Phonic XP 1000

Advantages: Freeview without a set-top box, cheap and cheerful
Disadvantages: Doesn't have the functionality of more expensive solutions

...comet store to see what cheap freeview boxes were available to use as an interim measure. I gave myself a budget of £50. There were quite a few costing less than that and for that price range you don't get much. Basically a freeview tuner with a built-in Electronic Program Guide. The one that caught my eye and that I subsquently bought was the Bush DFTA1000. There was also a Technosonic one which is exactly the same as the Bush had the same manual and was the same price. The only difference was the brand name. I bought the Bush product simply because I hadn't heard of Technosonic This must be the smallest freeview box available on the market. Its about the same size as a pack of cards and plugs directly into the scart socket of your TV or DVD player. It has an RF input into which you stick the lead from your rooftop ariel, an RF... Read review

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Advantages: Stylish, High Quality DAB Sound, Great battery life
Disadvantages: Larger than others, Limited Extras, No FM Tuner, Variable Reception

...PURE are the world's number one manufacturer of DAB products and they continue this level of quality with the DAB Pocket 1000. The sound quality really is second to none, absolutely crystal clear, and the whole system is very user friendly. The menus are uncomplicated and the simple multifunctional control adjusts volume and scrolls effortlessly through station names and menu options Features:- You can autotune, or station selection by name, and there is a scrolling text display showing additional programme information such as song titles, artists' names and sports results. There are ten station presets and six EQ settings. The display shows volume level, battery life, time, signal strength, EQ setting and favourite station mode. The battery life is really good, and provides up to 18 hours of uninterrupted listening time... Read review

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Advantages: Greater functionality and ease of use
Disadvantages: Price

...This review is based on my experiences of using this product. It is not an in-depth look at its specification. This is a general review on the CDJ-1000MK3, and a comparison with the MK2. First, a little about my use of the product. I have been djing for over four years now, and started off on a pair of Numark turntables playing vinyl. As the times changed in line with the digital revolution, I, as well as other aspiring dj's, needed to start playing with digital equipment playing cd's. I have never owned a CDJ-1000 but have had extensive use of them in clubs and round at my friends house. Pro's Well where can I start? Firstly I would like to make it clear that the MK3's are the industry standard throught the club scene - any decent club night will have at least two of these installed. This is due to many things. The sound... Read review

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