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nothing special about it's construction at all. it feels like a chinese made device.
i am a big am/fm radio fan and my frustrations are that that the dying medium has been reduced to cheap plastic poorly made devices. i had hoped the eton radio would be different.
i ordered this after seeing an advertisement for it. translation MADE IN CHINA just like every other crappy plastic piece of electronics you'd find at a dollar store.
it is cool, does seem to work as described and the crank functions well. the box says canada then in small print it says designed in california assembled in china.
lacks the rigidity and quality of something made in north america. for 10 bucks i wouldn't mind but for $40 and the glossy advertisements that wreak of integrity i had hoped for a quality american made product not just another chinese made piece of soon-to-be-broken plastic.
This radio is so basic. you can use it while camping or other outdoor activities, however if you need a radio to be used in an emergency, buy a better one.
The cell phone charger is a great added plus. Good things come in small packages. Small, but does everything well. The light is surprisingly brilliant for its size. A perfect item to have around for emergencies.
I've put off buying a self-powered radio for my emergency kit because so many were larger than I wanted. Great little radio. And I do mean little. With several ways to obtain power, a built-in flashlight, and the ability to charge my cell phone [I requested the proper tip for my phone from the manufacturer online and quickly received it for no extra charge] this device is an esxcellent addition to my kit. And I like the red color.
Built-in LED flashlight is good for emergencies but not as bright as a 2 D-cell regular flashlight. Good product with great features. Hand-crank recharging feature works well but cable to charge cell phone is not included. Seems to be well-constructed. Small size is easy to store in an emergency kit. Owner must send in coupon with model number of cell phone-good luck finding the model number of your two-year-old cell phone. Reception of weather band broadcasts is not as clear as reception of AM/FM, and is not equal to other weather radios I have owned, otherwise I would rate it as 5 stars.
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