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COBY HD Radios (INCLUDING A PORTABLE!)
- Thread starter wgliradio
- Start date
Oh great, a piss poor HD radio from a company known for low quality stuff that's sold at K-Mart and CVS. I suppose you have to sit under the transmitter to get it to decode. Probably going to do more harm than good for the IBOC proponents.
Sorry, but Coby's stuff is crap - I've never seen a good one.
Sorry, but Coby's stuff is crap - I've never seen a good one.
I’d buy one [and save the receipt] just to see how it does. COBY is “an isle-5 at CVS” brand... I’ll wax ‘n put it this way—you wouldn’t want to brag to your friends that brand headed your home surround-sound ensemble in the living room, but their entry into “HD” may be a plus – get the product out to the broader marketplace... COBY is carried many upscale department stores [ala - Macys]. Trust me folks, this is A PLUS for HD radio! We’ll see...
actually, they look better then the Radiosophy HD-100, even if it's Coby. What are the prices for each unit?
(suggested prices)
HDR-650 $99
HDR-700 $149
HDR-800 $169
http://www.twice.com/article/CA6517544.html
HDR-650 $99
HDR-700 $149
HDR-800 $169
http://www.twice.com/article/CA6517544.html
wgliradio said:
Apparently Coby's have a habit of catching on fire.
I wonder how much more of a hazard adding those very hot HD radio chips to their radios will have?
I still remember the posts about the bottom cooling fan Sony felt necessary to add to their new HD tabletop radio.
http://www.cobyusa.com/image/news/recall_mpcd475_1.jpg
SUPERCASTER said:
This is the kind of outright lies which are actionable. Not by me but certainly by Coby.
JUST HOW FAR WILL YOU GO TO TRY AND MAKE YOUR HALF-BAKED POINT ABOUT HDRADIO?
The references about Coby are two seperate recalls about the overheating of a product. One is a "BoomBox" that when not properly turned all the way off can overheat. 18 have reported to have overheated. Of them, 3 have had "Minor Property Damage". You know "It got hot and discolored my kitchen countertop", "Case got a little soft and stuck to the carpet"... 3 Instances.
over 13000 of these radios were made. 18 had a problem so they recalled 'em.
The other case incvolves 12000 + DVD players with the same type problem. 3 cases of overheating. One with "MINOR property damage". Same deal.
No mention of anything catching on fire EVER that I saw. Since it overheated, they classify it as a fire hazard.
Coby makes literally Multiple Dozens of products, most of which seem to sell as well. Are 18 Overheating units in well over 100,000 products - Non of which seem to have ever had flames, really qualify as having "a habit of catching on fire."
How you can accuse others of "DECEPTION" when you post absolute falsehoods with so much inuendo is just amazing.
But it's you I guess.
I'm out. You're obviously on some type of externally stimulated crusade. Have fun...
Clouseau
Look you can call me a snail or whatever Jacques, but Coby radios have (for years) tended to be cheap lower-quality products. As such they are known for not holding up well and for reception that is only good for the strongest of local signals. A bargain brand that's fine for those members of the public who don't want to spend a lot and who don't care about picking up anything beyond what they can get on their clock radio.
That being said, HD Radios already have a reputation for decoding only strong signals and the technology has been faulted for (among MANY other things) not being available very far out from the transmitter site. Look at what happened with that Boston Acoustics model. Those testimonies have set the whole HD idea back a couple of years. After all, who wants to spend $300 on a special radio to pick up HD - only to find that they can't decode HD signals at their house in the suburbs? That's what was happening and it's taken a long time for the industry to live it down.
Do you really think that an overpriced Coby (a brand with a shaky reputation for reception quality) will help the technology get past this impression? Heck, Coby's don't even do well with the existing - and proven - analogue technology!
So, they want people to take a leap of faith and spend a lot of money on an unproven brand. Interesting. As a total radio geek, I may actually consider buying one just to see how it does. But, it would require quite an evolutionary step for Coby to come out with a "good" radio, let alone a "good" HD Radio. I guess we'll see.
