Posted by: rob
Rio Receiver availability outside of the US - 14/12/2001 08:13
If everyone outside of the USA who is serious about wanting to buy a Rio Receiver sends me an email I'll look into finding some way to help on a one-off basis. No promises.
Rob
Posted by: mtempsch
Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US - 15/12/2001 07:33
I think I'll hold for the moment, until I see what the
Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center can and can't do - and at what price
Either way, hopefully that product will be more available than the Receiver...
/Michael
Posted by: tfabris
Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US - 15/12/2001 10:41
Hint: You will probably want both.
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Tony Fabris
Posted by: rob
Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US - 15/12/2001 17:03
The new product will only be available in the USA for now. International release is more of an issue than for the Receiver because there are network infrastructure matters to be considered.
Rob
Posted by: andy
Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US - 15/12/2001 17:58
I don't see how it could be much less available internationally than the Receiver is currently...
(sorry, couldn't resist that one)
Posted by: mtempsch
Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US - 16/12/2001 03:53
Hint: You will probably want both.
Okaayy...
But I still think I'll hold off on the Receiver until I know a bit more of what this'll do - hopefully the Receiver will still be available then...
/Michael
Posted by: phaigh
Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US - 16/12/2001 07:06
Well, I'd say that I'm surprised. But I'm not.
Paul.
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2xEmpeg.
1xRioReceiver.
Posted by: rob
Official Line - 17/12/2001 03:12
The Rio Receiver is currently available in the UK. It is however a US product with UK cable. Unfortunately the packaging is damaged and we are re-packing. Consumers wishing to buy the product immediately can contact
[email protected]. Alternatively it will be available through normal distribution channels from mid-January.
Posted by: thinfourth2
Re: Official Line - 17/12/2001 07:48
good work rob thanks alot
Posted by: mardibloke
Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US - 17/12/2001 11:19
I guess I am missing something when you say there are infrastructure issues holding back release outside of USA - care to expand on that statement Rob ?
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Rod, UK Empeg Mk2 64Gb & Mk2a 96Gb 2xDell Digital Audio Receiver - Wireless
Posted by: mtempsch
Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US - 17/12/2001 14:58
On the empeg BBS it was explained as the need for an ISP, if a customer isn't already 'net connected, for the integrated modem to dial into...
/Michael
Posted by: mardibloke
Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US - 17/12/2001 15:36
What a shame. Wonder if anyone is bothering on working to fix this, or perhaps more likely is that they will wait until mid 2002 to see how well the unit sells in the USA before bothering with the rest of the world.
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Rod, UK Empeg Mk2 64Gb & Mk2a 96Gb 2xDell Digital Audio Receiver - Wireless
Posted by: altman
Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US - 17/12/2001 16:51
In the UK it's pretty easy - use BTclick (ie, 0345 number which pays for the net access)
Problem is, it costs per call so you need to warn the customer before dialling... in the US the issue is more that the ISPs have to be paid for the calls the HSX might make so the owner doesn't have to pay for a subscription.
Hugo
Posted by: mardibloke
Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US - 18/12/2001 06:45
Hence it looks simple to me, configure the HSX for a UK ISP that just uses a local call number, but you don't have to sign up for or pay subscription. Place a warning/information sheet in the box and sell it in the UK.
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Rod, UK Empeg Mk2 64Gb & Mk2a 96Gb 2xDell Digital Audio Receiver - Wireless