Customer Reviews

Philips AE2155 AM/FM/TV Weatherband Portable Radio

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

The look of this radio is the only positive thing on which I can comment. The stations are difficult to tune in, and drift in and out. You can be tuned to a station one minute, and literally 10 minutes later lose it, ending up with nothing but static. Frustrating. The sound is basic as well, even with the low expectations I had.

I also was another one who could not find any television stations (though I did read this was an issue in a prior review). I have logged on tonight to buy another radio and really should return this one since I only got it a few weeks ago. I recommend this product if you only want to look at it, but not turn it on.

Got one TV station..sometimes.. did not get any FM stations or weather stations.

We have had one of these in our living room for almost a year, and it's on most of the time. Antenna is good and sturdy. AM reception is great. I love the News/Music option because it really helps improve the reception of various types of signals. FM comes in clear. Since we never listen to the TV/Weather frequencies, I checked them prior to writing this review. Got several broadcast TV stations clearly, and picked up the NOAA weather broadcast weakly, but it was audible and reasonably clear after a little monkeying with the news/music setting and turning up the volume. Perhaps the strength of the broadcast signals in other reviewers' areas is poor. We live in the outskirts of a mid-sized city.

The other thing we've noticed about this radio is that the batteries last FOREVER. We've had this radio run on the same batteries for months, while having it on 12-15 hours a day.

All told, for the price, we are thrilled with the performance of this very simple, low tech radio.

This radio is a wonderful little product. I got it because the one we had was old and wareing out. Sometimes it has trouble getting one channel, and the weather band doesn't come in much, but other than that, it is perfect. I am trying to convince my husband to get one for his study.

Bought this radio regardless of some of the negative reviews. Works great for me. All the bands (TV, weather, AM/FM) come in nice a crisp (I live in Connecticut. Others may have had problems with TV and weather reception due to their geographic location. Just my speculation. Well worth the $.

I bought this radio mainly to listen to television while working.
With some effort we can find the station but listen to them is not easy.You have to use full volume and this mean low volume to your ears. I have tried others radios and brands with the TV sound feature and they all work poorly. Perhaps a Digital one can deliver more volume but they are expensive. At the price I recoment this PHILIPS since if you are in a quiet room it may be useful.

Mario.

this was a good product.It was tight aight. Its got some phat features.Buy this product today all pros no cons. Peace out