Look, I'll get excited when I see affordable portables (and I mean the kind you can carry with you) coming out from the likes of Sony and Sangean. And, if you want this HD thing to take off, that had better happen soon.
That being said, HD Radios already have a reputation for decoding only strong signals and the technology has been faulted for (among MANY other things) not being available very far out from the transmitter site. Look at what happened with that Boston Acoustics model. Those testimonies have set the whole HD idea back a couple of years. After all, who wants to spend $300 on a special radio to pick up HD - only to find that they can't decode HD signals at their house in the suburbs? That's what was happening and it's taken a long time for the industry to live it down.
Do you really think that an overpriced Coby (a brand with a shaky reputation for reception quality) will help the technology get past this impression? Heck, Coby's don't even do well with the existing - and proven - analogue technology!
So, they want people to take a leap of faith and spend a lot of money on an unproven brand. Interesting. As a total radio geek, I may actually consider buying one just to see how it does. But, it would require quite an evolutionary step for Coby to come out with a "good" radio, let alone a "good" HD Radio. I guess we'll see.
Look, I'll get excited when I see affordable portables (and I mean the kind you can carry with you) coming out from the likes of Sony and Sangean. And, if you want this HD thing to take off, that had better happen soon.
BRNout said:
Holy Toledo are some folks wound too tight.
My comment of "The revolution (Along with the snails) Continues" was referring to the speed of the "HD Revolution". If you want to assign yourself that label, ga-head. I sure didn't direct it at you. In fact, if you read my post, I specifically said "Ewww" about that company.
I'm telling you people, we need to ban HD radio. It is making the detractors insane.
I'll repeat what I said in the first post. If they can do it than someone else can. . I don't think this means anything expect "First Portable" recognition. But we'll see.
And I really DO think me might want to ban HD radio.
It is making the detractors insane.
Clouseau
This is just too funny, COby radios being 'quality' products and I suppose Clueless Clouseau is to Coby's rescue along with HD... Haha... the laughter is too great!
Here's some 'good' reviews of Coby products:
http://www.smarter.com/clock-radios/coby-cr-a98-clock-radio/reviews/pr--ch-3--pi-20679.html
Not happy with that, try this:
http://www0.epinions.com/content_177492758148?linkin_id=7001245
http://www.radioshack.com/pwr/produ...-9-World-Bands-Radio-Alarm-Clock-Speaker.html
Yeah... put HD on these cheap products and 'finish' AM/FM broadcasting as we see it once and for all, while the intelligent people are picking up internet/WIFI/satelite and willing to PAY for it considering the state of radio today!
Radiopilot
Here's some 'good' reviews of Coby products:
http://www.smarter.com/clock-radios/coby-cr-a98-clock-radio/reviews/pr--ch-3--pi-20679.html
Not happy with that, try this:
http://www0.epinions.com/content_177492758148?linkin_id=7001245
http://www.radioshack.com/pwr/produ...-9-World-Bands-Radio-Alarm-Clock-Speaker.html
Yeah... put HD on these cheap products and 'finish' AM/FM broadcasting as we see it once and for all, while the intelligent people are picking up internet/WIFI/satelite and willing to PAY for it considering the state of radio today!
Radiopilot
It looks better then their mp3 players.I just return one to the store because I did not like it.who's next,Lennox Sound, Durabrand or VR3 Roadrunner, oh mind as will bring back good ole Sound-Design and Kraco.
radiopilot said:
Man, this thread has really been an eye opener for me.
Talk about the the poster child for how the anti mob works, this thread is it.
I have reposted my initial reaction to the news here.
I don't know who thinks that a ringing endorsement. Doesn't look like it to me.
I then wrote a little longer post in reponse to someone from the Anti-Collective about why they "Have a habit of catching on fire."
http://www.radio-info.com/smf/index.php/topic,91077.msg694318.html#msg694318
NOWHERE in that post do I allude to "Coby Quality" aside from pointing out they make bunches of different problems and 21 have been reported to have overheated and that it is a little unfair (Actually actionable I would suspect) to say they "Have a habit of catching on fire".
