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I have had the HD radio for more than a year, and I'm more than pleased with it. Reception is good the signals are steady. We are fortunate to have 3 public radio stations, each having HD signals that also provide alternative channels that offer different programs. The commercial stations serve up their usual pablum. I often plug the radio into the car radio and enjoy having the HD access. Signal degredation is infrequent until I get beyond urban areas. I think that battery life (<10 hrs) could be longer - I get nearly 18 hrs out of my MP-3 player. And, while l like the arm band for warm weather walking, a design that would allow a lanyard would offer flexibility. And, EQ controls could help for differences among earphones. For HD radio there is no better price value.
What's great about it: Price, compactness, sound, flexibility