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The Sainsbury's Red NE-3170 is an own-brand stereo digital radio that takes its design cues from more popular radios. It's a basic model with an alarm and four presets. Is this cheap radio worth putting in your shopping trolley?
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Red NE-3170

  • Launch date: Aug 2011
  • Type: Portable/tabletop
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£45.00
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