08-14-2003, 08:00 PM
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Contributing Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,228
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Other Content For Your Pocket PC - What Do You Listen To?
I regularly listen to music as well as "The Wall Street Journal" from Audible on my Pocket PC. I'm not a huge fan of audio books though. I'd rather read them, in ebook format of course. :wink: There are times though when I'd like to listen to something for hours and for now, I've found something pretty good. Reasons.org has a weekly radio show that is broadcast over the internet.
Of course, that means you have to be near your computer, which is no good. Fortunately, they convert the show to MP3 format. They strip the ads out, which is nice, but a 1.5 hr show is $3 per download, a bit too much for my taste. I found where they offer a full quarter on a CD in MP3 format for $25, which breaks down to around $1.80 per show on the CD. The files are pretty large, ranging from 39-45MB per 90 minute episode, but I can convert them to WMA format and get them down to a slightly more manageable 29-31MB per episode. Good thing I have a 512MB SD card.  We listened to 4 shows (6 hrs) during our trip to Mid-Ohio last weekend.
I know CNet Radio has a 30 minute download in the form of a 9MB MP3 file, but they require a proprietary delivery system instead of just letting you get the MP3 file, so that got whacked quick. Manually I might add as the uninstaller did little more than remove the shortcut from the desktop. :evil:
What else is out there?
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08-14-2003, 08:03 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 136
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www.audible.com
has been there for years 8)  pclove:
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08-14-2003, 08:19 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 48
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I just read about a program in the November issuse of PPC magazine called Replay Radio.
http://www.replay-radio.com
"Replay Radio is an incredibly easy way to record radio broadcasts. Just pick your favorite radio show, or select a station and a time range, and Replay Radio records it for you. It's like a VCR for the radio. Now you can listen to your favorite radio shows whenever and wherever you like!
Once your show is recorded, Replay Radio makes MP3 files for listening with an MP3 player or your PC. Or, you can have Replay Radio automatically make an audio CD for playback on a home or car CD Player. Everything happens automatically!"
So you could record interenet radio shows or regular over the air radio shows to listen to on your PPC. I downloaded the trial version today and plan on giving it a try this weekend. There a few NPR show I'd love to listen to on the train.
I only wish it would rip to ogg or wma, but oh well. I guess i can always convert them.
Now I'll have to get that CF card i've been holding off on. =)
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08-14-2003, 08:20 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,911
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Hey thanks for pointing me to reasons.org. That show looks great I'll have to try it out when I get home. I like to listen to Digitally Imported in bed using the WiFi on my e740.
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08-14-2003, 08:29 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 276
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I like to listen to Virgin Radio London (UK). It works great using Windows Media Player on my PPC and streamed via Bluetooth from my Nokia 6310i. And their site is even Pocket Internet Explorer friendly!! 8)
Too bad that my :twak: operator stopped with the flat-fee GPRS in July. :evil:
Oh well, at least our Consumer Agency & Ombudsman is going to show them! :twisted:
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08-14-2003, 08:36 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 121
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How to get the CNET .mp3
All you have to do to get the CNET Radio .mp3 file is to install the Mozilla web browser and then go to the site. Thier download manager can't work with it so it takes you to a direct link to download.
Another good program is Total Recorder. You can set it up to record any show that streams on the net.
I subscribe to Rushlimbaugh.com and record them every day to .mp3.....
heyday
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08-14-2003, 08:40 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 168
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KenRadio I get it through Plus Sync & Go
Ken and Andy are a great source for tech news.
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08-14-2003, 08:44 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 226
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Hey thanks for pointing me to reasons.org. That show looks great I'll have to try it out when I get home. I like to listen to Digitally Imported in bed using the WiFi on my e740.
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Digitally Imported rocks! :rock on dude!: I wonder if I could convince my wife that we should get a WiFi setup for the reason you describe...
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08-14-2003, 09:01 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 468
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I love CNET Radio enough to put up with the downloader. My only real complaint is that often the files are delivered late. They're supposed to be ready by 6pm EDT, which for me would be perfect since I leave work at 6:30, but often they're late and and so I don't get to listen to them until the next day.
But it makes for great drive-time listening.
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08-14-2003, 09:03 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 8
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Snapstream still rocks
I've got my home computer connected to my satellite receiver through the AIW 8500 DV and Snapstream. Every morning Snapstream captures CNN Headline News and ESPN Sportscenter, converts it into a flawless Pocket PC formatted WMV and writes it to my SD card. Nothing beats battling morning traffic while watching last night's highlights on my Samsung i700. When I get to work, I swap out my high-capacity battery for my slimmer lighter "work" battery and slip the other into the charger.
I think Snapstream is the best thing going for Pocket PC content. Now I am burning DVDs opf my favorite movies. It's awesome!
Randy in Houston
Professional driver on a closed course. Watching television while driving is not recommended for anyone with a serious heart condition. ESPN, CNN and Samsung are registered trademarks. Void in Alaska and Utah and where prohibited by law. Not vaild with any other offers.
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