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iGadgitz Xtra Wind Up Radio
iGadgitz Xtra
Pocket-size 203 g AM/FM wind-up radio with a three-year warranty from a UK brand.
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What you get
A 203 g analogue AM and FM radio that charges by solar panel or dynamo crank or USB. The internal battery is rated for up to 7 hours of listening. A telescopic aerial and earphone jack cover the basics for a power cut.
- Pocket-size 203 g AM/FM radio
- Charges by solar panel, wind-up dynamo or USB
- Up to 7 hours playback from the internal battery
- Telescopic aerial and 3.5 mm earphone jack
- 3-year warranty from UK brand iGadgitz (INNOV8 GB Ltd)
Pros and cons of the iGadgitz Xtra Wind Up Radio
Pros
- At 203 g and 13 cm long it disappears into a pocket.
- Three-year warranty from UK brand iGadgitz.
- Listed by Yours magazine and bestradios.co.uk.
Cons
- No torch and no USB output for a phone.
- The 300 mAh battery gives up to 7 hours so expect to wind it often.
Specs
- Bands
- AM/FM (analogue)
- Power sources
- solar panel, dynamo crank, USB
- Battery
- 300 mAh
- Charges a phone
- No
- Weight
- 203 g (7.2 oz)
- Size
- 13 x 7 x 4 cm
Why it scores 7.2
7.2/10
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Emergency features
- Runs on standard batteries too
- Hand crank and solar charging
- Charges a phone
- Battery of 2,000 mAh or more
- Built-in flashlight
- Water resistance rating
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