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#277256 4-Oct-2020 12:45

UE Smart Radio; internet radio device, with built-in rechargeable battery so it can work away from the power. We used it as a clock radio; display dims automatically (and low) at night to a user-set level.

Currently running Squeezebox firmware as we had this running with our Squeezeboxes, but can be re-flashed to return to a standard Smart Radio.

In good condition. Have removed the rubberised texture off the volume and control buttons (as it went dodgy, like commonly happens with Logitech products).

Looking for $100. Happy to post at buyer's cost (will package well; may still have the original box), or pick-up central PN.

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Smart-Radio-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B008X1BV9M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p3ocCCt9js

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#2579006 4-Oct-2020 12:53

How'd you remove the rubberized coating? I've had Logitech (and some other products) go all sticky as you describe. Even when just stored in a dark drawer for a few years untouched.

Wonder if there's magic product to apply to sort it out, or just how best to deal with it. Why on earth do they use that stuff, it's horrible!

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#2579007 4-Oct-2020 12:58

Yep, one magic product has fixed this every time it's happened - the citris-based De-solv-it works brilliantly.

Just apply and rub over the surface with a finger; let it soak in then use a fingernail to scrape off. Repeat a few times, and towards the end use a cloth to remove the flaky bits and finish cleaning the surface. Done with care it can leave the surface in perfect condition - the knobs on this look like they've never had a problem!

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#2579025 4-Oct-2020 13:52

Guess it's a thin rubber coat they spray on then. And you're just removing it nicely.

Might be something you could apply to rejuvenate it, it's obviously gone through some chemical change or break down to make it sticky.

Thanks for the tip, will have to give it a try.

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#2579146 4-Oct-2020 16:57

jonathan18:
Currently running Squeezebox firmware as we had this running with our Squeezeboxes, but can be re-flashed to return to a standard Smart Radio.

Would you be able to re-flash it? Have an elderly neighbour who would love to hear music and news from her home country, assuming it can just connect to a stream from there with standard firmware rather than the Squeezebox stuff - as long as I can set it up so it turns on and plays a certain station without any further fiddling on her part it'd be perfect.

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#2579151 4-Oct-2020 17:12

Yeah, should be able to do that.

It's got six presets, so if it's really only for the one station you could fill all with the same station.

My 86 year old mother has one as a clock radio, and solely uses it for RNZ National - she seems to be able to use it fine for that.

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#2579155 4-Oct-2020 17:36

Cool, will PM in a minute.

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#2579275 4-Oct-2020 19:58

Pending sale to @neb; thanks for the interest!

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#2579300 4-Oct-2020 21:02

Desolvit is amazing. I was using some to clean off some gunk on the bbq just today!

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#2579302 4-Oct-2020 21:12

I wonder what that stuff is? It has the removing power of Andrew Kumclean but seems to be made of biodegradable rainbows or something.

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#2579458 5-Oct-2020 11:00

jonathan18: Yeah, should be able to do that.

It's got six presets, so if it's really only for the one station you could fill all with the same station.

My 86 year old mother has one as a clock radio, and solely uses it for RNZ National - she seems to be able to use it fine for that.

Interesting. I have the earlier version which was the Squeezebox Radio. It requires a server to be able to play Internet Radio. I have that server now running on a Raspberry Pi. So the UE version doesn't need that? But the server also allows the Squeezebox Radio play all the content on my local music share so that's helpful at times.

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#2601309 10-Nov-2020 20:27

Did this sell? I’m looking for an internet radio and there’s nothing around like this one with a good time display. Any ideas, please?

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#2601316 10-Nov-2020 20:34

onetapu:
Did this sell?

Yup, and is being used daily AFAIK :-).

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#2601325 10-Nov-2020 20:42

@onetapu: Sorry, yep did sell to neb, once I finally found out how to re-flash the original Smart Radio firmware...

I swapped this out for a Google Hub (standard, not Max; no need for a screen that large as a clock radio), which works perfectly for our purposes given it'll play audio (or video) on the device or act as a controller for the Chromecast Audio plugged into the bedroom stereo. Of course, you may not be keen on a smart speaker in the bedroom, but if that's not an issue, plus you're ok with controlling it primarily via voice, I'd certainly recommend this (or an Alexa-based one, if that's more your cuppa). Lenovo also has a few smart devices with screens that could do the same thing, but I understand the OS and interface is different from the Nest Hubs'.

If you want a device more like the UE Smart Radio, Amazon still sells a few models that ship to NZ - just try searching for 'wifi radio'. I was amazed how much of a rip-off this Grace device was of the Smart Radio in terms of design: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Digital-Mondo-Internet-Bluetooth/dp/B08BKVDR5H/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=wifi+radio&qid=1604993640&sr=8-3

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#2601349 10-Nov-2020 21:33

Pretty pricey when converted to NZ dollars plus freight. Is there nothing available in NZ? I just don’t understand your blurb re an alternative setup, I’m afraid! I just want a bedside internet radio/alarm with decent time display - and haven’t been able to locate one in NZ yet. Surely there must be other people in rural locations like me with no mobile coverage or radio reception who want to wake up to Radio NZ! I don’t want to use my iPhone or any other fancy setup that is beyond my somewhat limited capability. Any suggestions, please?

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#2601366 10-Nov-2020 21:58

onetapu:

I just don’t understand your blurb re an alternative setup, I’m afraid!

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