$53 for a pocket radio? Is it really worth so much? Will they earn a lot of money from it that way?
1641567
True, you can buy a credible Sony or Panasonic pocket radio for less than ten bucks at this site. But have you really priced Weather Alert (NOAA-type) radios lately? Most of the ones around $20-30 are junk and don't last. This Sangean model DT-400W has been with me for two years, both indoors and out, and is relatively easy to set program and reset -- basically, if you know how to set- and reset most other contemporary Weather Alert radios, this is going to be easier or about the same. I consider the model handsome in its own right. That "rain slicker yellow" makes it easy to find (I have mixed feelings about Oregon Scientific's recent imitation of it). And it's anywhere you want it to be. Look at the "one" or "two" star reviews of other leading products from Sangean or Sony or Midland and in most cases, you will find that the downgrades were made out of painful experiences: models that couldn't be reset, weren't loud enough, pulled in FM poorly, or died after a year. I can say I have had good experiences with my DT-400 and like it more now that when I bought it. BTW I actually paid a buck or two more two years ago than the model can be had for at this date and at this site.
508354
They are a very nice unit that wont break the bank. The GPS system has been very useful when looking for others, the radios are very reliable but as you move through gullies and around hills, the radio has trouble connecting to the other radios. This is a common occurrence with most radios
2014240
The PL 660 is a very good radio.. I have had mine around 2 years now and have had no problem with it. I am very perticular about reception on all the bands and this radio does an excellent job.. AM and FM reception is great... Shortwave and Side Band work very well and I also can pick up many airplanes both near and far.. It is more sensitive than my Bearcat Scanner SC 150 and I was suprised about that..It puts me to sleep every night and when I go somewhere I just unplug it and take it with me.. Battery life is fine with the rechargable batteries... Save your money and get a PL 660...It is all the radio you will ever need...
388380
I agree, it was poor. It was poor just before the radio conked out. I threw it away yesterday. If you haven't bought it yet, don't bother.
104530
If that's the case, then you can have mine for a mere $500....(just kidding...I see the price ranging here, but its usually somewhere between $12 and $20...probably some mysterious glitch...check again later.)
474097
Craig has been around for years. The speakers have a great sound . There a radio on it tooYou should be pleased. I don't know if big lots sell or not. Give them a call.
223013
It wouldn't be my first choice. This radio is ok but it's overly complicated and quality of speaker is not good. If you want good AM reception get a Sangean PRD5 or PRD7. Both are excellent AM radios. If you want a small pocket radio a Sangean DT400 is really good.
206210
Marketing strategies...perhaps, but possibly because the product isnt any better than something from RadioShack at a lot less. I returned mine...still havent been credited back. Bad news, Bro.
2220873
It has everthing to start playing around with it, giving the batteries as the exception. But you may consider options such as an additional antenna (rubber ducky), the ac charge/adapter, the programming software and cable (makes it somewhat easier). There is also other advanced options such as a external home/car antena, cable, bnc adapter etc. All in all it is fun straight out of the box, slap some batteries and read read read the instructions and you will be glad you did. Consider also information via web and even Ham radio operators in your area. Have fun but don'get stupid chasing ambulances and stuff, you could end up in jail.
1540950
Yes, it can. It is not quite the same as a walkman, in that all the conttrols are on the pocket part. If you bump up against things, channels can change, etc. It is a bit annoying, but it is ok and it is a fair price. To get a bonafide, old school walkman, it costs several hundred dollars!! I know that they are so out of style, so it is supply and demand, but that is crazy. I truly wore out my early '90s walkman and I do miss it.
659532
I was looking forward to the 16gb bluetooth walkmans... until i realized they do not include FM radio like some of the 8 and 4gb models. I NEED MY RADIO TOO SONY! Grrr.Would be nice to have both for $320.I have used Sony Ericson Walkman Phones with SD slots , Bluetooth, and FM radio that sound just as good, but they are very expensive.With the 8 gb I can fit about 1400 tracks. Napster is great, but deleting old songs to fit new ones is getting old. I have about 12gb of music on my computer that I constantly have to switch out.The sound quality is unmatchable IMO as far as MP3 players go, so I am reluctantly hooked. Sux I have to wait another 6-12 mo for the capasity and features I expect from this line :-( I was looking forward to the 16gb bluetooth walkmans... until i realized they do not include FM radio like some of the 8 and 4gb models. I NEED MY RADIO TOO SONY! Grrr.Would be nice to have both for $320.I have used Sony Ericson Walkman Phones with SD slots , Bluetooth, and FM radio that sound just as good, but they are very expensive.With the 8 gb I can fit about 1400 tracks. Napster is great, but deleting old songs to fit new ones is getting old. I have about 12gb of music on my computer that I constantly have to switch out.The... » Read More I was looking forward to the 16gb bluetooth walkmans... until i realized they do not include FM radio like some of the 8 and 4gb models. I NEED MY RADIO TOO SONY! Grrr.Would be nice to have both for $320.I have used Sony Ericson Walkman Phones with SD slots , Bluetooth, and FM radio that sound just as good, but they are very expensive.With the 8 gb I can fit about 1400 tracks. Napster is great, but deleting old songs to fit new ones is getting old. I have about 12gb of music on my computer that I constantly have to switch out.The sound quality is unmatchable IMO as far as MP3 players go, so I am reluctantly hooked. Sux I have to wait another 6-12 mo for the capasity and features I expect from this line :-( « Show Less
712328
Yep, as the others have said, that's what I use mine for too. Works very well. Only drawback is it's hard to get any reception for the radio feature.
912873
Agreed. I paid $25 for this and it was a great buy at that price. It uses ordinary 3.5mm plugs, no wireless, bluetooth, etc. Low tech and WORKS. There is no reason this should be $60.
1639819
I also think it is over priced but here are some reasons it pry costs so much. 1) Includes an HDMI cable 2) Integrated HD radio antenna (usually uses the headphones as the antenna) 3) Optical audio out. Here is the address to a video where you can see all this information. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm7yJSXthz0
61816
A.....Let me think about it . Oh yeah yes! This is old-school basic Walkman AM/FM tech. For $20 you're not getting wireless
1535898
I also think it is over priced but here are some reasons it pry costs so much.1) Includes an HDMI cable2) Integrated HD radio antenna (usually uses the headphones as the antenna)3) Optical audio out.Here is the address to a video where you can see all this information. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm7yJSXthz0
1283977
I tried it out today...FM radio sounds great. The player even has an "auto scan" option similar to seek in a car radio - it will automatically pick up all the stations that have good reception/audio quality and put them all in presets. This way you don't have to go through every decimal number (98.4, 98.5, 98.6,etc) looking for stations.