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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 33 reviews

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Customers appreciate the compact size and ease of use of the AM/FM Armband Radio. They also find the radio has good reception and sound quality for its size, and consider it a great value. However, some customers have noted issues with the quality of the included earbuds.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Reception, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Needs a function key

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This little radio has good sound and is versatile, with the arm band, neck strap and clip. The ear buds are a fine quality and the cords are long enough to accommodate however you transport it. I found it picked up stations well. Programming it to save stations is a bit awkward...but the biggest difficulty is that the power button doesn't actually turn the unit on or off. The radio comes on when the batteries are inserted, and cannot be turned off. This same button ( "power" button) has a secondary use--switching from one band to another ( AM, FM, clock) , but in reality, that is all it does. No manner of holding it down, double clicking, tandem clicking...turn the unit off. A few of the buttons are printed as though they have two uses, so what the unit needs is a function key like a calculator to activate the "other" use. I called customer service, wrote them as well, but nothing could be solved-- which makes me expect I'll either burn through batteries or have to remove them on each use. Other than that, it's a good size, weight, and does what I expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This was a Great Buy!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well and brings in stations from all around. It is easy to use, (even for an old guy like me). All controls are well marked and easy to use. I highly recommend this radio! Jon Millum

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    you get what you pay for

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not sure if it's the antennae or my area since I'm fairly new here but the FM reception is so /so and the AM reception almost non existent. Very inexpensive so don't expect a top of the line product.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Reception, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Just what I was looking for!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This small and compact radio is just what I needed. It is simple to operate and gets good signal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Earbuds

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    The armband radio is ok for the price.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Head phones ear plugs do not fit well and the foam covers have fallen off after very little usage.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sound is good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nothing fancy but great for the price. Basic radio player for me while I mow the lawn. I subbed in my own headphones, but the original ones worked fine. Velcro armband strap is a bit cumbersome, but did find the neck strap is easy to just use and go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good quality, nice and small

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice convenient, portable size. My only difficulty with it is that I prefer to clip it to my shorts, but occasionally it slips off. Not the best clip for using it on the shorts. I'm sure it's fine when on arm clip. I just prefer using radio with clip on the shorts.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Radio Review

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well. Sound is good. Battery life doesn't last that long (if you use it in the cold). And the system memory resets every time you change the battery (which is a pain). Also, the button paint rubs off over time. Only bought this so I could listen to the MN Twins in AM, back when they switched radio stations.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great value

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i wanted a small am/fm radio for football/basketball games i attend this is perfect. great value

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great radio

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed a small am/fm radio to use with ease of transport and this fits the bill. I am very pleased with the product and the price was very reasonable. Very much worth the cost.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Memorex - AM/FM Armband Radio - Gray/Black

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    High quality radio has excellent reception to enjoy your favorite talk shows and music as you jog with this armband radio, which delivers stereo sound and features an integrated alarm clock to help you start your day off right.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    walking radio

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the radio has preset station and easy to use. it small good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Would buy again.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great value for the price. This is a great product when listening to any type of sporting event when outdoors.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great standard am/fm portable radio; very compact

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Meets my needs perfectly. The small size is exactly what I was looking for as it makes it very portable. Remarkable reception and clarity for its size.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for sporting events

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to tune into stations and small enough to put in your pocket at a sporting event.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great replacement for old walkman

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This small am/fm radio is the perfect replacement for my old Sony Walkman, it is lite and gets great reception on my daily 2 mile walk.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Earbuds

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great sound and size,

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am frustrated with no directions on where the armband is attached. I cannot figure it out. Also the earbuds that came with it were very cheap and the foam liner on the bud wore out in a week.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what I was looking for!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect size, works great, nice features. I was looking for something small and easy to use. This did the job!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does the job.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is fine for riding a bike, walking the dog, etc. Also when working from room to room around the house - no need to turn the table radio on loud.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for the reason purchased.

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For my 12 year old grandson who has leukemia. He was diagnosed at 3. He continues to have bad thoughts of all he has been through with difficulty getting to sleep and bad dreams. This is helping with the fact that it can go around the neck or arm with headphones at night and he can listen to soothing music.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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