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Philips Portable DAB Radio DA1000
 
 

Philips Portable DAB Radio DA1000

by Philips
2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)

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Technical Details

  • Cassette Deck: No
  • Cassette Player: No
  • DAB: Yes
  • DAB Broadcast: Yes
  • Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB): Yes
  • Noise Reduction: No
  • Radio Function: Digital
  • Record Function: No
  • Recording Function: No
  • Remote Control: No
  • Tuner: Digital
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Product details

  • Item Weight: 998 g
  • Boxed-product Weight: 907 g
  • Item model number: DA1000/05
  • ASIN: B0001ZN7J0
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 2 Feb 2002
  • Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,693 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Manufacturer's Description

Tune into DAB and FM radio to enjoy a myriad of radio stations in crystal clear digital sound. DA1000 offers fast, precise tuning through 20 preset stations with a handy joystick - all packaged in a sleek, portable design.

Box Contents

  • Philips Portable DAB Radio DA1000
  • AC/DC Charging Adaptor
  • 2 x AA Rechargeable Batteries
  • Headphones
  • Carrying Pouch


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    Customer Reviews

    Most Helpful Customer Reviews
    56 of 56 people found the following review helpful
    The radio is great quality; intuitive menus, fab reception (in and around Cheltenham), great clarity. I swapped the Philips earphones, which are ok, for Sony MDR-EX71SLs. These seemed to hang onto good reception longer (probably because they are physically longer).

    The major let down is the battery life. I get about 2 hours of DAB out of one charge. Other makes go for a three battery configuration; maybe Philips should have done the same.

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    30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
    I bought one of these pocket DAB radios. For about ten days it worked just fine and then after about 10 minutes use it emitted a high pitched whine and stopped working. The only way to switch it off was to remove the batteries. Amazon were great in replacing the faulty radio but - guess what? - the replacement arrived and would not work! I switched it on, the display said "welcome", blanked out of all text but stayed illuminated and nothing else happened. Again, I had to remove the batteries just to switch the thing off. After getting two faulty units, I'm not going to give it a third try and I've asked for a refund.

    Buy something else!
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    30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
    Great little device 30 July 2005
    We have a large mains powered DAB radio in the bedroom which is OK. Needed a unit for listening to the Test match outside so purchased the Phillips.

    Very neat and easy to use. Good reception in South Birmingham. Excellent FM recption as well.

    Fits inside coat pocket and battery life is good.

    Mains charger light as well so unit good for travelling.

    Car has Aux socket and works well in good reception area's. Will recommend.

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    Most Recent Customer Reviews
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    Living on the isle of wight (sandown) this radio is almost useless. Virtually nothing can be received and if a signal is forthcoming it will break up very quickly. Read more
    Published 5 months ago by D. S. Johnston
    Philips DA1000
    Bought this unit for listening to TMS at cricket matches.Until recently worked very well.Now it will not turn on.The on/off switch has failed. Read more
    Published 11 months ago by DAVID BUCKINGHAM
    Great little radio
    I have had this radio for 5 years now, used it daily and I have never had ANY problems with it.

    The battery lasts for me, around 3-4 hrs using the original rechargeable... Read more
    Published 13 months ago by Jess
    Stopped working soon after buying
    Soon after I bought this item it stopped working, it just wouldnt turn on! The reception I got was also very bad (despite having other DABs and the reception being fine so its not... Read more
    Published 13 months ago by Lisa
    on off problems
    I found the DAB reception brilliant but the on off button fell apart after 14 months.
    I bought a similar unit thinking that the button fault was a one off however this second... Read more
    Published on 28 Jan 2009 by bluetransformer
    Dont buy
    Worked fine for a while. Then would not switch off. Now the on/off button does not work. Seems a common problem do not buy.
    Published on 14 Jan 2008 by Andrew Woodward
    Steer well clear of this very poor product !
    I purchased one of these Radios back in May 2005 from John Lewis and came with their 12 month Warranty. Read more
    Published on 8 Jan 2008 by Mr. M. G. Deighton
    Avoid!!!
    I purchased this radio around 8 months ago. Just as other reviewers have reported here, the on/off switch has broken rendering the product useless! Read more
    Published on 7 Aug 2007 by 5565
    for the sake of a nail .....
    ... the kingdom was lost. Just for the sake of a durable on-off switch, Philips have turned an otherwise superb product into useless junk. Read more
    Published on 10 July 2007 by JC
    Guess what
    This radio is great - until the on/off switch breaks which from experience and reading other reviews it invariabley does. Read more
    Published on 1 Mar 2007 by K. bennett
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