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synsei
21-07-2014, 09:40
I have just spent the past fifteen minutes trying to regain control of my senses after reading a hilarious two star review on Amazon of a hybrid radio. It is a clever gadget which can either be charged from a USB port, via a small windlass type crank or by an array of solar panels positioned on top of the unit, clever huh?

Well, not if yours develops the two minor faults this gentleman's did. Below is his review:


Initially thought I had a bargain. Sound quality was reasonable for a wind-up radio and it is a handy size. After 6 months the on/off switch and volume control ceased to function, meaning I had to listen at full volume and had to wait for power to run down as unable to switch off. No option but to get rid. Cannot recommend.

"Can't you turn that bloody thing off???"

"No"

"Well at least turn it down..."

"I can't"

"Take the batteries out then"

"Here, be my guest..."

:lol:

anthonyTD
21-07-2014, 09:52
:eek: Brilliant :lol:
A...

mr sneff
21-07-2014, 10:16
When I first heard about a clockwork radio I thought it was a wind-up.......

Macca
21-07-2014, 11:40
When I first heard about a clockwork radio I thought it was a wind-up.......

He's here all week, folks...

mr sneff
21-07-2014, 13:22
He's here all week, folks...

:lol:
The old ones are always the best though.

struth
27-07-2014, 17:51
I've got one of those green radios......it is actually rather good...can be run via a wallwart as well and has a line out. had it connected to my stereo once and it sounded good...works great in sun but a cloud always comes over at the good bits.:) the crank lasts about 1/2 hr. it is quite big and heavy though

struth
28-07-2014, 16:36
Was out in shed listening to some cash and came across the green machine

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/29/ybajuqaz.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/29/ary5yhan.jpg

Still working and switching off:)