31.1.2015

This is a simple small radio which works pretty much anywhere without the need for being plug into the mains or the need to keep replacing batteries. My key points are;Good points+ Right, this is tiny, and fits within my hand. It is a Walkman size radio. This is not a problem and the sound output is loud enough for my needs.+ Has a good volume and I was able to have it on the allotment and I could hear it clearly (half volume) about 10m away.+ Well-made item and looks like it will last a good amount of time+ Three methods of charging the radio up.1) USB lead provided so you can connect to PlayStation/pc/iphone plug and other such means (shows a bright blue light.2)Light - and I say light because it even charges up when under a normal light bulb. I got a faint (faint blue light) charge when I was outside in rain under full cloud3) Wind up. All methods work well and it had some power when I got it (shows a bright blue light with minimal effort). I was able to use it out of the box which means its STAY charged ability is at least okay.+ Simple switch to go between AM and FM frequency+ Simple dial on the side for volume and another for frequency selection. A green light appears when you hit a radio station. The volume dial is also allows you to turn it off.+ Sound is okay and emits quite a punch for its size (pardon me for the video clip which is a little loud when I switch the radio on!). It's not a brilliant quality sound, but for me it's perfectly fine. It's a small radio after all. No regrets at all despite my hesitation after I read a lot of the reviews saying it was poor/tinny. It's okay!Bad/neutral points+ It doesn't have labels for the frequencies. e.g. radio 1 or radio 2....I understand this is because it's a global product and these names would be redundant elsewhere. Also, it's very small and getting the text on there might be tricky. This isn't a big issue but still I would prefer it had them shown.General points+ Not really up to being in the house and it wasn't great at finding a signal within my home, even though my Roberts radio can find a clear station. Its areal is smaller and perhaps the reason for this. I should say the Roberts radio only gets signal in the front rooms. But the Duronic radio is brilliant for its intended use down in the shed/allotment. This makes its ability to charge with sunlight and wind up perfect for the allotment. No more usb charging though.ConclusionsSo I have had this radio for a week so far and I am really happy with it. Not ideal for indoor use due to sound quality and signal quality in my home, but perfect for outdoor use. It can charge even with the slightest amount of sunlight (in full cloud as I said) and I just love it for this! Brilliant little radio! I will provide an updated review if its necessary.

26.9.2013

I currently have a new Dispatch van for work (thats on a tracker) which every movement or ignition switch turn is monitored.. They say its a "business tool" but we all know different..Anyway, These vans are notorious for giving you a very small time to listen to the radio at dinner time. Citroen claims its calculated on the amount of time the engine is running. I get on average 10-15 mins at dinner for a hrs driving in the morning. If i use the lights in the back.. it halves easy..So my idea was to keep this in the van for "emergency uses"I leave the radio in the front cubby hole on the dash with a rag around the sides/back with just the solar panel showing and leave it charging throughout the day..

24.9.2012

Having read a few negative reviews of this product I was a little nervous of buying it. I needn't have worried. It replaced a wind-up torch radio that needed two minutes of winding every fifteen minutes. Two minutes of winding with this brought me forty-five minutes of clear sound.The solar panel also worked extremely well on the rare sunny days of the summer - once or twice I'd unwittingly left it switched on and the radio burst into life via sunlight hitting the panel. Which was slightly disconcerting when I was the only person in the house!One of the best selling points of this radio is the ease of tuning - the digital display makes tuning a breeze.

14.7.2012

For some time I've been using a Grundig Yacht Boy radio, a small modern one and it sounds really good. This radio is smaller still and whilst the quality of the sound is not as good - you pay for what you get, it has now become the default radio of choice. Maybe because I'm tight and the idea of saving money on batteries appeals ? I was amazed at how the C cells on a digital radio were eaten up, astonishing !It is small enough to fit into a pocket which is useful, though it is mainly used for short periods in the morning and at night. During the day it's getting its charge on the windowsill.I found that whilst walking with it the reception did dip every 10th step or so,

29.2.2012

I have ordered 2 of these radios for walking and as an addition to home "emergency" kit (ie. power blackout etc.). It is a small and light radio, its sound is imo very good for its size though a little tinny, the handle arm on both sets has a good positive action and provides a noticeable improvement in charge time / radio use compared to a previous radio (though I have not measured this), the telescopic antenna is recessed on the back and seems sturdy compared to a previous radio.The included battery is in a small compartment underneath, some NiMh battery which could of been slightly larger size (it is very small) though this is being picky.The flashlight is 3 LED type with a flood type diffusion,

2.9.2017

If you want a small indestructible radio which provides a more than decent sound and will save you a fortune in batteries, then look no further than one of these wee beauties.I am usually much too selfish and indolent to take the time to write a review, but I felt I just had to honour the memory of my wee durable duronic. I bought one of these trannies 4 years ago and to my shame I have treated it abominably. I have dropped it, kicked it, painted it and immersed it. (It is not billed as waterproof or even water resistant, but I inadvertently sent it for a swim whilst shaving).Despite all this abuse, Donny, ( yes I applied a nickname), just kept on trucking without the slightest note of complaint.Well......

