Acoustic Research Internet Radios [ARIR600i and ARIR200]

Acoustic Research introduced two new internet radios at the CES in Las Vegas – the ARIR600i and ARIR200. Both AR internet radios offer Wi-Fi connectivity so there is no need to tether the radio to a computer. Both radios also feature programs made available via very interesting content partnerships that Acoustic Research has entered into. The Acoustic Research Slacker partnership lets listeners enjoy music covering a 100 genres and more than 10,000 artist stations.

The Acoustic Research partnership with WeatherBug lets you tune into weather forecasts and emergency weather alerts. Other common features include AM/FM radio, USB and Ethernet connections, 512MB memory that gives 10 hours of recording from the Internet and also the AM/FM bands.

The ARIR200 Infinite Radio functions as an internet radio as well as an alarm clock with snooze and sleep alternatives. The radio will retail from February onwards for $129.99.

The ARIR600i Infinite Radio is the high-end model between the two and features an iPod dock for charging and playback. This radio will be available from May onwards and will cost $199.99.