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- Roberts Zoombox DAB/FM CD, White
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- £99.95
- Enjoy crisp DAB quality radio in the pleasingly compact form of the ROBERTS ZoomBox DAB radio. The ZoomBox...
- £99.95
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- Philips Bathroom radio
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- £19.99
- Add some music to your shower with the Philips bathroom radio. Splashproof design allows for all-round...
  
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- £19.99
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- Pure CHARGEPAK B1
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- £26.95
- The Pure ChargePAK B1 is a rechargeable battery pack that allows you to listen to your PURE radio wherever you...
- £26.95
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- Denver Design TR-43C Compact FM radio AUX - orange
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- £26.90
- Denver Design TR-43C Compact FM radio AUX - orange
  
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- £26.90
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- Pure S-1 Speaker
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- £29.50
- Add this additional speaker for high-quality stereo sound from your EVOKE-1S or TEMPUS-1S radio. Features a...
- £29.50
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- Roberts Rd60l
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- £159.99
- This stunning leaf green colour addition to the Roberts Revival family not only adds that touch of 1950'...
  
  Compare Roberts RD60 Revival DAB/FM RDS Digital Radio 120 Hours prices
- £159.99
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- radioshack Am/fm Digital Pocket Radio
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- £24.99
- Part of the T2 Enterprises Ltd Group Am/Fm Digital Pocket Radio Easy listening'. This lightweight AM/FM...
- £24.99
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- Pure One Mi DAB Radio Black
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- £34.99
- The Pure One Mi is a palm-sized DAB/FM radio, so whatever your choice in digital radio, you can take it with...
  
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- £34.99
  inc P&P - £38.94
  
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- Draper Portable AA Battery Radio
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- £24.96 -45% £13.95
- Nine band, FM/AM/SW, with digital back lit display and alarm. 60 minute sleep function on alarm. Supplied...
  
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- £24.96 -45% £13.95
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- Pure EVOKE-1S Portable DAB Radio
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- £76
- With its stylish, contemporary exterior, the Pure EVOKE-1S Portable DAB Digital Radio has been...
- £76
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- Pure EVOKE MIO DAB RADIO
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- £119.95
- The Pure Evoke Mio is a terrific 50s retro style radio with DAB and FM reception, 30 station and presets and a...
- £119.95
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- Basicxl Basic XL Waterproof Bathroom Duck Radio
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- £9.99
- AM/FM radio with speaker and volume control. Floats around in your bath tub. Dimensions: 140x130x95 mm Power:...
- £9.99
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- Roberts MessageR RED
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- £89.99
- DAB/FM RDS wavebands 2 voice message memories 8 favourite station memories 20 station presets Moonlight with...
  
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- £89.99
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- Revo K2 DAB Radio Speaker
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- £299.95
- The Revo K2 is a tall aluminium tower with a moulded rubber base and controls, an OLED display and a crisp 40...
  
  Compare Revo K2 Multi Format Tower Radio Wireless Audio Streaming prices
- £299.95
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- Hq Dynamo Torch Radio Charger
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- £12.57
- In the case of an emergency it ??s important to be able to listen to the radio, have some light and for...
- £12.57
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- Pure Evoke Flow Wi-Fi DAB Radio
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- £149.99
- Welcome to a whole new world of listening. EVOKE Flow brings you the huge variety of audio available on the...
- £149.99
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- Philips Portable Radio
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- £24.99
- Philips portable radio that works on mains and batteries. It has extended playing time and convenient controls...
- £24.99
  inc P&P - £28.98
  
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- Pure POCKETDAB CARRY CASE
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- £15.99
- The Pure Pocket DAB Leather Carry Case is a sturdy leather carry case to protect your PocketDAB 1000 or 1500
- £15.99
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- Philips pocket size Portable Radio
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- £14.99
- You can enjoy loud, good-quality sound wherever you go with this stylish, pocket-size Philips MW/FM pocket...
- £14.99
  inc P&P - £18.98
  
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- Pure CONTOUR 100Di
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- £99.95
- The Pure Contour 100Di DAB radio with iPod dock is a powerful iPod/iPhone dock with best-in-class audio
- £99.95
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- Philips Digital Display Portable Radio
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- £29.99
- Stylish, pocket-size Philips MW/FM radio with easy-to-read digital display, backlight, clock and alarm...
- £29.99
  inc P&P - £33.98
  
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- Trevi Vintage Portable Compact Hifi Stereo CD Player System MP3 USB
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- £61.90
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- Denver Design TR-43C Compact FM radio AUX - green
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- £26.90
- Denver Design TR-43C Compact FM radio AUX - green
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- Auna Musio WLAN / LAN-Internet Radio System with iPod Dock
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- £94.90
- Auna Musio WLAN / LAN-Internet Radio System with iPod Dock
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Buying Guide - Portable Radios

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Making a choice

While there are now a host of hi-tech ways for us to access information and entertainment, it seems we still love listening to the radio. Not that portable radios are stuck in some sort of time warp - far from it. The advent of DAB put radios at the forefront of digital advance, and Internet radio seems likely to keep them there. Today's portable DAB and Internet radios are technological powerhouses, capable of picking up hundreds of DAB stations and thousands more on the Internet. Some double as CD players and come with a host of bells and whistles which have more in common with a set top box than a traditional transistor.

