Product Description

A radio is infinitely more valuable if it is portable.The Revo Pico radio runs nearly 8 hours on just 2 hours of charging. Take it with you from room to room, and enjoy the pleasures of WiFi Radio no matter where you're working or relaxing (within range of your wireless broadband network). The splash-resistant Revo Pico Portable WiFi radio has surprising audio for its size, and also features a built-in FM radio, stereo headphone jack and an audio-in/HP jack. Choose between several equalizer settings to adjust the audio tone to your preference. Includes user manual, remote control, and power/charging cord. Weight: 2.1 lbs Size: 4.2" W x 6.6" H x 4.2" D.No Subscriptions to Pay. Plug and Play Simplicity. Alphabetically Listed Channels. Search by Country and/or Genre. Supports Real Media, MP3 and WMA Compatible Formats. Plays Music and Other Audio Files Stored On Your PC or Mac. Clock With Alarm. 802.11b and 802.11g Compatible. Offers 128-bit (max) WEP Security. Also Supports WPA Encryption (WPA1). Supports HTTP Protocol. 3.5mm AUX IN includes support for MP3 devices. Splash-resistant design for use indoors and out. Cordless and portable - internal, rechargeable NiMH battery pack.Large, scrolling, high-contrast LCD display. Infra-Red remote control. Fold-away telescopic antenna. FM tuner: 87.5 - 108.5 MHz, 3.5mm stereo headphone socket. 6 Watt Amplifier. Power 9 - 12 Volt DC.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20254 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Charcoal
• Brand: REVO
• Model: Pico
• Dimensions: 6.60" h x 4.20" w x 4.20" l,

Features

• Splash-resistant design for use indoors and out
• Cordless and portable
• Infrared remote control
• Supports WPA Encryption (WPA1) and HTTP protocol
• Large, scrolling, high-contrast LCD display

Amazon.com Product Description
A radio is infinitely more valuable if it is portable. The Revo Pico radio runs nearly 8 hours on just 2 hours of charging. Take it with you from room to room, and enjoy the pleasures of WiFi Radio no matter where you're working or relaxing--being within range of your wireless broadband network. The splash-resistant Revo Pico Portable WiFi radio has surprising audio for its size, and also features a built-in FM radio, stereo headphone jack and an audio-in jack. Choose between several equalizer settings to adjust the audio tone to your preference. Includes user manual, remote control, and power/charging cord.

Customer Reviews

Great portable WiFi radio!
After reading the reviews here, I was a little worried about purchasing the Revo Pico. But I wanted the portability, and after several years with an excellent WiFi radio, the Acoustic Energy (AE), I took the plunge when an open box item was available from Amazon Warehouse Deals at over $100 less than list. I figured I could always return it if was DOA or whatever, but much to my surprise, this little radio sounds better than expected and works flawlessly in battery mode or plugged in. It is no more difficult to use than the AE, and it actually sounds better! The Revo Pico also has several nice features that the AE doesn't, like a remote control (works fine), and an iPod/MP3 player input. I am not sure if I just got lucky, but I really like this WiFi radio. I would have given it five stars, but I do agree that the full retail price of $350 is a bit much. However, this radio exceeded my expectations and does not have any of the problems listed by the other reviewers. So, bring down the price, Revo, and you might sell more of these great WiFi portables!

Nice idea, but unpredictable results
I have a Roku Soundbridge Radio and have been delighted with it. I needed a similar, but smaller WiFi radio, and the Revo Pico WiFi looked like just the thing. However, it took three tries to find one that worked reasonably well. The first had a defective display (missing pixels) and the second just flashed the display and made a popping sound. I have one that works now, but the user interface is very difficult compared with the Roku. In addition, every time you turn it on, there is an extended time before it connects to the WiFi network, and sometimes it doesn't connect until the power is recycled. The network signal strength does not seem to matter. The bottom line is the quality control seems unreliable and the product has a number of warts, but it sort of works if you find a good one. If the Soundbridge radio or its equivalent were also available in a smaller version, I would get one immediately. But for the moment, I'm tired of experimenting with these kind of radios.

BEWARE !!!
Elderly couple enjoying the planet via radio... We've shortwave radios in every room in our home ranging from ultra high end to pocket cheapies. Having acknowledged the impending death of shortwave, moving into WiFi was a natural evolution. We purchased a Roku and an AE when they first hit the market (Roku - great, AE - superlative). The Pico was next, intended for wife's gardening.

First let me say having had two Picos - THEY DON'T WORK! Both were purchased here at Amazon. The first one would only play for 10-15 minutes. Contacted REVO and they told us to return it as the charger was defective. Amazon sent a second one and it was DOA. Plugging it in to charge did nothing but emit a pulsating light from the display window, and a loud cyclic pop from the speaker. Again REVO was contacted and this time they told us the battery was "flat" and we should return the radio. Revo took 4 & 5 days to respond to our emails.

Let's assume that it worked: It is far too expensive and not as substantial as I would have expected. It's quite light, the finish is pleasant but the box itself feels fragile. It's not really portable. It needs a handle or a case of some sort but has neither. In this case portable only means it doesn't have to be plugged in to work (if it could). The first one we received did play for 10-15 minutes at a time. It did recognize our network immediately. The sound was thin and shrill although adjustable. You wouldn't want to listen to this radio for long periods of time. By contrast the AE at roughly the same size has sound warm and rich, reminiscent of the old Grundig shortwaves.

I would wait a while longer for a portable WiFi and would not consider one from REVO. Clearly their quality control is seriously lacking. If this is your first plunge into WiFi look no further than the AE.