Rated 5 out of 5 by DJC50 Portable Radio
I use this radio when I work in the yard or in the cellar, Basically any location where I want to listen to sports or NPR. This is my second radio from LLBean. The first one I used for so long I don't remember when I bought it. I don't use the hand crank. At my age I use batteries, 3 AAAs. My first one used 3 AAs.
May 1, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by internet Solar Emergency Weather Radio
The radio does a lot of different things including charging by cranking a handle, using electricity, and using batteries. The speaker system is good, clear, and pleasant to the ear. I would like to see LESS PLASTIC in it by improving the overall quality with more metal. Price is very reasonable for what you get. Shipping and delivery was on time and the shipping charge was free. L.L. Bean is THE BEST !
April 10, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by ReggieDunlap Utility for all occasions
This product is useful under any circumstances. I bought it primarily for the instant weather info I can get as soon as and when I need; possible emergencies with radio and light source, sailing, camping, picnics, even for morning news while I shave.
Battery, solar or dynamo...it works!
April 10, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by WhiskMagic Poor Quality Construction
Bought one of these and returned it. The idea is sound but the quality of the product is very poor. Appeared only to hold a charge for about an hour regardless if the charge was solar or using the crank handle, which broke off on day two.
Suggestion - if Bean wants to sell this product, have it made with all metal construction instead of plastic and double the price. Customers expect durable products from Bean, not this.
March 28, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Yankeefan1956 Radio dies
Got this as a Christmas present after having week long blackouts after hurricanes the last two years. First try cranking it for the amount time told and would last only a few minutes of radio time. Then after putting batteries in it, it worked find for a few weeks. One day playing the radio it shut off by itself. Turned it back on and again goes off. The weather station would still play, but now that shuts off also. Right now I have an expensive clock instead of a radio and plan to get something similar elsewhere. I always liked Bean products, but they didn't well on this.
March 6, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by gpaul The control features are hard to understand
I found the control features hard to understand , but managed to figure them out eventually. On the plus side the radio has good sound for a small unit.
March 6, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by ShopGirl33 Solar Radio Great!
Bought this solar radio and its a must. Its a perfect gift for someone. Has multiple functions; powered on batteries, crank or solor (solar if outdoors). Nice sized radio too and has a flashlight too!
March 1, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by JessinVT Radio works great, but..
AC adapter not included. I was a bit miffed when I figured this out.
February 27, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Making7 Intimidating user manual but easy to use
Sounds fairly good and clear for a portable. Too many buttons and controls, but once you figure it out, it is fairly simple.
February 27, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by Lucytoo does not work
Could not get the radio to work.
February 27, 2013