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Jawbone BIG JAMBOX Bluetooth Wireless Speaker Launches May 15th!

Accessorize Mobile Team — Wed, 02 May 2012 01:52:56 +0000

It’s no secret that I love my Jawbone JAMBOX, it’s a portable Bluetooth speaker which rocks any room. Now Jawbone has taken the success of the portable JAMBOX and introduced the BIG JAMBOX. The BIG JAMBOX measures in at 10.1″ long, 3.2″ wide and 3.7″ high and packs a two Bass Radiators. Not only will the BIG JAMBOX keep you music pumping for 15 hours straight on a single charge, but it connects wirelessly to any Bluetooth-enabled device or you can use the optional 3.5mm jack. The BIG JAMBOX is available for pre-order now and will begin shipping on May 15th. Oh and in case you’re wondering about the price, the BIG JAMBOX will be retailing for $299 USD and will be available in three awesome colors (RED DOT, WHITE WAVE, and GRAPHITE HEX). You can check out the full specs on Jawbone’s website.

Deal Alert: Refurbished Jawbone JAMBOX for $129

Accessorize Mobile Team — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:56:23 +0000

Have you been dying to get your hands on the JAMBOX by Jawbone, but didn’t want to fork out $200? Well we have some good news for you. Jawbone is now listing refurbished JAMBOX’s on their online store for only $129. This is an awesome deal for such an awesome product. I’ve said it so many times on this site, the JAMBOX is one of my favorite Bluetooth gadgets still to this day. The Refurb JAMBOX’s include a 60-day warranty as well and are available in select colors. You can check out the deals or pick one up at jawbone.com.

Jawbone Unveils Limited Edition JAMBOX: Green Wave

Accessorize Mobile Team — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:23:11 +0000

If you didn’t already know I’m a huge fan of the JAMBOX by Jawbone. It’s a portable Bluetooth speaker system designed to give your music a boost. Well Jawbone has just unveiled a new limited edition color called Green Wave, and it looks pretty awesome. Jawbone says hurry, because these limited edition colors are only available for a short period of time. The JAMBOX in Green Wave is available from jawbone.com for $199. If you want to know more about the JAMBOX? Check out our review of the JAMBOX here.

The Smartphone Accessories Holiday Gift Guide 2011

Accessorize Mobile Team — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:15:34 +0000

Finding that perfect gift can be really hard — and this year the Accessorize Mobile team is here to help you with some quick suggestions to get the job done. This Holiday Gift Guide will be broken down into four categories (Cases, Chargers and Batteries, Bluetooth, and Odds and Ends) and showcase some of our favorite products for the latest smartphones. Let’s get started…

Holiday Gift Guide: Cases

Cases are an essential part of smartphone care. While not everyone likes a case to protect their smartphone, we are going to show you a variety of styles to protect your device. Here is a selection of some of our favorite cases.

Case-Mate Barely There – This is the perfect case for those who don’t like cases. It’s protective, thin, and compact. The Barely There cases are form-fitted for each device and available for pretty much all popular smartphones on the market, including the iPhone 4/4S, Bold 9900/9930, HTC EVO, Galaxy S II, and others. Best of all the Barely There cases are available in a wide variety of colors and prices start around $25 and up (model depending). [Case-Mate]

Case-Mate Barely There Brushed Aluminum – If you like the Barely There (as seen above) then the Brush Aluminum is a must see. It keeps the thin protective profile for your smartphone, but adds a layer of real brushed aluminium on the back. It looks and feels great. These cases are available for a selection of smartphones, including the iPhone 4, Bold 9900/9930, and Galaxy S II. These cases will you a little more than the Barely There series, coming in at $40. [Case-Mate]

OtterBox Impact Series – You know those cheap skins you find for smartphones? This isn’t one. The OtterBox Impact Series provides a thick layer of custom-fitted rubber around your smartphone to protect it from bumps and drops. The OtterBox Impact Series have an awesome price tag of $19.95 and are available for most of the latest smartphones, including the iPhone 4/4S, Bold 9900/9930, Galaxy S II Skyrocket, HTC Vivid, Motorola ATRIX, and others. [OtterBox]

