If you're a radio lover then this tech deal could transport you to tranny heaven as we take a look at the Tesco DAB-907 Mono radio. Despite its basic functionality it has one redeeming quality - its ?24.97 price tag.

So trying to put any concerns aside of how in fact Tesco manage to sell electronics equipment at this kind of price we can look to the specs.

As stated they are basic - the speakers are of the mono variety with 1 Watt RMS (sustained output), you get a digital tuner with stations and clock shown on an LCD.

If you want to take it out and about you'll need 6 x AA batteries (not included) and it will receive FM as well as DAB.

If you want to take a closer look then you should click through on this link that'll take you through to Tesco direct.

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Daily Tech Deal: DAB radio for under £30 at Tesco direct originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Roberts has announced new internet radios into its range that will go on sale in the UK in time for the Christmas present buying frenzy.

The Wi-Fi range sees the addition of the new Last.fm-enabled Stream 83i Wi-Fi/DAB/FM RDS digital stereo radio offering access to over 10,000 internet radio stations from around the world as well as the ability to stream a personal music collection.

Priced at ?150, with a high gloss piano black finish, features include USB playback, 15 presets, multiple alarms, sleep and snooze timers and a three-way speaker system including a bass woofer housed in an acoustically tuned wooden cabinet.

There's also the new StreamTime Wi-Fi/FM RDS clock radio, specifically designed for the bedside cabinet that offers ten presets, dual alarms for weekday and weekend programming, Listen Again and the option to stream music from a PC. It goes on sale for ?119.99.

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Roberts launches two new Stream internet radios originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:14:31 +0000

Roberts has announced the new Sports DAB II. The DAB/FM digital personal radio is angled as "perfect for when you are on the move".

Said to be lightweight, compact and easy to use, the radio offers a full screen or rolling text display and gets a rechargable battery as well as an AC adaptor.

As well as for use with headphones, the Sports DAB II boasts a built-in loudspeaker and offers key lock and auto shut off functionality.

In a black finish with blue backlit display, the Roberts Sports DAB II retails for ?79.99.

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Roberts Sports DAB II announced originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:12:09 +0000

Revo has announced the launch of the Heritage, a new multi-format digital radio.

Described as a "contemporary reinterpretation of classic European table radio designs from the 50s and 60s", the Heritage gets a walnut veneer and metal exterior.

Offering DAB, DAB+, FM and Wi-Fi internet radio - as well as wireless audio streaming - the Heritage also gets an iPod or iPhone dock.

Audio performance is delivered by a custom designed 3-inch neodymium speaker driver and a high fidelity 7W amplifier. There's also a graphical OLED display and a "joystick" control system.

The Heritage comes with a 30-day Last.fm trial subscription, which, if users want to continue to use costs ?3 a month.

The Heritage will go on sale in early November, priced at ?229.95, direct from Revo or from John Lewis.

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Revo Heritage DAB and internet radio launches originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:44:01 +0000

Roberts has launched a new DAB/FM radio that offers CD playback and gets an iPod dock. The Sound 43 is also notable for being available in three "racy" colours - Ferrari red, Lamborghini yellow and Porsche white.

With a high gloss finish, the all-in-one system offers touch controls, an electric blue display, boasts 20 station presets, alarm clock, and comes complete with a remote control.

Boasting an acoustically tuned wooden cabinet with a 6 position equaliser and separate base and treble, Roberts claims "superb sound" for the new device, which goes on sale for ?230.

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Roberts Sound 43 iPod docking radio launches originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:49:45 +0100

Roberts has announced the launch of the ZoomBox with the seemingly unique feature of a zoom display, "so you can zoom right into the text on the screen for easier navigation".

Presumably aimed at the older generation that might appreciate such eye-friendly functionality, it's a portable DAB and FM radio, as well as CD player.

However, with what Roberts calls a "futuristic and lightweight" design, the ZoomBox also offers an SD card slot for playback of MP3 and WMA music files stored to such a format.

Specs include 40 station presets, a headphone socket and mains or battery operation. It goes on sale for ?100.

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Roberts ZoomBox announced originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:55:33 +0100

Pure has let us know that its Chronos iDock Series 2, which it launched at IFA, is now available in the UK. The unit combines a number of functions into its shell, as well as support for both iPod and iPhone docking. While your device is docked, you can play music from it and control it via remote control.

