Advantages: Portable
Disadvantages: Short Battery Life

...I got this as a present for christmas. It is goon in that it is portable and recieved DAB radio. However the battery life while using DAB is not very long. Id say 10 - 20 hours at most. There is a mains connection, but it was bourght for me to use in the garage where there is no mains electric and rechargable batteries in the size it takes are very expensive, around half the price of the radio. When the batteries go to a point where DAB stops working, analogue radio still works if you switch over to that for several more hours, but that isnt what it was intended for! Maybe all battery DAB radios eat batteries like this one, but if i were you id stick to mains power or use a smaller headphone portable radio. A few more details: there is a back lit LCD screen which shows the station name and time. The analogue radio is tuned in using... Read review

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Advantages: Cheaper than other radios, perfect for home use
Disadvantages: Sound quality is ok, not as good as a hi-fi though!

...This dab radio is good if you just want a simple radio for home use, you can't turn it up blasting loud so it would be no good for a disco, but would you really want to use the radio for a disco. The sound quality is fine, i'm not going to say its as good as my hi-fi, but it is fine for a radio. One thing that i like about dab radios is you don't have to set the time, it just gets it from somewhere through the digital radio signal i suppose. You can set 10 presets for dab and 10 for fm. The look of it is ok, especially if you like black, personally i prefer those wooden ones but they tend to be dearer, if you want a good quality radio but you don't want to spend to much this is perfect. Unfortunately i can't remember how much i paid for it, all i remember is that it was cheaper than alot of other dab radios, i think i got it from... Read review

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Advantages: Smart design; easy to use front panel controls; clear, bright sound
Disadvantages: Preset buttons can be difficult to find; handle looks like metal but is actually plastic.

...Digital Audio Broadcasting, known as DAB for short was developed by a consortium of manufacturers and broadcasters. Pioneered by the BBC, DAB radio broadcasts were first aired in 1995. Since then many new radio channels have joined the DAB revolution and wherever you can receive DAb broadcasts you will find a much wider range of stations to choose from than on a traditional FM radio. By sending the radio signal digitally, listeners get crytal clear, interference free broadcasts of CD like quality. DAB radios have proved to be especially popular in the UK, with many portable units being housed in retro style casings designed to link this new technology to the bygone wireless radio heyday of years gone by. The Philips AJ5100 radio eschews this retro approach for a clean, modern design with a brushed 'metal' look one-piece handle... Read review

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Advantages: Very easy to use; Great quality of sound; Stylish looks
Disadvantages: Not much in the way of extra features

...The Mikomi FM DAB Radio pretty much does exactly what it says on the packaging. Coming in a refreshingly simple yet stylish looking casing, the product looks professional, and the performance it delivers reflects that, with the reception and quality of sound both crystal clear. The radio also offers exemplary ease of use, with five possible preset stations, and an easy to navigate and clearly marked button system that manages to be self-evident and yet understated. What is more, all of this is offered for an astoundingly cheap price; at pretty much £25, this is the cheapest DAB digital radio that I am aware of on the market. So if you are bemoaning the crackly reception of your old FM radio, the Mikomi FM DAB radio is a brilliant investment with fantastic value for money. You aren't going to get any more out of it than that... Read review

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Advantages: Looks great, good sound quality, good for blind/partially sighted, includes alarm.
Disadvantages: Only mono speaker

...I love music and I love gadgets so a DAB digital radio suits me great. There are more and more digital radios out on the market these days which means choosing the best one can be difficult. It can be made more difficult if you are unsure exactly what DAB means. ~~WHY DAB?~~ DAB stands for digital audio broadcasting and it is the modern way to listen to the radio. Most people currently tune in a station on FM but with DAB there is no tuning needed. The interference which disturbs FM reception (caused by radio signals bouncing off buildings and hills) is eliminated within DAB signals. DAB radio sets have processors which filter out interference and correct signal errors. An advantage of using DAB is that the name of the station you are listening to, along with the song and other information can be displayed on the DAB radio. I now wish... Read review

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Advantages: Perfect reception.
Disadvantages: Costly.

