Typical price: £130
What is it: Personal DAB digital radio
What we think: Slick looks, but reception isn't good enough and it seems a bit no-frills
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 May 2005
Tags: PURE Digital, PURE Digital PocketDAB 1000, London, audio quality, cricket
We like:
Great looking silver finish; fantastic battery life; headphones that act as the aerial
We don't like:
One of the biggest personal DAB units available; very variable reception; could have done with a built-in FM tuner and a remote control
You might also need:
You might want to invest in a sleeve to keep it looking pristine
CNET UK judgement:
When the reception is good enough, this is a decent radio, with great sound quality and a nice, uncluttered look. It is noticeably light on extras, and could have done with some simple additions like a remote control on the headphone jack. It's also a bit on the chunky side
Full review:
PURE Digital has long been seen as one of the leaders in the DAB market, and with the PocketDAB 1000 they've certainly produced something that looks good enough to stand side-by-side with its housebound models. Continue Reading...
PURE Digital PocketDAB 1000 History
10 May 2005 in Digital Living
Gear Envy: Pure PocketDAB 1000
The PocketDAB 1000 reminds us of a PowerBook, with a simple brushed metal finish and minimalist styling. A large, blue backlit screen makes it easy to see the information supplied with digital radio broadcasts. On the downside, it has no alarm clock, no recording, no rechargeable batteries, and no FM radio -- which is tedious, as we sometimes struggled to get good DAB reception on the move. Fancy tucking the DAB 1000 in your pocket?
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