***WARNING!***DO NOT BUY THIS FOR LISTENING TO MUSIC!
It has a tinny sounding speaker with virtualy no bass response.
So, why did I give this a five star rating? I bought this radio because I wanted a battery operated radio for news and sports. Plus it has a clock function.
**PROS**
+Small, yet solid. It measures 4 3/4 x 3 x 1 1/2 inches. It easily fits into a shirt pocket.
+Good battery life. I currently have fifty plus hours on two AA alkaline batteries and it is still going strong.
+Inexpensive. $14.99 + $6.00 s/h.
+Telescoping antenna. Convenient and much preferred over separate wire antennas.
+Good signal reception. It has an analog dial with digital lcd readout. No problems with signal drift so far.
+Easy to use clock and alarm functions. I recommend turning up the volume for the alarm since the tinny sound will irritate you into waking up.
+It has a backlight function that is simple and adequate.
+For news and sports, the speaker sounds fine.
+My earbuds work in mono in both ear pieces. (Much better sound for music.) It does have some low end static hum though.
+Although it is top-heavy with the antenna extended, it is easily remedied by laying the unit on its back. Or you can use the spring loaded flap on the back for the same purpose.
**CONS**
-Not suited for music. If I want music, I have a home stereo, an mp3 and a Sangean PDR-5 for music.
-The battery compartment lid, that does stay attached, is too loose. It is not a major issue. It should snap in more tightly though.
-No station presets. It is, after all, an analog dial. I did not expect that function anyway.
**SUMMARY**
It is a solid little radio suited for news and sports with good battery life. Even though it has tinny sound, this little fella has grown on me. I am happy with it so far, even though I've only had it for a week. If a problem or malfunction occurs, I will update.
Update 2/12/10.
+With two lesser expensive Rayovac alkaline AA cells, I got over 190 hours of usable radio time! In my opinion, that is very good battery life!
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Product Description:
This is a brand new, factory sealed, and never been opened SuperSonic SC-1099 portable AM FM alarm clock radio which retails for $49.99 plus tax. This compact, pocket radio is equipped with an ultra sensitive AM FM tuner and SW1-7 shortwave radio which allows you to manually tune into any radio frequency of your choice with ease. This mini radio features a built-in, high performance speaker so that you and your friends can catch the game or tune in to the America's Top 40 Countdown from any location while also offering a 3.5mm headphone jack for use during your daily jog or workout session. Additionally, this miniature hand-held radio is equipped with a crystal clear digital LCD illuminated display screen with a real-time clock and alarm function which is convenient for those who stay on the go. This unit is battery operated by two "AA" batteries (not included). We are an authorized SuperSonic dealer. Complete with a full warranty as well as our exclusive 30 day money back guarantee.
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