Philips PSS110 MP3 Radio Alarm

[Filip Norrgard]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.press.ce.philips.com/apps/c_dir/e3379701.nsf/0/544E5A9025D6E8DBC1256F72004CEF4C?opendocument' target='_blank'>http://www.press.ce.philips.com/apps/c_dir/e3379701.nsf/0/544E5A9025D6E8DBC1256F72004CEF4C?opendocument</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Easy to set up and use, Philips’ PSS110 enables fast downloads from PCs via a USB 2.0 connection. With a 256 MB internal flash memory, this unique travel companion can store up to eight hours of MP3 tracks or 16 hours of WMA music for easy retrieval. Users also have the option of listening to FM radio. The PSS110's clock features allow users to wake up or go to sleep with their choice of music. The PSS110 can be played aloud for group entertainment, bring office presentations to life, be used as portable speakers or enjoyed quietly with the included headphones."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/PhilipsMP3AlarmRadio.jpg" /><br /><br />I'm currently looking for a better radio alarm than the current one I've got, and I must say that this one from Philips sure sounds, uhh, looks interesting! While it can play both MP3 and WMA there is no mention of support for PlaysForSure. Philips used a whole lot of superlatives when describing the sound quality of that small thing, so, it remains for us to see how well it will actually sound when it starts to sell in April for around $160.<br /><br />Anyone notice what this radio alarm resembles quite alot? I'm <b>not</b> hinting that this looks like an iPod integrated into Harman Kardon speakers... :lol:

[Tim Williamson]

I'd consider buying one if it was a litle cheaper. Right now I have an alarm clock that crows like a rooster and a Pocket PC which has alarms that don't always go off.

[Chris Gohlke]

So, if I want to change the music on my alarm clock, I need to unplug it, carry it to my computer, plug it back in, hook it up to do the transfer and then move it back. 8O Instead, the should remove the integrated memory, and include a built in CF reader so you just need to move the card back and forth.

[Jerry Raia]

So, if I want to change the music on my alarm clock, I need to unplug it, carry it to my computer, plug it back in, hook it up to do the transfer and then move it back. 8O Instead, the should remove the integrated memory, and include a built in CF reader so you just need to move the card back and forth.

That would make a big differance. Something that size would have no problem supporting CF or even SD.

[Tim Williamson]

It doesn't have a CF slot??? WTH??? Why wouldn't they put one in there?