital assistants was Dell's line of Windows Mobile-powered Pocket PC Devices. The first model, the Axim X5, was introduced in 2002, while the final model, the Axim X51, was discontinued on April 9, 2007. (1) devices, the HP iPaq(1) hx series and others with Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. (1) Mobile 2003 or Windows Mobile 5.0 operating systems. Also announced at CES is the SelectRadio "Rock Your Handheld" contest at www.selectradio.com. Site visitors can register for a chance to win a package of upgrades including a SelectRadio license, two gigabyte storage card, portable speakers, earbuds, FM transmitter and an XM Satellite Radio gift card. SelectRadio will be priced at $35 for a device-specific license. A free beta version is available now at www.selectradio.com. Beta version users can receive a free electronic coupon good for 20% off SelectRadio v1.0 software, which will be available in February 2006. (1) All brands and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. XM Satellite Radio Online requires a separate subscription. |
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