Sony XDRM1 personal DAB radio walkman

Sony has introduced a new pocket DAB handheld radio to the market. The Sony XDR M1 DAB handheld radio offers Band III (but not Band L) digital radio reception and even has the FM waveband covered, too.

The Sony XDRM1 DAB radio measures in at 88 x 60 x 21mm, packs 40 memory presets and has a large 4 line matrix display with backlight. Navigation is provided by an up/down circular button in the centre of the unit, with 4 other surrounding buttons to select waveband, favourites, station information and menu functions.


Sony XDRM1 DAB handheld with FM reception

The Sony XDRM1 DAB personal radio has a volume control on the side and a remote control integrated into the headphones.

Please note the Sony XDRM1 DAB handheld (UK version) does not feature Band L reception.

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New services on DAB digital radio

As we're away, here's a quick roundup of DAB digital service changes and introductions in the last month or so...

- NOW Digital has introduced a new stereo radio station to its local radio multiplexes. Chill can now be heard on all NOW Digital DAB digital radio multiplexes, playing chillout music to relax to.

- Childrens' Radio, a new service for kids, has been launched on the NOW Digital multiplexes serving Southend and Chelmsford, Reading and Bristol. The station has also taken the place of AbracaDABra on London's 3rd local DAB multiplex. Broadcasting in mono, the station plays pop music alongside entertainment for children.

Pure Sonus 1XT talking DAB digital radio hits shelves

Pure Digital has launched the world's first talking DAB digital radio, the Pure Sonus 1XT. The Sonus 1XT offers iVOX™ technology, allowing the listener to hear voice feedback from the radio for a variety of functions.

By tapping the Sonus' SnoozeHandle™ once, the listener can hear the time in a human voice. Another tap brings up vocal confirmation of alarm settings. An adjustable sleep timer lets you drift off to sleep to completely different stations, or a tone.

The Sonus 1-XT radio maintains the 1XT's classic looks, but adds voice feedback, smoother lines, a clear graphical display, better audio quality and alarm clock functions.

Key features:

- SnoozeHandle™ for spoken time-check and confirmation of alarm settings
- Dual alarm timers for you and your partner each with weekday or weekend settings
- Sleep button for automatic radio turn-off after 15,30,45,60 or 90 minutes
- Easy-to-read full-screen graphical display
- Automatically updated clock, updated via broadcast unique VET™ technology for automatic Volume Equalisation across different station loudness levels
- USB connector for keeping your SONUS-1XT up-to-date and downloading new features
- Nine record timers allow you to record your favourite radio shows to a separate recording device



Pure Sonus 1XT

With ten station memory presets, hi-res white-on blue matrix display and featuring both optical and stanmdard analogue line-out connections, the Sonus 1-XT is available to buy now at GBP119.99, with free standard delivery.

Related links:
locate and buy the Pure Sonus 1XT from Amazon (GBP119.99 inc P&P)
list of other online retailers of DAB digital radios