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Portable DAB digital radios
Portable digital radios are an ideal way to listen to DAB digital radio stations around the house. Many models can be powered either from the mains or from batteries.


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Bush TR2005 DAB/FM radio
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Revo Pico DAB/FM radio
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Bush CR2004 DAB/FM clock alarm radio
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Rechargeable battery pack


The following section of DAB digital radios are powered by an internal rechargeable battery pack - plug the radio into the mains and the battery will be topped up. Please note the battery pack may be an optional extra - check the specification below before you buy.


Pure Digital Move (tm) palm-sized DAB digital radio with FM

Pure Move DAB digital radio
Pure Digital Move (tm) palm-sized DAB digital radio with FM

overview:

compact DAB radio measuring just 150 x 85 x 27mm and weighing 280 grams
Powered by internal rechargeable battery for up to 40 hours' DAB use before recharge required
10 DAB and 10 FM presets
telescopic aerial; fold-out stand
Supplied with 240v AC to DC mains adaptor/charger
Orange backlit display with 16x2 character matrix and function/info icons
Band III digital radio and FM reception
in-ear headphone cable acts as the aerial when headphones are attached


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Guide price:

GBP 90.00

What Hi*Fi verdict
*****
T3 total
*****

available from:Co-op Electrical - GBP 76.99 |Advanced MP3 - GBP 89.00 (search on "Move") |Amazon marketplace - GBP 94.93 |Empire - GBP 94.98 |Comet - GBP 89.99 |Tesco Direct - GBP 89.97 (search on "pure move") |Argos online - GBP 89.99 (item 500/0153)24-7 Electrical - from GBP 78.20 (search on "pure move") |Marks & Spencer online - GBP 89.00

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Dualit kitchen DAB digital radio

Dualit kitchen DAB digital radio
Dualit DAB radio
Dualit kitchen DAB digital radio in chrome or cream finish

overview:

Available in a cream or chrome finish, the Dualit DAB digital radio also picks up stations on FM. The single, 4 inch speaker produces 8 Watts output (maximum), and the case is ported to enhance bass frequencies.

Five presets are available on each waveband - DAB Band III and FM - and there's a kitchen timer and alarm with snooze/sleep options, too. An optical and line output are available for connection to a hi-fi system, and you can plug in your ipod or other music player via the built-in AUX input.

The display is dimmable and included is an integral rechargeable battery - so you can carry it around the house. The unit works equally well from mains power.

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Guide price:

GBP 199.99

What Hi*Fi verdict
*****


Stuff score
*****

available from:John Lewis - GBP 149.00 (chrome finish) |John Lewis - GBP 149.00 (cream finish) |Comet - GBP 179.99 |Asda online - GBP 156.93 (red finish) |Asda online - GBP 156.93 (black finish) |Asda online - GBP 156.93 (chrome finish) |QED - GBP 156.93 (search on "dab") (red, chrome finish)

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Teac R-3 DAB digital radio with FM

Teac R-3 DAB digital radio with FM
Teac R-3 DAB digital radio with FM

overview:

Teac's R-3 DAB digital radio features DAB Band III, L-Band reception and FM reception. With an output power of 2.5 watts through its single 3 inch full-range speaker and aluminium fascia, the Teac R-3 also features an integrated rechargeable Ni-MH battery. There's also an audio input to enable you to hook up an MP3 player or other external device. A digital clock, blue backlit LCD panel and alarm/timer features are also present.

Plug in a pair of headphones and you get stereo sound through the Teac R-3 DAB. Measuring in at 236 x 127 x 132mm and weighing in at 1.3kg, the Teac R-3 is available now.