Flash forward to some OTHER Mensa who thinks I called them a snail. In this post I reposted the original thread along with YET ANOTHER affirmation of my opinion "Ewww Coby"...
Now another one of those who who seems to subscribe to the "Ready, Fire, Aim" rules of posting, comes by to lob a "Clueless Clouseau" reference at me for sticking up for Coby Quality.
http://www.radio-info.com/smf/index.php/topic,91077.msg694617.html#msg694617 They've even gone to great lengths to show me reviews of this stuff to prove me wrong. Except, I never even suggested Coby was good stuff. The underlying smear model of how these people operate is astounding! Divert, Mislead, Accuse. Amazing.
At least Hippo was intellectually honest enough to post that a release of a protable is a good thing for HD. And we all know he's not a fan. But I got a darned site more respect for HIM today.
I would suggest some of the other more radical HD opponents get on here FAST and start tossing around some F-Bombs so you can get this thread taken outside, because it speaks volumes about your agenda.
Clouseau
clouseau said:
You're doing a terrific job of tossing those 'F-Bombs' yourself already... might we say you're a little defensive lately with your replies as well! :
Radiopilot
Re: COBY HD Radios - Junk boxes!
Hey Jacques, so I'm just Mensa to you now? LOL! ;D
Actually, I turned them down - they were not interesting enough for me!! At least I don't find myself in the position of trying to defend the "quality" of Coby products!!
If you want this HD scam to take flight, you need to get decent receivers in the hands of consumers. Not these funny-looking, overpriced and HUGE units that no one will buy. Then Coby comes out with a (barely) portable and we are supposed to get excited about it!?! My original point is that a piece of junk from Coby will do more harm than good to the HD effort.
Again, where are the attractive Walkman-sized units from reputable manufacturers that are reasonably affordable (~$100) and can decode HD signals at a decent distance from the tower? Well, where are they? [cue crickets....]
And, there's your problem. No one has these units, everyone still has analog and analog is degraded by this silly system. Oh yeah and radio listenership (and revenue) is still dropping. Now who's in Mensa?
Hey Jacques, so I'm just Mensa to you now? LOL! ;D
Actually, I turned them down - they were not interesting enough for me!! At least I don't find myself in the position of trying to defend the "quality" of Coby products!!
If you want this HD scam to take flight, you need to get decent receivers in the hands of consumers. Not these funny-looking, overpriced and HUGE units that no one will buy. Then Coby comes out with a (barely) portable and we are supposed to get excited about it!?! My original point is that a piece of junk from Coby will do more harm than good to the HD effort.
Again, where are the attractive Walkman-sized units from reputable manufacturers that are reasonably affordable (~$100) and can decode HD signals at a decent distance from the tower? Well, where are they? [cue crickets....]
And, there's your problem. No one has these units, everyone still has analog and analog is degraded by this silly system. Oh yeah and radio listenership (and revenue) is still dropping. Now who's in Mensa?
M
Mike Walker
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I've had good AND bad results with Coby products. An mp3 player I tried (cut WAY low at J&R Music World last year) was d.o.a. But a table radio my wife bought me as a gift, was surprisingly well built, and worked well. In fact, it had some damned innovative features...such as the ability to play audio files from an attached USB drive (hard drive or flash).
Coby does market some lousy products. But if you'll search C-Net and some other sites, you'll find they offer some nice ones as well. Which are these? I have no idea. But it IS evidence that HD is reaching the point where it just isn't possible to say there are no affordable, mass-market radios available. Coby IS mass-market! And CVS and Walgreens sell TONS of electronics!
Coby does market some lousy products. But if you'll search C-Net and some other sites, you'll find they offer some nice ones as well. Which are these? I have no idea. But it IS evidence that HD is reaching the point where it just isn't possible to say there are no affordable, mass-market radios available. Coby IS mass-market! And CVS and Walgreens sell TONS of electronics!
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