First impression, slick! Coming out of the box this thing is pretty impressive looking. This portable wireless speaker can be purchased in a variety of colors as well (black, blue, red, gray), which I tend to think is nice. Besides, the color differentiations, each color has a different pattern which constitutes it’s appearance and makes each different from the other (pretty clever).
This portable speaker gives you the freedom to roam without getting tangled up in a mess of chords. You can connect to any laptop computer, smart phone, ipod, iphone, etc. that has Bluetooth technology. This speaker also incorporates a built in microphone so you can use the speaker to take phone calls or use as a phone conference speaker which is a nice added feature.
Based on price point, appearance, and features, this is definitely a “high end” product for those who like to be on or close to the “cutting edge.”
What I like about it:
- Rechargeable battery
- Color options (black, red, blue, grey) and stylings
- Bluetooth wireless connectivity, but also has 3.5mm jack
- Built in microphone, allowing conference calling
- Good quality sound
- Comes with a traveling case
- Small size, makes it a great travel speaker
Dislikes:
- Price, besides myself I noticed many thought it should be more closely priced in the lower $100 range
- Better shaped speakers for traveling
- Weight, a little on the heavy side for such a small speaker
Some Manufacturer Specifications
- Simultaneous Multipoint: Make connections to two devices at the same time
- Audio: Proprietary acoustic drivers (stereo pair) and proprietary passive bass radiator
- USB: microUSB (charging only)
- Stereo input: 3.5mm jack
- PC compatibility: Windows 7, Vista, XP; Mac OS X 10.5 and higher
- Bluetooth: Version 2.1+EDR
- Bluetooth profiles: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 1.2, Hands-Free Profile (HFP) 1.5, Headset Profile (HSP) 1.1
- Battery life: About 10 hours of continuous play (varies by volume level and audio content)
- Battery status: Displayed on iPhone
- Dimensions: 5.95 x 2.25 x 1.60 inches (LxWxH)
- Weight: 12 ounces
What’s in the box
- Jawbone JAMBOX, two microUSB charging cables (60 inches and 12.5 inches), 3.5mm stereo cable (36 inches), carrying case, AC adapter, user guide
Here is a pretty decent video review if you are interested:
Check out my portable speaker buying guide, for more tips before purchasing a speaker.
Do you own the Jawbone Jambox Wireless Portable Speaker? Feel free to give me your opinion in the comment form below – you can even do a mini review writeup and I’ll publish it to this page!
