# Cutting-Edge Retro Clocks Roberts Ecologic 6 DAB Clock Radio Blends Old & New By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-05-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roberts-ecologic-6-dab References: [pocket-lint](http://www.pocket-lint.com/reviews/review.phtml/4069/roberts-ecologic-6-dab-review.phtml) & [robertsradio](http://www.robertsradio.co.uk/Products/DAB_radios/Ecologic_6/index.htm) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-double-courtyard-house) Ecologic 6 DAB Clock Radio has a unique [retro analog clock display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-aq240e3a) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-radio1)—satellite-ish. Overall the clock has a modern-day feel with a retro look, which by my mathematics adds up to cool! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-modern Hybrid Products:** Opportunity to combine retro designs with modern technology and features for a unique product offering. - **Multi-functional Home Electronics:** Opportunity to expand product capabilities by including multiple functions into a single device. - **Digital Radio Technology:** Opportunity to integrate digital radio technology into various electronics products for improved user experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Potential for consumer electronics companies to develop new product lines that incorporate retro designs with cutting-edge technology. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to incorporate multi-functional electronics products with retro designs that enhance the overall aesthetic of a room. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.md) - [Retro Pastel Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock.md) - [Desktop Display Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style.md) - [Retro Digital Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-clock1.md) - [Barebones Retro-Inspired Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudnola-flip-clock.md) - [Nostalgic Radio Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calming-noise-radio.md) - [Connected Simplicity-Focused Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-rubiks-cube-clock.md) - [Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-streaming-audio-player.md) - [Modernized Retro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memory.md)