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Guide price:

GBP 119.00


Top 10 DAB
Stuff score
*****

available from:Amazon - GBP 104.49 (black) |Amazon - GBP 112.23 (white) |Bennetts - GBP 85.94 (white) |

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Pure Evoke 2XT portable battery-operated stereo DAB / FM radio

Pure Evoke 2XT DAB digital radio with FMPure Evoke 2XT DAB digital radio with FM
Evoke 2XT DAB digital radio with FM available in a cherry or maple veneer finish

key features:

6 presets on DAB Band III and 6 on FM for favourite stations. Fast auto-tuning
adiused-edged casework in maple or cherrywood veneer finish
better drive units than the Evoke 2 and active audio filtering
handy clock display, tone/radio alarm and kitchen timer
connect your iPod, CD or MiniDisc to the Evoke 2XT via an audio cable
runs off mains, rechargeable "ChargePAK" pack (not supplied) or battery power (using 6 'C' batteries)
high-visibility white-on-blue display giving programme info, etc
twin speakers for stereo sound, plus detachable aerial to allow external aerial to be plugged in
USB connector for firmware updates; two year warranty

dimensions 290mm x 185mm x 100mm

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Guide price:

GBP 149.99

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Top 10 DAB
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*****

available from:24-7 Electrical - from GBP 117.87 (search on "2xt") |Amazon - GBP 107.99 (maple finish) |Amazon - GBP 131.99 (cherry) |QED - GBP 100.70 (search on "dab") |Asda online - GBP 107.49 (maple) |Comet - GBP 149.99 (maple finish) |Tesco Direct - GBP 119.97 (search on "2-XT") |Empire - GBP 133.87 (maple finish) |Dixons online - GBP 97.97 |Marks & Spencer online - GBP 119.00 (maple finish) |Co-op Electrical - GBP 104.99 (cherry finish) |Argos online - GBP 99.99 (item 500/5268)Co-op - GBP 134.99 (maple finish) |Elec Dis - GBP 128.99 (maple/cherry) |PCWorld online - GBP 129.99
accessories from:Empire - GBP 26.99 (CHARGEpak)
|Tesco Electrical (search on "CHARGEpak") - GBP 29.99 |Amazon - GBP 29.99 (CHARGEpak)

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Weatherproof/splash resistant rechargeable DAB digital radios


The following section of DAB digital radios are powered by an internal rechargeable battery pack and are also resistant to water splashes, so can be taken out into the garden or used in the bathroom.

Nevada/Trinloc Sinfonie DAB digital radio with rechargeable battery and FM

Nevada Sinfonie DAB digital radio with rechargeable battery and FM

Nevada/Trinloc Sinfonie DAB digital radio with rechargeable battery and FM

key features:

Sinfonie water-resistant DAB/FM radio; single speaker
DAB Band III and FM reception; auto tuning; headphone socket
station naming on FM with RDS
water resistant controls allow you to take it out fishing or in the garden
built-in rechargeable battery pack; can also be mains powered
AUX input allows you to connect a MP3 or CD player for playback through the Sinfonie
2 x 16 character display giving station info and scrolling text, etc.


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Guide price:

GBP 109.99
available from:Amazon - GBP 104.99 (Nevada Sinfonie white DAB radio - waterproof) |Advanced MP3 - GBP 79.99 (search on "Trinloc DAB") |Advanced MP3 - GBP 99.99 (search on "Nevada DAB")

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Revo Pico and Revo Pico+ DAB digital radio with rechargeable battery

Revo Pico
Revo Pico black finish
Revo Pico DAB digital radio with rechargeable battery pack and MP3 player connectivity

key features:

Pico and Pico+ water-resistant DAB/FM radio; single speaker
DAB Band III and FM reception; auto tuning; headphone socket
splashproof controls allow you to take it out into the garden or bathroom
integrated rechargeable battery pack; can also be mains powered
mPORT (tm) technology allows fast and easy connection of an iPod or other MP3 player to the Pico (connection lead supplied)
2 x 16 character display giving station info and scrolling text, etc.
3 finishes:
Snow White: A high-gloss white finish, featuring a crisp white LCD display with black text
Satin Silver: A metallic silver finish, featuring a black LCD display with white text
Piano Black: A high-gloss black finish, featuring a black LCD display with white text

