Sanyo is back with another radio for the masses, 52 years after debuting one of the first transistor radios the world. This time round, they are offering the Internet Radio R227 in Canada that merges both online radio as well as regular FM stations.

The SANYO Internet Radio R227 with built-in WIFI provides an easy to use Internet audio interface that plays thousands of stations and podcasts from around the world without a subscription fee. Perfect for the bedroom, den, kitchen, office, even a hotel room, the Sanyo Internet Radio sports an easy network key entry when used on secured wireless networks. It enables search by country or genre, with eight Internet station presets. It also has an FM stereo digital tuner with eight station presets. Loaded with clock radio functionality, including wake-to-internet or FM radio, the R227 boasts excellent stereo audio with dual speakers. A simple one-button on/off negates complex computer boot-up, player selection and shutdown issues, as well as provides easy background audio while working on a computer…without having to reboot after those too-frequent updates from software providers.

You will be able to bring home the Sanyo Internet Radio R227 for $219.99 in a black wood gloss finish to spruce up your home.

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