Customers are enthusiastic about the HD Radio Portable Player's sound quality, ease of use, and the ability to receive HD radio broadcasts. Many appreciate its compact size, good battery life, and the clear display. While some users wish for an AM radio band and a longer warranty, the positive feedback on sound quality and reception outweighs these concerns. The price point is also frequently cited as a positive aspect of the product.
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Hd radio, Reception
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Am radio
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great HD
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I was very skeptical about getting quality performance 35 miles away from my local HD station in East Tennessee mountains. In a nutshell, I love this little radio! I would love a belt clip. The only drawback is there is no AM, just CD quality HD FM and standard FM. Reception is so great that the drawbacks are minimal. Wish list would be a clip, AM, TV audio, and RDS.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Reception
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Unit is great but it came without protective cover
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I love HD radio. For some reason, the one I received did not have the temporary clear plastic protective cover that usually is statically adhered to the display screen. I am sure that I was not sent a used unit but I can't explain how it arrived this way. It works great, I recommend it to anyone who wants clarity and additional channel choices.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Improved version of original model
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This is the 2nd generation version. I had to replace my first unit when the LCD screen broke. Screen is slightly bigger and the cover over the charging port was deleted, which was a weak spot anyway. Sound quality is good and seems to pull in more HD signals than Gen 1 unit.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Battery life, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for those without a smart phone for music
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Love, love, love it! It's small size makes it handy to carry everywhere. The belt clip is a nice accessory. The best is the rechargable battery. That is the feature that swayed my decision to purchase this model.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hd radio, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great small radio
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I wanted a radio that played FM stations. Nothing more and this little gem works great. Don't notice the difference in HD vs regular radio but still love it. Fits in my pocket.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Reception
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Radio
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A good radio when you are walking. It has good reception most of the time with very little fade. Ear plug fit into your ear snug. makes walking more enjoyable.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Improved version of original model
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I have used the original version for 5 or so years. It still works, but a cracked screen developed which makes channel changing a hassle.
The buttons and switches have been shuffled around, but the control logic is unchanged. The housing is slightly bulkier with added silver trim.
I can't compare screen resolution anymore, but battery life seems to be improved. If you want a portable HD radio, this is the only game in town.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Reception
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love the clarity and the reception
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I like to listen to talk radio on FM stations and this radio is great for getting a reception in a building and is great for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
GREAT RADIO
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Great little radio. Great reception. Charges last for at least 8 hours.
However, this radio will croak on you. buy the extended warranty that Best Buy offers. It is well worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great portable FM radio
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Crystal clear sound for FM stations that don't have any static.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Reception
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It's OK and handy but...
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It's OK for the price but...
1) Battery life is horrible, especially holding a charge when not in use is
2) Reception indoors is spotty, works great at home, no reception at work
and lastly not the radios fault but the number of HD channels available in my area is very limited
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Still good.
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I had the previous version of this radio and the reception was a bit better, but this is still the best choice for a portable HD FM radio.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great product
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A great portable radio. HD comes in clear and powerful. Great for use in the car without having to replace the entire radio
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
it's ok for price
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The sound quality depends on where you are ,if your outside it's pretty good but once you go indoors it's 50/50, and good luck trying to find a HD channel, but I use it for work and it dose pick up the station I want , so I can't complain.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Upgraded Version
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I received the first edition of this product as a Christmas gift several years ago. Battery life was short, reception was sketchy, especially when connecting it to my FM transmitter in my car. This updated edition looks much improved and works somewhat better but still has issues with the FM transmitter (I believe that it isn't providing sufficient antenna support since the radio uses the headphone cable as it's antenna and the FM transmitter's cable is shielded).
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice unit!
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I purchased this primarily to listen to ballgames that I couldn't stream while working. The sound quality is so amazing that I am also using it to listen to classical music as well as other radio stations.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hd radio
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great HD radio
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Our South Florida classical radio station recently was sold to another so the format became unavailable. I got this unit to be able to hear classical music in my car on HD2 of WGCU which picked up the baton. I plug the output into the aux. in of my car radio and now I am able to hear classical music while driving. Its a great HD radio.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Battery life, Reception
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great recption inside arenas
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Bought it to listen to the play by play at NBA games and found it receives great for the small size and holds a long charge on it's battery
I would recommend this to a friend
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Battery life, Reception
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Decent FM HD Portable Receiver
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This pocket radio gets great reception at the ball game and the battery lasts forever. My last one (like so many others') died without warning (no sound). There are blogs on the web that describe the very technical soldering fix. If you buy this radio, also buy the extended warranty! I am betting you will need it. I exchanged my dead unit for a replacement at my local Best Buy without incident since I had the extended warranty.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good sound quality. Battery limited. No AM.
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I find it to be a very handy little radio for long walks. Excellent sound quality for a number of stations.