What are the differences between the radios you offer?
We have 4 very different Internet Radios to meet our customers needs, the differences are explained below
| Features |
SONO |
IR-516 |
IR-518 |
Digital globalnet Radio |
CTA Portable Internet Radio MI-IRP1 |
| PC connected |
yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Mp3/CD streaming from PC |
yes |
yes |
No |
yes |
No |
Wi-fi
(connects in Hot Spots or Wireless Internet) |
No |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Connects to Internet via Ethernet cable to Model |
No |
yes |
No |
yes |
No |
| Radio Type |
stand alone |
stand alone |
portable |
stand alone |
portable |
| Batteries |
yes |
yes |
yes |
No |
yes |
| AC Adapter |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Mp3 reader |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| USB memory reader |
No |
yes |
yes |
No |
yes |
Output for headphones/
Speakers |
yes |
yes |
yes |
No |
yes |
| FM Radio |
yes |
|
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|
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| Clock /Alarm |
No |
yes |
No |
yes |
No |
| Remote control |
No |
yes |
No |
yes |
No |
| I-pod Docking |
No |
yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Video Player/Photo viewer |
No |
No |
yes |
No |
yes |
| DBA Radio |
No |
yes |
No |
No |
No |
Must the web browser on my computer be open to the radio station in order for the Sono to work?No, you can choose the radio station from the Sono, you can even memorize your 6 favorite internet stations. You remain in control with volume, mute, forward/back, stop & pause buttons and six presets that allow you to easily switch stations or playlists. A scrolling LCD also keeps you informed about the music you are listening to.
What is the estimated battery life of the unit?
Operation Time Approx 30 hours continuous play at mid volume on one set of alkaline batteries
What is the expected maximum distance between the transmitter and the receiver?
The user simply plugs in to the free USB socket and allows the listener a range of up to 300 ft
Can I use the SONo to listen to my mp3 music on my computer?
Yes, you can listen to all your audio files on the SONO: CDs, Mp3s.
Can I see the title of the song on the LCD display if I listen to my mp3 music
Yes, the name of the song will be displayed as in a regular mp3 player
Can I listen to regular radio stations
Yes, The SONO can also just be used as a FM radio set and has been deliberately designed to look and feel like a normal radio
Do I have to be connected to the internet to listen to Internet Radio Stations?
Yes, you have to be connected. If you are offline could play back any songs on the computer's hard drive.
From where can I download the drivers?
You will find the drivers in our website
Where can I buy this product
You can buy the SONO at www.merconnet.com that is our companies website.
What kind of payment can I make?
Visa/Mastercard/Amex, Paypal,Wire payment, Money order and COD are accepted.
From where do you ship the SONO?
We ship from Canada anywhere in the world, we ship 1 day after payment is received
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