The NPR Radio by Livio Review

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(More customer reviews)The Livio NPR radio is an internet radio that is dedicated to locating and storing "favorite" NPR stations from nationwide sources. Additionally, it's possible to access 16,000 worldwide streaming stations (Livio's information) that are not NPR affiliates.
Shipment was prompt, and the radio responded appropriately upon installation. The wi-fi connection required some minimal expected procedures, and it worked as intended. I read one reviewer elsewhere who complained about the poor quality sound from its 3" speaker. Well, that's a big "DUH," IMHO. I would not have bought the radio to listen only through its built-in speaker. When I read that it had stereo audio outputs, I fully intended to play it through my existing home stereo system, and in that setup it sounds good. The radio's own speaker is an adequate monitor speaker, but I doubt that it's intended to be the primary aural output.
Through my wi-fi connection the drop-outs and re-buffering procedures have been nearly non-existent. I experience mostly uninterrupted good stereo sound. If I didn't have wi-fi, I can connect to my DSL modem with the ethernet cable that's included in the package.
My main complaint (preventing 5 stars) is the poorly organized instruction manual that accompanies the radio. One audio connection diagram is clearly wrong, and it's contradictory to a correct one on a facing page. A procedure is introduced on one page and obscured by information that is not helpful, but 2 pages later clarifying information is found. I called those flaws to the attention of a tech support person who said he would pass the information up the line.

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About the NPR Radio by Livio: This stand-alone radio automatically connects to the internet and makes NPR stations, programs, content, and podcasts accessible to morepeople, in more places. Sets up in minutes. Searches for NPR programming by genre, location or keyword.The world's first and only product dedicated to providing unparalleled access to NPR's robust selection of programming options without a computer, the NPR Radio by Livio features an exclusive NPR menu that allows users to search, find and bookmark their favorite NPR programming with the touch of a few buttons. Easy access to NPR member stations and their featured content, podcasts, and live streams is now available anywhere an Internet connection and a power source are available, played through the radio's own speaker or on a home stereo system. The NPR Radio by Livio sets up in minutes and requires no registration or programming fees. It also includes free access to the more than 16,000 Internet radio stations available through Reciva

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