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Roberts RD-3 Gemini-3 Portable DAB/FM Radio
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Average Rating: 3 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 2
RRP: £132.80
Year: 2004

Description: Multi-function LCD display 20 station presets Menu display/selection of all major functions Search/Manual tuning. Rotary control for station/menu selection Rotary volume, bass and treble controls External DAB aerial socket. AC mains socket Uses 6 x LR14 (C size) batteries Size mm 260w x 160h x 76d.

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Dave Oliver 
Posted: 28/05/04
'Sturdy and practical'
Strengths:
Good looking and very sturdy.
Weaknesses:
None really
Overall:
Solid and compact unit with the option of DAB or FM. Ten preset buttons (five really, but there’s an option button to double them up) means plenty of room for favourite stations.
It has decent bass levels for such a small unit but you won’t get anywhere near the full volume setting without distortion on heavier music. Not the most distinctive DAB radio around though, and not the cheapest either.
 
Performance
 
80%
Build
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Overall Rating
 
73%
 
Richard O 
Posted: 03/09/05
'GOOD DAB SET LET DOWN BY POOR BUILD QUALITY'
Overall:
I bought one of these based on the previous review. Overall its a very good DAB set that "does what it says on the box". A year into ownership however and the on/off push button has failed (always on) and the volume control potentiometer is getting noisy. Unfortunately its now out of warranty so its time to get the screwdriver out and order some spares from Maplins!
 
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80%
Build
 
40%
Value
 
60%
Overall Rating
 
60%
 
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