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Modernity, Vintage Style
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
|March 2017
FOR Stylish design; lots of features; decent dynamics AGAINST Buttons could feel nicer; sound needs more detail
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Technophiles may find common ground in their shared love of technology, but that tech comes in all shapes and forms. Some may like the sleek and shine of the latest smartphone, while others prefer having a rotary phone hanging on the wall.
For those seeking the middle ground – modern functionality with a retro aesthetic – the View Quest Retro Mk II radio will scratch that itch, and at an affordable price.
The VQ comes in a choice of 11 different bold colours or, for an extra £30, a range of finishes including polka dot and lemon print. Another £30 will also buy you a spare battery, so you can keep the radio playing away from the confines of a power socket.
The face of the Retro Mk II features a clear, wide display that shows information such as the radio station and song you’re listening to, and also the time and volume level. In the middle is a small drawer that conceals a lightning port for charging (when the VQ is plugged in to power) or playing from Apple devices. It pops out with a push so you can hide it away when you’re not using it. It’s a nice extra level of functionality, but you’re going to need to take off any bulky iPhone cases (and its ridge does get in the way of the home button somewhat).
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