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The Gemini (RD 55) is a classic looking portable radio perfect for anyone who likes to listen to radio but is likely to suffer multiple interruptions, not only does this feature PausePlus so you can pause and rewind live radio, but it also offers an instant record function. Simply press record when you need to and the broadcast will be recorded straight onto an SD card. You can then listen to the programme again at your leisure. The Gemini 55 has stereo loudspeakers so you can listen to and playback your MP3/iPod collection in digital quality sound.
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The Roberts Gemini 55 is a portable DAB/FM radio with pause and rewind functions, an SD card slot for recording and MP3 playback, a USB socket for connecting to a computer, stereo line in and out sockets and an incredibly compact design. A stunning feature count for such a discreetly styled radio.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Buyers should also look at the less favourable reviews for the black model. The radio sound is "boomy" - I would advise trying to listen to it in a shop before buying; it may not suit yor taste. It is a matter of taste - my wife thinks it's OK. In many ways this is a near very good radio - DAB, tuning, station preset, recording, input/output are very good. I'm suprised they did not add alarm and snooze though.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
I would just like to congratulate roberts on this superb dab radio. I brought this this radio because i could cheat a bit, by recording radio onto a sd card so it could go onto my ipod. The output is first of all in mp2 but it is very easy to change to play on my ipod i do it via itunes convert to AAC. This is very easy to use and stylish to look at. I would highly recommend getting it although it is a bit expensive but worth it. The batteries could get a bit expensive as you need 6 C size.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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*** Note Amazon have this player listed twice, once for each colour ! Search on 'Roberts 55' in the 'Electronics' department to see them all. It's worth checking each listing as prices differ....!
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The Roberts RD-55 has several very useful features; namely the renowned 'PausePlus' capability, a record-to SD card facility, audio file playback from SD card and USB connectivity.
The aerial is 'meaty' and can be extended to some 67cm, making signal reception less 'dodgy' than some other radios.
I find the 'Pause Plus' live pause/rewind of DAB broadcasts very useful. As the unit apparently has firmware based on that also utilised by the CRD-33 and RD-59 it unfortunately only has a maximum 'memory' of some 8mins. However, it does have that firmware 'family' capability which allows you to record something which has already been broadcast if it is able to be 'rewound' to (this is an undocumented feature which I discovered and Roberts were unaware of !); multiple recordings can be saved to memory card.
The SD card storage capability also allows recordings/MP3 files to be played and there are 'Aux In'/'Line Out'/headphone sockets.
The 'Pause Plus'/file playback facility is quite well-specified, allowing not just pause, but also fast-forward and rewind. The only gripe I have is that the 'winding' function, accessed by turning the tuning knob, is rather slow - meaning it can take quite a few turns of the knob to move only a minute or so... When playing files, the associated music file information (if available) is displayed on the lower line of the LCD. Having said that, you can only search for particular files by 'scrolling' through all the files stored on the card (which can get quite tiresome...) and they don't seem to be stored in any logical order.
A quick note on SD card usage. Each time the card is re-accessed (by pressing record, selecting it as a source or stopping playback) it re-scans the card. This means that if the card has a lot of music files on it there can be a VERY lengthy delay before record starts or playback can be selected; this can be very irritating so you have been warned !
To correct comments in another review, the rubber flap on the top to cover the USB port and SD card slot DOES close with a card inserted; there is a small lug on the end of the flap which locates into a 'notch' inside the recess on the case to hold it closed....
The 2-line LCD is permanently-backlight when the unit is on (a possible negative if using battery power) and allows for DAB broadcast information to be 'scrolled' below the station information, as well as a range of other (selectable) data to be permanently shown, including the date/time (which is also set automatically).
There are 5 memory presets on each radio band, a scrollable station display/selector facility and the FM radio side has RDS.
Despite there being no separate bass/treble controls for the stereo speakers, I think they output sound very well and have a good bass reproduction; there is a selectable 'Music/Speech' tone control but I have found it best to leave it in the 'Music' position regardless....
So, all-in-all an excellent purchase with few competitors of comparable quality and specification; unlike, for example, the RD-49 and MP-30 it is sufficiently small and light to be truly portable and provide the PausePlus/SD card capability those radios also have.
For complete information, you can download the User Guide from the Roberts website.
*** Note Amazon have this player listed twice, once for each colour ! Search on 'Roberts 55' in the 'Electronics' department to see them all. It's worth checking each listing as prices differ....!
