Earlier this morning I went over to HD during work to participate in their Pro Customer Appreciation Event. I got a free breakfast and picked up a few more things...
Up until earlier this week I had a Dewalt DCR015 12V/20V Max radio/charger. Between having to add Bluetooth, a USB port that doesn't work unless you're on AC power, and the terrible FM reception, I have been looking for an excuse to return it. I kept the box and all of the original packaging just in case...
Then the other day I got an email from HD:
I returned it to HD earlier this week for store credit. The customer service desk said that it looked brand new and asked if I had even used it, so I guess it pays to take care of things and keep the box sometimes!
That store credit was burning a hole in my wallet while I patiently waited until today to buy this:
It's currently on sale for $199, and I lucked out because it was the last one they had in stock - they sold 2 since I was there yesterday. I grabbed another Tough System Organizer (that I needed) to put the total over $200. So I wound up getting the new radio for the same amount the DCR015 sells for ($179), and only had to pay for the organizer.
I can't wait to try it out when I get home, I was very impressed with the demo they had at the Pro Desk that I was able to play around with last weekend! It probably isn't as tough as the DCR015 as far as dropping / abuse but it is definitely more weather and dust resistant, which is perfect for my needs. The sound quality is also much better, not that I complained too much about that on the DCR015. I'm sure I'll be very happy with it for a long time.