The IMP came with old software that needed updating online and involved calls to the service department who were helpful but very offhand bordering on rude.
Once working (?) the system appears to work reasonably well listening to live broadcasts.
However, if you intend to use this to listen to BBC on demand then think again. The system constantly buffers i.e. a buffer is a region of memory used to temporarily holds data while it is being moved from one place to another. The buffering usually ensures smooth playing of video gamesmusic etc online.
When listening to BBC Listen Again the buffering is so band that I have experienced 10 seconds music followed by 15 seconds silence while the IMP buffers the next music bite. The constant interruptions make the IMP little more than useless.
You need to register with Reciva and they appear to channel the stations through their server which could account for the problems.
There are no preset buttons which means you have scan through 1000s stations from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe to find a favourite.
The irritating short burst of music as actually good quality.
Durability, unable to comment as it is now only used to see if the problems are persisting, they are!
I have logged on to the Reciva website to post complaints but mysteriously get deleted. If you look at the Reciva Forum you will see that almost everyone has these buffering problems when trying to listen to BBC Listen Again. Note none of these problems occur when I play through my PC or wireless laptop
Value for Money ZERO - the worst 70 quid I have ever spent.
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