Specifications

the PC software for it to operate, reduce the autonomy of the device. The SimpleFi’s

main advantage is that it can transmit the data wirelessly.

Specification AudioTron Motorola SimpleFi

Supported Formats All MP3 bit rates and sample

frequencies.

WMA (Windows media audio)

Most bit rates and sample

frequencies.

PCW WAV (uncompressed)

All MP3 bit rates and

sample frequencies.

Internet Formats Shoutcast and Windows Media Streaming MP3

Network interface Ethernet 10BaseT (10 Mb/s

Ethernet) or 10/100BaseT

running TCP/IP. Note: Not

compatible with networks

which support only Fast

Ethernet 100BaseTX (100

Mb/s)

Wireless (USB)

Proprietary Motorola

standard called HomeRF.

Up to 150 ft

Audio outputs Stereo RCA jack output

connectors on rear panel

Stereo ¼" jack output

connector on front panel

S/PDIF (Digital Output)

Stereo RCA jack output

connectors

User controls Remote control and buttons on

the player. Can control song

selection and playback as well

as sound effects such as bass

and volume.

Remote control and

buttons on the player.

Can control song selection

and playback.

Song selection Play list created with PC based

software. Supports PLS & M3U

play list standards

Play list created with PC

based software.

Cost About $700 AUD About $850 AUD

Table 1 The AudioTron versus SimpleFi