Pure Digital Evoke 3

I pondered for ages trying to decide between the Roberts RD55 and Pure's Evoke 3 as I wanted something that had functionality to pause and rewind, record (specifically to SD card), play FM stations, have stereo sound and play MP3's as well as one that gave great sound and could carry base and wouldn't distort at high volumes but I couldn't find anywhere on the net that compared the 2. I knew the Evoke 3 had won loads of awards but that was in 2006 and with it being 2008 I realised technology would have moved on so the newer RD55 could have improved or equal quality sound without having won any ... more

I have had this radio about a year, first I was looking for an ipod dock so I could play tunes in the kitchen or outdoors. I soon decided a dock on its own is pretty pointless I may as well get a digital radio with an aux in socket. Finding the evoke 3 does has this and also takes and sd card (1gb) I bought one. The sd card holds about 10 cds worth of music so I rarely need the ipod aux in connector. I also got the charge pak so that the batterys are always charged ready to take my radio/mp3 anywhere i want. So a pretty expensive ipod dock maybe but it is small and neat and only needs a wire ... more

Pure is a fantastic quality company always highly recommended by professionals, DAB radio is highly recommended for the quality of stattions around the country with speech stations, pop, rock, classical, oldies, bascially there is a station for every person. Not only this but you can actually see what song is playing on the Radio including upcoming programs, songs, even news will be displayed accross the screen. You cal either use the mains or batterys depending on your circumstances, there is no need to tune stations in because the set will do this for you, it will also tune new stations in ... more

Has all the features the avid radio listener would want with pause and rewind features so you will never miss your favourite show, or you can listen to the latest tune again and again. Only negative is the fact it doesn't come with an sd memory card so you have to purchase one separately if you plan to record your favourite shows. Can take a bit of time to work out some of the features but once you have its the complete radio. Has a great look and feel to it with a nice feature of being able to touch the handle to light the screen to see the time clearly. Has very good sound quality and I have ... more

First of all I must say this is a lovely radio, but it consumes a lot of power and so it is not truly portable unless you buy Pure's own brand "ChargePak". A pack of conventional Duracells last no time. Good Points- 1.Excellent tone 2.Electronic programme guide- (not all stations) 3.Multiple alarms (different times for every day of the week possible) 4. Rewind function ( if the phone goes you can "rewind" and listen from wher you left off) 5 Possible to record to SD card Bad Points- 1. Fire risk -see below 2. Pricey Unless you need all the features I would buy a smaller cheaper model or ... more