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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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Solar power

Advantages: small cheap easy to use
Disadvantages: only mono sound

the solar dab radio is a good idea if you work outside or if you want a radio without any trailing cables in the conservatory. its small and light, won t cost anymore on batteries because it comes supplied with a rechargable inbulit battery that is charg ...

kevinsmartin122 04.09.2008 · Read full review
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Roberts Solar DAB Radio - one of my favourite things

Advantages: Robust good quality
Disadvantages: Did not come with a transformer

I received this for Christmas and I love it, but that may be more because I have found Radio 6, rather than this radio itself. It's a lovely robust design that sees service in the workshop, in the garden and in the kitchen. It is very easy to find stati ...

Tangiersorange 12.08.2010 · Read full review
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A capital radio - at a price.

Advantages: Looks good, feels good, sounds good.
Disadvantages: No flashing lights whistles and bells for geeks; the cost.

...I grew up with transistor radios. So the Roberts Revival reminds me of my childhood. It looks like the sort of radio your Mum bought to listen to Radio Caroline or the early days of Radio 1 on crackling medium wave. It has a chunky, well built feel, ma ...

GrimTweaker 24.08.2003 · Read full review
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Review of Roberts Revival 250 (R250)

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robert revival r250 radio

Advantages: portable, easy to use, looks good!
Disadvantages: batterys dont have a long life, price

...(FM/MW/LW) Solid wood cabinet, selection of finishes, some at extra cost Battery or mains operation (takes 4 aa batteries) Authentic 1950s styling Tone Control Headphone Socket if you buy any of the roberts revival radi ...

hoppopotamus 16.08.2006 · Read full review
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