Was looking around for a DAB Radio and found this one on sale. It has pretty decent reviews.
Their other model in the family is also on sale:
Pure Elan One Portable $72.27 (RRP $99)
Was looking around for a DAB Radio and found this one on sale. It has pretty decent reviews.
Their other model in the family is also on sale:
Pure Elan One Portable $72.27 (RRP $99)
Do you mean DAB+?
That's not what this post says…
Digital radio is DAB. So honestly I got no idea what you mean.
Honest question, why would you need this? Can't your mobile be used? Or, what is so special about this
You are comparing completely different products, there is a place in the marketplace for both.
This DAB+ can be used without a mobile phone or internet plan.
This DAB+ can be used without a mobile phone or internet plan.
Oh, so it's for <1% of the population?
Yes, but its more than <1% of the population. Just think of people with NBN problems, or who have given up on NBN, or the kids that are not subscribed to a mobile plan.
@Crownanchor: For 99% of people, if they have a phone line, they have internet.
@jv: Still some people prefer to have a dedicated radio than using their phone or computer, for many reasons.
When did we reach a point that a dedicated radio/speaker is considered lol
Ok I'll add my 2c as I'm getting tired of reading these 'phased out' comments on my DAB search alerts.
I do a lot of gardening and mechanical work outside and a single unit that can get a little dirty and beat up is perfectly suited for me rather than pairing my phone with a bluetooth device everytime.
Not for you? Just let it be. 👍
Thanks for posting!
Think of watch when people can just look up on their phone. Note book when you can just type everything on your phone etc…I think some people prefer to have a dedicate device so they free up their phone for other tasks, especially when they having a habit of listening to radio all day.
I love DAB radio, but this unit doesn't have wifi - no internet radio.
I have replaced a unit like this (with wifi) beside my bed with an Amazon Echo Show 5, and I am happy.
Australia uses DAB+ and a DAB radio will not work.
I suspect they’ve just misnamed it and it really is DAB+ but…
It says DAB+ in the product information in the link.
1 x Pure Elandabch Portable DAB+ Radio with Bluetooth, Charcoal
This or the Sangean DPR-44?
How much are those Sangeans currently? Linking to am expired deal from 2017 doesn't help compare them price wise.
I totally feel this device unnecessary.
… just like the comment.
Sometimes the ease and simplicity of just turning on a radio can't be denied, so I've had my eye on a DAB+ one for a little while, including these Pure ones.
The Pure radios were going down in price a fair bit over the last week 3Camel, while the Elan and Elan One seemed almost identical in specs.
Ultimately I ended up grabbing this Sony XDRS61DB from Officeworks for $68.50 which is is still sold by JB for $179 and $125 at HN.
The Pure radios seemed to get some average reviews lately compared to their older models.
clear buy. hehe. “Impressive 3W mono sound”
only if all these (DAB+/BT/WiFi/accept AC/AA batteries) + FM/AM as well….
Is there any point getting DAB anymore with digital radio taking over?