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Review of Philips AE5200/05 digital radio

Review of Philips AE5200/05 digital radio expand

GHI Rating

68 / 100

Price Range

£57 - 59

Features

 DAB and FM tuners; output: 300 mWatts; mains or battery powered; headphone socket; 20 station presets; 16-character, 2-line display; 104 x 200 x 45mm (HxWxD)

Comments

 

Good points: The smallest radio on test, this is the best choice for listening on the move. Build quality is faultless, and it feels like it could withstand being thrown into a suitcase for a holiday flight. Innovative design means the corners of the LCD display double up as buttons for tuning and changing the volume, further saving space without adding complication. A pull-out stand at the back keeps it upright.

Drawbacks: The only downside is the rather ‘thin' sounding speaker. The Roberts solarDAB sounds better.

Stockist: 0906 1010016 www.philips.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Nov 09

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