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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.
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
Pure Move DAB/FM RDS portable radio
This palm sized radios size (15cm x 8.5cm x 2.7cm) is reminiscent of the transistor radios of days gone bye; but make no mistake, this is a thoroughly modern mini.
Pros
Pures proprietary ChargePAK technology provides up to c 40 hours of portable DAB listening before recharging is necessary
Provided mains adaptor also charges battery whilst you listen
Auxiliary input allows you to plug in other devices such as iPod or CD player
Headphone output which doubles as a line-out for connecting to your existing audio system
System software upgradeable via USB socket to make possible new features and updates in the future
20 presets (10 for DAB stations and 10 for FM stations)
Useful built-in flip-out stand
Clear orange backlit display
Intuitive controls
Cons
Could be a little cheaper
Sound quality of built-in speaker is reasonable but limited by the speakers size
Some may consider this size to fall between two stools
List Price: £89.99 inc. VAT
Good Internet price: £79.99 inc. VAT
Star Rating: 7 stars A welcome new size which straddles the more common personal and portable radio markets.
This palm sized radios size (15cm x 8.5cm x 2.7cm) is reminiscent of the transistor radios of days gone bye; but make no mistake, this is a thoroughly modern mini.
Pros
Pures proprietary ChargePAK technology provides up to c 40 hours of portable DAB listening before recharging is necessary
Provided mains adaptor also charges battery whilst you listen
Auxiliary input allows you to plug in other devices such as iPod or CD player
Headphone output which doubles as a line-out for connecting to your existing audio system
System software upgradeable via USB socket to make possible new features and updates in the future
20 presets (10 for DAB stations and 10 for FM stations)
Useful built-in flip-out stand
Clear orange backlit display
Intuitive controls
Cons
Could be a little cheaper
Sound quality of built-in speaker is reasonable but limited by the speakers size
Some may consider this size to fall between two stools
List Price: £89.99 inc. VAT
Good Internet price: £79.99 inc. VAT
Star Rating: 7 stars A welcome new size which straddles the more common personal and portable radio markets.
