Blaupunkt's miRoamer-powered internet car radios

Posted by David Walker on Wed 14 Jan 2009

Max out your mobile data allowance

Let's be honest, DAB radio hasn't really taken off in the car, so what hope for internet radio? Very little right now we suspect, but that doesn't stop the Blaupunkt miRoamer-powered internet car radios being stylish pieces of kit.

Newly-introduced into the US market (and likely to hit the UK too), the radios use your Bluetooth-connected mobile phone for connectivity to stream any of the 16,000 radio stations from the miRoamer portal. Just don't stream via your PAYG handset, unless you've got a very understanding bank manager. And don't even think about getting a continual stream of Bulgarian folk or Swedish pop once you leave a built-up area.

Mind you, when you do leave the big city, there's always the option of traditional radio, CD or a USB-connected music player as back-up. And with full interactivity with your mobile phone, it really is something of an all-rounder. Two units are available, a double-sized New Jersey or the single Hamburg, with prices in the US starting at around $399, which is a fairly palatable £273.

Link: Blaupunkt (via CNET)

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