Latest 6 Reviews Here is what people are saying about the GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY RadioSHARK USB 2.0 Radio for Mac
"I LOVE IT!"
2009-06-18
- Reviewed By User: A39RXXZHH5KXZ3
I almost didn't buy it because of these bad reception reviews... I'm glad I did. I now listen to my favorite talk shows when I have time to listen to them and I skip the commercials. TiVo for Radio!
Yes, at first I was having reception problems but as I read here and elsewhere either get an antenna or (the free way), simply plug in those earbuds (had a junkie pair in the drawer), into the 1/8" antenna jack and viola, I had great reception!
Got this at an incredible "used and new" price here too...was too cheap not to buy myself a little Xmas present!
There are a lot of negative reviews of this device here! My experiences have been quite positive though. It works just fine as an FM radio, and I was able to tune some AM stations, but haven't really spent much time with them. And it allows you to time record (just like a VCR or DVR for TV) radio shows. For that it works just fine.
At a reasonable price, the RadioShark is stylish and effective. Do keep in mind that others have had bad luck with it, scrolling down through the comments I'm not sure if there was bad quality control on these units, or if they have poorly shielded PCs?
Anyway, I use my RadioShark with a Mac Mini, the USB cord stretched most of the way out, keeping the unit away from the computer, and up on a window sill.
I have an AM/FM radio in my office but it's always a pain changing the volume when I'm on a call and it's obviously impossible to 'pause' it and not easy to record anything... This solves all those problems... AND it came with an extra USB extension cord so you can place it near a window or otherwise away from your computer equipment for better reception- this is even more important for AM reception since virtually all electronics cause interference in the AM bands.
Plus now if I take a call or walk away from my desk I can just 'pause' it and when I come back later I can skip over the commercials.
It's also completely USB powered so there's no extra power cord needed.
"RadioShark"
2008-01-12
- Reviewed By User: A1ARZBEY9BMG43
The RadioShark does what I want it to do. I live in an area where it is easy to get the radio stations that I listen to. The two stations that I wanted to be able to record from come in good, so the time shifting feature is great for me. Distant stations don't come in very well and would guess you need an external antenna to improve that.
The only problem I have had is the pausing of live broadcast and then starting up later as it doesn't seem to work for me. I tried the suggestions that Griffin support sent me, but no change in behavior. The direct record of a broadcast does work, so this is what I could do if need be.
I'm on a Mac and have downloaded the latest version (2.0.2) for OS 10.4 from Griffin.
"Problematic, though eventually decent."
2007-09-29
- Reviewed By User: A1YUHLYHMWH0GH
Does not work that well with the drivers that comes with it. Lots of background hum and other audio distortions. It works mildly better with the updated drivers on griffin's website. Works pretty well if you download the drivers for the RadioShark 2. Pretty expensive original price though.
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