Pico+ model includes pause, rewind and record feature
Pico+ model: record onto SD card
Pico+ model: mini USB connector to port files across to a PC
Pico+ model: remote control and in-car charger included


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Guide price:

GBP 99.99/129.95

What Hi*Fi verdict
(Pico +)
*****

available from:Revo Direct - GBP 99.95 (all colours)
|Amazon - GBP 104.95 (white) |John Lewis - GBP 99.95 (silver) |Advanced MP3 - GBP 99.00 (search on "pico")
also available:Revo Direct - Pico+ - GBP 129.95 (all colours) |Amazon - GBP 134.95 (black) |Amazon - GBP 134.95 (silver) |Amazon - GBP 134.95 (white) |John Lewis - GBP 129.95 (black) |Advanced MP3 - GBP 129.00 (search on "pico+")

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NEW Pure Digital Oasis portable battery/mains DAB digital radio

NEW Pure Digital Oasis portable battery/mains DAB digital radio
NEW Pure Digital Oasis weatherproof battery/mains DAB digital radio

key features:

weatherproof and water-resistant DAB-only radio
4 presets on DAB Band III; auto tuning
cast aluminium frame with rubber bumpers and recessed controls
4 inch weatherproof speaker
3.5mm stereo input for connection of external audio device e.g. MP3 player or MiniDisc for playback through the Oasis
Mains or battery powered using built-in (replaceable) chargePAK battery
stub aerial can be folded down
3.5mm headphone socket; any upgrades can be ported across by USB port
2 x 16 character backlit display giving station info and scrolling text, etc.
temporarily discontinued due to a safety recall, the NEW Pure Oasis is now fitted with a waterproof, breathable membrane vent on the sides of the unit, which maintains the radio's weatherproof construction

dimensions 155mm x 230mm x 140mm

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Guide price:

GBP 119.99

What Hi*Fi verdict
*****

Top 10 DAB
Stuff score
*****

available from: |Dixons online - GBP 91.89 |24-7 Electrical - from GBP 102.90 |John Lewis - GBP 99.95 |Comet - GBP 109.99 |Co-op Electrical - GBP 92.99 |Marks & Spencer online - GBP 119.00

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Pause and rewind live radio


Pause DAB digital radio, then pick up where you left off. Wind back the sound to hear something you missed. These radios have a memory buffer that lets you pause and rewind live radio.


Roberts CRD39 Gemini 39 DAB digital radio portable

Roberts CRD39 Gemini 39 DAB digital radio portable
Roberts CRD39 Gemini 39 DAB digital radio portable

key features:

DAB Band III and FM reception; RDS station naming
pause and rewind live DAB radio functions
10 station presets; wake to radio or buzzer
5 separate alarms/timers (allowing timed recordings to be made to external device e.g. MP3 recorder)
AUX input for connection of MP3 player
optical digital output
remote control operation
sleep function; dedicated Classic FM preset
auto or manual tuning
headphone socket; mains powered only

dimensions 310mm x 123mm x 135mm; 1.7 kg

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Guide price:

GBP 119.99

What Hi*Fi verdict
*****

available from:Elec Dis - GBP 112.99 |Co-op Electrical - GBP 99.99

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Roberts RD11 Gemini 11 DAB digital radio

Roberts RD11 Gemini 11 DAB digital radio
Roberts RD11 Gemini 11 DAB digital radio

overview:

The Roberts RD11 offers both DAB Band III and FM station reception and features PausePlus and radio rewind features, allowing the listener to pause live radio and rewind the audio by up to a few minutes to catch again something missed.

With ten station presets, rotary volume, bass and treble controls and rotary menu/station selector, the Roberts RD11 DAB/FM radio also features an external aerial socket, twin speakers and LCD display.

