Revo IKON Multi-Format Digital Radio [Internet Radio, iPod/iPhone Dock, 3.5-in Touchscreen, Wi-Fi]

It would certainly seem that manufacturers are paying more attention to the burgeoning genre of Internet radio and digital broadcasts and the latest introduction from Revo, the IKON, is a true testament to this movement. Touted as the world’s first color touchscreen, multi-format digital radio, complete with a 3.5-in display, iPod/iPhone dock and Last.fm integration, the IKON has bravely taken the docking station to an entirely new level.

The Revo IKON, a multi-format digital radio that combines the benefits of a full color 3.5-in touchscreen, icon-driven user interface, multi-standard radio capabilities and iPod and iPhone docking, is capable of receiving the full roster of digital radio standards including DAB, DAB+ and Internet radio as well as conventional FM radio with RDS. Another cool feature is its ability to display color station logos, station descriptions, track and artist information, news headlines etc. right on the color screen. Well, it’s cool if your station happens to offer such bells and whistles.

The IKON will also allow you to wirelessly stream digital music files from any networked PC or Mac, displaying full color album artwork and track information. IKON is one of only a handful of digital radios that is Apple certified for use with iPod or iPhone, allowing IKON to double as a high quality iPod/iPhone sound system.

According to Revo Technologies CEO, David Baxter, “…IKON is the first product to truly deliver on the promise of digital radio, delivering a next generation radio experience complete with icon driven color touchscreen interface, coverage of multiple radio formats, iPod and iPhone docking and access to premium online music services such as Last.fm, Sirius, Rhapsody and Pandora.”

In addition to its terrestrial and Internet radio capabilities, IKON will also provide access to the online music service Last.fm. Simply choose an artist or genre and let Last.fm build the perfect playlist from its library of 5 million tracks. You can also use an existing Last.fm profile.

The Revo IKON has an MSRP of 279.95GBP (about $461), and will go on sale worldwide in October 2009. For now, you can pre-order your very own from www.revo.co.uk.