Insignia NS-HD02

• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews
• My rating: 0 stars

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• 7 stars

  A solid 2nd Gen product

  by Dakmart on March 30, 2012

  Pros: 1) The only portable HD Radio, beyond the HD01
  2) Easy to set and use
  3) Artist Experience display, live pause, Favorite songs
  4) USB rechargeable battery

  Cons: 1) Mediocre battery change
  2) No customization beyond presets
  3) No AM capability
  4) Expensive for what you get

  Summary: Given how many stations now broadcast in HD Radio, it's something of a surprise that HD Radio hardware is so sparse -- the two Insignia players and the Zune ...

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  Summary: Given how many stations now broadcast in HD Radio, it's something of a surprise that HD Radio hardware is so sparse -- the two Insignia players and the Zune HD are the only portables past or present that are available. While it is expensive for a radio-only device, the HD02 does give a good accounting of the current state of the HD Radio art, offering many of the format's newest features. Sound quality is naturally limited by the headphones -- I use the NuForce NE-6 and am happy with the sound, although I do wish it was more customizable (preset EQ curves would be nice). Until other manufacturers start making HD portables, it's the best way right now to get into HD Radio.

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• 1 stars

  Not a product I would recommend to anyone.

  by hpmsrm on August 3, 2011

  Pros: 1. Very compact device
  2. Seems fairly sensitive
  3. Can't think of any other positives

  Cons: 1. Battery is rechargeable but only from USB port on a computer.
  2. Battery doesn't last very long before needing a recharge....only about 45 minutes.
  3. Instructions are very lacking. Tells you to touch certain icons on the touch screen to perform diff

  Summary: In addition to other deficiencies....the ear buds that come with it have really TERRIBLE audio quality....very tinny and screechy. This baby is going back to the store where ...

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  Summary: In addition to other deficiencies....the ear buds that come with it have really TERRIBLE audio quality....very tinny and screechy. This baby is going back to the store where I purchased it. Not worth anywhere near the $70 I paid for it.
  The tiny touch screen is too small for anyone other than a child's fingers.
  I wanted to hook it up more or less permanently to my stereo sound system. I though I could find a charger with USB port (like the one Apple supplies with the Ipad) to power this unit and keep it charged. But the instructions specifically warn against keeping it plugged into power which, it is claimed, can damage the lithium-ion battery.

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• 10 stars

  Allows you to access the excellent HD Content

  by SMS88 on October 13, 2010

  Pros: Expensive for a radio-only, but allows you to access the excellent HD Content which essentially gives you quality in content comparable to satellite radio, with better quality sound.

  Cons: Too expensive for radio-only. At $40 it would be fairly priced.

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