Freeplay Summit Wind-up Radio Review

We like:

The rugged build quality; the multiple bands; robust winder; long battery life

We don't like:

Not much at all, but if we're being picky the buttons are a bit fiddly

SmartPlanet judgement:

With digital auto-scan, 30 presents, four wavebands, an alarm clock radio and a solar panel, the Summit is a fully featured radio even before you get to the unbeatable wind-up dynamo that will keep the music playing wherever you are in the world. You may well be able to get better standard multi-band radios for less, but few will be as satisfying to use, or as well built as this one.

Right from the box you know the Freeplay Summit radio is a good bit of kit. The rubberised edging makes it feel solid without being overly chunky and the stable base means it's perfectly balanced wherever you leave it. Continue reading...