Etón FR150 Microlink Solar-Powered, Self-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger (Black) by Eton
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Digital camera reviews of Etón FR150 Microlink Solar-Powered, Self-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger (Black)
Digital camera Review: Great little radio!
Summary: 5 Stars
This radio has an amazing compact size - easy to take just about anywhere. It has great reception of radio stations and weather channels, multiple sources of power/ways to charge it, and a nice little built-in flashlight too! Not to mention, it can charge your cell phone too! (Eton offers a free cell phone adaptor - you'll get it quickly if you register the purchase on their website and give your cell phone model.) Plus, it's just cool all-around. Wonderful device to have around the house, for casual use, for emergency use, or for camping trips!Digital camera Review: Handy and worth the money
Summary: 4 Stars
If you're looking for a boom box or spot light, you'll be disappointed, but if you want a dependable emergency unit it's worth the money.Digital camera Review: Leave out in the sun
Summary: 4 Stars
For such a small radio, it does sound good.......but within the range of personal listening. Works time after time on the solar charge, I'm not into the Model T thing, but I guess that works too. Flashlight is ample.
As I have said in other reviews, etons are the best radio values in every price point.
All I have except the Grundig are rechargable and hold their stations well, and are durable. And if you want to use batteries, they last a long time too, This one doesn't even take them, unless I'm missing something.
One last thing: This usually fits in your camera bag along with the other paraphenalia you may have there.
Digital camera Review: My Father Was Impressed
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought a different brand for my husband on clearance and it works fine. My father liked the idea of the solar panel for days when he is sitting outdoors and expressed an interest in having one. I saw this one on Amazon and it had the features I was looking for - the crank, solar panel, an emergency light (and good reviews). When he opened it on Christmas, my father immediately gave it some cranks and turned it on. He was very impressed with the sound considering how small the radio is. He definitely likes it and will make good use of it this summer to listen to the ballgames, music, and talk radio.Digital camera Review: Nice product, but an incomplete package.
Summary: 4 Stars
For the price, I expected the typical thin, creaky plastic chassis common on many similar products, but everything about this is pretty solid. I wouldn't be too afraid to just drop it in a backpack and go. My only complaint is this...the radio has a built-in rechargable NiMH battery, which will die permanently if left discharged too long. People will buy this as an emergency radio, stick it in a drawer, and when they really need it some day, the battery will be bad. To solve this, I ordered a USB-A to USB Mini-B cable and a plug-in AC to USB adapter. Now, I can leave it plugged in and charged or charge it from any USB port.