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Grundig M300 World Radio, Black
by Eton
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$40.00 |
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$30.00 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. |
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Electronics
Grundig
Publisher: Eton
Comes with everything that you need - Ear buds, protective case, owner's manual, Shortwave Listening Guide, and 2 AA batteries
AM and FM plus seven shortwave bands (49, 41, 31, 25, 22, 19, and 16 meters) and fits in your pocket
Front LCD screen shows frequency, 12 hour time and activation of the alarm and sleep timer
Built-in speaker
Includes ear buds for private listening
When you are crisscrossing the globe, you do not want to haul extra weight or worry about power adapters. That is why this lightweight, battery-powered radio is the ideal choice for the world traveller. Though this radio is small, its sound is mighty. You get AM and FM reception, plus access to seven Shortwave bands, so you can keep up-to-date wherever your travels take you. The LCD display, clock, and built-in alarm mean you will be on time, no matter what time zone you are in.
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| Good radio, great price |
| Customer Rating: 3 out of 5 |
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Radio is esay to use. Tuning I like with the thumb wheel and digital display. Channels lock in and the sound really good for such a small radio. For the price it's a good deal.
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| Unfortunately terrible |
| Customer Rating: 1 out of 5 |
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I own lots of radios (see my other reviews) and I had high hopes for this- Eton/Grundig have excellent reputations and I like some of their higher end units. This is very disappointing.
The biggest problem is that it doesn't stay tuned (a digital display doesn't mean digital tuning) rendering it functionally useless. If your station is super strong and it doesn't matter if it drifts from, say, 105.3 - 105.9 when you're trying to listen to 105.5 maybe it'll be ok for you. Then again, if your station is that strong, you could buy a $10 no-name radio. The size is nice, as is the very long extendable antenna. However, the name brand, nice list of features, flashy colors, and fancy packaging can't mask that this is essentially a cheap cheap radio not worth the shipping charges (I got mine with the remains of an an LL Bean gift card or It'd be shipped back).
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| Nice Radio |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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This a good radio. I bought this radio so I could pick up stations easily anywhere I go and on my last trip it picked up stations pretty good, with a lot less static than most radios. it`s a small radio with a big sound. It has a large antenna. it picks up some shortwave stations but not a whole lot, if you want a good sw radio I suggest you go with a bigger radio. The AM/FM stations come in very well.
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| Dial Display Problem |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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The station display gave out after six months. However, the time keeps on displaying. You have to pinch the case with your thumb and forefinger to see the station you want to hear,when you let go the time comes back on display. Also, the tuning wheel is too sensitive. The least bump or movement to it will send it off station. This review is for the Grundig M300 World Radio,Blue. I haven't any problems with this Black model yet. Other than that it's a good radio.
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| Grundig M300 - a litle lacking |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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I purchased this Grundig (Eaton) M300 for a job I had in a home where the electricity was shut off for the winter. I just wanted the "company." I wasn't expecting much for the price, but got a lot more than I though - With a few exceptions.
Pros: - Much better sound that I was expecting. I thought it would be Tinny for the size, but it wasn't. Nice (surprising) tone.
- Good reception. A little "wiggle room" in each of the kHz positions that allows you to tune in the station for best reception. I haven't had the "drift" consideration that others have mentioned.
- The "rubber" feel of the outside of the radio. I hear that earlier models had a smoother, metal-like feel that could slip from your hand. The newer model doesn't.
- I have also heard that some owners have had an antenna problem with what they say is a fragile antenna. I haven't experienced this because the radio stays in one place while I use it. Usually on a window sill or wherever I place it for best reception. Although the reception is good in a non-steel or non-concrete structure anyway. You don't use the antenna on AM stations to begin with.
- Good looking. Not a big deal, I know, but still it's nice to feel good about the thing.
- Fits nicely into my jacket pocket for ease of transport.
- I appreciate that it has both AM and FM positions. I'm not much into to SW so I can't comment on that.
- The alarm and sleep function is a very positive plus for me. I like to listen to the radio as I fall asleep and then have it wake me in the morning with no battery drain in the meantime. It does this well.
- I like the design (flat bottom) because it stays where I place it and I don't worry about it falling over.
- The tuned station stays in place when turned off and then turned on again later. That is unless you inadvertantly touch that very sensitive tuning wheel - see below.
- It may seem strange, but I see it as a "Pro" that I don't have to worry about it getting lost, or falling overboard because it would be inexpensive enough to just replace.
Cons: - I see where it's advertised with a "clip," but I haven't found one. Maybe they're refering to the belt loop section of the included case. This really isn't a problem because I don't use the case much anyway, and probably wouldn't use a "clip.".
- I do wish there was a way to light the station readout while the radio is on. This would make it much easier to change chanels in the dark.
- It would be nice to push a button to see the time instead of shuting the radio off for this feature - that won't work, at night, because now it's dark and there's no illumination. Can't see the time unless it's off (daylight), or the station (or time) in the dark. My biggest "Con."
The case that's included with the radio is on the cheap side, but for the price of the whole thing, this isn't a big deal.
- The chanel changer wheel is extremely sensitive. Takes a little getting used to. Go slow.
- The included lanyard is not something I've used. I don't like the idea of attaching it to the bottom of the antenna.
All-in-all, I'm going to finish this review and order another. I think that much of it. I'll keep it (next one) in the glove comnpartment with lithium batteries installed. I really think this is a great little radio with very good sound. I don't think you can go wrong for the price - as long as you're not too much into SW. Maybe the SW would work also - I just don't have the experience to comment on that. I really do think you'll like this M300 more than you expect to.
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