OfficeWorks had these priced at $75 (!!!) last time we checked (just before the holiday); hopefully, they'll notice this & drop price; dunno if they'll beat the price by 5%, as it's from an online shop.
(January's deal may have been a bit sweeter, but they've (reportedly) sold out…)
I think it's a 1-speaker (monoraul) source of sound, with stereo line-out (so, feeding its output into your stereo system may be a cheap way to get on the digital radio bandwagon, if you were wanting to do that; if not, wait for future, better/cheaper ones; they'll come OR digital radio may be slow to come to AU. ;-)
NOTE: At least one of the eBay vendors offering this radio didn't seem to be including the 240 VAC lead (or power block; which one is used by this radio wasn't 100% clear to me); make sure you get enough gear to run this from mains power, UNLESS you want to feed this a LOT of AA cells (6 at a pop!), over its lifetime. :-/
Here's the item description's spec's for this radio (E. & O. E.):
"What is Digital Radio?
Digital Radio is a new, exciting technology that delivers more to listeners. It offers exceptional sound and signal improvements. Digital Radio is known as DAB+. There are no subscription fees, no signing up or logging in, just tune in. Digital Radio will change the way we listen to the radio.
What are the Benefits of Digital Radio?
Better sound and clearer reception.
Artist and title of the music to which you are listening shown on screen provided stain is broadcasting details.
Tuning by station name - no more searching for your favourite.
Some units are also capable of displaying pictures.
Ideal for either the sports enthusiast or the music listener.
Digital Radio officially launches later in the year; however many stations are already broadcasting. Digital Radio DAB+ is the future of radio broadcasting.
Stay entertained with and up-to-date with the latest in Electronics trends. You can find TVs, DVD Players and even Digital Cameras at unbeatable prices. Love a bargain!
Features:
Akai DAB+ Digital Radio.
DAB+ & FM tuner with auto channel scan
Up tp 10 preset stations
Output: 0.5 Watts RMS
LCD Display
Mains or battery powered (6 x AA batteries not included)
Headphone jack
Dimensions (LWH): 17 x 4 x 9cm."
Mod: Edited URL to store URL which has same item at same price.
For those who prefer to purchase through eBay, their link: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170625…
What's all the hype with DAB+ radio?
Asides from the lack of interference from AM and whatnot, is the music they play better than the trash talk, Nasal spray ads and dribble they put out on commercial radio stations every morning?