12.1.2019

This is small enough to be popped in a cargo trouser or coat pocket which is ideal for taking to the park or beach. That it can be charged in several ways is lovely. No more desperate hunting for new batteries in the event of a power cut. It charges just fine if kept on the windowsill in winter even on quite overcast days so I'm very pleased with the solar charger. The wind up charge lasts far longer than my old wind up radio too which is great, as I despise winding things up. For me the winding mechanism will only be used as a back up. There is a light indicator for USB charging which is very helpful.

12.6.2012

I wanted a little radio for when I'm pottering about the greenhouse / garden and this fits the bill perfectly. It's very sturdy with a rubberised finish that has so far withstood various knocks / drizzle / crumbs of compost. I've had the radio for about 6 months now and have used it regularly outside for about 3 months.Plus points:- stays charged from the sun most of the time if left in a sunny spot (the greenhouse in my case)- red indicator light tells you if the radio is charging- when the charge runs low (after some hours of use), a 1-minute wind-up keeps it going for another half-hour or so- good reception for both FM and AM- capacity for nice loud volume if needed- torch is surprisingly

15.9.2012

I can understand why so many great reviews. Its great. The radio is compact, feels sturdy and well built. Has a plastic rubbery feel which i'm sure will both ensure good footing to help prevent falls and also give some protection in the even of a fall. Tunning was good (even when aerial was not set up), sound was as expected for the size but useable and does depend on the reception. If you touch the antenna or are very close to it, it improves and enhances reception and sound, the position of the antenna and where its pointing and the distance to your local transmitter obviously also greatly affects the signal - its a question of experimenting - I've experienced this with other radios and its just physics,

2.2.2019

...But if you do it could prove priceless!I live in a rural area, and on average 2/3 times a year the power goes down.When it does, I can be basically cut off from the outside world with no TV, radio, internet, and if the phone doesn't happen to be charged at the time, no phone either. It's only when we lose power do we realise how much we rely in it.And you don't have to be living rural either. In these uncertain times, any number of things can cause loss of power.It may never happen to you.....but if it does?One minute of cranking will give you around 25 minutes of torchlight, or around the same time of radio.Three minutes cranking will allow you to make a phone call between 4-15 minutes.These

20.8.2019

The Duronic Apex digital AM FM rechargeable radio is a uniquely styled portable. A host of features that you may enjoy having on a camping trip or an extended off the grid cabin stay.Search the radio and my name on YouTube for an in depth video presentation.Features that I like about this radio:* Analog tuner with a digital frequency counter. Refreshing!* FM reception is decent.* Triple LED flashlight that is bright enough for most cases.* Clock.* Alarm feature.* Back light for the LCD.* Headphone jack quality is good.* Simple controls.* Unique style.* Soft touch plastics, the silicone type.* Standard size,

20.8.2012

I bought this item to replace my ancient Freeplay Ranger wind up radio which I destroyed by dropping it down the stairs......I was a little sceptical when the Duronics radio arrived as its much smaller than the Freeplay which it replaced in my bathroom but after putting 30 seconds or so of charge into it via the winding handle, I turned it on and tuned in Radio 4 which has a weak signal in my area. The sound is suprisingly good, its capable of high volume ( important so I can hear it whilst I'm in the shower) and it held the station beautifully, something the old radio wasn't able to do, needing constant fiddling with the tuning dial to hold radio 4 without interfierence.

29.6.2018

sturdy, feels like things used to feel... over the past 30 years, we've all become acclimatised to having new products that fee flimsy, too light, easily breakable and shabbily made. The 2 generations below mine may never have handled items which feel solid, satisfyingly sturdy, well put together and with no in-built 'deliberate breakage points' which lead to rebuying entire item... (Such as the hinges of dish-washers / washing machines, kettles etc). it concerns me what a throw-away world we are and one look at our plastic islands in our beloved oceans shows the problem clearly - broken plastic items floating everywhere and fish cells now mingled with synthetic polymers.

25.1.2015

Well was I surprised when receiving this Radio, it is so Cute - fits in my hand. it is sturdy, and picks up all the FM stations I like - so that is great. Read on one of the comments on one just like this that it is Tinny - hmmmmmmmmmmm - well if you Want Great sound - then this is not going to give it to you - you should look for a surround sound stereo....LOL. I mean - after all - what do you expect from something so small? It sounds fine for when am listening to it while showering, the sound is very clear.I did not attempt to turn this on - I decided to Charge it right away with the USB - have had it about 2 weeks and it has not needed charging again - it sits on my Bathroom windowsill,

27.3.2013

My horse has been kept in his stable for weeks with this dreadful wet weather, our yard owner won't let them out onto the paddocks for fear of trashing them. So.... long hours in a stable is very boring for my old boy despite lots of leg stretches outside he still has to deal with the boredom of confinement.Thats when I decided he needed a radio but me being scatty with batteries etc I liked the idea of a wind up radio which would not only be eco friendly but would get around me forgetting to replace batteries.I ordered this product based on price and review and I am so glad I did.The product is compact and it fits nicely in the palm of your hand (I have small hands) to wind it up.

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