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Freeplay Summit Radio

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > Radios and DAB
from: Freeplay


I have just received this as a present to ourselves for use on holiday, at home, away in hotels. And it seems just great. It feels very well made - robust and good quality but still compact enough. It is easy to use with a very good FM reception - better than our portable Sony. And the sound quality is really superb for the size of the radio.

The designer should be really pleased with themselves, and we look forward to years and years of no batteries, using the solar power, wind-up, and mains rechargable options as convenient. 5 stars plus!

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Roberts WM201 Wifi Radio

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > Radios and DAB
from: Roberts


This internet radio is all about simplicity and choice.
I purchased this radio from amazon, it was delvered within 2 days,
out of the box, and the radio was connected and receiving an almost unlimited choice of stations within 5 minutes.

Getting the media streaming from my computers media files took maybe another 5 to 10 minutes longer, but again this was very simple to do, although you really need to be running windows media player 11
to make it a doddle.
Sound quality is very good, depending on bit rates be received.
I am very happy with this radio and would reccomend it to anybody.

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Cobra MT200 PMR Walkie Talkies (Pair including UK charger/batteries)

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > Radios and DAB
from: Cobra


I bought these because of the well detailed specs of the product. I had a university ball on 9th May and there was no phone signal at the venue, so a few of us decided to get walkie talkies! I also bought the earpiece/micrphone (not supplied) for an extra fee, but it provided extra clarity and quality on the night - I also looked like an agent from the Matrix!

5km range meant that I could always contact people. Roger-Beep tone helps you know when someone is going to talk/finished. Very simple operation controls. I did not have time to charge and use the provided batteries and used normal ones. Radios were on from ~8pm until 5am and the 'battery low' light was not even on at the end of the night. Belt clip helped keep it discrete (especially ... Read More:

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Sandisk Sansa View - Video Player With Radio - 16Gb

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > Radios and DAB
from: SanDisk

March 02, 2008
It does the job but I really thought the View would be better.

On the plus side, it's a sturdy player with good capacity at a reasonable price - and the microSD slot works very well (better than Creative's effort). The radio also seems to work fine.

However, on the negative side, the awful fast-forward function (no progressive acceleration if you hold the FF button down), along with NO bookmarking function, makes it impossible to listen to podcasts or longer recordings. The firmware is also very buggy (if you buy this, make sure you download newer firmware from the site) and the navigation is a little uninspiring.

I've also had slight issues with the battery. The manufacturers claim it can support 30-35 hours of audio playback, ... Read More:

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Sony ICFC218S Clock Radio

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > Radios and DAB
from: Sony

March 10, 2007
As an alarm clock it's basic. Buying something this cheap seems to mean that the radio is fiddly to tune and sound quality is 1970s telephone. Yes, it's cheap, but Sony's much vaunted build quality is definitely slipping. The first one we got had a very definite mains hum from the power supply. The second one was better but still audible and annoying. The third one was ok - but I was annoyed at having to exchange two before getting one that was satisfactory.

The display isn't the brightest and the controls are scattered all round the place with little logic. Some of the switches are rather hit and miss.

It's cheap but you take pot luck with the build quality.

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Oregon Scientific Silver Atomic Projection Clock

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > Radios and DAB
from: Oregon Scientific


Had now for at least 5 years never any problems works as good as the day it came out the packaging.

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iLuv i552 - Portable iPod Speaker System With AM/FM Radio - Black

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > Radios and DAB
from: iLuv

November 01, 2006
I had expected that the speakers would have, maybe a max. of 20 -30 watts, but all I got was a measley 3 in each speaker! Really dissapoing! Line in and variety of docks work well though.

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4-IN ONE 12 VOLT DC SOCKET

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > Radios and DAB
from: Skytronic


I had expected that the speakers would have, maybe a max. of 20 -30 watts, but all I got was a measley 3 in each speaker! Really dissapoing! Line in and variety of docks work well though.

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Sony ICFB01D.CE7 wind up radio

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > Radios and DAB
from: Sony

October 24, 2006
With an end cost of nearly thirty pounds you may be put off buying this item. However what you get for that money is a super little radio that looks great and is well made.

The orange may be an acquired taste, but the radio is well made with chunky easy to use buttons. As well as the tactile and easy to use controls the winding handle is also sturdy and robust making charging the radio quick and easy. The radio also has a useful soft light and a bright flashlight; however they are mainly for indoor use and are probably not suitable for reading by.

The product description states that a 60 second wind up gives 60 minutes playback, however I have found the radio last for hours and hardly needs recharging afterwards. If you are using the soft light or ... Read More:

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Sennheiser RS110 RF Wireless Headphone

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > Radios and DAB
from: Sennheiser

July 17, 2006
If nothing is being played, a loud static hiss starts about 1 to 2 minutes after. This effectively makes the headphones useless.