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Review on ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Eton SIDEKICK: The Ultimate Camping AM/FM/NOAA Radio with S.A.M.E Technology by Justin Zilinskas

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Great emergency radio with great sound.

This device was a surprise. I tried four different emergency radios and was dissatisfied with all of them. Prices range from $45 to $150. Features were spilled from set to set, but they all had one thing in common - lousy sound. All of them cut out mids and lows to save battery power. Compromise is just a terrible sound. I thought I had to live with that sound, but I was wrong. I tried another emergency radio, the Eton Sidekick. The first thing I noticed was the vastly improved sound quality compared to other devices I've tried. Simply great sound. The next thing I noticed is a great flashlight and panel lighting. They are really very bright and can be dimmed. Radio reception is excellent on all bands. The only problem is that the selection buttons under the solar panel are hard to read. However, they are highlighted and after a short use of the radio they are still remembered. Bluetooth works great, as does the SAME and NOAA PA systems. The battery life is good and you can charge it via my USB port, solar panel or crank. With this device you can charge your phone or tablet. It has many other qualities that make it a great choice for home or camping.

Pros
  • Easy Charging: Built-in rechargeable lithium battery can be easily charged by solar power or hand generator; When it's on, you can use it to charge your smartphone, tablet or other device
Cons
  • Not bad, but...