Pure 248482 ELAN CONNECT All-In-One Internet Radio with DAB and Bluetooth 4.2, Charcoal, 12.0 cm*8.9 cm*21.2 cm

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It makes sense to acquire an internet radio if a Wi-Fi connection is available and the existing radio needs to be replaced. Internet radios also make sense for users who want to access a wide range of radio stations that are not available locally. It allows them to access programmes from different countries and regions. The internet also allows access to a multitude of podcasts and on-demand content, which is another benefit. A potential downside of the display is that the text is much smaller than on some other Pure radios and the similarly priced Roberts Play 10. Although the display is bright and the text is clear some users may still prefer larger text with less information. Our verdict on the Pure Elan One Elan Connect+ can be used as a stereo wireless speaker with your laptop, smartphone or tablet devices. Simple to connect and control, Elan Connect+ will allow you to enjoy your radio, podcasts, music apps and more in rich stereo sound. Great quality stereo sound They are usually only equipped with basic functions like the option to receive radio stations from around the world; however, they cannot stream music from a smartphone or tablet. DAB radios offer a diverse programme as they provide access to more radio stations (radio programmes).

Compact internet radios: These devices are small and space-saving, and they are ideal for the kitchen or bedroom. They are also referred to as table radios, kitchen radios or radio alarms. Like all our products, Elan Connect+ was designed and engineered in the UK by Pure’s expert product teams. Specs Simply connect your smartphone, laptop or tablet devices to Elan DAB+ to use as your personal wireless speaker. Stream your favourite playlists from any app in high-quality digital sound. Great sound DAB+ digital radio brings you a diverse range of great content in highly-detailed, digital-quality sound; much of which is only available on digital radio. Elan DAB+ automatically finds all available digital stations in your area for an easy listening experience, plus there’s FM radio for any station that has not yet gone digital. Wi-Fi internet radios: These devices connect to the internet via Wi-Fi and allow access to a wide range of radio stations and podcasts. They usually have a larger display and offer more features than compact internet radios, such as the option to stream music from a smartphone or tablet.

A budget-friendly portable radio

Like all our products, Elan Connect was designed and engineered in the UK by Pure’s expert product teams. Sadly, it doesn't feature a handle, but at 109 x 85 x 187mm, it’s easy enough to move around the home. To call it travel-friendly would be going too far, though; the Pure Elan Connect is best left in a kitchen or bathroom and only occasionally taken outside. DAB+ digital radios have been developed in Europe since the late 1980s and introduced from the early 90s. They transmit radio signals digitally, which leads to better sound quality. At Pure, we live and breathe our motto “joyful listening” and we want for our customers to feel the same, which is why we have taken our easy-to-use features and wrapped them up in a timeless and simple design. CDs are forever - a CD player is still worth its money Compared to FM technology, which is prone to disturbances and only offers a limited range, Wi-Fi allows you to access radio programmes and streams from all over the world via radio. What can be received via internet radio?Internet radios allow users to receive different types of radio programmes from all over the world, given they are available online. Here are some examples:

Another disadvantage of FM radios is the limited number of stations they are able to transmit, while DAB+ radios offer access to an almost infinite number of stations from around the globe. The audio is driven from two drivers either side of the unit to give you a stereo sound. The speakers aren’t particularly big, and are hidden by a plastic perforated grill. The Menu button opens the various options which are relevant to the current mode. The large display makes these quite easy to browse and alter.

The 2.4″ TFT colour display has a resolution of 320×240 and in digital radio mode shows the name of the station and programme information, the time and signal strength. Tuning into Classic FM in the FM mode Reception of DAB and FM radio stations is comparable to other portable radios we have tested. The radio struggled to receive Times Radio in our location, but this is the same with radios we’ve tested from Roberts and Sony. Sometimes FM stations can sound distorted as it attempts to receive the station in stereo. An option in the menu allows for ‘forced mono’ which may help with weaker stations. Digital radio station list on the Pure Elan One