Also in the iDock is a DAB, DAB+ and FM clock radio and a powered USB port so that you can connect up a phone charger, reading light, mini fan, cup warmer, or even a chainsaw. There's also a set of front-panel connectors so that you can connect up a pair of headphones or an MP3 player.

There are four on-board alarms that can be set to wake you up with the radio, a docked iPod or iPhone, or just a beep. There's also adjustable sleep and snooze timers and a dimmable display so that your bleary eyes don't get overwhelmed by photons first thing in the morning.

The Chronos iDock Series II is in shops now, and it'll cost you ?100.

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Pure's Chronos iDock Series II now on sale originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:35:35 +0100

We spotted it at IFA, but it's now official - Pure has announced the Elan II for the UK with a launch due in time for Christmas.

The Elan II is a portable stereo DAB, DAB+, FM radio with "ReVu" tech that lets users pause and rewind live DAB radio.

Pure is angling the successor to the Elan as a stylish option, with a black satin-touch finish, anodised aluminium fascia, turned aluminium controls and chromed handle with rubberised grip.

Features-wise, there's intellitext and textSCAN, an input for an iPod/MP3 player, an alarm and kitchen timer and 30 DAB and FM presets.

With "EcoPlus" credentials, the Elan II will go on sale for ?99.99.

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Pure Elan II announced in time for Christmas originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:48:29 +0100

Revo has just announced a new iPod dock/DAB radio/music system called the Domino D3. It combines a number of audio sources into one unit, including the ability to listen to Last.fm on the device.

It's worth mentioning the design, because the company has won design awards in the past. The D3 has a retro look, with soft edges and has a rubberised coating. On the left is the OLED display, on the right is the speaker, and in the middle are three knobs used to control its functions.

Those functions include DAB, DAB+, internet radio, FM radio, wireless streaming of music files from a connected PC or Mac, and an iPod and iPhone dock. As previously mentioned, it can also access Last.fm, though you'll need a subscription to get access to that service. It comes with 30 days free, and it's ?3 per month thereafter.

The Domino is also available in cheaper versions. There's a D1 edition which has DAB but no Wi-Fi, and a D2 that has Wi-Fi but no DAB. The D1 costs ?130, the D2 is ?150, and the full-on D3 is ?170. All three are on sale from 1 November and come in black or white.

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Revo launches Domino D3 dock originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:41:38 +0100

MagicBox has launched the Noturne XP-1 with the claims it stands out from the crowd with a slide-open iPod dock.

A DAB and FM radio too, the Nocturne is operated via a touch sensitive panel, boasts a blue on black display with backlight, and comes complete with remote control.

Offering alarm clock functions and a sleep timer, the Nocturne gets two 7-Watt speakers as well as a 20-Watt subwoofer.

As far as iPods go, the unit offers playback and charging with seven iPod dock adaptors included while alarms can be set to wake to music from the iPod.

The Nocturne XP-1 is on sale now direct from www.magicboxproducts.co.uk for ?99.99.

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MagicBox Nocturne XP-1 launches originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:30:11 +0100

The iRiver B30 is now on sale in the UK through Digital Audio Distribution, the exclusive distributor of iRiver goodies on our fair isle.

The B30 offers DAB radio on the go plus all the features of a portable media player.

Boasting "crystal clear digital audio" the device offers SRS WOW sound enhancement and SRS Circle Surround Headphone with the boasts of 5.1 sound with standard headphones.

On the DAB side, the B30 offers an RPG, the ability to record programmes and support for DAB+ for a tidy bit of future-proofing.

The B30 gets a G-Sensor that auto-adjusts to watch videos in landscape mode and the ability to shake the player to change tracks.

With the claim of a user-friendly interface, the B30 has a touch-sensitive control surface with haptic feedback.

Battery life claims come in at 40 hours for music and 6 hours for video. Storage-wise the B30 is available in 8GB and 16GB models that are expandable via microSD card.

The iRiver B30 is available from ?139 from www.dadaudio.co.uk.

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iRiver B30 DAB radio and PMP on sale in UK originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:08:10 +0100