Thanks, Paul:
Meloson M8 radio now available on amazon and ebay (cheaper):
$41.25
http://www.amazon.com/Meloson-M8-Rechargeable-Processing-Portable/dp/B00EJVVKPA/
$38
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251320330794
This is an updated and improved version of the M7. Some improvements include a larger LCD display, a sleep timer of up to 120 minutes, a battery low indicator and stereo earphone output.
Meant to say that the M8 was cheaper on Ebay.
Posted by: Paul | August 16, 2013 at 07:57 AM
With amazon if there is a problem with an item purchased the return/exchange policy is hassle free. The seller even pays for the ups return. Amazon may take longer to deliver.
Posted by: spin | August 16, 2013 at 09:40 AM
..and, because the new M8 is available, the M7 is now $30, with free shipping for Prime members.
http://www.amazon.com/Meloson-M7-Rechargeable-Processing-Portable/dp/B009XUBVMY
Posted by: Neil Goldstein | August 16, 2013 at 04:40 PM
Can anyone confirm that they've incorporated fast forwarding when playing mp3 files?
Posted by: John | August 17, 2013 at 11:32 PM
is the M7 better than the Degen DE320 radio???
thinking of buying one and am now confused which one is better?
Posted by: johnb | August 18, 2013 at 06:49 AM
Johnb: it's apples and oranges; the Degen is an analog-tuned shortwave radio, the Meloson is a digital-tuned hi-fidelity AM/FM unit. I like the Meloson better personally just because of its sound, and cheap, small shortwave radios tend not to perform well. But it comes down to your application.
Posted by: StarHalo | August 18, 2013 at 10:18 AM