I guess the title isn't actually true but I got myself a Pure PocketDAB 1500 radio which I have connected it up via the AUX connector in the armrest using a short 3.5mm stereo connector and works brilliantly.

The reception is spot on and I get most of the DAB stations. It uses the 3.5mm cable as an antenna.

Obviously to change the stations you have to do it from the Pure radio.

The built-in rechargeable battery easily gives about 15+hours before a recharge. And the unit easily stores away in the armrest when not in use.

I bought mine second hand off ebay for about 50 quid and 2 quid for the 3.5mm cable.

So if anyone wants DAB functionality without changing the Bolero head unit then I highly recommend it.

I managed to get a Pure Highway from Amazon for £55 delivered (they had an offer on). Works a treat and can connect to the head unit either via FM modulator or the AUX socket. Reception in my area is pretty good with 50+ stations available.

One of the guys at work has got a Pure Highway and I agree that they are pretty good. I contemplated getting one but ended up going for the PocketDAB as I could use it at my desk listening to the World cup footy :yes:

I managed to get a Pure Highway from Amazon for £55 delivered (they had an offer on). Works a treat and can connect to the head unit either via FM modulator or the AUX socket. Reception in my area is pretty good with 50+ stations available.

That's an interesting solution with the pocket DAB. I am collecting my new 1.4 TSI Elegance Estate this week and would have liked to have had DAB on the Bolero. It was pointed out to me that this was not an option and as it has other functions such as parking sensors display, air conditioning etc through the touch screen, then replacing it with another head unit would be a major task. The Pure Highway does get rave reviews but do I really want a sucker and arm on the windscreen in a brand new car? Think I'll take a punt with an eBay Pocket DAB - if it ain't successful then I still have a good portable radio!

One other point. Checked the internet on when FM is likely to be killed off by DAB. Seems earliest is 2015 and there are several campaigns to keep it in place beyond that date.

At the risk of sounding simple, could one of these DAB radios be able to pick up Radio 2 while traveling abroad ?

No you can't pick uP radio 2 in France on dab! The only option would Internet streeming via a smart mobile, but you will get £100s phone bill when you get back! Or you could buy a local card with data etc

I would just pack some podcasts!

James

Thought it wouldnt be as simple as that. Ta.

I'd do without Radio 2 for the duration - enjoy the break.

I have tried a pocket dab in the car. Seemed okay around town, but do any distance at speed and it loses tune very quickly. Shame, becauise it would be great if it worked well on my (long) commute.

I have a Pure Move - bigger than a Pure PocketDAB at 15 x 8.5 x 2.5cm , but with 40 hours life from the rechargeable battery. I chose it over the Pure Highway because of the extended battery life and the fact that I want to be able to use it when out and about and not have to find that the battery is always about to expire. The Highway can be used away from the car, but only lasts about 15 hours. The sound quality via the Bolero is very good (so don't be put off if you hear the output from the built in speaker) and I find that reception is fine 99% of the time on the journeys I do. It is a good solution for when I am alone in the car, but I don't think that you can link it to an external aerial, so having to use the telescopic one on the radio isn't neat enough or convenient when you have passengers. I think that if you are thinking primarily of DAB in the car then the Highway is best. I should also say that all the Pure DAB radios I have tried are really impressive - much better than the Sony DAB I use at home.

I'd do without Radio 2 for the duration - enjoy the break.

I have tried a pocket dab in the car. Seemed okay around town, but do any distance at speed and it loses tune very quickly. Shame, becauise it would be great if it worked well on my (long) commute.

I have a Pure Move - bigger than a Pure PocketDAB at 15 x 8.5 x 2.5cm , but with 40 hours life from the rechargeable battery. I chose it over the Pure Highway because of the extended battery life and the fact that I want to be able to use it when out and about and not have to find that the battery is always about to expire. The Highway can be used away from the car, but only lasts about 15 hours. The sound quality via the Bolero is very good (so don't be put off if you hear the output from the built in speaker) and I find that reception is fine 99% of the time on the journeys I do. It is a good solution for when I am alone in the car, but I don't think that you can link it to an external aerial, so having to use the telescopic one on the radio isn't neat enough or convenient when you have passengers. I think that if you are thinking primarily of DAB in the car then the Highway is best. I should also say that all the Pure DAB radios I have tried are really impressive - much better than the Sony DAB I use at home.

The pure highway comes with a wired arial that sticks to your windscreen, (no I don't want to put that on my new car either). you can get magnetic ones that fit to the roof. Also the Pure has fm transmitter and will transmit your ipod through it (was rubbish) I'm looking into a wired fm modulator. Just put a new thread in ice sorry didn't see this before

http://www.ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk/iPod_Car_Kit/Universal_FM_Modulator

Anyone tried this thinking only way to connect my ipod to my Bolero (got an SE no MDI)

Just connect the Highway through the cars Aux-in connection. Thats what I did with mine.