OtterBox Defender Series – If you’ve ever own an iPhone or BlackBerry and are rough on your device, then you might have heard of the Defender Series from OtterBox. These cases offer three solid layers of protection for bumps and drops, and a plastic holster to secure it on your belt. The Defender Series cases are available for all iPhone models, most BlackBerry models, Motorola DROID RAZR, and most HTC models. The Defender Series will run about $49.95 — But it’s worth it. [OtterBox]

Ballistic Shell Gel (SG) Case – The Shell Gel case is a blend of hard plastic and rubber with shock-resistant corners called Ballistic Corners. The Shell Gel cases are available for a selection of smartphones from Apple, BlackBerry, Samsung, and others. The Shell Gel cases are available in several colors for each model, and will run about $34.95. [Link]

Holiday Gift Guide: Chargers and Batteries

Mophie Juicepack for iPhone 4/4S -

Mophie Juicepack Powerstation – Take a powerful 4000 mAh battery pack that allows you charge your smartphone or tablet pretty much anywhere, anytime. The Mophie Powerstation offers a High-density, high-output battery and can charge your device via USB faster than other battery packs. It’s a great idea for those who travel often. The Powerstation will run about $79.95. [Link]

Powermat Wireless Charging Mats – The Powermat Wireless Charging mats have always been a popular gift during the Holiday season. Powermat has designed the Wireless Charging Receivers for a wide variety of smartphones, including the iPhone and Galaxy S smartphones. They also offer the universal Powercube which allows you to charge any USB or MicroUSB smartphone. Powermat’s can start at $29.99 and go upwards of $129.99 depending on model. [Link]

Mophie Juicepack Boost for iPhone – This small and compact rechargeable 2000 mAh battery will charge your iPhone to 100% on the go. It’s a great idea for those who don’t have a lot of room when traveling and need their iPhone charged all the time. The Juicepack Boost costs $49.95. [Link]

Holiday Gift Guide: Bluetooth

Jawbone ERA Bluetooth Headset – Hands down this is one of my favorite Bluetooth headsets. After using previous Jawbone headsets, I can say the ERA offers some of the best noise cancellation on the market. Add in ERA’s motion controls and internal processor with myTALK platform, you get it all. The ERA comes in four colors and costs $129. [Link]

Jabra Freeway Bluetooth Speaker – Don’t want to wear an earpiece? The Jabra Freeway would be one of our favorite in car Bluetooth experiences to date. The Jabra Freeway features 3 speakers and Virtual Surround sound, caller ID announcements, and stereo Bluetooth support. The Jarba Freeway retails for $129. [Link]

Jawbone JAMBOX – Know a music lover? The Jawbone JAMBOX is an awesome gift. I think Jawbone explains it best ” The JAMBOX delivers stunning hi-fi audio in a portable wireless speaker so compact you won’t believe it when you hear it. It’s loud. With an output capacity of 85 decibels, JAMBOX fills even the largest rooms.”. The JAMBOX has a price tag of $199 which may seem like a lot, but if you truly love music, it’s worth every penny. [Our Review] [Link]

Holiday Gift Guide: Odds and Ends

Incipio Inscribe Stylus - Some people just miss the good old fashion stylius, and Incipio has a couple pretty nice solutions for it. This is the Incipio Inscribe PRO features a high-quality ball point pen and a stylus all-in-one. Best of all its available in three colors and will run about $20 each. [Link]

Opena Bottle Opener Case for iPhone 4 – We didn’t include this in the cases section, because its definitely unique and we aren’t sure how much protection it really offers. This case designed for the iPhone 4 offers a slide-out bottle opener, so you can open a cold one anytime. These cases will run you about $39.95 and are available in black or white. [Related Post] [Link]

Jawbone UP – This could be one of the most interesting gifts for the health guru in your family. The Jawbone UP works hand-in-hand with your iPhone and monitors your daily activity, sleep patterns, and eating habits to help you live a healthier life. It comes in various colors and costs about $99. [Related Post] [Link]

Jawbone introduces the ICON HD Bluetooth Headset + The NERD

Accessorize Mobile Team — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:28:07 +0000

