Pure One DAB/FM Portable Radio - Black

Over 2 years of daily use and still going strong... ! - I bought this DAB radio over 2 years ago on the strength of a favourable review in Which? magazine. I got it to use in work where the reception on traditional FM radios was notoriously poor, but this DAB radio picks up far more stations than I ever listen to, and the results were so impressive that two of my colleagues went straight out and bought the same radio. All three of them are still going strong despite some rough treatment and constant daily use. The radio provides a good clear sound with plenty of volume for a small unit. It s easy to use with all of the controls handily placed in the same area at the front of the radio rather than spread across the sides and top. It has a handy display panel showing not just the station that you re tuned in to but also signal strength, volume and a digital clock.About the only niggle I ve found is that it doesn t have a proper carrying handle, but as I don t move it very far that s not much of a complaint.Highly recommended for the money.

Good sound quality but flawed design - I have owned a Pure One for a couple of years. The sound quality is excellent but the design is very annoying to use (which I will explain further). As with most DAB radios the batteries do not last very long. You can buy a rechargable pack from Pure (£30 - the radio already cost me £50) that will recharge when you run the radio on the mains supply. I have a set of rechargeable batteries that give me 6 - 8 hours use. The plastic hinges on the battery door are so flimsy however they have broken.The access for the mains supply is recessed - this means that if I wish to use a plug angled at 90 deg to the cable (which most seem to be) they don t fit. I have replaced the plug once on the charger supplied and looks like I am about to do it again.If you leave the radio plugged into the mains it wastes energy by displaying the time. The radio sets the time itself but a fair proportion of the time is one hour out before it corrects between BST or GMT.The single button that allows you to change station is difficult to operate with one hand - which is what you want do when sitting down or lying in bed.It is crying out for a carrying handle - It is designed to be carried in one hand held from the top (as they have provided a recess for your finger tips near the top on the back). As it is 2.75 wide for those with small hands or for the elderly this is inconvenient and you can t carry anything else in that hand at the same time.The on/off button is temperamental frequently needing a second push.I am now looking to replace with something better.

Probably worth spending more - £45 is expensive for this item as it only worked properly for about 6 months. Similar problem to other reviewers. It doesn t pick up the signal anymore or is very temperamental at best.

delighted - I m absolutely delighted with this radio. It s easy to use, has really good sound and a two year guarantee. I couldn t beat the price on Amazon though of course I tried! It s a bit of an ugly duckling and the screen is small but I don t mind that. Buy one!

Pure? This is POOR! - I have owned many radios over my 43-year lifetime, and this is easily the worst. My POOR radio is going to the recycling bin - it has died after not even two years of poor quality service. The first thing that went was the DAB quality, then the digital radio stopped working, and now it won t even give me FM radio! In the end I had to reset it each time I switched it on! It s total rubbish. I was going to donate it to PURE so they can use it to learn how to make digital radios, but it s going to the great radio graveyard in the sky instead. I can t wait to see the back of it and buy a Dualit.

• DAB Digital and FM with RDS
• Colour: Black
• Mains and battery powered
• Takes 6 C batteries
• Up to 35 hours DAB battery life