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#220483 - 14/12/2001 08:13 Rio Receiver availability outside of the US
rob
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Registered: 21/05/1999
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Loc: Cambridge UK
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



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#220484 - 15/12/2001 07:33 Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US [Re: rob]
mtempsch
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Registered: 02/06/2000
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Loc: Gothenburg, Sweden
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

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#220485 - 15/12/2001 10:41 Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US [Re: mtempsch]
tfabris
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Registered: 20/12/1999
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Loc: Seattle, WA
Hint: You will probably want both.

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#220486 - 15/12/2001 17:03 Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US [Re: mtempsch]
rob
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Registered: 21/05/1999
Posts: 5335
Loc: Cambridge UK
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



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#220487 - 15/12/2001 17:58 Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US [Re: rob]
andy
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Registered: 10/06/1999
Posts: 5914
Loc: Wivenhoe, Essex, UK
I don't see how it could be much less available internationally than the Receiver is currently...

(sorry, couldn't resist that one)

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#220488 - 16/12/2001 03:53 Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US [Re: tfabris]
mtempsch
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Registered: 02/06/2000
Posts: 1996
Loc: Gothenburg, Sweden
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

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#220489 - 16/12/2001 07:06 Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US [Re: rob]
phaigh
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Registered: 04/11/1999
Posts: 649
Loc: Reading, UK
Well, I'd say that I'm surprised. But I'm not.

Paul.

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#220490 - 17/12/2001 03:12 Official Line [Re: rob]
rob
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Registered: 21/05/1999
Posts: 5335
Loc: Cambridge UK
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.



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#220491 - 17/12/2001 07:48 Re: Official Line [Re: rob]
thinfourth2
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good work rob thanks alot

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#220492 - 17/12/2001 11:19 Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US [Re: rob]
mardibloke
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Registered: 14/08/2000
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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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#220493 - 17/12/2001 14:58 Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US [Re: mardibloke]
mtempsch
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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

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#220494 - 17/12/2001 15:36 Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US [Re: mtempsch]
mardibloke
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Registered: 14/08/2000
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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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#220495 - 17/12/2001 16:51 Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US [Re: mardibloke]
altman
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Registered: 19/05/1999
Posts: 3457
Loc: Palo Alto, CA
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



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#220496 - 18/12/2001 06:45 Re: Rio Receiver availability outside of the US [Re: altman]
mardibloke
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Registered: 14/08/2000
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Loc: Penarth, UK
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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