DAB Radio Buyers Guide

Just like other electrical goods and personnal audio devices there is so much choice. You can go down to Asda and buy an own brand digital radio such as their "Dual" range, you can get buy one from a popular brand such as Pure DAB Radio and their Evoke or Elan ranges, or you can really flex your wallet or purse and spend £299 on a TEAC CRH-255 DAB Radio Micro system.

How to choose a new DAB Digital Radio

1) Price - So the first point is to work out how much you want to spend (we've used Amazon as a possible shop, but look to the right for alternatives).

• For the lower priced items, say under £40 you're better off going down to Asda or Tesco and getting a home brand one. It won't really offer you much functionality or have the greatest look, but at least you'll have a DAB digtal radio. If you do have to buy online now then perhaps go for the Digihome DRF200 from Amazon's Market Place or eBay.
• £41 - £75 - You're now looking at the Pure Elan Portable Stereo with DAB and FM Digital Radio for about £65 at Amazon.
• £76 - £125
  

2) Use - What do you intend to use it for?

• Portbable DAB Radio - These are just like MP3 Players and fit nicely into your pocket. You could try the Pure PocketDAB 1000 Personal Radio (Empire Direct - £94.59). We've also recommended some other personal DAB Radios.
• Car DAB Radio - You have two options; To replace your current one, then something like the >Pioneer DEH-P5730MP CD Tuner (Edworthys - £127.99) Or get a converter such as a >in-car DAB converter from LX Direct (£99.99)
• In-home - The Pure Elan DX20 DAB Radio is a good choice.

3) Funk Factor - Some Digital Radios look better than others. Think about where its going to go in your home or office. You can even think of colour schemes! Here's some we like:

• Intempo DAB Digital Radio, Matthew Williamson Limited Edition KTM-02, Blue - £125 (Blue)
• Intempo PG01 / DAB/FM Portable Radio - £125.67 (Pink DAB Radio)
• Pure BUG / Graphite DAB Radio - £102

Whatever you choose, make sure you get the most out of it and don't just don't settle for you current favourite station. There's loads to choose from!