In the past we’ve used nearly every Jawbone headset, and the ICON model was by far the most compact model. Recently Jawbone introduced the LiveAudio update for the JAMBOX, which brought “music to life”. Well now Jawbone has updated one of their most popular models, the ICON, with the new ICON HD + The Nerd. The new ICON HD brings a 25% larger earpiece for the best sound experience, HD audio, and of couse the MyTALK platform so you can always stay up to date on the latest apps for your Bluetooth headset. The Nerd is a handy companion that plugs into any USB port (on PC or Mac) and allows connectivity between several Bluetooth devices at once. The new Jawbone ICON HD + The NERD is on sale starting today for $139. from jawbone.com. Check out the press release below for all the details…

JAWBONE® INTRODUCES ICON HD + THE NERD AND COMPANION FOR ANDROID

− ICON HD + The NERD Lets You Listen to Hi-Def Audio Across Multiple Devices, Mobile & Computer, With One Headset, Wire-Free while Jawbone COMPANION for ANDROID Makes it Easy to Live Hands-Free and Stay on Top of Your Schedule, Battery Life, and Conference Calls −

SAN FRANCISCO – August 30, 2011 – Jawbone®, an innovator of products and services for the mobile lifestyle, today unveiled ICON HD + The NERD and Jawbone Companion for Android, a set of new products and updates to help people get the most out of a mobile & PC hands-free audio experience.

Jawbone ICON HD is a headset that offers the richest HD audio and, with The NERD, it brings plug & play connectivity to any USB-equipped computer. Using them together, you can simultaneously connect with any two devices (laptop, phone, tablet) and switch between audio (music, video, games, & more) and calls (mobile & VoIP). The ICON HD + The NERD bundle sells for $139. Jawbone Companion for Android is available now as a free download from the Android Market.

“Users want one headset to aggregate the music, movies, games, and other audio content found in the devices they use every day,” said Travis Bogard, vice president of product management and strategy.

“Our goal at Jawbone is to design mobile products that give you ultimate wireless freedom, and that’s exactly what these new products deliver. ICON HD + The NERD lets you wirelessly listen to media from your Mac or PC and transition across multiple devices. Jawbone Companion makes the idea of being truly hands-free a reality by automatically notifying and connecting you to meetings and calls throughout the day.”

One Headset for Everything

Jawbone ICON HD is based on the company’s previous award-winning ICON line, and updated with the rich HD-quality speakers that users love from the latest Jawbone ERA line of headsets. ICON HD boasts a 25% larger wideband speaker than the original ICON offering the richest, most life-like and clear sound in Hi-Definition audio as you talk on the phone, listen to music, watch movies and play games.

ICON HD also delivers on Jawbone’s legacy of unparalleled noise-cancelling expertise with militarygrade NoiseAssassin® 2.5 technology. For the first time, the headset lets you control your media playback with AVRCP play & pause, allowing you to listen to a podcast on your walk to work and pause it with the touch of a button when the barista is ready to take your morning coffee order.

“Multi-tasking is a part of everyday life,” continues Bogard. “Unfortunately, most mobile products aren’t designed with this in mind, making transitioning from one device to the next cumbersome and a pain to manage. ICON HD + The NERD solves this problem by streamlining all of the audio from all of your devices into one wire-free headset.”Wire-Free™ USB Audio

The NERD is a Wire-Free USB audio adapter that makes connecting the ICON HD to any USB-equipped device as visceral as plugging in headphones, but without the mess of cords. As soon as you plug The NERD into any USB port, it will automatically register as a USB audio device and connect to your ICON HD headset so that you can listen to music, watch videos, play games or take VoIP calls – no software downloads required, no hassle of Bluetooth setup. It also allows you to adjust volume on both your headset and via the master volume control on your Mac or PC.

About half of the length of other USB adapters, The NERD has a modern design that’s smaller and more discreet, so it won’t interfere when plugged into a laptop. It’s compatible with both PC and Mac.

The ICON HD features the same sleek, elegant design as the original ICON headsets and is available in the Denim finish. Beginning today, the Jawbone ICON HD + The NERD bundle can be purchased on Jawbone.com for $139.00, with in-store availability coming soon.

Always Connected, Always Up to Date

As with all Jawbone products, ICON HD + The NERD can be updated via Jawbone’s MyTALK platform, ensuring that it will become even richer over time. MyTALK offers original applications that make Jawbone ICON HD + The NERD even better, including the new Jawbone Companion application.

