Most free Live365 Web radio stations have gone AWOL
MP3 streaming requires your PC to be on
Interface not so friendly
Pricey
The bottomline:
While Web radio is kind of neat, this Vaio is pricey and if you plan to only play MP3s, we'd suggest just getting a set of speakers for your MP3 player.
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