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makita boombox

Advantages: runs off a battery or mains, you can plug your mp3 player into it
Disadvantages: Doesn't charge the batterys, no cd player

I bought this Makita radio about 2 months ago as I needed a heavy duty radio for work it has defiantly lived up to my expectations as its certainly heavy duty strong and robust whilst being pretty compact and portable with its soft grip handle and rubber ...

monkeyball2008 16.06.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Makita BMR 100

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Banging Tunes out while Banging Nails in

Advantages: light, durable, cheap, good sound quality
Disadvantages: none

...purchased this radio it was mainly due to the brand...i own many items which are Makita and i know that they are very reliable and durable for site work. I work on sites most of the time and i have never had a better radio. the sound qu ...

kibbles88 30.07.2008 · Read full review
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the tradesmans favourite tool -Makita BMR 100

Advantages: excellent sound and volume quality - very tough - Mp3 & Iphone port
Disadvantages: arial is its weakest point it would appear.

...this is the best and strongest portable workmans RADIO you can buy. one of my best buys * strong and tough * runs of most Makita bateries * last for ages * charges most Makita bateries as well * great sound quality * high volume * d ...

easyDIYhelp 06.06.2011 · Read full review
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Roberts Gemini 59 DAB Radio

Advantages: Sound Quality, Versatile, Easy to use, Value for money
Disadvantages: Basic Features

Roberts Gemini 59 DAB AM/FM radio I bought this to use as a domestic radio with the full spectrum of DAB: AM and FM radio stations; owing to it's convenient size it can be used as a portable device. It runs on AC mains supply but can also take DC batteri ...

Burtrix 16.02.2010 · Read full review
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Review of Roberts Ecologic 1

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Solar So Good

Advantages: An environmentally friendly option for the garden.
Disadvantages: Not stereo.

I bought this for my husband for Christmas and the gloriously sunny weekend was the perfect opportunity to put it through it's paces. We charged the unit up from the mains and then took it out to the garden where we set it up in full sun on the grass. ...

Rabbitgirl 19.04.2010 · Read full review
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Review of Roberts Solar DAB

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