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Fevzi Turkalp - The Gadget Detective joins Mike Mendoza
On Saturday mornings from 2.00 to 3.00am to answer your tech questions
and take a look at the latest from the world of Gadgets and Technology.

Gadget of the Week

Roberts RD-21 DAB/FM RDS digital radio (Black version)

Pros
Receives both FM and DAB broadcasts
Can run for up to 150 hours from 6 x D cell batteries
Good build quality and reassuringly chunky design
Large, easy to read backlit display
Stylishly buttons with blue backlighting
Built-in mains transformer so no wall wart mains adaptor is needed, just a simple mains cable
Stereo speakers
Can operate form batteries or mains power
Line output and headphone socket
Available in black or silver



Cons
No built-in pause, rewind or record capability
No auxiliary input socket for attaching iPods etc
Cant receive AM broadcasts
No clock radio or sleep timer functions



List Price: £79.99 inc. VAT

Star Rating: 7.5 Stars A good choice for those wanting something a little more substantial than an entry level DAB radio, but dont need recording and other more advanced capabilities.