The size of the unit surprised me. But the sound was awesome. Haven't had it long enough to check the battery length.
2023-10-20
Am****er
Nice, small radio. I bought this to listen to RickandBubba Show, a mostly talk format. Easy to operate; decent sound; and low cost. What else does one need?
2023-09-12
So****is
I am very pleased with the operation of this radio. Good sound quality and so far , so good.
2023-08-08
E****G
Like it!!!!!
2023-07-29
Qu****M.
Good sound for a transistor radio love the chargeable battery last light weight
2023-07-27
A****e
A few weeks ago, I was jolted by a small earthquake here in Southern California, so I naturally searched for my transistor radio to see if there was any news about the location and severity. However, I couldn’t find that radio, in spite of my frantic search for it. That’s when I went to Amazon to find a new one, and I was bewildered by the vast quantity and variety available for sale. I decided I wanted a small but simple one, without that bothersome antenna, or fancy digitized controls. I finally spotted the tiny Prunus J-985 model, which was a basic analog transistor radio, with no speakers, and where the provided earbuds also served as the antenna. It had an on/off switch, an AM/FM switch, a tuner wheel for selecting the stations, and a sound volume wheel. In other words, all the basics with no additional bells and whistles to add to the cost. It also had a metal clip for sturdy attachment to clothing. It was very light weight, and very small…about two thirds the size of a deck of cards, and all for only $17. Perfect!
I read the accompanying blurb on the Amazon page, touting the features of this item, but like all such devices made in China these days, it sounded like it was written by a junior high school student who would have received a C- grade if it was a class project. But I decided to buy it anyway, because it also came with a DSP chip, That stands for Digital Signal Processor, which is supposed to be a chip primarily used in calculators. (I was sure it had its uses in radios as well.)
When the gizmo arrived, I inserted two rechargeable AAA batteries, attached the earbuds, and began listening. (Tip: Buy a good pair of lengthy earbuds, e.g. from Sony, because the longer wire makes for clearer sound and the ear pieces are more comfortable.) Bottom line? The unit worked well. Quality of sound? About what you’d expect for a 17 dollar analog transistor radio. After all, “analog” means simple or usual, and that’s what the quality was…simple and usual. Actually, it was better than I expected, because it picked up almost every station in the surrounding geographic area. I even had a little trouble focusing the tuner wheel to the stations that I wanted because there were so many nearby stations broadcasting their diverse signals. I listen to my favorite AM stations when I’m in my car, but I don’t think I’ll be using my little Prunus, until there’s another earthquake or power outage, etc. Why? Because the number of sequential commercials on AM radio is a real turnoff. Give me Youtube, where you can zap the commercials after a few seconds. Can’t do that with a radio. Still, five stars for my cute little boom box.
2023-07-18
D****a
My dad was looking for something to occupy his time while receiving Immunotherapy ( every 3 weeks ) to help his cancer from spreading. This is great because only he can hear, esp if its a ballgame. Treatment is 3 hours or longer at times to get iron ( up to 5 hours sometimes ).
2023-07-15
Ph****ey
Use it when I’m on a medical device
2023-07-12
T****y
Very satisfied with product! Excellent reception!
2023-07-07
K****y
Can u cancel my return
2023-07-02
ji****er
i had to buy ear phones with a volume control due to the fact that low volume setting was not consistant
2023-07-02
T****y
It was very easy to assemble and easy to tune the station. The sound was good. I brought it to listen to a FM transmitter convention program.
2023-06-22
k****d
Notice the ad is for the older more intelligent crowd. Radio works very good on both bands.
2023-06-21
M****A
I have used these radios for years. A real quality product.
2023-06-13
St****D.
works great
2023-06-07
L****a
This is a very nice looking, tiny analog radio! I wear it while doing my walking, mostly. Battery life is good and best of all for me is that the earplug prong (comes with the radio) and the on/off switch are at the top, so you don't have to pull it out to adjust it. The top is the narrow end, around 1 1/2, and lenght is 3 . Sometimes I put it under my pillow at night so not to disturb anyone, and it's so small, I don't notice it's there. Great buy!
2023-05-27
S****H
I carry it everywhere to enjoy music.
2023-05-23
Re****J.
These work perfect in my office, no blue tooth allowed anymore and I needed something
ERADIO985CE
I read the accompanying blurb on the Amazon page, touting the features of this item, but like all such devices made in China these days, it sounded like it was written by a junior high school student who would have received a C- grade if it was a class project. But I decided to buy it anyway, because it also came with a DSP chip, That stands for Digital Signal Processor, which is supposed to be a chip primarily used in calculators. (I was sure it had its uses in radios as well.)
When the gizmo arrived, I inserted two rechargeable AAA batteries, attached the earbuds, and began listening. (Tip: Buy a good pair of lengthy earbuds, e.g. from Sony, because the longer wire makes for clearer sound and the ear pieces are more comfortable.) Bottom line? The unit worked well. Quality of sound? About what you’d expect for a 17 dollar analog transistor radio. After all, “analog” means simple or usual, and that’s what the quality was…simple and usual. Actually, it was better than I expected, because it picked up almost every station in the surrounding geographic area. I even had a little trouble focusing the tuner wheel to the stations that I wanted because there were so many nearby stations broadcasting their diverse signals. I listen to my favorite AM stations when I’m in my car, but I don’t think I’ll be using my little Prunus, until there’s another earthquake or power outage, etc. Why? Because the number of sequential commercials on AM radio is a real turnoff. Give me Youtube, where you can zap the commercials after a few seconds. Can’t do that with a radio. Still, five stars for my cute little boom box.