Jawbone Companion for Android is Jawbone’s latest application for Android users to keep them connected to their mobile devices, completely hands-free, in situations that matter the most. The application allows Android users to view their headset’s remaining battery life on their phone, and dialin to conference calls on their calendar, directly from their Jawbone headset. No more back and forth between emails to find your conference call’s dial-in number and passcode – Jawbone Companion announces, with a whisper in your ear, when you have a scheduled call, and with the push of a button, enters all your dial-in information.

Previously, Jawbone Companion was in a limited phone Beta with interest and support from over 20,000 testers verifying phone compatibility and providing feedback. With this feedback, Jawbone has released a general available version that provides users with features they want while supporting several Android devices and more on the way. For a complete list of compatible Android devices, please go to Jawbone.com/Companion.

For more information, images and product demos on ICON HD + The NERD as well as Jawbone Companion for Android, please visit: www.Jawbone.com/Press, MyTALK.Jawbone.com, or follow @Jawbone on Twitter.

About Jawbone®

For more than a decade, Jawbone has developed products and services for the mobile lifestyle unparalleled in their innovation, ease-of-use and sophistication of design. The company is the creator of the award-winning and best-selling premium Jawbone ERA and ICON Bluetooth headsets; the inventor of NoiseAssassin® technology, the world’s first and only military-grade noise-eliminating technology; JAMBOX, the first intelligent wireless speaker and speakerphone; and the highly anticipated UP by Jawbone, a revolutionary system (wristband + app) that tracks your sleep, activity and eating habits and puts that information in the palm of your hand. A 2010 IDSA Design of the Decade winner, Jawbone is committed to delivering innovative products that improve the mobile lifestyle through ever-changing software and wearability. Jawbone is privately-held and headquartered in San Francisco.

ZAGGkeys SOLO – A Bluetooth Keyboard Designed for Any Tablet

Accessorize Mobile Team — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:07:46 +0000

ZAGG just made a pretty cool announcement on their blog. ZAGG announced the upcoming launch of the ZAGGkeys SOLO, a Bluetooth keyboard designed for any tablet, including the Apple iPad, BlackBerry PlayBook, Samsung Galaxy Tab, and Motorola XOOM. The ZAGGkeys SOLO allows users to use their tablet in portrait or landscape view and acts as a stand. ZAGG has not announced an exact launch date for the ZAGGkeys SOLO or pricing. We should also point out that ZAGG plans to launch this product in several colors. If you have any iPad or iPad 2 then check out ZAGG.com as they currently have the ZAGGmate for iPad available. Also stay tuned as we’ll let you know when its officially available.

Review: Celluon Magic Cube Bluetooth Projection Keyboard and Mouse

Susan — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:02:04 +0000

Ever watch CSI or spy movies where they pull out a small device and turn it on and it lays out a laser illuminated keyboard? This is the device we’re talking about, the Magic Cube. It’s the geek’s ultimate toy that’s easy to use, portable in size, and leaves convenience at your fingertips.

The Magic Cube can be found online at the Think Geek website. The price of the Magic Cube is $169.99. Inside the shipping box was a container the size of the jawbone’s. A small rectangular plastic box.

In the box are:

the Magic Cube
USB Cable
User Manual
Quick Start Guide

Product Features:

Projects a full-size laser keyboard onto any flat surface
Allows the convenience of full-size typing in a tiny form factor
Connects wirelessly via bluetooth to iPhone, iPad, many Smartphones and most Laptops
Mouse mode allows you to use your finger as a mouse rather than typing when using with a laptop.
Rechargeable battery lasts for 150 minutes of continuous typing
Charges via USB. No drivers to install

Product Specifications:

Compatibility: iPhone 3GS/4, iPad and iPad2 (iOS4), Blackberry tablet, Android 2.0 and higher, Windows Phone 7, Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS
Interface: Bluetooth HID and USB 2.0
Keyboard Layout: 19mm sized QWERTY layout
Detection rate: Up to 400 characters per minute
Operating Surface: Most flat opaque surfaces
Battery duration: Approximately 150 minutes, 700mAh built-in rechargeable battery

I was really surprised to see how small the Magic Cube really is. The back of the cube has the mini USB port, HID/SPP mode switch and the power switch. The bottom has the Serial Number of the device. The front has the sensor, battery/bluetooth/keyboard/mouse/charging/operating status LED and the pattern projector. There’s even a strap loop so you can take it on the go.

