Tivoli Satellite Radio

[James Fee]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.tivoliaudio.com/product.php?productid=175&cat=&page=' target='_blank'>http://www.tivoliaudio.com/product.php?productid=175&cat=&page=</a><br /><br /></div><i>"The new Tivoli SIRIUS radio delivers digital quality sound in 65 commercial-free music channels, and over 40 news, sports and entertainment channels. The large LCD is easy to read and provides easy and clear navigation. The radio has pre-sets for your favorite Sirius channels and searches by artist, song, and channel. The radio features the fine analog tuner designed by Audio Hall of Fame member Henry Kloss, a device that pulls in even weak FM signals, allowing listeners to tune in more stations compared to other costly radios and receivers. SIRIUS is the only place where subscribers can hear the entire NFL season, as well as popular programming from NPR, CNN, FOX News and many others. The radio is housed in a finely crafted furniture grade cherry wood cabinet with taupe metallic faceplate and champagne-toned knobs. It comes with a remote control and a compact indoor/outdoor SIRIUS antenna."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/tivoli_sirius.jpg" /><br /><br />Up until now, most satellite radios were very plastic looking. I've always liked the Henry Kloss Model One and this one looks great. The radio is $299 and Tivoli is taking pre orders now.

[aro]

I have to admit that at first sight I was pleased with that retro design device. But after that first impression I just don't know what to think about it.
I used to work, as 3d graphic artist, with engineers. I made quite a lot of 3d representation of what their rational mind were proposing. When they were sketching their thoughts it always looked like the first Mac made out of wood that Jobs brought to a bank to get funds. The mix of basic technology(plain metallic buttons) with retro materials. They just loved that kind of design and got no understanding of the necessity of great modern design.
All this to say that this device got no real design sophistication. Just a plain wooden box with metallic buttons.
Nice but could have been great with a little more refinement.

aro

[Pat Logsdon]

Nice but could have been great with a little more refinement.
I dunno - I kinda like it. The button layout is simple and clean, and the wood adds some warmth. I'd probably take that over the typical rack-style component design. 8)