Eton Elite Mini Compact AM/FM/Shortwave Radio

Great radio,pocket fitting

I mostly like this cost factor is ignore baki product badhiya hai

Not the product quality expected from Eaton.

Utter waste product

Good purchase

Quality achcha hai sound kam hai tuning bahut tagada hai dekh le bhaiya 12 ghanta nahin chalta hai 6 ghante mein battery khatm ho ho jata hai

The cost of the Eton Elite Mini does not align well with its features. The buttons are poorly designed, lacking texture, making identification challenging without visual confirmation — especially inconvenient in low-light conditions or while the radio is in your pocket. Additionally, the absence of a battery level indicator raises concerns, as the radio ceases operation abruptly. The carry case, while protective, is excessively tight and obscures five of the six control buttons on the radio's front, impacting accessibility. Furthermore, the lock button fails to secure the volume, and the battery compartment cover feels flimsy. The slide control for band selection (AM, FM, SW1 & SW2) is notably soft, affecting user experience. The inclusion of two SW channels appears questionable, potentially stemming from Eton's expertise in SW, but it feels out of place in this unit. Stability issues arise when the Eton Mini is placed on its base, suggesting the need for a flip-up case for added support. The volume and tuning wheels are prone to being accidentally adjusted and would benefit from a more recessed design. Notably, the absence of programmable frequency memories is a drawback, and the user manual lacks completeness. To explore undocumented functions, users may need to experiment with long presses on all buttons, both when the radio is switched off and on. Moreover, the radio's reception capabilities are compromised in high-rise environments, impacting its overall performance.

Poor fm reception, moderate on SW and MW. Need touch of hand or body for reception. But very lightweight and compact, easily pocketable- which is good factor although price is much high.