Showing posts with label siesta. Show all posts
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PURE Siesta Mi, DAB/FM Clock Radio - White
?Radio: Digital and FM. UK products receive DAB/FM; non-UK products receive DAB/DAB+/FM.
?Speaker: 1W RMS Full-range 2.5" drive unit.
?LCD display: Custom, easy to read LCD.
?Controls: Power on/standby, volume +/-, snooze, menu, Source, sleep, two quick-set alarms, preset, tune/select, select +/-.
?Connectors: 5V Mini USB power adaptor socket (also for software updates).
?Presets: 8 digital radio and 8 FM presets.
?Power: 100-240V AC to 5V (800 mA) DC Mini USB external power adapter.
?Power consumption: Standby: <1W.
?Aerial: Wire aerial attached.
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PURE Siesta Mi, DAB/FM Clock Radio - Black
The Siesta Mi is packed full of features including digital and FM radio, two alarms, sleep and snooze timers, and a large clear display. Siesta Mi's two independent alarms can be set to digital radio, FM or a tone, and can be switched on or off at the touch of a button. Its large clear display is easy to read at night and automatically adjusts to suit the light-levels of the room. And, despite its compact dimensions, Siesta Mi has also been engineered to provide surprisingly punchy audio quality and volume. If you havent experienced digital radio yet, youre in for a treat. Select stations by name; check out news, results, track titles and more on the scrolling text display; tune at the touch of a button; and listen in crisp, clear digital-quality sound. And theres more listening choice on digital too, in many areas up to twice as many stations as are available on FM.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
PURE Siesta Flow, Internet, DAB and FM Clock Radio
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- Clock Radio Alarm- Flow Technology
- DAB/FM/Internet/tone alarms
- 30 DAB/FM presets
- Input for iPod/MP3 player
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By Andrew Chambers (Oxford, UK.)
I was looking for a media player for my bedroom, something that wouldn't look out of place on a bedside cabinet. I happened upon the Siesta Flow and it looked to be just what was I was looking for, DAB, internet radio and UpNp compliant. I used to have the Pure Siesta which is very similar but after a while I sold it due to the terrible display and over complicated way you had to set it up using too many (loud) clicks to get anywhere.
Anyway to the Siesta Flow. Firstly the display, this is a vast improvement over the old Siesta, it's still auto-dimming but this time you can actually see it in the dark! Good news. Wifi se-tup was easy enough no issues there but the front panel touch buttons are a bit of a pain. You just don't get that tactile feedback from them which gives you the confidence that you have pressed it. They need a light touch and do work OK, but they can be a pain and make navigating the menus very slow at times. The buttons on the top are much improved over the Siesta not too loud and you get direct access to the alarm settings so switching one of the alarms on or off is easy. A good feature is the alarm display that shows you the next active alarm and which ones are on or off, very handy.
The DAB radio is good, again no issues, I live in Oxford so I get good signal strength. Sound output is fine, stereo speakers, slightly tinny but better than expected. You won't get hi-fi sound out of it but it's only small and costs less than £[] so I'm happy with this aspect.
The Pure Lounge was a bit odd, you set it up on the internet and enter a code into your radio to store your favourites. It took me a while to figure this bit out but when you do it works fine, again no issues. But this isn't a key feature for me and I don't use the internet radio much.
My main use for the Siesta Flow was going to be streaming of my music from my UpNp compliant NAS drive. This isn't so good. It works flawlessly streaming from the Flowserver software installed on my PC but refuses to play from my NAS. The Pure Helpdesk was no help saying my NAS AV Server had 'incompatibilities and inconsistencies'. However both my Xbox 360 and my O2 Joggler stream from my NAS perfectly so I know where the problem lies. Anyway it works from my PC, but this has to be powered on. Not ideal and was almost a deal breaker for me. I tried everything I could think of to get it to work with my NAS but no joy. Installing a twonkyserver was not an option for me.
Oddly you can't wake up to the Lounge Flowsounds, which is a bit strange, you can only listen to them like the internet radio. But there are plenty of 'stock' sounds to choose from on the unit itself. I chose a soft chime to gently but firmly wake me from my slumber but you can equally have a barking dog or an air raid siren if that's what you need.
In summary, an improvement over the old Siesta, the soft touch buttons are not for everybody and Pure need to listen to their customers and actually fix something that doesn't work very well (like the display in the old one!)