When choosing a portable radio, you need to consider a few factors. Firstly can you receive DAB radio? At the time of writing around 85% of the UK is DAB enabled. Several manufacturers, including Roberts and Pure, have a search facility on their websites which allow you to check if you can receive DAB. Secondly, are there any factors that will interfere with DAB reception in your house? It's rare, but tall structures nearby can interfere with DAB reception, so you may want to borrow a friend's DAB radio before buying your own to check. Thirdly, how much do you want to spend on a portable radio? There's a huge variation in prices depending on what features a radio has - you'll pay a lot less for a simple tri-band portable radio than you will for a DAB radio with a built in CD player or Internet connectivity.

DAB technology

digital camera You may be happy with an FM/MW/LW portable radio, but increasingly people are making the switch to DAB. There's no doubt that if you want the widest choice of radio stations free of interference by pirate radio, you'll want to check DAB out. DAB stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting. DAB programmes are transmitted by digital signal which take up less room on the frequency spectrum than traditional AM or FM stations. This allows for more stations and automatic tuning. There's no messing about with DAB - you get a definitive list of stations accessed without the need for precision dial twiddling. While small pockets of the UK are not covered by DAB, the UK is committed to making the switch to digital broadcasting, and it seems certain full DAB coverage will be achieved in the near future.

Some radio listeners maintain FM radio is better to listen to than DAB radio. If you can pick up perfect reception of an FM station, you may find it sounds clearer than a DAB equivalent or CD player, but there's no denying there's more choice on DAB or that DAB radios are easier to tune. For those who still want their FM, it is possible to buy a DAB radio with the capacity to receive FM stations.

Internet compatibility

While DAB greatly increases the number of radio stations you can listen to, you can access many thousands more stations from all over the world via the Internet. The rise of Wi-Fi has seen several of the leading manufacturers of portable radios add Internet compatibility to some of their DAB radios. Devices such as the Stream 205 from Roberts and the EVOKE Flow from Pure, now come with Wi-Fi Internet radio as well as DAB and FM. With Internet radio you can listen to Internet shows whenever you want. These radios also allow you to stream music from your desktop or laptop over a Wi-Fi network, eliminating the need for a CD player.

Internet radios also come with USB ports and sockets allowing you to plug in your iPod and MP3 devices. With DAB, FM and Internet options all included, this new breed of portable radios really do offer the most complete package available. An increase in Wi-Fi hotspots outside of the home makes them a great choice for taking away with you, because, as long as you have access to Wi-Fi, you'll be able to listen to your favourite stations in high quality wherever you are in the world. And, while pocket DAB radios are nothing new, you can now buy pocket Wi-Fi Internet radios allowing you to access some of the features of the larger portable versions while on the go.

Features

digital camera A standard non-DAB portable radio will have AM and FM settings. Some have a built in CD player and digital tuners, allowing you to save a list of preset stations. Higher-end models, such as Sony's ZS-S2iP, also come with iPod docking stations to allow you to access MP3s as well as a CD player.

DAB radios come with added features that aren't available on traditional portable radios. Stations are listed by name on the radio's LED display. On many DAB radios, this display will also feature 'intellitext' services. These scrolling text messages provide streaming information on songs, programme line-ups and live news or sports headlines. Some DAB radios also include Electronic Programme Guides (EPG) which allows you to record programmes in much the same way you would with a set-top box. If this sounds like something you'd make use of, bear in mind you'll probably need to purchase a Secure Digital (SD) card to use in conjunction with your radio. Pause and rewind functions are available on some DAB radios, and even the simplest pocket-size versions will allow you to store a list of preset favourites. Many portable DAB radios also come with alarm clock functionality.

Internet radio comes with all the perks of DAB radio, but it will also allow you to listen to shows again and again and, like DAB, most portable Internet radios come with a line-in, allowing you to connect an external MP3 device or CD player should you wish.

Conclusion

If you're someone who likes to stay at the cutting edge of technology, you'll want to invest in a radio which gives you DAB, Internet and FM functionality. These radios are great little entertainment systems that open up your portable radio to the world. They can be pricey, though, so if you're on a budget you may want to focus on DAB only or DAB/FM radios. There's a wide number to choose from, ranging from fairly basic models with no bells and whistles, to radios with record functions and scrolling 'intellitext.' If sound quality is a factor for you, make sure you get a DAB radio with stereo speakers, but remember that as long as you live in an area that can receive DAB, your radio should sound crystal clear - no matter what it costs.

If you like to listen to CDs around the house, then you can still find DAB or FM radios that include built-in CD players. But if having access to your music collection on your radio is that important to you, it may be worth considering an Internet or MP3 compatible radio instead of one with a CD player. You'll need a PC and/or MP3 player to stream your music to your radio, but by downloading your music you'll be able to access your whole collection via your radio at the touch of a button in a way that just isn't possible with a traditional CD player.

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