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4.2 out of 5
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3.7 out of 5
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4.2
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3.7
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4 out of 5
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Affordable Radio Just Like The DTV Converter Boxes
on February 4, 2010
Posted by: gccradioscience
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from Virginia Beach
I got mine and setup was very easy to do. I plugged in the digital radio into my computer to charge it up, then I wanted to try it out. It was great sounding. To prove it, the local station sounds CD quality. I tried the digital radio on my stereo system, it sounded much better than just the included earphones. So this I would recommend this radio for people who have boomboxes. and stereo systems. Now for being a the first HD walk man today, it passes. But there is one problem, not all HD radio stations under the test last night did not come in, and if they did, the conditions, and less obstructions such as computers, and being close to the wireless internet router could reduce signal quality, why? I was able to get most of the stations in HD in the living room than my bedroom where the Wifi router was located. Also the stations have to be very strong just like you are getting an radio data system signal and stereo signal. Now for outside, this radio is highly recommended for portable use, but before you go out, make you charge it up and go jogging or errands.
What's great about it: Picks up HD radio stations and distant FM stations.
What's not so great: Not all HD radio stations come in. Audio drops out while moving around.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Good Buy (no puns intended)!
on January 26, 2010
Posted by: NoMoneyDown
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This item is just what I wanted: a compact, portable HD radio to listen to the HD side-band of my favorite classical music station. With this radio, I can avoid the wasteland of contemporary FM radio broadcasting. The sound is good, the controls are intuitive and the reception with the antenna built into the earphone cord is really very, very good (with negligible signal drop-out).
Two characteristics I really like are (a) this item stays on-channel -- it does not revert to the analog FM signal of the station when the HD signal drops-out and (b) the fact that you really do not need a computer to recharge the battery. Quite often, FM radio stations broadcast entirely different program content on the main analog channel and the HD sub-channels, so staying on-channel even when there is a brief signal drop-out is a great feature -- no surprises blasting into your ears. Also, you can use a readily-available universal USB charger to recharge the battery -- as long as you can match the specs (5V DC, at least 500mAh current). I discovered that my cell phone charger is a perfect match for this radio!
What's great about it: Micro-sized but substantial construction; excellent performance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Ditto! Simply dies in 3 months
on March 15, 2012
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from Ohio
Same complaint as MANY others. After 110 days, NO AUDIO! It appears to work fine, I reset to factory default, and any other trouble shooting I could think of but simply NO SOUND..not even static. Dead, dead dead.
C'mon Best Buy, this is s very, very clear problem and someone needs to stand behind this!
What's great about it: clear sound and reception.
What's not so great: Doesn't work!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Audio stops working within 90 days
on March 6, 2012
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I just had the second unit fail, 91 days after the first unit failed. The 1st unit failed just under 90 days after purchase. Looking at the other reviews, I see this is a known problem/defect. Not good for Best Buy to continued to carry a product with a known life of 3 months.
Too bad because otherwise it's a nice product.
What's great about it: Audio quality
What's not so great: Audio output stops working after a few months.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Works for 3 months max.
on January 11, 2012
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from Alexandria, VA
I just returned my third radio and asked for a refund. Love the radio but they're just junk. Seeing how many reviewers have had the exact experience that I've had, I don't understand why Best Buy would keep these on the market without doing a fix. The radio works fine and then one day just dies. All three of mine stopped working in the same way. Turns on, all functions work but no sound. Please Best Buy - fix the problem!
What's great about it: First three months
What's not so great: Only lasts three months.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Only lasts a few months
on December 10, 2011
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from Seattle
I owned 4 of these, the first was the original purchase, the last three were warrantee returns. Every time the unit would last about 3 or 4 months, then would mysteriously stop working. Each time I took it back, I would extend out the Best Buy service agreement, which would cost about $10, and leave with a new radio. The last unit that stopped working, I just returned it and got a full refund. This thing is fine while it lasts, but since it only lasts a few months, it's a piece of junk.
What's great about it: Low price for a portable HD FM unit
What's not so great: It only lasts a few months, then mysteriously dies.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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TERRIBLE
on June 4, 2012
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from Pittsburgh, PA
I have purchased two of these and they both broke after the 90 day warranty and wthin one year; no lie. I'd never buy one again.
What's great about it: nothing
What's not so great: everything stinks about it
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Worked Great For A Year
on February 14, 2012
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The HD radio worked great for a year. Then I picked it up one day and could not get any volume. Everything else works but it doesn't matter if you can't hear the radio! I have heard about someone else having a problem with their HD radio. They had to throw it away since the warranty is only for 90 days. Very disappointing. I will probably have to do the same with mine.
I once had an Insignia TV that crapped out within the warranty period (actually within about 7 days). I was able to get a full refund from Best Buy. I will never buy another Insignia product.
What's not so great: If it can't last more than a year, it's not worth having.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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