from charlotte, nc

use a motorola/blackberry cellphone wall charger to charge this.Also used audio jack cables/ also doubles as antenna, to hook it up to my home reciever purchased from radioshack.Works great ...love to listen to 99.7 hd2 nc/charlotte....its good .Before u buy see what listings are available for your area this is what matters.also can be used with pre-amped computer speakers/or car if it uses a plug/jack.3.5

What's great about it: use a motorola/blackberry cellphone wall charger to charge this.Also used audio jack cabels to hook it up to my reciver

What's not so great: none.

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Finally HD Radio Without a Car Attached

on August 12, 2009

Posted by: BobM2

from Washington State

I've waited a long time for portable HD Radio. Before this unit only car radios or home table radios or tuners had HD.

How well it will work for you obviously depends on how good FM reception is in the area you want to use it. Like all other small FM radios without external telescoping antennas, the earphone cable is the antenna so if you live close to a lot of stations it will work well for you. If you live further away you may find reception depends on how you locate the earphone wires. Do you remember messing with rabbit ear antennas on TV's to get good reception? FM on portable radios works the same way. I live 35 miles away from most Seattle FM stations in a relatively hilly area and yet I can receive all of the HD subchannels (hd2, hd3, etc) that are listed in the area. I usually listen to Jazz 24 on hd2 indoors while reading and have no problem with signal loss. I recently took the radio with me on a trip to the Portland area and found reception much more solid there. I agree with a previous reviewer that this radio has the best analog FM reception and sound of any portable FM I've owned and they cost up to five times this price.

I like the size, shape and control layout of the radio. The display is very readable. I'd like user a replacable battery since the idea of this being "disposable" does not appeal to me but that would also affect size and shape of the unit. Battery life seems very good.

I did not try the supplied earphones but the sound for HD channels with my Sony's is great and noticibly better than analog FM.

Some reviewers criticize the radio for no AM HD. Since AM requires a larger built-in antenna, the size and cost would grow considerably. It does not have built-in MP3 capability. Fine with me, I already have an excellent player and don't want to pay for another. I would expect those will be on the market in time.

The bottom line is this is an excellent radio. It will not perform miracles in very bad reception areas but definitlely worthwhile if you will use it in an area of reasonable FM reception.

What's great about it: Good reception, great sound and excellent physical layout.

What's not so great: Battery is not user replacable.

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Nice HD Radio

on August 16, 2009

Posted by: EmanWithShirt

from Naples FL.

I've only had this for a couple days so I'm still getting used to it, But so far its a very nice little radio! Standard FM is what you would expect from this or any other FM radio. HD Radio is MUCH BETTER! no hiss, pop, or crackle at all, very good separation and detail. The lack of more presets is a drawback though.
I don't use mine for portable audio, I have it patched into my Fisher 400 All Tube
Receiver, sounds B.E.A.UTIFUL!!!
Worth the money!!

What's great about it: Small, Light,Good reception, Excellent sound in HD, PRICE!

What's not so great: Only 10 presets.

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Smallest HD Player Available

on August 20, 2009

Posted by: nickman

from tucson,az

This is a great portable option for HD Radio. First off, out of the box it is easy to charge, but everyone should read the manual to understand the slightly convoluted programming information (for presets, etc). Now, with radio, all anyone can do is review it for their particular market. I live in Tucson, so the reception I receive is pleasing overall, with only a few stations unavailable in certain parts of town. The player does a very good job using the wires from the headphones as an antenna, but in situations where a solid HD signal is unavailable, it will resort to normal fm quality which is obvious and confusing due to the fact that the HD symbol remains but in the lower right corner a "plus" is displayed. Also, it has 10 presets, but this is misleading. If you attempt to program the dash 2 or dash 3 signal, they will not save. In other words, 92.9 will save only, and you have to push menu then the up button to get to the 92.9-2 station. I know, Confusing! Also, the internal battery is neat, but I would prefer a AAA because I do not believe this battery is replaceable. I have connected it to a receiver and it sounds very good when turned to at least 13 (out of 15). With highly efficient headphones, a volume level of 8 or so is pleasing. Overall it will work assuming that your particular market is broadcasting at 100% in HD. You get what you pay for, and in this unit you get a lot!

What's great about it: Size, portability, ability to deliver HD Radio effectively

What's not so great: Presets confusing, automatic downgrade to normal FM with poor reception a downer

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Disappointed - Not Durable

on August 24, 2009

Posted by: bobguynn

from CT

Picked up the unit the first day it arrived at our local Best Buy. It worked great for about two weeks and then would respond to control inputs, depsite extended charging, etc. Took it back to Best Buy with receipt...who graciously refunded my money, since they had no stock for a replacment and could offer no timeframe for a replacement.

What's great about it: Price, Size, Sound

What's not so great: Durability

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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Ok, if you're near a metro area.

on August 26, 2009

Posted by: Aniks9001

from Lake in the Hills, IL

This is not for you if you leave in suburb about 15-20 away from the heart of a major metro cities.

Also I would only recommend considering this for purchase if you live in the heart of a major metro area where HD towers are very nearby .

What's great about it: Size, Reception if you're near a metro area

What's not so great: Not able to recieve HD signal in my are

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Great HD Radio - Excellent Price

on August 30, 2009

Posted by: brendon2480

from PA

I live about 20 miles or so from Philly and all the staions are in HD. HD reception is great, it doesn't fade unless it goes back to analog. Analog is ok, can be too sensitive. I have a pair of my own earbuds do I didn't bother with the ones that came with it. Battery life is great. What is nice is that it still receives the RBDS in analog mode. Excellent price, most HD radios are over $100 and they are not easlily portable, this one is. When it switches between HD and analog, that gets a littles annoying. Overall a good product to buy.

What's great about it: Good HD reception, good battery life, great price

What's not so great: analog reception is shaky, no bass control, analog can be too sensitive

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Good stuff

on September 2, 2009

Posted by: babyarm

from Ft Worth, TX

I've fought with radio reception at work forever, and the station i listen to at work, 1310 the ticket is unlistenable at work on my little am radio. luckily they simulcast on an hd-2 fm signal, strong signal at work, can finally get the ticket! lot of other hd and hd-2 signals in the metroplex come in strong and clear and the audio difference is awesome. if you're in dfw and cant stream the ticket from work....this is the answer. great price too, cant find a tabletop hd for cheaper, and this one you can take in your car

What's great about it: great reception, great price

What's not so great: nothing so far

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