I want to find a device/component that can access/listen to internet
radio without the use of a computer.  The device should be able to
function without a computer being attached.

Hello neilhu,

Now I am going to have to go out and get one as well. What a great
idea! I was able to find a couple of different options for you. The
market is not catching on as quickly as most thought it would, but I
am certain it will come around. Keep in mind, that while you do not
connect to your computer, you would still have to connect to your
broadband source.

The first one below is still carried by Amazon, but I think it is no
longer made. Your best best would be the second generation of the
product, the MC-i200. It is still being made by Philips.


Philips FW-i1000 Internet Audio Compact Stereo System (At Amazon)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005N5WP/qid=1036678525/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/104-5421856-3647953?v=glance&s=electronics

Philips Streamium MC-i200 Streamium MC-i200 Micro Hi-Fi System
http://www.jandr.com/JRProductPage.process?RestartFlow=t&Merchant_Id=1&Product_Code=PHI+MCI200&source=DealTime.datafeed.PHI+MCI200.text

There was another manufacturer (Kerbango), but it seems they went out
of business in May of 2001. There are not any other contenders in the
field that I could find. You may want to look into a wireless solution
as well. Acer makes one called the 'Acer iRhythm KO Wired Remote
Tuner'. I was unable to find a seller that stocks it. It may be out of
commission :-( Here is a link to the search term on Google should you
wish to read some more about this item:

://www.google.com/search?q=iRhythm+K.O.+Wired+Remote+Tuner


I must admit that the Philips MC-i200 looks very attractive. I worked
for Philips Semiconductors at one point, and I would say the products
they make are always top notch.

To help find this answer I search Google for:

internet radio device
://www.google.com/search?q=internet+radio+device


Thanks for the great question!
SgtCory

The above should have stated :

"I searched Google for"

I think I got over excited about buying one of them (MC-i200) for myself :-)

Thanks again -
SgtCory