Pure PocketDAB 1500

But the biggest change of all is the price. While the 1000 initially sold for £145 (£170 inc VAT), the 1500 goes on sale for £68 (£80 inc VAT) - we found this price from Hughes Direct. There are cheaper pocket digital radios around, but they're unlikely to match the PocketDAB 1500 for either reception or sound quality.

And although this is still a lot to pay, if you'll use the 1500 every day - and we know people have done precisely that with the 1000 - then it's good value. The inclusion of a rechargeable lithium-ion battery is also excellent news. The only reason the 1500 misses out on a Recommended award is that chassis: it's simply too large.

Author: Tim Danton