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The Sony XDR-M1 DAB Radio. The Sony XDR-M1 DAB Radio is a compact DAB/FM Walkman that is stylish and compact and boosts high quality sound with mega base.

The XDR-M1 has a four-line backlit LCD display to navigate through radio stations; it displays information on the music, station, frequency, signal, battery life: DAB information displayed on music being played, such as track name or a web address, can be stored and recalled.

The four-button control panel of the M1 is user friendly as is the central joystick. The sound quality is good, however there can be interruptions to the signal, which will disturb your listening. The XDR-M1 is a slick DAB radio that is very portable, battery life lets it down some what and the price is on the high side.

However DABs are the future of radio, everyone will have it as it will replace radio. In the UK analogue will be switch off soon, so if you havent got you DAB yet then what will you listen to? Yes prices are high at the moment, but take it as an investment. Actually prices keep dropping by the season. Many people get them as a birthday or xmas present. So if your stuff for what to get, just say the Sony XDR-M1. Oh and although their designs are abit off putting for young people, the sound is great and mostly consistent untill you get signal failures.

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Jon tests out the Pure Highway DAB radio

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Pure Evoke

The Pure Evoke Flow is an amazing, gorgeous, rugged, high-quality-sound Internet radio, and the tone is beyond superb. It is heavy, well-made, and it instantly connects you to the world’s music or information DAB. It is actually an astonishing futuristic listening device, which is easy -to-use, and easy to set up.

You couldn’t ask for more sensitive controls; they work perfectly, and the easy-to-read yellow OLED display screen automatically dims. Imagine getting DAB reception that is crystal clear and tuning in to Internet based stations all over the world. Many users say that the can set it up without even reading the instructions.

The Evoke Flow connects you to an enormous variety of internet audio as well as to all the traditional FM and DAB radio, and it doesn’t stop there either, it lets you listen to your personally selected digital music collection. It is portable, good-looking and you can take it with you on trips. It works fantastically all over the world.

Evoke uses the exact same Wi-Fi technology that laptop computers use to wirelessly connect to the internet. This internet connection allows you to access literally thousands of radio stations worldwide where you can listen to podcasts, enjoy your favorite shows and “listen again” at your convenience.

One of the major benefits of the Evoke is that it lets you connect to the Pure Lounge. Accessing the Pure Lounge lets you connect to the entire world of internet radio, podcasts, listen again programs and what Pure calls its Pure sounds. You can set up and personalize you favorites in a folder after your register your Evoke Flow radio with the Pure Lounge. Once you get registered and set up your favorite’s, they will automatically show up on your radio. The Pure Lounge lets you select from a tremendous volume of the listening that is available on the Internet.

If you are after an Internet radio the is easy to set up, easy to connect to your Wi-Fi network, and works and sounds fantastic, this sleek radio is for you. Most users say that the Pure Evoke Flow works like a dream right out of the box.

A video of my Pure Evoke Flow DAB FM and internet media player radio. The radio works from the lounge The radio on the back has a Aux Speaker output A headphone out A stereo out A Aux in You can buy an extra speaker and charge pack for the radio to. As Pure claim, the EVOKE Flow really is “Much more than a radio”! The Pure Evoke Flow gives you more listening options than ever before. At the heart of the Flow’s appeal lies the Internet radio compatibility. This internet radio works by capturing signals from your Wi-Fi network (requires broadband connection and wireless router) and gives you the opportunity to listen to literally thousands of internet radio stations from around the world! The best part of it is that you don’t need to have your computer switched on – in fact you don’t even need a computer at all! A further benefit of being linked to a wireless network is that you can also stream music from a similarly connected PC. Yet far from leaving it at that, Pure have ensured that other radio formats are available for when you can’t access Wi-Fi. Traditional RDS FM and DAB wavebands ensure a wide range of stations is available where ever you are. Although designed to be primarily a mains powered unit, a Pure ChargePAK is available at extra cost. Once fully charged, this rechargeable battery pack gives up to 15 hours of portable listening. With a 3.5mm input you can also connect up your MP3 player for even greater music choice. A headphone socket allows for personal …
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Here are some of the terms you will come across when using Roberts DAB Radios:

