Yes, the Aireo sports 802.11b wirelessfor synchronization purposes, and a hotspot locator. It also has anFM transmitter for listening to songs through any FM stereo. Finally,an SD/MMC Memory slot for quick media changes is part of the package.SETUPSetting up the Aireo to sync like a standardMP3 player is quite simple, plug it in to a USB port, it supports USB1.1 only, and away you go. Another bonus is that the SoniqSync softwareis on the player itself, no setup disks to lose. The also Aireo showsup as a removable hard drive, so you can drag and drop files to it freely.Setting up the wireless portion of the Aireo can be a little more finicky,depending on how your network is configured.

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The Aireo had no problemfinding my home network, consisting of a Linksys BFW11S4 Router. Theonly problem I encountered was probably self inflicted because of myparanoia with computer security.

I would suggest turning off any firewallson the initial sync to avoid any problems. I had to open my firewallup to get the Aireo and SoniqSync sync.

I didn’t bother to find outwhich ports to open.Aireo out of the box!Up to 1gb SD/MMC. USB 1.1 port on the side too.PRODUCTFEATURESI’m going to assume most readers here arefamiliar with portable MP3 players and their features, and focus mostlyon the features that make the SoniqCast Aireo MP3 player unique, suchas the SoniqSync software and the wireless capabilities.The Aireo has a fairly pedestrian layout and look, a rubberized ‘D’Pad for navigation and a ‘Mode’ & ‘Menu’ button to access preferencemenus and different modes of operation. The Power button is locatedon the bottom right. The SD/MMC expansion slot is located on the sameside as the USB port, and is handy for taking music along if there’sno time to dock or if you want to bring along songs from a Pocket PC.The ‘Mode’ Button is used to select the mode of operation you wish touse. The modes are: MP3 Player, FM Stereo, SoniqSync and HotSpotz.MP3 Player mode is naturally, the mode used to listen to music.

FM Stereois the mode for listening to FM radio, there are 14 presets. It is alsothe mode used to configure the transmitter. The Aireo supports frequencies88.1 – 107.9, and has a FM best channel finder for locking in the strongeststation.

SoniqSync is the mode used to setup and synchronize wirelesslywith the desktop. Finally, HotSpotz mode searches for WiFi access points.The FM transmitter was spotty for me at times. In my car I really hadto move the player around before I got acceptable results. Finally Iresorted to my trusty cassette tape input that I use with my PocketPC. The sound was noticeably better, but it’s still a nice feature ifyou’re in a crunch.It’s ugly, but it gets the job done.Although the Aireo isn’t easy on the eyes, it has a solid, rugged feelto it. It won’t accidentally go sliding out of your hands, due to therubberized girps. Even if the Aireo did fall, I doubt it would be damaged,I would check the concrete for cracks though!The Aireo’s interface is very easy to navigate.

The menu button is usedto bring up playlist options. The playlists are sorted like any otherplayer. Songs can be listed by Artist, Album, Genre, etc Navigationand volume is controlled with the large ‘D’ Pad. Volume is controlledby first pressing up then left or right. Pressing the up button a secondtime will give you the option to tag a song as a favorite. When taggedas a favorite the song is added to the ‘My Favorites’ playlist. PlaylistsAxim X30 side comparison.If you care to share your tunes.

WiFi Indicator in the middle.I don’t profess to be an audiophile, but the Aireo sounds really niceand it is LOUD! I’ve never had a portable audio device that I couldn’tmax the volume out. My ears could not take the Aireo at it’s loudestsetting. Of course I ditched the included headphones and used my PhilipsHE591 Surround Sound Earbuds, which are awesome for budget units.Synchronizing some songs for the day.SoniqSync, notice the battery and space indicators!Aireo’s claim to fame is WiFi, and it delivers. The freedom to syncwirelessly has to be experienced to fully appreciate it.

