Roberts Ecologic 6 DAB Clock Radio Blends Old & New
Andrew Robichaud — May 30, 2009 — Art & Design
References: robertsradio & pocket-lint
When retro things were new, they weren’t that cool. When retro things became old, they became cool (quite the conundrum). The solution? Put new features into retro items for optimal cool!
The Roberts Ecologic 6 DAB Clock Radio has a unique retro analog clock display on the face and a digital display on the top that angles at 45 degrees for easy viewing. Although there is a mighty cluster of buttons at the top, the retro look balances out that minor detail.
The reason for buttons? Features! Every clock has standard on/off, alarm set, time set, snooze, volume, AM/FM functions. With the Ecologic 6, more are required for the DAB technology, like digital audio broadcasting—satellite-ish.
Overall the clock has a modern-day feel with a retro look, which by my mathematics adds up to cool!
The Roberts Ecologic 6 DAB Clock Radio has a unique retro analog clock display on the face and a digital display on the top that angles at 45 degrees for easy viewing. Although there is a mighty cluster of buttons at the top, the retro look balances out that minor detail.
The reason for buttons? Features! Every clock has standard on/off, alarm set, time set, snooze, volume, AM/FM functions. With the Ecologic 6, more are required for the DAB technology, like digital audio broadcasting—satellite-ish.
Overall the clock has a modern-day feel with a retro look, which by my mathematics adds up to cool!
Trend Themes
1. Retro-modern Hybrid Products - Opportunity to combine retro designs with modern technology and features for a unique product offering.
2. Multi-functional Home Electronics - Opportunity to expand product capabilities by including multiple functions into a single device.
3. Digital Radio Technology - Opportunity to integrate digital radio technology into various electronics products for improved user experience.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Potential for consumer electronics companies to develop new product lines that incorporate retro designs with cutting-edge technology.
2. Home Decor - Opportunity for home decor companies to incorporate multi-functional electronics products with retro designs that enhance the overall aesthetic of a room.
3. Radio and Broadcasting - Opportunity for radio and broadcasting companies to collaborate with electronics manufacturers to improve the digital radio technology in products like the Roberts Ecologic 6 DAB Clock Radio.
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