* RDS: stands for Radio Data System and means the listener is able to view the radio station name on the radio screen

* EPG: stands for Electronic Programme Guide and is broadcast by a selection of radio stations including the BBC, Virgin, Classic FM, talkSPORT. It is very similar to the programme guides found on Sky or Freeview and allows you to see what is coming up over the coming week on some stations, as well as find out detailed information about the programme like presenter name and what the show is about. It can also let you set an advanced timer record for future programmes. To see the EPG, you must have an EPG compatible radio. Not all DAB digital radios can receive EPG. In order to get EPG information, ensure you buy a radio that says it is EPG compatible

* Pause Rewind and Record live radio: Digital radio enables you to pause, rewind or record live radio onto some digital memory, whether it is built-in or an SD card. The pause plus facility means you can pause live radio, go away to answer the phone and then re-start your listening just where you left off. Some let you rewind the last half hour of programme if you missed part of a conversation, or if you’d like to hear a particular song one more time. You can even fast-forward through recorded items if you don’t like a song. Some products allow you to press record and start recording straight away – others will start recording after you programmed it, just like your video. If you’ve recorded onto a memory card, you can then put the card in your portable mp3 player or other DAB radios with this facility and listen to your favourite programmes or songs again at a convenient time

* Using an SD memory card with your radio:An SD card can be used in your radio for recording, playing back previously recorded radio programmes, or playing back MP2/MP3/WMA files transferred from a PC. Depending on the radio station a 512MB SD card will give typically 8-16 hours of recording time

* CD / SD bookmark:This is a new function introduced by Roberts to a selection of our radios. Traditionally seen in car stereo systems the bookmark feature enables you to play your CD or SD card from where you left off. For example, you may be listening to your music CD or audio book in the morning, when you turn your system off and return to it later the CD or SD card will continue to play from where you left it. You no longer have to listen to the same first three songs on your CD or forget where you left your audio book

* Multiple Alarms: Some of our products have multiple alarms, this means you have the option of waking to a buzzer, the radio, CD or SD card. Check the particular product details to see which applies

* Stereo playback of MP3/iPod via auxiliary input socket: If your radio has an auxiliary (line-level) audio input which you can use to allow your radio to be used as an external amplifier for MP3 players, compact disc players and similar devices. Simple connect the external audio source to the radio’s line input socket (on the back of the radio) using a 3.5mm stereo plug

* USB connection: If your radio has a USB connection it enables you to connect your radio to your PC. The USB can be used to copy files to and from your SD card and also for any software updates available

DAB stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting, this is a way of broadcasting radio digitally via a network of transmitters. It provides listeners with much better sound quality, more choice and more information.

Because of the way DAB technology works, broadcasters can transmit many more stations than ever before. Listeners in most major towns and cities in the UK can receive between 30 and 50 radio stations with a digital radio, in many cases that’s more than double what’s available on analogue. Because digital radio uses the spectrum more efficiently than analogue, it is possible to broadcast more channels using the same frequency, making room for broadcasters to expand their station portfolios.

DAB digital radio delivers improved sound quality. The technology allows the receiver to lock on to the strongest signal it can find and ignore everything else. This eliminates the hiss, crackle and fade so familiar on analogue radio.

A DAB digital radio will tune to a station at the touch of a button. No more fine tuning a station to get the best reception. A DAB set allows the listener to scroll through a list of available stations by name – then tune in by pressing the ’select’ button.

Have you ever heard a song on the radio and wanted to know who it is by or what it’s called? Or tuned into speech radio and wanted to know what the programme is about or who is speaking? Digital Radios have a screen which can show text information transmitted by the radio station. Some stations send information about latest news, sports scores, what’s on now and next, website address and phone numbers. Some radios offer an option to view the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) which shows listings information for some stations. It is also possible to Pause rewind and record live radio.

Surprise DAB Radio hit in UK Nothing but birdsong all day long, as a test fill-in by sound engineers from now defunct radio stations. Recorded in Wiltshire from a back garden 20 years ago. Sit back and relax to the sounds of the English country in the summer!