Eton FR350 Wind-up Radio Review

We like:

The fact you can top up your mobile; that you can get an hour of listening for just 30 seconds of winding

We don't like:

The plasticky build quality; the flimsy dynamo winder

SmartPlanet judgement:

The Eton FR350 is the Ray Mears of the radio world -- it's packed full of features aimed to help you deal with far-flung emergencies. You get a light, a siren and can charge your mobile using the hand crank, plus you can tune into all the radio stations you could ever need and listen for hours with just a quick spin of the hand-crank. It does feel plasticky but it'll take the knocks and keep you listening wherever you are.

Eton is famed for its all-action, go-anywhere wind-up radios and the FR350 is no exception. As well as manual tuning for FM/AM you get eight SW bands for tuning into emergency frequencies, a bright LED light and red flashing warning light, an ear-piercingly loud warning siren and the ability to charge your mobile through a 3.5mm jack socket. Continue reading...