Philips AJ5100

Philips has opted for a more contemporary design with the new Philips AJ5100 DAB radio.

Not powerful and not pretty, the AJ5100 should be a non-starter in a market as cut-throat as this. Things are never that simple, though, are they?

The Philips AJ5100 merges traditional Philips design with modern technology ensuring it will appeal to young and old alike. Priced at £49, even the headphone socket can't spoil this lovely radio.

For its debut DAB radio, Philips has taken a laid-back approach - literally. The sleek black body with chrome surround handle may recline to present its wares, but there's not much on offer

Shunning the retro flavours so popular in the DAB world in favour a modern look with iPod-inspired nav buttons, the AJ5100 is minimal and slick, if a bit plasticky. The white on blue display meanwhile is small but bright enough to read from a distance.

For its debut DAB radio, Philips has taken a laid-back approach - literally. The sleek black body with chrome surround handle reclines to present its wares, but as we'll find out, there's not too much to get excited about.

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