Price range: £82.98
What is it: Portable DAB and FM radio
What we think: It's a good digital radio let down by its poor FM performance
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 25 September 2009
Tags: Sony, Sony XDR-S10, headphones, OLED, dynamic range
We like:
Excellent DAB reception; attractive design
We don't like:
Poor FM reception
Also known as:
Sony XDRS10
CNET UK judgement:
For purely digital listening, the Sony XDR-S10 is an excellent choice, but its below-par FM reception is disappointing. It looks good, it's easy to use and it isn't burdened by superfluous extras, so £70 is a fair price, although there are better deals to be had elsewhere
Full review:
Radio has long played second fiddle to TV, and now it's fighting the Web. Traditional broadcasts are falling out of favour as Spotify, iTunes and online stations vie for our attention. How refreshing it is, then, to find a radio that bucks the trend. The Sony XDR-S10 is a digital and FM radio -- no Web or MP3s -- that puts all its energy into broadcasts. But, at £70 or so, it's fairly expensive for a run-of-the-mill device that lacks any unique features. Continue Reading...
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