If you've ever wanted to listen to a radio station from your former place of residence, but it is too far away, maybe you need a WiFi Radio. These radios will pick up radio station audio streams anywhere on the internet as long as you have a working WiFi connection available. Most also have wired ethernet connections as well.

This radio is from C.Crane. They are the Radio experts. If you need a specialized radio or, even more importantly, antenna, this is your source. From their website: The CC WiFi gives you an American style of Internet Radio. The CC WiFi combines straightforward style with all the convenience of tuning in over 11,000 radio stations from around the world. The CC WiFi radio has excellent audio in a small footprint that fits nicely on a desktop, kitchen counter or bedside table. Currently priced at $199.95, it's a great way to listen to the radio.

The Soundbridge by Roku is an amazingly simple device. Plug it in and go. If your favorite radio station isn't available, you can go into the built-in web interface and add it, or go to their online database and set it up so that everyone can listen. $199.99

All internet radios require that the stations you listen to be in their online database, which your unit can ask for an address, or they require you to know how to find the address of the stream. This can be easier said than done as many stations don't really want you accessing their streams directly. They would rather you come through their website so they can count the visit. How to find hidden stream addresses is the subject of a future blog entry.

If you try one of these or several other internet radios that are on the market today, let us know how you like them. These things are pretty cool!