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Summary: Nice improvement over the DT 200V
Review: I've had the DT-200V (or its predecessor) for years and have been happy with its excellent FM reception and useful interface (lock switch, auto power off, easily accessible volume control). It has survived many drops.The DT-300-VW has the same ergonomic features, is smaller (but not much lighter), and adds a clock and weather radio reception. The shutoff timer is 90 minutes instead of an hour, which I like, and the presets are much more convenient than the 200V. My only quibble: no belt clip. I like that it uses AAA instead of AA batteries, since I always have spares for my palm pilot and noise cancelling headphones. I haven't tested the earbuds that came with it--I'll probably throw them away.
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Summary: Excellent Item
Review: I've had the equivalent of the Sangean DT-200V for many years now (I bought the Radio Shack branded version), and it worked pretty well for a while. However, lately it has taken to turning itself off if moved around even a little and losing all memory settings, so I decided to replace.
This DT-300-VW is a better radio all around, and I am very happy with it. The controls have a positive click feedback. Once you figure out how to program it, it is quite logical and easy to use. It is smaller than the 200v, though I miss the belt clip.
Reception is excellent (with the exception of weather bands) and sound from the built in speaker is strong and quite usable in most conditions (considering it's small size). FM stereo sound with good headphones is remarkable.
So, overall, even though it is fairly expensive, I feel it is worth it.
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Summary: I compared this to my CC Radio
Review: Let's cut to the chase, I compared this to my CC Radio. An A B comparison..If the CC radio was a 10 in picking up am.. The 300 was a 9.4 on FM it was also a 9.4 On the weather band it picked up the same weather channels my cc radio did and on the same channels and what really suprised me was the 300 picked up one more TV station than the cc radio did. I live in the country and the closest TV station is 80 miles away as the crow flies..The ear buds are a joke but a better pair of head sets will sound really good on FM stereo with plenty of bass. I like this radio.. I was suprised how small and lite it is..It picks up way better than my Sony walkman..
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Summary: An amazing technical creation!
Review: Most portable radios are big on promises, but small on performance. The DT-300VW delivers exactly what it promises. If you are interested in purchasing a small radio without the cassette or CD functions, this is exactly what you need. I collect high-end, high-performance radios, which usually weigh 2 or 3 pounds. I wanted a radio that would fit into a small pocket and could be carried anywhere. The DT-300VW is roughly the size of a deck of cards and weighs only 3.4 ounces! This radio can go anywhere and is the ideal choice for the active person or traveler. Women will find that it fits easily into a small space in their handbag. It makes the "Walkman-type" radios seem bulky in comparison. Don't let the small size fool you! The DT-300VW is big on features. First off, there is a "quality feel" about the unit. It's extremely well-constructed and durable. Many portables and Walkmans experience FM reception problems in the far surburban/fringe areas. I live 40 miles from downtown Chicago and the DT-300VW pulls in every Chicago FM station flawlessly. In fact, the reception is quite impressive for a unit this small, pullung in most FM stations within a 60 mile radius. The AM daytime reception is very good, but the nighttime reception is unbelievable! After the sun goes down, the AM band comes alive with stations from all over the USA, Canada and Mexico. I consistently receive stations that my expensive receivers have never received--or receive intermittently. I'm not suggesting that you buy this radio for AM DXing, but the AM reception is absolutely amazing. The internal AM antenna is extremely directional, and you must position the radio for the best AM reception. This might be irritating if you're moving around while listening. On the other hand, this directional reception allows you to almost completely "null out" strong local stations and receive distant stations on adjacent channels. The radio also receives the audio portion of TV channels 2-13. This feature works great. It also receives NOAA weather stations and works very well if you live within about 50 miles of a NOAA broadcast station. The NOAA weather feature could make this radio a lifesaver. The speaker is only 1-inch in diameter and sounds a bit "tinny". A set of earbuds come with the unit and are the best earbuds I have ever heard. Personally, I do not like earbuds--but that's a matter of personal taste. I simply bought a portable stereo headset to go with the unit, and the sound is quite exceptional! There is no "Bass Boost" feature, but the sound is clean and impressive. You will find the clock, timer and sleep features to be convenient. The alarm feature "beeps" softly, but still manages to wake me up from a deep sleep. The DT-300VW may first appear to be somewhat complicated to program, but the owner's manual is well-written. Follow the simple instructions and you'll succeed. After the second try, you'll remember how program it without the owner's manual. I compare the features, reception, sound and quality of the DT-300VW with my $200-$300 radios! I tend to be a skeptic when it comes to the claims made by most radio manufacturers, but this tiny wonder is worth the steep price tag! Prepare to be blown away...