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The Roberts RD-55 has several very useful features; namely the renowned 'PausePlus' capability, a record-to SD card facility, audio file playback from SD card and USB connectivity.
The aerial is 'meaty' and can be extended to some 67cm, making signal reception less 'dodgy' than some other radios.
I find the 'Pause Plus' live pause/rewind of DAB broadcasts very useful. As the unit apparently has firmware based on that also utilised by the CRD-33 and RD-59 it unfortunately only has a maximum 'memory' of some 8mins. However, it does have that firmware 'family' capability which allows you to record something which has already been broadcast if it is able to be 'rewound' to (this is an undocumented feature which I discovered and Roberts were unaware of !); multiple recordings can be saved to memory card.
The SD card storage capability also allows recordings/MP3 files to be played and there are 'Aux In'/'Line Out'/headphone sockets.
The 'Pause Plus'/file playback facility is quite well-specified, allowing not just pause, but also fast-forward and rewind. The only gripe I have is that the 'winding' function, accessed by turning the tuning knob, is rather slow - meaning it can take quite a few turns of the knob to move only a minute or so... When playing files, the associated music file information (if available) is displayed on the lower line of the LCD. Having said that, you can only search for particular files by 'scrolling' through all the files stored on the card (which can get quite tiresome...) and they don't seem to be stored in any logical order.
A quick note on SD card usage. Each time the card is re-accessed (by pressing record, selecting it as a source or stopping playback) it re-scans the card. This means that if the card has a lot of music files on it there can be a VERY lengthy delay before record starts or playback can be selected; this can be very irritating so you have been warned !
To correct comments in another review, the rubber flap on the top to cover the USB port and SD card slot DOES close with a card inserted; there is a small lug on the end of the flap which locates into a 'notch' inside the recess on the case to hold it closed....
The 2-line LCD is permanently-backlight when the unit is on (a possible negative if using battery power) and allows for DAB broadcast information to be 'scrolled' below the station information, as well as a range of other (selectable) data to be permanently shown, including the date/time (which is also set automatically).
There are 5 memory presets on each radio band, a scrollable station display/selector facility and the FM radio side has RDS.
Despite there being no separate bass/treble controls for the stereo speakers, I think they output sound very well and have a good bass reproduction; there is a selectable 'Music/Speech' tone control but I have found it best to leave it in the 'Music' position regardless....
So, all-in-all an excellent purchase with few competitors of comparable quality and specification; unlike, for example, the RD-49 and MP-30 it is sufficiently small and light to be truly portable and provide the PausePlus/SD card capability those radios also have.
For complete information, you can download the User Guide from the Roberts website.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
get a wooden chassis "PURE" instead if you want decent sound...
Suffers terrible chassis vibration emanating from the resonating battery compartment, this spoils the overall sound as it soon kicks in, I had to take measures & use sticky foam to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Spennewyn
Not User Friendly
Considering Robert's reputation, I had expected more from this radio.
It was bought for my wife to use in the kitchen as a replacement for her tape cassette recorder that was... Read more
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Published 3 months ago by A. Morton
Roberts Gemini 55
Took a bit of time for my soninlaw to sort out my wife can now have the radio on while dooing the ironing
our other JVC radio had a USB conection. Read more
our other JVC radio had a USB conection. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tony
Superb Value for Money
Superb little radio, comes as advertised. However, sound is sharper in speech mode as it compensates for my aged hearing. With Ref to its SD card recordings. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dustyman
Packaging
The item was sold as new but was obviously repackaged with no seal on the box. Probably a return. Poor service.
Published 5 months ago by Anthony King
Roberts Gemini RD55
I ordered the Roberts Gemini RD55 on behalf of a friend of mine; the radio was delivered promptly direct to his address by Amazon seller Photostereo, however I soon received a... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Eddie Teddy
WOW LOVE IT !
Asked my hubby for a cheap Dab radio, so I could listen to my favourite stations whilst at work without loosing signal. And what did he buy me, but the Gemini 55. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mrs. S. J. Griffin
What a beauty !
I have recently bought the Roberts Gemini 55 and must say that that I am well pleased with it. In my oppinion the sound quality is realy good and better than the Sony xdrs55b. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2009 by Qm Potgieter
Easy DAB Recording at Last
What a fantastic radio: it looks good, it sounds great, has all the benefits of a DAB radio, but best of all you can insert and record straight onto an SD card with just a single... Read more
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