By S. Clarke (UK)
Purchased this clock radio primarily for the internet radio capability and I have to say that I haven't been let down. I've have all my favorite stations plus a load more too.
I found the quick start instructions ok to get going. Had no issues getting it to connect to my wireless network - a breeze. I would agree with other reviewers that it's a bit fiddly entering the network password but it's a one off job to do.
Once you have registered at the Pure Lounge, got the code etc it's pretty straight forward to get going once you have figured out the main manual. They (Pure) do need to explain better how the interface between the radio and the Lounge web inteface works. Some simple diagrams would help. May be I missed something ......
The touch controls are fine once you get the hang of them - just needs a light touch.
DAB has always been a problem in the area I live but this radio picked up the signal fine; however, the FM is a more picky on where I put the ariel.
It sounds fine too especially the higher bit rate internet stations and plesently surprised by the quality of the DAB.
Like the 4 different alarms. I have now set up 1 alarm for weekdays and another for weekends. Each has it's own internet radio station assigned to it.
I haven't tried music streaming from my PC or the USB yet so I can't comment.
Despite the odd niggle it's a nice bit of kit for the money and I would recommend it.
By Mr. D. J. Bourke (Plymouth UK)
The range of features on this clock radio is remarkable - DAB Radio, Internet Radio, Podcasts, MP3 streaming and (if you really need it) FM Radio. Whilst the user interface could be much better (see below) I was still able to set the unit up and have everything working in a little over an hour including registering for 'The Lounge' (Pure's Internet Radio streaming site) and installing and configuring the media server software for streaming MP3's from my network to the device. The sound is great for such a compact unit and at under £80.00 it really can't be beaten.
The only reason I haven't given it five stars is that the user interface is disappointing. The display only seems to have two levels of brightness (bright and unreadable), the menus are cumbersome to work through and the 'touch' buttons on the front of the unit lack precision, cause you to leave fingerprints all over the display and are just naff. An extra fiver on the price would have been worth it for a better display, proper control buttons and a decent menu system.
Overall I would still recommend this product given the range of features and the quality of the sound.
By K. Ford (NW England)
Being a former owner of the Pure Siesta clock/radio, the Flow model promised much and it certainly delivers. It does so much more but is hardly any different in size to the basic Siesta. It took some time to get it set up and running well - not due to poor instructions but simply finding the best location for the router/aerial so that the radio got a good signal etc. The help team at Pure were, as always, ready to assist. Sound quality is brilliant for such a small neat item and, despite the comments of others about this product, I find the controls very intuitive. I would especially comment on how easy it is to set/unset alarms on the Flow (the non-flow Siesta was a bit laboursome by comparison). Having access to Pure's "Lounge" is great fun. The listen again opportunities seem mainly BBC related presently so it is to be hoped this will expand over time. In summary, this radio has all the good points of the Siesta plus many many more good points of its own. I love this radio!
By Mr. Frazer R. Snowdon (Sheffield, UK)
This radio looks good and works well enough, but won't pick up the internet signal unless it's very close to the router, unlike other appliances (laptop etc...) that can pick up the signal across the house.
The buttons on top are good, but the touch-screen buttons on the front are really fiddly and it's frustrating to use them (you have to use them to set the alarm, change stations etc...)
Sound quality is good for something this size, and the screen is easily visible at night. I've had some with a blue LCD display which are too bright and the time isn't visible unless you're at exactly the right angle, whereas this display overcomes that problem.
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
PURE Siesta DAB/FM Clock Radio - White
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Good product but for some reason it jumps a half-hour when it's switched-on to radio mode. When it's in stand-by it holds the time no problem.
Other than that it's recomendable.
By D. Tordoff (UK)
It's an alarm clock DAB radio - and it does exactly what it says on the (planet-friendly cardboard) box. Yes - the display can seem a bit dim if, like me, you were used to an old LED display clock that could be read from the other side of the bedroom without your specs - but it is bright enough for a bedside table (providing you remember to remove the protective film from the screen of course).
Audio quality is really excellent. Changing stations is not a thing to do in semi-darkness though when you can't see which of the many buttons is which. But if you generally stick to the same station anyway that is not a problem.