...For Christmas 2005 I decided to buy my husband a DAB radio. I had heard much hype about this new 'tech'; as my husband is a tech junkie and frequently listens to the radio - one of these sounded ideal. - DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) basically works by technology converting music or analogue signals into digital signals, this drastically reduces the likeliness of transmissions corrupted by weather conditions etc. There is a screen on each DAB radio which informs us of the music track that is being played, news headlines, sport results, programme information, time and date ... etc (all depending on which radio station you are listening to). DAB radios are available with many funky functions … DAB radios only, MW/FM and DAB wavebands, alarm functions, pause facility (how clever is that!), MP3/Ipod playback via AUX input... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to Use
Disadvantages: mains only

...I was lucky enough to receive this fine DAB radio for Christmas. It was so simple to set up and within minutes i was listening to clear interference free music. With a wide range of radio stations available i was able to listen to jazz one minute and the latest chart music the next. You can preset up to 10 of your favourite DAB stations which saves a lot of time! The Grundig Opus is also a neat looking radio which would not look out of place in any room in the house. Later i listened using headphones and the sound was near cd quality with absolutely no interference. All in all the Grundig Opus is great value for anyone looking for a digital radio for under £60 for everyday use in the family home.... Read review

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Advantages: Superb price, easy to use & excellent reception
Disadvantages: Not enough bass

...Since the introduction of DAB radio i have always wanted to buy one. This is mainly due to the appaling reception on certain channels due to Pirate stations operating near the frequency of legal channels. I was doing my normal weekly shopping at Sainsburys a couple of days ago and noticed this Alba set for an amazing price of £29.99! The normal price for this set is £49.99 so this was quite a substantial saving. Also the majority of DAB radios are priced at around £90 onwards. Below reviews the radio and details what DAB actually is..... What is DAB? DAB was first introduced to the UK in 1995 by the BBC. It is broadcast using Digital technology rather than the standard analogue technology used in most households. Digital transmissions allow much more information to be sent than analogue so stations have the ability not just... Read review

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Advantages: PHENOMENAL sound quality, superb DAB and analogue reception, attractive lines, versatile connectivity, durable finish,good build quality, FM/MW/LW reception as well, remote control,clear display
Disadvantages: No battery operation,sometimes a little slow in picking up stations, you will need to purchase AAA batteries for the remote.

...At the end of last year, I had an unfortunate experence with a recognised brand DAB radio which almost destroyed my confidence in DAB as a format completly. Now bearing in mind my mistakes with the previous purchase, I took off round town and started checking out the radios in question namely a Pure Evoke 2, Intempo and various Roberts models. None of them did entirely what I needed and the Roberts ones appeared overpriced (relying on the name?) for what they offered. Build quality was of paramount importance and after trudging round Currys, Dixons, Comet, Tylers etc in the Birmingham Bull Ring Centre and Wolverhampton City Centre on a wet Saturday afternoon the only thing I'd gained was the feeling I'd had a lucky escape and aching feet. Not a good omen. Anyway, I popped into Beatties in Wolverhampton and made my way into the Audio... Read review

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Advantages: Stylish, Excellent Music Sound Quality
Disadvantages: Curious Distortion on Speech, Loud Hum from Mains Adapter, No Clock

...I bought Roberts Gemini RD3 (my first DAB Digital Radio) to add to the growing collection of Roberts Radios in my house. I generally ADORE Roberts Radios - their sound quality, build quality, features and reliability have always really impressed me. However, I have to say the Roberts Gemini RD3 was a bit of a disappointment. Its main good points are the typical Roberts Build Quality & Looks, and its EXCELLENT sound quality when it comes to playing pop music; it has no problem belting out the bass! However, I found a number of quirks with the radio which have left me rather indifferent towards it. Maybe I'm too fussy, but my main gripes..... * There is a curious distortion (like a harsh gravelly tone) when listening to mens voices on the DAB Tuner - a real pain when listening to Radio 4 and other speech-based stations; however... Read review

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