Fevzi Turkalp - The Gadget Detective joins Mike Mendoza

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Gadget of the Week

Intempo BB-01 Digital Radio Boombox

 

Pros

Has CD player, DAB and FM reception

Mains and battery powered

Reasonable sound from 2 x 5W RMS speakers

Comes complete with remote control unit

CD Player can playback CDR and CDRW disks

Bright blue display

Unusual modern, stylised appearance

2 year manufacturers guarantee

 

 

Cons

Looks a little cheap and plasticky

Some of the ergonomics are poorly thought out e.g. CD door difficult to access, no visual indication of volume, position of carry handle, position of other controls

CD playback is easily skips and jogs if the unit is knocked

Display is a little small

 

Internet price: c £90 inc. VAT

 

Star Rating: 7 Stars  Good budget unit if you want combined CD/DAB/FM in a unit that can run off batteries or mains.