Using 6 "C"-size batteries, the Roberts RD11 can be taken out and about, and used away from a mains socket.

key features:

10 presets on DAB Band III; Fm reception
twin speakers for stereo sound
external DAB digital radio aerial socket

dimensions 298mm x 225mm x 111mm; weight 1.34kg

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Guide price:

GBP 140.00

What Hi*Fi verdict
*****

Top 10 DAB
Stuff score
*****

available from:Amazon - GBP 117.71 |Elec Dis - GBP 124.99 |Co-op Electrical - GBP 124.99

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Roberts RD22 DAB digital radio system with FM

Roberts RD22 DAB digital radio system with FM
Roberts RD22 DAB digital radio system with FM

key features:

DAB Band III and FM reception; search and manual tuning
PausePlus - pause and rewind live radio to catch again something missed
20 station presets across DAB and FM; remote control
large 2 x 16 character backlit display
6 alarms/timers (allows timed recordings to external devices)
headphone socket; auxiliary input for connection of MP3 player or iPod
optical digital output; mains operation; external aerial socket

dimensions 290mm x 105mm x 210mm; weight 2.98kg

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Guide price:

GBP 199.99

What Hi*Fi verdict
*****

available from:Tribal UK - GBP 198.00 |Elec Dis - GBP 169.99

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Roberts Sound 23 DAB digital radio system with FM/MW

Roberts Sound 23 DAB digital radio system with FM
Roberts Sound 23 DAB digital radio system with FM

key features:

DAB Band III and FM/MW reception; search and manual tuning
PausePlus - pause and rewind live radio to catch again something missed
30 station presets across DAB and FM; remote control
large 2 x 16 character backlit display
clock and multifunction alarm
3D spatial sound setting; 5 position equaliser
headphone socket; auxiliary input for connection of MP3 player or iPod
FM RDS station naming and scrolling RadioText
optical digital output; mains operation; external aerial socket
high gloss piano black finish; remote control

dimensions 358mm x 120mm x 260mm; weight 5.15kg

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Guide price:

GBP 249.99

What Hi*Fi verdict
*****

available from:John Lewis - GBP 249.00 |Amazon - GBP 224.87 |Advanced MP3 - GBP 249.00 (search on "Sound 23") |Comet - GBP 249.99

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Roberts RD27 DAB digital radio portable

Roberts RD27 DAB digital radio portable
Roberts RD27 DAB digital radio portable with FM reception

key features:

DAB Band III and FM reception; auto and manual tuning
PausePlus - pause and rewind live radio to catch again something missed
10 station presets across DAB and FM
large 2 x 16 character backlit orange display
rotary volume, bass and treble controls
headphone socket
mains or battery - uses 6 "D"-size batteries

dimensions 305mm x 170mm x 95mm; weight 2kg

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Guide price:

GBP 129.99

What Hi*Fi verdict
*****

available from:Empire - GBP 99.98 |Elec Dis - GBP 109.49 |Comet - GBP 59.99

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View an Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), record onto SD card


View electronic programme guide (EPG) information - find out programme times for stations on the multiplex you're tuned to. Save programmes onto industry-standard SD (secure digital) cards for later listening.


Roberts MP30 portable battery/mains operated stereo DAB / FM radio with EPG capability

Roberts MP30 portable battery/mains operated stereo DAB / FM radio with EPG capability
Roberts MP30 portable battery/mains operated stereo DAB / FM radio with EPG capability

key features:

12 presets across DAB Band III and FM for favourite stations. Auto-tuning.
12 alarms – wake to radio, buzzer or favourite SD card track
Download EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information
View programme info up to seven days ahead
12 timers allow you to set and record programmes/shows while you are away
Pause, rewind or record DAB digital radio shows to SD card (not supplied)
Play mp3 files from your SD card
RDS station naming on FM; FM RadioText
large black-on-orange display giving programme info, etc
mono speaker for stereo sound; telescopic aerial
USB connector for firmware updates and music file transfer to a PC

dimensions 195mm x 260mm x 130mm

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Guide price:

