Philips/Nike PSA110 Armband FM Radio

by Philips

Product Details

Product Manual [288kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 0.9 x 2.8 x 2.8 inches ; 2.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002L59BW
• Item model number: PSA110
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,749 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed with athlete insights and technological innovations, the Philips/Nike PSA110 Armband FM Radio is sport-tested and durable. Wherever you go and whatever you do, this pure solid-state radio has no moving parts and promises to deliver clear, 100-percent skip-free audio. Lock and load your favorite FM station in the sonic splendor of digital stereo sound. And with 10 station presets on board, you'll have one-touch tuning at you fingertips. This radio is compact and features a soft-touch keypad, co-molded rubber and high-impact housing with an electro-plated shell for added protection and durability, even during the most strenuous activities. Philips/Nike worked hard to design a tough, wearable radio that can be securely attached to the biceps with ease and comfort. This device comes with Nike PSA Flight headphones that feature sweat-resistant earpieces and behind-the-head design with a rear exit cable that minimizes irritating cords while working out.

What's in the Box
Portable FM tuner, headphones, armband, one AAA battery, user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description

Philips PSA110 Portable Stereo Radio with Digital FM Tuning and Sport Armband lets you strap the adjustable armband on. Digital tuning and 10 presets let you locate your favorite stations at the touch of a button.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars No problems so far, August 5, 2005

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D. Judge (Cheesesteak, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philips/Nike PSA110 Armband FM Radio (Electronics)

I haven't had the problems the other reviewers have had.

1. I live in the Philadelphia area that has both hills and strong radio signals. No problem with reception.

2. I wear it when I walk my dog, so I don't have the sweat/moisture problem. Try wearing it over a shirt sleeve to keep the sweat from entering the battery compartment or be a Playa and wear a sweatband just above the radio.

3. The arm band is tricky. I had to call C.S. to figure out the right way to attach the band. Don't thread the band behind the radio like a watchband. Feed one end from underneath the radio through a slit. Double the strap back onto itself so the velco engages. Repeat on the other slit. If you have leg-like arms you may have to get a bigger band, because it tends to act like a tourniquet if you're not careful.

4. The headphones are only slightly uncomfortable when turning and looking side to side. Otherwise they are lightweight and durable.

5. Battery life, so far, has exceeded manufactures estimates.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great idea, very poor implementation, July 2, 2005

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JP Milwaukee (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philips/Nike PSA110 Armband FM Radio (Electronics)

I've been a user of the Nike PSA radio before this model, which was great for running, but the reception was always very poor, so when they came out with the PSA 110, I gave it another try, and my second one just died after about three weeks of use (maybe 10 hours total).

While I believe it should be at least sweat resistant, it seems that the battery cover does not make a proper seal, and after about 30 minutes of running, even on a new battery, the LCD display fogs up, then the device goes erratic, and eventually dies completely. It's happened on two of them in the past three months, and I've decided to try something else.

It's a great design, fits perfectly on the arm, but if you want to listen to the radio, that's another story entirely.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars decent radio with irritating flaws, December 14, 2005

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Scott (Eugene, Oregon, United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Philips/Nike PSA110 Armband FM Radio (Electronics)

This radio has several strong points:
-the desplay is easy to read
-controls are easy to operate, located well so it's fairly easy to use them by touch, in a pocket.
-most important to me, reception seems to be quite good.
-reliability has been great for me. I'm an NPR junkie who listens a lot. I've used the previous model for 2 years and this one for 2 months with no problems. (I only bought a new one because I'd misplaced the other one for several weeks)
At this point I'd be at five stars, except:

-"power saver feature", which can't be disabled, shuts the radio off after an hour. If I have it in a pocket, I have to dig it out and turn it on again every hour.
-I agree with others that the earphones are the worst. I threw mine out immediately. I have a friend who thinks they are fine, however.
-Changing the battery: The previous model was very simple and foolproof to pop open. The new design requires unscrewing the back. (If you are using the armband, you must first wrestle it out of the rubber retaining sleeve) It looks very sleek & stylish because the only grip is several tiny protruding rubber bumps. After a few uses, the threads stick slightly on mine and it is a ROYAL PAIN to unscrew. I think I'm going to have to grind a couple of slots on the back in order to have enough purchase to move it. It's all the more annoying for me because it was so easy with the previous model...