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Orb Networks MP-1 Music Player

Based on 6 reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros

Wirelessly streams audio using home Wi-Fi network.
Affordable.
Easy to use and set up.
Good sound quality.
Sirius and Pandora support.
Mobile access to media.
IOS and Android, Windows and Mac OSX platforms all supported.
Good sound.
Easy setup.
Great Product.
FREE App.
World Wide Access.
Great Idea hat was Well Executed.

Cons

Source computer must remain on.
Orb Controller apps occasionally sluggish.
Software limits playlists to 100 tracks.
Strains home network bandwidth.
No Orb Controller app currently for Windows or Mac.
Requires an Android or iOS device for controller.
Has some glitches and oddities.
No Video Capabilities Yet on the Orb Device.

By Expert Reviews on March 14, 2011

The MP-1 is small, easy to use and can play music from any PC associated with your Orb account. We'd like more UK services, but it’s still a great streamer....

80
By GadgetMac on January 30, 2011

The Orb Music MP-1 is a music streamer that helps you stream your music wirelessly straight to your speakers or other devices that don't have built-in WiFi or Bluetooth compatibility. The Orb Music streams music using your iPhone or Android device...

70
By SlashGear on December 13, 2010

Viewed against Sonos’, Raumfeld’s or Logitech’s systems, the Orb Music has some obvious omissions. Its remote app is more sluggish – and demands that you have an Android or iOS device to run it – and it lacks connectivity...

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By PC Pro on December 09, 2010

An appealingly simple and discreet way to play your music wherever you want...

83
By cnet on October 20, 2010

For the price of $70, we're not sure there's an easier-to-use or more practical device out there that will give you local and mobile access to your media like the Orb...

70
By PCWorld on October 05, 2010

If you're willing to put up with some confusing glitches in the interface, the MP-1 gives you an inexpensive way to stream music around your house....

60
By OverclockersQH on September 24, 2010

Overall the iPhone app and the orbAudio are a great match and in my opinion a must have for anyone looking to access their media anywhere at any time to share and enjoy with friends and colleagues. I have seen a lot of devices come out like the sling...

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By M3.idg.se on September 27, 2012

Att spela upp musik är inte alltid helt lätt. Musiken hemma är ofta spridd på flera olika datorer, ett par mobiltelefoner och Spotify, och det är inte helt lätt att samordna detta. Orb MP-1 är ett försök att...

70