Alarm setting is relatively easy if you read the manual - but don't forget to set the volume when you set it to wake you with a radio station, or you will be leaping out of bed the first time it goes off as it blasts out at the default high power setting.
All in all a great piece of kit - AND you can be woken by Test Match Special on Radio 5 Live Sports Extra as the lads play on some far-flung foreign shore. Who could want more?
By paulmac (Leicester)
This radio alarm clock is really good value for money. For the first time of operation you need to follow the instructions but after that it becomes intuitive. In any case, how often do you need to reset alarms? The 'once only' alarm setting is really useful when you want an early start occasionally at a different time from your regular time. The sound quality is excellent for an instrument of this price and the screen has all the information you could want - time, radio station, song/performer, etc.
The only downside (the reason for 4 and not 5 stars) is that the display is too dim for the time to be easily read at night and if the bedside table is slightly lower than the bed, as ours is, the top row of the display (time) is unreadable.
By Mr. Peter Belcher (South Gloucestershire, England)
This is a great clock/radio at a very reasonable mid-range price. It is good size - on the smaller rather than larger side so perfect for a bedside table. The screen is good as it has a automatic variable brigthness, which means the display is readable at any time day or night. The ability to set the volume of the alarm is also helpful.
By Mr. C. George (Yorkshire)
I recently purchased the PURE siesta and have not regretted it. The sound quality is excellent and is a doddle to set up. The radio has been very well thought out and has intuitive operation, much like a mobile phone menu within menu setup. Its not too big so takes up little room on a bedside cabinet. The three alarms are very useful so you can set them for monday to friday or weekends etc. This is great when you or your partner are getting up at different times. The first person just cancels their alarm and the next one wakes up their partner without having to fiddle around resetting. The screen is clear and readable and low glow at night.
All in all top banana all round.
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
PURE Siesta iDock, DAB and FM Clock Radio with Dock for iPod/iPhone
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- Clock Radio Alarm- DAB and FM Tuner
- iPod/iPhone Dock
- Four Independent Alarms
- 15 DAB and 15 FM Presets
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By Colin Ellis (Kent, UK)
Excellent product, looks good, easy to use. The sound quality is ideal for the bedroom but no more than that. Had no problems with the iPod docking unit that some have had. If you want to use it around the house I would suggest you get a more powerful unit.
By Jeanius
I've needed a replacement radio alarm for some time and decided to give DAB a try. Finding a machine that fit my requirements proved to be interesting, especially reading other people's reviews. However I finally chose the PURE Siesta iDock and I'm glad I did. I'm not a purist where this sort of thing is concerned, I buy an item to do a job and this one does what I require perfectly. The sound is good, even when turned up to full volume - no fuzzy or distorted sound and the alarm is enough to wake me up without disturbing my other half too much. I definitely recommend this one.
By early riser (yorkshire)
This little radio alarm/ipod dock is excellent. Easy to use & the sound quality is fine for what I want. It fits neatly on my bedside cabinet. The four separate alarm function is more useful than I expected. Charges the ipod into the bargain. I'm very pleased with it.
By C. Archdale (Omagh NI)
I bought this radio alarm clock as I have a Pure DAB radio which is great. I really wanted a basic Siesta but with so many poor reviews I didn't want to risk it. The Pure Siesta Idock is a great radio alarm clock - you can see the time clearly and if necessary you can alter the brightness of the display manually. I think it is easy to use even without a manual. I love being able to set 4 different alarms - if it is a one off alarm you can choose the date you want it to go off! I also love the fact that the alarm starts very quietly and gradually increases in volume so you don't get woken with a start. I do have an iphone but don't really anticipate using the idock. For what I wanted it was an expensive purchase but what I got was a great DAB+ radio alarm clock with the idock if I want to use it later on.
By L. Hood (UK)
I bought this item so that I could could play the music on my iPhone and listen to DAB stations (FM reception is very poor where I live). I did some research on the net but found there wasn't much choice available, most were FM/AM only. I chose this product because I have a number of other Pure products and I've always been very satisfied with the quality. The sound quality is very good and the ability to preset your favourite DAB channels is very handy as is the ability to have numerous alarms set. Pure provide various fittings for classics, nanos, iphone, etc so you get a perfect fit for your Apple product. The only thing I would like to see improved is the display screen, I'd like the option to be able to change the display so that it would only show the time.
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