The radio is for my mother determined (80 years old). She has absolutely terrified of the many buttons as they call it, and instructions for use before carrying thick. So do what? By chance I came across this radio on Amazon. Direct hit! After unpacking, without reading a manual after 2 minutes incl., I had set my favorite channel. Record. Good Sound (10 cm speakers), stable (8 cm wide), even a really good transmitter separation! What I think of much more expensive both portable cd - radio recorderen really can not say. Mind you, this is not about a pocket radio, but a small (23 cm long, 12 cm high), but fine standalone unit. formerly also called portable radio. My mother is excited and I also. Conclusion: Highly Recommended!