GBP 199.99

What Hi*Fi verdict
*****
T3 total
*****

available from:John Lewis - GBP 199.00 |Amazon - GBP 182.82 |Tribal UK - GBP 188.99 |Empire - GBP 179.99 |Advanced MP3 - GBP 159.99 (search on "sound 30")

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Pure Evoke 3 portable battery/mains operated stereo DAB / FM radio with EPG capability

Pure Evoke 3 portable battery/mains operated stereo DAB / FM radio with EPG capability
Pure Evoke 3 portable battery/mains operated stereo DAB / FM radio with EPG capability

key features:

99 presets across DAB Band III and L-Band; 24 on FM for favourite stations. Fast auto-tuning
radiused-edged casework in real wood sequoia
Download EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information and store multiple guides on SD card
View programme info up to seven days ahead
20 combined event timers/alarms allowing you to set and record programmes/shows while you are away
Pause, rewind or record DAB digital radio shows to SD card or send via the optical digital output to a Minidisc recorder, for example
AUX input for hooking up mp3 player, Minidisc player or other external device
Play mp3 files from your SD card. Wake to an mp3 file then radio, or to your favourite DAB radio station
RDS station naming on FM; FM RadioText
TriBand: Band III, L and FM - use it on the continent
crisp, large black-on-white display giving programme info, etc
twin speakers for stereo sound, plus detachable aerial to allow external aerial to be plugged in
USB connector for firmware updates; two year warranty

dimensions 290mm x 210mm x 120mm

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Guide price:

GBP 199.99

What Hi*Fi
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What Hi*Fi verdict
*****

Stuff score
*****
T3 total
*****

available from:Morgans online - GBP 126.30 - refurb stock |John Lewis - GBP 199.00 |Amazon - GBP 184.99 |Tribal UK - GBP POA |24-7 Electrical - GBP 164.78 (search on "Evoke 3") |Currys online - GBP 193.98 |Dixons online - GBP 163.13 |Amazon (2) - GBP 199.99 |Advanced MP3 - GBP 199.00 (search on "Evoke 3") |Empire - GBP 179.99 |Comet - GBP 199.99 |PCWorld online - GBP 199.99

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Pure Digital "The Bug" and "Bug TOO" DAB radios

Pure Digital's The Bug
Pure The Bug (graphite)
Pure The Bug in white
Pure The Bug (white)
Pure The Bug Too DAB radio
Pure Bug TOO

Pure Digital's The Bug DAB digital radio - available in graphite, smart white finish or as Pure Digital's Bug TOO in a titanium silver finish

key features:

designed by Wayne Hemingway for Pure Digital
available in either white and chrome or graphite-metallic and chrome finish
"ReVu"(tm) radio rewind feature enables you to wind back the audio by up to 12 minutes
"radio record" feature lets you record shows onto an external SD card
pause live radio for up to 12 minutes while you make the tea
two alarm settings with separate station/tone selection & optional daily, weekday or weekend settings
up to twenty timers to schedule and record radio shows onto SD card (downloadable upgrade required)
EPG capability - see what's on the next 7 days on DAB (downloadable upgrade required, EPG not available for all services)
wake up to MP3 or recorded radio (downloadable upgrade required)
pause and scroll DAB text independently (downloadable upgrade required)
10 presets on DAB Band III; fast Autotune; simple operation
MP3 Playback via SD card; unique display featuring 'bug eyes'
huge 122x32 matrix display giving programme info, multiplex name, etc
high-visibility fully graphical blue/white angle-adjustable display
controls: Navigator with centre select, menu, record, autotune, info and ReVu/snooze
configurable sleep timer. Nine record timers for use with MiniDisc recorder or SD card
Optical S/PDIF output for stereo digital audio output, e.g. for connection to a Minidisc recorder (not supplied), etc.
twin full-range 3 inch speakers; 700mm long telescopic aerial
3.5 mm sockets for stereo analogue audio output & headphone output
detachable aerial to allow external aerial to be plugged in
USB firmware upgrade port; two year warranty
requires PC with USB port and USB-style printer cable to download EPG upgrade firmware

dimensions 179mm x 285mm x 236mm

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Guide price:

