Eton Sound 100 AM/FM Radio, Silver by Eton
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Digital camera reviews of Eton Sound 100 AM/FM Radio, Silver
Digital camera Review: Good in most ways
Summary: 4 Stars
I found the sound of this device to be very rich and suitable for radio. When connected to other devices via the Aux input, the sound, by default, has too much bass. For me, that wasn't a problem because I was able to neutralize the excessive base with my MP3 player's custom EQ function.
The build quality of the radio feels cheap, but it's light and has great sound with little distortion when the volume is cranked up. Another good thing is that the AC adapter that comes with the radio has a very long cord which allows the radio a good range from the outlet.
My only real problem with this radio is the extremely bright backlight for the LCD. My solution was to put electrical tape over the plastic flap that guards the LCD from scratches during shipping. When I'm ready for bed I just put the flap with the electrical tape back on. It would be much better to have a switch for the light.
Digital camera Review: Good radio but very bright light.
Summary: 4 Stars
Just wanted to reiterate, the back light on the clock is very bright, nightlight like bright. The radio and remote both work well and overall I am satisfied with it but if I paid more (got on sale for $40), then I might be dissapointed.Digital camera Review: Good sound, so-so everything else
Summary: 3 Stars
I got two of these on special for $30 each. The sound is remarkably full for a small table radio. There is a bass reflex port in the back of the radio. The FM radio is sensitive enough to pick up most stations without noise -- even those classical stations which always seem to be of marginal strength in most radios. However, the selectivity and image rejection is terrible. Not a problem for me, but could be for you if you have a weak station in the same spot on the dial as the image of strong station. I didn't try the AM.
As a casual table radio, it does very well. If you can get it for $30, it's a good buy. However, some of the higher prices I see are a bit beyond what the radio delivers.
Digital camera Review: Great Sound and Sensitivity
Summary: 4 Stars
Picks up weak signals well. Great sound out of such a small box. The alarms and remote work well. However, could be vastly improved with a red LED display rather than the bright, bright panel which doubles as a night light!Digital camera Review: I'm a sucker
Summary: 1 Stars
I wish I had read reviews of this product before I shelled out $150 for it. After about 6 months, it has stopped working. The clock sometimes appears hours ahead or behind, the controls suddenly stop working, either by remote or on the unit, including the manual volume knob (which apparently isn't manual). Sometimes I can't even turn the machine OFF. So I unplug it for about 4 hours, then plug it back in and it works for about a day. THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE BIGGEST JOKE ON THE AMERICAN CONSUMER. I feel like an idiot! And the worst part about it is that I bought it after I saw it advertised on the NPR website... a place I used to trust implicitly.