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Summary: Broken after 6 uses
Review: Radio is wonderful; small, decent reception, but it flat out broke after about six uses. Had to pay 15 bucks to send for fixing, Sangean did send me a new one, but not worth the trouble. The reception is decent, but not worth 70 bucks
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Summary: fantastic
Review: Received it yesterday- was better than expected- great. My husband liked it so well I gave it to him for an early Christmas gift. It has everything and more in a tiny package. Does everything but cook dinner.
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Summary: Big Bang in a Small Package
Review: Sangean has made an innovative little radio that is easy to use and a pleasure to listen to hour after hour. The DT-300VW crams a lot of features into a very small package. It slips comfortably into a shirt pocket, and it's a perfect portable radio to bring to baseball games and other sporting events. I have had mine since 1998, and I still use it fairly regularly. It is easy to flip through memorized channels with the up-down buttons. The digital readout tells me the station instantly, without the guesswork of analog radios. I can change bands with the touch of a button, and another button allows me to search for a new station. There is also a stereo-mono button for improved FM signal reception. The radio provides 9 memory positions for each band (including weather), which is plenty for most users. When favorite channels are memorized, it becomes extremely simple to find something to listen to. Sangean did not scrimp on performance. Reception is very good, and sound quality is excellent, especially on FM. I personally find the FM sensitivity above average but not awesome, although "your mileage may vary." The headphone cord acts as a de facto antenna, so it is impractical to listen to the radio's external speaker without a headphone attached to attract signals. I like the simple blue on/off button at the top, which is very easy to find quickly and without looking. I also appreciate the lock switch, which keeps from changing the controls unintentionally. But, if the radio does switch on accidentally, it turns off automatically in about 90 minutes, saving battery power. Battery consumption is very respectable. Having used my radio for probably more than 250 hours, I can say the average battery drain for a set of AAA batteries has been about 9-10 hours. That is well along par with any Walkman-type radio, especially considering the battery size and the radio's features. Of course, using the radio's external speaker for extended periods will reduce battery life significantly. Judging from its small size, it's clear that the external speaker wasn't meant for demanding use. However, in a generally quiet room, with the radio less than three feet away, the speaker does just fine at low to moderate volume. Anything more is asking too much. This is primarily a headphone-oriented radio, and the speaker is simply a nice extra for some flexibility. I've gotten several interesting reactions from people encountering the radio for the first time. On one occasion at work, the radio was hidden in my shirt pocket as I listened quietly with the external speaker. A visiting co-worker was truly puzzled at the mysterious sound coming from somewhere around me, until I showed the radio. His look of incredulity was priceless. On another occasion, an envious teenager wanted to know what it was, because he had mistaken it for a pricey MP3 player. I have used several ultra-small radios like this. In the 1980s, Toshiba produced a very small, analog AM/FM stereo that was about the size of a Zippo cigarette lighter. It performed very well, although the retail price was prohibitively high. Today, this Sangean radio tops it in all respects, and at a reasonable discount price. It is well worth the money.
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Summary: I'm in Radio...
Review: So this radio comes in very handy when you want to scan up and down the dial checking out your stations and the competition. I'm always looking for radios that have digital tuning so instead of rolling a dial to literally scroll up and down the dial, I can just hit the presets and tune into the stations I'm concerned with. One of the best features is one that few radios seem to have: a lock switch. With that you can make sure your radio doesn't accidentally turn on or off, or the setting doesn't change when you don't want it to. With the headphones on, I thot the stereo sound was surprisingly good coming from such a small unit. It's a good buy, especially for radio pros.
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Summary: 3 oz weaking...
Review: Thanking Amazon for the quick resolution of the problem with my earlier purchase of this radio. It arrived today and so far, everything is working just fine. My husband is very pleased with his birthday present. It pulls in the FM stations he enjoys in an area that's hard to receive and the small size is perfect for work. He already had other earphones so he is happy with the sound quality using them rather than the earbuds supplied. When he's happy, I'm happy! Thanks again to Amazon for the service!
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Summary: Happy Update
Review: Thanking Amazon for the quick resolution of the problem with my earlier purchase of this radio. It arrived today and so far, everything is working just fine. My husband is very pleased with his birthday present. It pulls in the FM stations he enjoys in an area that's hard to receive and the small size is perfect for work. He already had other earphones so he is happy with the sound quality using them rather than the earbuds supplied. When he's happy, I'm happy! Thanks again to Amazon for the service!
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