Familiar Benefits for Young and Old - CD, FM - For the generation who swears by CDs or for children who are eagerly learning a foreign language: this radio has something for everyone and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. That\'s what it makes it the ideal present to someone you care for.20W with Bass Reflex - Powerful rich sound brings music to life - D500 has two 8cm full-range speaker units and boasts a total output power of 20W - remarkable in such a compact sleek unit. Flare-shaped bass reflex ports help ensure smoother airflow, reducing air turbulence, to provide full-bodied warm bass tones.Start Your Day with the Radio Play timer - D500 has a Play Timer that can automatically start the unit at a specific time every day. You can select the audio source (radio, CD etc.) and volume in advance. Wake up to a favourite tune, or catch the lunchtime news bulletin each day.Fully Portable - Music on the move - Thanks to an integrated carrying handle, a stylish compact form and the ability to take batteries - this unit is equally beneficial at home indoors or out. Its powerful rich sound makes it the perfect partner in the garden, kitchen or study. Enjoy powerful sound on the go with either battery or mains power.Sound Booster - Choose to enhance rhythmic or vocal performance - Sound Booster equaliser helps you get the best from music and spoken word. Press once for B-Boost to enhance the bass and rhythm - bringing music to life. Press twice for V-Boost to highlight vocals or assist spoken word radio and podcasts.