Product reviews by users with sight loss

Before you buy a product or service, it makes sense to check reviews to see if it matches your requirements and is the best choice.

These reviews have been written by blind and partially sighted users. They aim to inform and advise potential users about the performance of the product or service.

If you would like to review a television, radio or film related product or service that can be included on this page, please let us know. It may really help other users to decide.

For further information, email broadcasting@rnib.org.uk

Product reviews

Sky Go review

Published: 28 March 2012 The app, Sky Go enables the streaming of both live and on demand content from Sky Channels.The app can be used to watch content on PC, Mac, iphone, ipad, ipod, Xbox 360 and selected Android smartphones. At the time of writing this app is availble for free for Sky customers.

Sky+ Box review

Sky+ is a set top box that allows you to watch digital television with an enhanced functionality to record and play back television programmes at your own convenience. Our reviewer says 'the system is good if you can see or have sighted assistance, as you can choose when and what to watch.'

Goodmans Smart Talk Box review

Published 9 January 2012 Our reviewer says 'Goodmans Smart Talk Freeview set top box provides unparalleled levels of accessibility to audio description and on-screen information compared to other devices currently on the market.' The product was priced at £85 at the time of writing.

Pure Chronus review

Pure Chronus is a radio and CD player. It also comes with a remote control so you remain in control while you sit back and enjoy the music. However our reviewer says that it could be designed better for use by people with sight loss.

Pure Move review

Pure Move, a portable digital radio with its own speaker is small enough to put in a jacket pocket. Our reviewer is impressed!

Last updated: 14 December 2011

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