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Pros: By far the least expensive HD receiver at present. Quite good sound quality. Extra sub-channels provided on HD frequencies. Artist name and song title provided on-screen on SOME HD stations.
Cons: First one I got broke after 2 days. Best Buy exchanged it. No problem with new one after about 2 weeks. Requires plugging into a computer to recharge. Should be rechargeable from an AC outlet. I bought an AC adapter separately. Cannot preset a sub-channel, only the first channel at a frequency. I don't know whether this is true for all HD receivers, or just this model. Battery life is OK, but the indicator for charge remaining isn't very useful; it seems to show plenty of charge left then dies soon after.
What's great about it: HD radio at a bargain price
What's not so great: Requires a computer to recharge