Asda E80170

This could be a really good radio for the kitchen or bathroom - however, as other users have have already mentioned and complained about is the interference whatever position you put it in.

Try moving it and sometimes you get a reasonable listening, but move away from it and boy oh boy the interference starts up and if you dare move the power plug or even touch it the interference is bad and can even go off FM to DAB.

DAB stations are hopeless in our area (Portsmouth) so be careful !

I had the same problem as some earlier reviewers,the damn thing just ate the batteries. I bought mine on 28th December 2010 and the batteries ran out today 12th January 2011 !!

I used in the bathroom for about 1 hour each day, the Asda help centre said that the batteries only lasted 4 to 6 hours!

I took the radio back to the store and when asked if I wanted to swap the radio for another one I replied ********* No Thankyou.

I think its time that Asda had these radios re-engineered as this problem seems to be ongoing, or at least say on the box that it is not suitable for running on batteries..

This radio is good value compared with other models on the market, so long as it works.

Unfortunately, I had two that developed the same fault within a few days. I used mine via the mains lead and with rechargable batteries. I discovered that even when it is running on the mains lead it drained the batteries. When I used it with batteries only it continued to drain the batteries even when switched off.

The mains lead connection to the radio is not very tight, so if you move the radio is loses power and goes off.

I also had some problems getting Radio 5 Live Sports Extra (one of the main stations I got it for). Although I live a little out from a main town area it should do better.

I have the ASDA pocket/portable DAB radio and that is brilliant for picking up every station. For £32 you get a cracking little radio (Not that cool looking) that is simple and efficient. Pity ASDA couldn't get the big radio as good.

Overall, if you live in an area that gets good DAB coverage and you get one that doesn't have the battery draining problem then it is good value.

I brought this "portable radio" for use in the bathroom. Unfortunately it eats batteries, after a couple of days, the 6 alkaline 'C' size batteries require replacement. Are all sets like this or is mine faulty? It's OK on the mains adapter though.

I was looking for an entry level dab radio without spending much money, I had looked through various home shopping catalogues but nothing realy caught my eye, I went into asda and saw this asda E80170 dab radio and it looked good. Having read jason x 's review I took the plunge and bought one knowing that I had 28 days to return it if it didn't perform. It won't be going back! I pick up 43 dab stations here in worcestershire, and the sound quality is superb, it has a nice clear display, comes with its own power plug, and I realy cannot fault it in any way and for 25 quid it is very very good value for money. Even the wife likes it!!!

the asda e80170 dab/fm radio from asda stores or online. is great its in black with blue lcd screen with a clear display even when the light goes out you can still read whats playing . it has a power plug inculed also takes 6 medium batterys if you take it out side . it also has a pull up type ariel . it is easy to install turn it on it then searches for the stations and then its done all takes less then a min and you got your stations . i pick up 39 here in hull . the sound is amazing and so clear like on sky on the radio channels . also for a small unit its very loud so if you like the tune playing you can crank it up . as for the fm radio side i cant test this out as in the flat where i live i cant get a good recption but this dab radio works amazing well and full signal bars . for £25 in asda stores well worth it bargin . i would def recommend to anyone