GBP 89.99

What Hi*Fi verdict (both models)
*****

The Bug available from:Morgans online - GBP 55.21 graphite finish - Grade A stock - 1 yr warranty - postage inc. (graphite) |Morgans online - GBP 55.21 Grade A stock - 1 yr warranty - postage inc. (white) |Amazon - GBP 64.99 Refurbished stock - 1 yr warranty (white) |
Bug TOO available from:Dixons online - GBP 94.99 |Comet - GBP 99.99 |24-7 Electrical - from GBP 89.00 (search on "pure bug") |Empire - GBP 89.99 |Currys online - GBP 76.13 |PCWorld online - GBP 99.99 |John Lewis - GBP 99.95 |Morgans online - GBP 70.49

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Pause rewind and record onto SD card


Pause and rewind live DAB digital radio. Save programmes onto industry-standard SD (secure digital) cards for later listening.

Roberts RD1 Gemini 1 DAB digital radio with PAUSEplus and record

Roberts Gemini 1 RD1 portable DAB digital radio
Roberts RD1 "Gemini 1" portable battery operated FM/DAB digital radio
6 presets on each waveband - FM and DAB Band III
Lists 8 stations at once on its huge display, plus get station info and programme text
without the need for the display to scroll
Alphabetical or multiplex-based station arrangement feature
Clock & alarm, sleep/snooze functions
Timed recording function; digital optical output socket (Toslink)
Listen to a station whilst recording another via external recording device
Digital rec/playback using built in memory or via external SD card slot (32MB card inc.)
2 sets of analogue audio output sockets for separate audio 1 and audio 2 (i.e. listen/rec)
Clock & alarm, sleep/snooze functions
socket to allow an external aerial to be connected
Powered from mains or 4 'D-size' batteries for true portability
PAUSEplus: rewind and pause live radio on the fly
rewind the radio to hear something you missed - with a double-press of the
PAUSEplus button you can quickly retrieve what you missed
pause the current programme heard with a single press of the PAUSEplus button -
PAUSEplus record feature lets you record shows onto an external SD/CompactFlash card
dimensions 260mm x 190mm x 130mm; telescopic aerial
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The RD1 specification has been modified and the model does not feature MW or LW

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Wind up DAB digital radio


Wind the handle to power up the internal spring.

Freeplay Devo wind-up DAB digital radio with FM

Freeplay Devo DAB digital radio with FM
Freeplay Devo DABdigital radio with FM

overview:

The Freeplay Devo will provide 3-5 minutes' worth of DAB radio play when wound for 60 seconds. There's a rechargeable built-in battery pack and AC adaptor, which allows you to plug the Devo into the mains or for charging in the normal way, providing about 6 hours of listening time. Five preset stations can be stored in memory and the radio receives FM, too. The unit has standard dial tuning for FM. The dimensions of the Freeplay Devo are 120 x 205 x 115mm.
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GBP 99.99

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Talking DAB digital radio


Hear alarm and time settings spoken by an electronic synthesised voice - ideal for sight-impaired or blind listeners.

Pure Sonus 1XT talking DAB digital radio with alarm

Pure Digital Sonus 1XT DAB radio
Pure Digital Sonus 1XT DAB radio

key features:

10 presets on DAB Band III
SnoozeHandle™ for spoken time-check and confirmation of alarm settings
dual alarm timers with weekday or weekend settings
easy-to-read white-on-blue full-screen graphical display
single speaker; telescopic aerial
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
optical and analogue line-out connections


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Guide price:

GBP 119.99

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available from:John Lewis - GBP 109.00 |Dixons online - GBP 83.92 |Amazon - GBP 87.99 |Comet - GBP 109.99 |24-7 Electrical - from GBP 89.89 |