How many times do I have to say it?  HD Radio is one of those ideas that, although worthy, will never quite gain the traction it needs to become the hot shot everyone thinks it will be.  Well, with the first Sony entrant into the market, that idea may have gone a bit awry.

The XDR-S3HD is a tabletop HD radio that offers great sound at a pretty affordable price — $200.  The radio will feature a remote, alarm clock in case you sleep in, and a cable jack so you can plug in your favorite digital music player.

Although Sony claims there are over 1300 stations nationwide that offer HD radio content, the simple fact is most of it stinks.  With poor reception and the crappy quality of radio, these systems have me wondering if it’s even worth spending the cash that can be used on something much nicer.

Oh, and in case you’re worried: this cherry-wood finished radio does offer your oh-so-last-century AM and FM frequencies.

Via [Gizmodo]