Imagine leavingfor work in the morning and having a customized playlist automaticallydownloaded to your MP3 player, it is possible with the Aireo and theSoniqSync software.The SoniqSync UI is simple to use, but it does take some practice toget it set to your liking. The idea behind SoniqSync is to make it easyto have content on constant rotation with a minimum amount of hassle.There are plenty of pop-ups to walk you through the process, not tomention the detailed helpfile.Pop-up keep you on the right track, pun intended!Sync scheduling options. Another feature of the Aireo is its integration with.If you don’t know, Audible is a company that specializes in audio books.The books are purchased from Audible’s site and listened to on PocketPC’s and MP3 players. If you have an Audible subscription your contentis automatically downloaded to the Aireo when you sync with the hostPC! I was able to test this feature and it worked flawlessly. In factI had forgotten I had an old Audible book on my PC and SoniqSync foundit and copied it over with no input from me! How’s that for seamlessintegration!That not all, the Aireo is the only player capable of downloading contentover-the-air from Audible.

It’s possible to schedule content from anAudible subscription to download to the Aireo when connected to a Hotspotor your own wireless network. Imagine having an audible newspaper orperiodical download while you wait in an airport or train station.Hotspot LocatorHotspots around meHELPSUPPORTHelp and support is superb! I placed a coupleof calls to SoniqCast during the review period and they always returnedmy calls the same day and were very patient with my many questions.A highly detailed helpfile is included with SoniqSync, it will haveyou setup and going in no time.SYSTEMREQUIREMENTSSystem requirements are the same as manyother MP3 players on the market. Windows based computer, no mac yet,USB port. SoniqSync is compatible with Windows Media Player and MusicMatch Jukebox.BUGSAND WISHESMore space! Is my primary wish for the Aireo.The Aireo is such an excellent player that it’s almost criminal to haveonly 1.5gb of space available.

A basic utility for managing playlistwould also be appreciated. All that is possible now is to mark songson the Aireo as favorites. Having the capability to move songs to differentplaylist or from the storage card would be nice. Better battery lifewould also be nice, SoniqCast advertises 8 hours.

I drove from San Antonioto Houston, approximately 3 hours, playing the Aireo, and the batterywas almost drained. Maybe it had something to do with the volume.I also wish the Aireo had more options for powering it. Unless I’m mistaken,the Aireo has to be actually ‘On’ to charge! I had it plugged in for2 days and it was dead! I also wish it was capable of trickle chargingthrough the USB cable like Pocket PC’s.

However, Soniq does offer acar charge cable at an additional cost.PURCHASINGThere are plenty ofoptions available for the Aireo. One promotion of note is with.For a limited time the Aireo is $99.95 when purchased with an Audible.comsubscription. Edic mini tiny b21 drivers for mac pro. Otherwise it is $199.95.PROS.WiFi.SD/MMCExpansion (Finally).SoniqSyncSoftware.Hotspotfinder.FMtransmitter.Integrationwith AudibleCONS.Playeris not very attractive.Storagecapacity too small.Can’tmanage playlist on player.BatterylifeOVERALLIMPRESSIONOverall the Aireo can’t be touched feature wise.It is the only player to my knowledge that has wireless of any kindbuilt in.

The storage capacity, 1.5gb, is almost mitigated by its capabilityto sync itself unattended to update and rotate music and playlists.At $200, the Aireo is certainly competitive if you add the wirelessand Audible integration. I’m told a 20gb player, which is sleeker andeasier on the eyes, is on the horizon, and I look forward to that. Althoughthe Aireo’s features are incomparable, consumers may look past it becauseof its limited storage capacity and aesthetics.SoniqCast is really on to something with the Aireo. WiFi is integratedinto the hardware and software, it’s not just a tacked on gimmick. TheAireo and SoniqSync combination will change the way people listen tomusic and interact with their playlists.

MP3/WMA players with WiFi isan evolution, and SoniqCast is leading the charge with the Aireo.