from Lexington, Nc

I live near a radio tower thats 100,000 watts it comes in on the station i listen to but the HD comes Works.

I even use it on a school bus i can pick up the hd signals to so thats why i rate it a 5 but analog signal is sometime not good and i've also used it around a whole room full of computers and still can get hd.

Oh one other thing it should come with a non armband case to.

What's great about it: I live near a radio tower thats 100,000 watts it comes in on the station i listen to but the HD comes Works.

What's not so great: The Armband case can't take strap shows finger prints easy thats all.

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Great radio at a great price but..

on September 9, 2009

Posted by: MrNoid

from Westchester, NY

This is a great radio if you live within, or near a city. The extra free channels you get are fantastic. Here in Westchester, next to NYC, we have been without a country station for years. Now I can listen to WLTW-HD2 and get country music 24/7.

The only drawback is HD radio technology in general. The FCC only lets a station broadcast its HD signal at a fraction of the power of the main analog signal. This means you have to be within 30 or so miles of the station to get all the HD channels.

Also remember the reset button. HD radio is digital and thus the radio is a mini computer, if it goes dead reset it just like you would a computer, only faster.

What's great about it: Easy to use, works great out of the box, so many new free channels!

What's not so great: HD radio shortcomings

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Great when it works

on September 15, 2009

Posted by: mikey45

from Vienna, VA

This device has great looks and the size is wonderful. Signal reception needs to be improved however. I am in the DC area and the stations cut out very often while driving. Absolutely horrible choice for anyone looking to buy this product to listen to at work since it is very unlikely to pick up any stations inside buildings. I get a total of 3 stations while in my apartment, all of which cut out often without any movement. Battery life is okay, for those that are actually able to receive a station. I highly doubt this would work in downtown city areas with tall buildings around you, as it only takes a few trees to completely cut out signal to this device.

What's great about it: Small size, very pocketable, nice looks, solid feel.

What's not so great: Horrible reception

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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HD FM on the go.

on September 21, 2009

Posted by: PhillyJoeP

from Philadelphia

Nice little radio. Gets HD FM only. I do enjoy the HD stations that are made listenable by this device. There's nothng to compare it to.at $50 so if you want to listen to HD-FM on the run this is the only way.
To be perfect it would need an external antenna wire for better reception when headphones are not plugged in, an AUX OUT for quality connection to a home or auto audio system, larger but fewer buttons with more legible icons, and AM HD capability. I am amazed that so many stations bother to put out an HD signal when there are so few receivers. Why are the stations not promoting receivers? Why doesn't every radio sold today have HD capability? In the early days of FM the stations put their logos on radios and sold them at discounts. Some gave away radios with tuners fixed to their station. Where's the marketing? I want HD to survive and flourish.

What's great about it: Portablility, size, color display.

What's not so great: Reception in car comes and goes.

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Insignia HD Radio

on September 27, 2009

Posted by: BruceS

from Tampa,FL

After reading some of the reviews here and other places, I was not sure if this was the way to go to get HD on my car radio. I already have an MP3 player, but sometimes I enjoy listening to the radio.

I plugged this into my radio and the sound was awesome compared to standard FM. Its easy to push the preset buttons and go to the next HD station.

The battery last 4-5 days using it around 60 minutes a day for my commute.

The only problem I have is reception as a drive away from Tampa, I lose the stations eventually but I think that is an inherent problem with all HD radios since the signal is not as strong as FM. The radio does drop down to FM when the station is simulcasting in HD and FM, and the quality is not bad.

Overall I think I made a great purchase and I really enjoy the sounds.

What's great about it: Works Great, Very Good Sound

What's not so great: Reception

I would recommend this to a friend!

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You Gotta Be Kidding Me

on October 1, 2009

Posted by: JGardnerIII

from W.Hartford,CT

I bought this radio to check out the HD radio rave...I am disappointed with this radio. this is supposed to be an armband radio so you use it when you are on the move, right? I walk for a living and this radio will not even hold the HD signal of any of the Connecticut stations beyond three or so steps.This is the main reason I decided to purchase it for HD. Needless to say it's going back. Now I may have the "bad" unit so I'll exchange it. It was dead out of the box and had to be charged and the positive reviews I have read here say theirs worked right out of the box...so here's hoping.

What's great about it: Nice price point and size

What's not so great: HD Cuts out and will not decode some stations

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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Good value, small package

on October 2, 2009

Posted by: mike20866

from MD

I've used this HD radio for 2 weeks now and works great. I live half way between two metro areas so there are plenty of HD stations, many with "secondary/specialty" signals. I use the radio on the commuter bus to work each day. Some HD signals fade during the trip and drop completely, like digital signals are apt to do. The radio automatically switches to analog and continues to pick up stronger stations albeit with less quality. I have used my cell phone chargers, both Blackberry and Motorola, with no problems. The battery appears to have a good charge life. I wish it had an AM band as many sporting events still live only in the AM world.

What's great about it: Good price for entry level HD radio

What's not so great: No AM band

I would recommend this to a friend!

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A really good buy.

on October 4, 2009

Posted by: portia17