Roberts Gemini RD 49 reviews: Radio
+ This radio scores high on portability. - It has no outstanding negative points.
People Also Viewed
Some customer reviews of Roberts Gemini RD 49
Most helpful reviewsTerry, Romsey Retired, male, naturist camper
- Good points:
-
Very easy to use.
Battery charging in situ
Portable
Good sound quality for its size - Bad points:
- It doesn't make tea!!!
| Ease of use | |
|---|---|
| Design | |
| Reception/Sound quality | |
| Display | |
| Value for money | |
| Overall rating |
Confirmed purchase: 20 Apr 2009
Lorna, Somerset
- Good points:
- Best reception of BBC stations of any we own - have purchased two more for friends since our original purchase
- Bad points:
- Reviewer left no comment
| Ease of use | |
|---|---|
| Sound quality | |
| Battery life | |
| Design | |
| Range of features | |
| Portability | |
| Value for money | |
| Overall rating |
Confirmed purchase: 19 Nov 2008
Confirmed purchaser nothing
- Good points:
- Sound Quality, battery life ease of tuning
- Bad points:
- colour
| Ease of use | |
|---|---|
| Sound quality | |
| Battery life | |
| Design | |
| Range of features | |
| Portability | |
| Value for money | |
| Overall rating |
Confirmed purchase: 19 Mar 2009
Bob , Weymouth
- Good points:
- Well designed very good quality
- Bad points:
- Reviewer left no comment
| Ease of use | |
|---|---|
| Design | |
| Reception/Sound quality | |
| Display | |
| Value for money | |
| Overall rating |
Confirmed purchase: 19 Apr 2009
Confirmed purchaser
- Good points:
- Simple to use. Good reception. Sensible in-built battery charger. Uses AA size batteries.
- Bad points:
- Could do with a better grip or handle for portability. Attractive-looking plastic case is a bit slippery. Sound quality is OK but lacking both treble and bass. I appreciate the necessary design compromise but it would be quite nice if Roberts offered an optional extension speaker.
| Ease of use | |
|---|---|
| Sound quality | |
| Battery life | |
| Design | |
| Range of features | |
| Portability | |
| Value for money | |
| Overall rating |
Confirmed purchase: 13 Jan 2009
Confirmed purchaser Casual listener
- Good points:
-
Being able to recharge the batteries without removing them from the radio.
A great radio apart from the points below. Must be good this is my second one. - Bad points:
-
No carry handle.
On/off button too vulnerable to accidental operation especially when the radio is packed in a bag or suitcase.
| Ease of use | |
|---|---|
| Sound quality | |
| Battery life | |
| Design | |
| Range of features | |
| Portability | |
| Value for money | |
| Overall rating |
Confirmed purchase: 04 Sep 2009
Product Features
| Type of radio | Table-top |
|---|---|
| Radio tuner | DAB and FM |
| Radio tuner | FM |
| Sound Output in Watts | 1 |
| Solar Power | No |
| Dimensions (mm) | 116x40x215 |
| Station Presets | 10 |
| WiFi | No |
| Release date | 2006-08-31 |
| FM tuner | Yes |
| Battery Power | Yes |
| Mains Power | Yes |
Also known as: Roberts RD49, Roberts Radio RD49, Roberts 'Gemini' RD49, Roberts Radio Gemini 49
Manufacturer's Description
The Gemini (RD 49) is one of the smallest portable DAB/FM radios in the Roberts range. It is both mains and battery powered and cleverly features a built-in battery charger for standard rechargeable AA batteries. This means you can put your rechargeable batteries into the radio and each time the radio is plugged into the mains they will recharge from within the unit – simple.
from House of Fraser to Tesco,
no one is selling it, we're sorry to say,
not 408 retailers nor anyone on eBay,
but please don't worry even if it hurts,
you can look for alternatives or
People also viewed
People who viewed this product also viewed these:
People also bought
People who bought this product also bought these:
Confirmed purchaser
Score 8.0/10Confirmed purchase: 28 Nov 2008