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HD radio is still playing catch-up to terrestrial and satellite, and they’re hoping the first portable rig will be a step in that direction. You can go to Best Buy tonight and buy it for $50 with no added subscription fee. The Insignia NS-HD01 isn’t jam-packed with eye-popping specs (10 station preset, built-in rechargeable battery, 3.5mm output, full color display, 1.5” LCD screen) but it is the first of its kind, which makes it noteworthy. Check the shelves and you’ll also find a grip of accessories, like an arm-band and a car cable. Of course, if you don’t live in an area with a lot of HD stations, it’s basically just a portable radio, but for $50, it probably beats the heck out of the old Walkman you’ve been clinging to.

The Insignia NS-HD01