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Coby CX789 Digital AM/FM/NOAA Radio with Dual Alarms

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★★★☆☆
3.2

based on 12 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
3.8

$17.99 - $49.00

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Pros

  • Lightweight (5)
  • Great reception (4)
  • Durable (3)
  • Good battery life (3)
  • Good sound quality (3)
  • Easy setup (2)
  • Simple controls (2)
  • An excellent choice (1)
  • Good for power outages (1)
  • Noaa is very useful (1)
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Cons

  • Bulky (1)
  • Flimsy (1)
  • Garbage (1)
  • Poor sound quality (1)

Best Uses

  • Home use (4)
  • Anywhere (3)
  • Everyday (3)
  • Work (2)
  • Couldn't use it (1)
  • Gym / working out (1)
  • Travel (1)
 
 
 

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Coby CX789 Digital AM/FM/NOAA Radio with Dual Alarms

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$17.99

 

$26.99

 

$29.99

 

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Last update: Oct 7, 2009

Coby CX789 Digital AM/FM/NOAA Radio with Dual Alarms Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Exactly What I Was Looking For

"I keep this radio on my bedside table and use it every night. All I need is a small am/fm radio. Most of the radios I found were way too big and had options I didn't need (CD, MP3, HD, nature sounds, etc.) It has great reception and is easy to program. I would have given it 5 stars if it came with the power cord...[$] Oh well...still happy with my purchase...." Read Full Review »

Jul 30, 2009 by Boston

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Very low quality

"I was looking to add a digital AM/FM radio mostly for the AM. While I wasn't expecting anything fancy for [$] this was pretty weak. It came with a chip in the plastic handle. It takes 3 d cell batteries. It can't hold memory. When I turn the radio on it makes a weird beep and clears out all my programmed channels...." Read Full Review »

Sep 29, 2009 by DAZ

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Coby CX789 Digital AM/FM/NOAA Radio with Dual Alarms Review

Exactly What I Was Looking For

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Sound Quality
  • Great Reception
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Use
 

"I keep this radio on my bedside table and use it every night. All I need is a small am/fm radio. Most of the radios I found were way too big and had options I didn't need (CD, MP3, HD, nature sounds, etc.) It has great reception and is easy to program. I would have given it 5 stars if it came wi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jul 30 2009
Boston
Boston MA
I am:
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
Price: $29.99
 
 

Coby CX789 Digital AM/FM/NOAA Radio with Dual Alarms Review

Very low quality

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Bulky

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I was looking to add a digital AM/FM radio mostly for the AM. While I wasn't expecting anything fancy for [$] this was pretty weak. It came with a chip in the plastic handle. It takes 3 d cell batteries. It can't hold memory. When I turn the radio on it makes a weird beep and clears out all my …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Sep 29 2009
DAZ
Minneapolis
Reviewed at:
Price: $29.99
 
 

Coby CX789 Digital AM/FM/NOAA Radio with Dual Alarms Review

This is my second one

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Sound Quality
  • Great Reception
  • Lightweight
  • Long Battery Life

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Use
  • Travel
 

"This product is to use in my boat. With automatic weather advisories it is great. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 7 2009
fish
Chanute, Kansas
I am:
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
Price: $29.99
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Coby CX789 Digital AM/FM/NOAA Radio with Dual Alarms Review

An excellent portable

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • An excellent choice
  • Good for power outages
  • Good Sound Quality
  • Great Reception
  • Lightweight
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Daily Use
  • Home Use
 

"This is a great portable for use during power outages. The NOAA feature is quite valuable for severe weather warnings. I recommend this radio highly to anyone who wants a full-featured portable radio. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Aug 23 2009
Just Jim
Denver, CO
I am:
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
Price: $29.99
 
 

Coby CX789 Digital AM/FM/NOAA Radio with Dual Alarms Review

Low Quality

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Flimsy

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I had to put two coins in the battery compartment to make the radio work. I still don't understand why the radio shuts down completly when I plug the AC out wire in back, and the radio has to be completely reset. "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Aug 18 2009
Drover the Radio Guy
New Salisbury, IN 47161
I am:
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
Price: $29.99
 
 
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$49.00

 

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