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 Good with Flaws July 18, 2008
I was very happy with this radio until after a year. The display started to fade & now it's totally gone. I contacted Sangean (via Email) I was told to send it in but never did. I use it now in my basement. If it wasn't for this problem, I would give it a very high rating. Excellent sound & reception. The batteries also lasted a long time.
Display leaves a lot to be desired January 24, 2008
I purchased the radio after reading the reviews that the there were problems with the display thinking that the company had corrected the issue. Sadly, brand new, right out of the box, the display was faded and hard to read. I contacted Sangean and they offered to exchange it. I also asked would the TV function work in 2009 when broadcasts went digital and they said no. That pretty much sealed the deal for me and I returned the radio for a refund.
 I Ignored the warnings October 24, 2007
Slick looking portable radio, purchased for my wife, I ignored the review that said their display faded out because it supposedly had been corrected . . . well, apparently that is not the case, we've had ours less than two weeks and viola, the display has faded out and is now gone. This is a really nice looking and has a decent sound, I'm going to let them replace it once, if it happens again adios! . . . be warned!
 A Very Nice Radio April 4, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased this radio to replace a GE product that sounded very good. I needed an FM radio for the bedroom that would look nice and perform well. My favorite station is a low powered one that is difficult to receive and my priority was for a sensitive enough tuner to receive that station. The PR-D2 does an admirable job of receiving all the FM stations in this area that are possible to receive. The sound is quite good for a relatively small radio. Very clear and well balanced. A little more bass response would be nice but not required. The appearance is very nice. Kind of an Art Deco look that would fit in with a Poirot set very nicely. You can't go wrong with this radio for the price. Sangean is not an unknown brand and in fact makes the products for many better known brands.
Radio with an Identity Problem March 28, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is a very nice radio! It pulls in the weak stations well, is easy to tune (including a knob and digital pointer, for those that like the retro effect). Clock and alarm functions are easy to set, and the Sangean humane wake up is less jarring than most alarms. It sounds good, runs for a long time on D cells, and has an attractive, and eye-catching design. I like it a lot, and even bought a second one to give as a gift!
But what did Sangean have in mind for this high performance portable? As some have pointed out the angle of the display is not optimum for use as a nightstand clock radio. I worry that the cloth grille cloth may be easily damaged by use while one is gardening, or working in the garage. Most customers would be more likely to buy a compact stereo system for use in a den.
My answer : PERFECT for deck/patio use!
UPDATE 7/15/06 :
The display on one of the two that I purchased just before Christmas is starting to fade/miss segments. BUMMER! Radio is now 1 star or less in my book.
Update April 16 2008:
As a result of the switch from analog to digital TV in the US, the analog channels will be turned off Feb 19, 2009... The TV Audio band of this radio, and others like it will no longer receive TV audio!
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