Grundig G4 World Recorder FM/AM/Shortwave Portable Radio with MP3 and SD Player

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... I suppose this Grundig G4 World Recorder FM/AM/Shortwave Portable Radio with MP3 and SD Player could be good for at the ball park or something. That's what people use radios like this for, right? I don't know. Also, the sellout.woot is a reasonably handsom (yet ridiculously complicated looking) Acoustic Research ARRU449 Universal Smart Remote Control. The reviews on Amazon are there for your edumacationz.

Grundig G4 World Recorder FM/AM/Shortwave Portable Radio with MP3 and SD Player - $99.99

Features: # Portable AM/FM/Shortwave receiver with built in MP3 player, 1GB flash memory, SD card slot and USB port # Can be powered using the included AC adapter, three "AA" (alkaline, lithium, or Ni-MH)batteries (batteries not included), or by connecting the included USB cable to a powered USB on a computer. Ni-MH batteries can be charged in the G4 using the AC adapter or USB. # AM/FM/Shortwave (3000-29999 KHz) Digital display world-band radio # Digital tuning methods including Auto-Scan, Manual-Scan, Direct Key-in and Manual Tuning # The Shortwave receiver enables you to listen to broadcasts on Shortwave band from 3 MHz to 30 MHz. # AM and FM tuners are set up for use in North America. For use elsewhere in the world the AM frequency spacing can be changed from 10 kHz to 9 kHz.

lecturer's beware... that voice recorder is actually a radio...

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Online Reviews:
1. Amazon.com... 4 stars	2. CNET.com

...refurbed... old... unwanted... what in the world would ever convince a person to woot this 512MB mp3 player with fm tuner and voice recorder capabilities... you're askin' me?... like i know... ha... if i had the answer, i'd be writing something completely different from what i'm typing now... you know?... it's like asking a blind dog in a room full of purple lunch boxes to find the fire hydrant and pee on it... you know what i'm sayin... anyways... shopzilla and shopping.com have good listings... bizrate has a listing with no stores... msn, yahoo, and froogle have listings, but those sites don't oranize their junk well enough to keep my attention... and the other ones have similars... solid ratings on amazon... enjoy.
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Refresher: Today's Woot
SanDisk 512MB MP3/WMA Player with FM Tuner and Voice Recorder - $17.99 (refurbished)

Features: Plays MP3, WMA, and WMA DRM Stores over 8 hours/120 songs of MP3; 16 hours/240 songs of WMA music (Playback at 128 kbps MP3, 64 kbps WMA) Digital FM tuner with 20 preset stations Voice Recorder with built-in microphone Create multiple custom playlists Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port for fast and easy transfer of files Up to 15 hours continuous playback using one AAA battery (included) Indigo backlit multi-line LCD display Dimensions: 2.96” x 1.28” x .82” (L x W x H) Weight: 28.9 grams (without battery), 39.7 grams (with battery)

seems appropriate that they leave out an "l" in Philips for refurbs...

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Online Reviews:
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ALL MP3 Player WITH FM Tuners on Shopzilla... UNDER $50 ... cuz there's always some other options... though they might not be better... they're still there
Refresher: Today's Woot
Philips GoGear 2GB MP3 Player w/ FM Tuner - $49.99 (refurbished)

Features: * Large 2GB capacity * Ultra lightweight and strong magnesium body * Built-in rechargeable 610 mAh Li-ion battery * 10 hours average battery life * Plays MP3 and WMA music files * Large backlit display for comfortable viewing * SuperPlay provides hassle-free one touch jukebox playback * FM tuner with 10 station presets * Voice recording * Find music fast with Superscroll feature * Now you can record a speech WHILE listening to the new Kat McPhee album WHILE listening to loveline... multi-tasking at its best... the American dream. more if nec.