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PURE Chronos II, Stylish DAB digital & FM clock radio | 
 enlarge | Brand: Pure
Category: CE
Buy New: £44.99
New (6) from £44.99
Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 1059
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 8 x 3
MPN: VL-60909
Model: VL-60909
UPC: 759454809096
EAN: 0759454809096
ASIN: B000VKCYOY
Release Date: August 29, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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| • | Reduced power consumption | | • | Use of materials from recycled and sustainable sources | | • | Optimum packaging size for transport efficiency | | • | Selection of components with minimised environmental impact |
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Product Description
Chronos II maintains the stylish design and aluminium facia that made the original so popular, but is now available in two colours, has an improved display, automatic light sensor and includes FM with RDS. If you havent experienced DAB digital radio yet, youre in for a treat. Select stations by name, see news and track titles on the scrolling text display, tune at the touch of a button, and listen in crisp, clear, digital-quality sound. And theres more listening choice on DAB too in many areas up to twice as many stations as FM. Of course, Chronos II still has plenty of bedside features, such as a large clock display, four independent alarms (each of which can be set for weekdays only, weekends only or as a one-off), a snooze timer and a sleep timer. Other features include PUREs Intellitext, for browsing stored scrolling text, textSCANTM to pause and control scrolling text and a USB port to add new features as they become available. All EcoPlus products are designed and manufactured to minimise their environmental impact, with: Reduced power consumption Use of materials from recycled and sustainable sources Optimum packaging size for transport efficiency Selection of components with minimised environmental impact
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 Poor display December 29, 2008
G. John (Berkshire)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my first DAB radio, and I'm impressed by the clear sound. However, the display is very poor. It certainly isn't anything like the image on the product packaging as shown above (and I'm amazed that PURE can get away with this). Even at its dimmest setting, it still lights up the whole room. Also, it is difficult to view from many angles, but I guess all backlit LCD displays are like this.
 looks good but reception poor and software clunky September 28, 2008
Stuart Silvers (UK)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Sadly I'm going to send this product back for three reasons.
1) Reception very poor - despite being in what the BBC website says is a good DAB reception area (walton-on-thames). It is also highly variable - sometimes it's fine when i'm stood in the room - but suddenly gets weak when I lie on the bed.
2) Display far too bright - even on the dim setting - I have to place a book in front of it at night - shouldn't really have to do this with a 50+ product.
3) - and this is the clincher - there's no way to easily cancel the alarm if you wake up before it goes off. I often have 5am starts for work - if I wake up before the alarm it's much better for my partner if I can quickly cancel it before it wakes her up as well - instead I have to go through a clunky menu system to do this - not easy at 4:55am.
It's a shame because it looks nice on my bedside table - and I really want DAB so I can listen to the cricket on 5 live sports extra. But for a second generation machine basic faults like points 2 and 3 are really unacceptable.
 notthebestservice July 25, 2008
Jakey H (Scotland)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am in complete agreement with P Beard "dab fan" that for a supposedly up-market radio, the aerial leaves a lot to be desired. I have contacted PURE customer service by email asking if there is anything I could use/attach to enhance signal reception and perhaps obtain some of the stations that are in the "fairly likely to receive" category. The reply I received was not very helpful giving no recommendations but giving a warning that tampering with the existing aerial on the Chronos II would invalidate the warranty. If they had ventured to give me some helpful tips rather than their negative attitude to my query I might be happier.
unsceduled alarms June 24, 2008
B. Conder (UK)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I like the look and feel of this radio....but,
The first one I bought kept switching on at 4AM even though the alarms were either switched off or scheduled for later in the day.
I replaced the radio within a week and the second radio is doing the same - this time at 2AM!
I am returning the radio and choosing an alternative brand.
Looks good, but pretty crap January 26, 2008
P. Beard (london, UK)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
It probably is better than the original, but mine broke after a week.
You cant set the radio to come on and then an alarm, without setting two separate alarms and its fiddly.
also crap aerial, its just a piece of wire, cant believe they cant supply a proper metal one, especially as DAB is hard to receive in some areas.
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