My first task was to charge the Magic Cube so I could pair it. I let it sit for a while, about two hours. I then used the User’s Manual for pairing instructions. Because I use the BlackBerry Bridge, my Bluetooth is already on the BlackBerry PlayBook. I then turned on the Magic Cube and on the BlackBerry PlayBook set it to find new devices. it found the Celluon and I tapped it to pair. The message popped up “Celluon would like to pair with your phone. Enter the passkey “xxx” on Celluon”. I was surprised. I typed this in and instant pairing. Once you pair the keyboard to a device, if you turn it off and turn it back on, it will instantly pair.

There are a few adjustments I had to make. One was adjusting the key stroke sound level. You can make it louder by pressing and holding the FN key and pressing the up or down arrow key. There’s 6 sound levels.

Adjusting the brightness was another. This is the FN key being held down and press the left or right to adjust the brightness. There are three levels of brightness and when turned on, it’s set to the second level by default.

I also needed to increase the sensitivity of the keyboard. It’s easy to adjust it, just click on the buttons furthest out on the keyboard until your pressing of the key is recognized.

I found the device to be really easy to use, and it’s definitely reliable. I was able to type on it with ease however one notices the keyboard to be a bit different. It’s missing the :/; and “/’ keys between the enter key, as they sit on the top row of the keyboard, so it’s a tad bit different to type on when you type on the conventional keyboard.

The Magic Cube was everything it seems to be. Sometimes the sensitivity was set so high it would type two or three letters at once, but I wasn’t complaining. I like having the full keyboard.

It’s also a great conversation piece as well, convenient and there’s only a few conditions that you need to avoid.

direct sunlight
low color temperature light source like tungsten, halogen, or incandescent lamp.
uneven or irregular surfaces, use only flat surfaces.
a table or surface that is as transparent or reflective such as glass or a mirror.
placing objects between the unit and the projected keyboard.

If you’re looking for a keyboard to match your needs, being extremely portable and easy to customize, then the Magic Cube is waiting for you.

The cons: The keyboard is a bit differently laid out while it’s still qwerty, it has a few keys placed differently which makes the traditional typing a bit different and takes getting used to. It requires a flat surface to work, and isn’t recommended for glass. Takes a few seconds to “tune”.

The pros: The keyboard pairs easily, no “magic tricks” necessary. It has

You can purchase the Magic Cube by Celluon from Think Geek for $169.99 here

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars

Logitech teams up with Jabra to introduce co-branded Headsets

Accessorize Mobile Team — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:02:19 +0000

Jabra Speak 410 USB Speakerphone

This morning Jabra let us know that they’re teaming up with Logitech to offer co-branded accessories. Logitech will be launching three ~~Bluetooth~~ co-branded products, which will be branded Logitech powered by Jabra. The three models include the Logitech BSP420 USB Speakerphone (Jabra SPEAK™ 410), the Logitech BH970 Wireless DECT Headset (Jabra GO™ 6430) and the Logitech BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset (Jabra PRO™ 9450). You will see these products start hitting shelves in July 2011. Check out the press release below for more details.

Press Release:

JABRA EXPANDS CHANNEL PRESENCE THROUGH DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH LOGITECH

Nashua, NH – June 21, 2011– In order to seize the significant growth opportunity within Unified Communications (UC), Jabra and Logitech have entered into a distribution agreement, where Logitech will be offering a number of select Jabra headsets under the co-branded name “Logitech powered by Jabra.”

From July 2011, Logitech will sell select Jabra UC headsets to Logitech’s channel partners and business customers, initially in the North American market. As a second step, later in the year, the co-branded headsets will be rolled out globally. By combining the channel reach and broadly known brand of Logitech with high-quality Jabra headsets, Jabra has taken an important first step in significantly expanding the presence of Jabra headsets in all relevant North American sales channels where Jabra headsets are currently not present.

Jabra will continue to sell its wide portfolio of Jabra branded headsets to its current channel partners and the enterprise sales team will continue to address large UC opportunities with the Jabra branded headsets.

“Jabra’s intention is to be a leader in the UC space and the agreement with Logitech is an important step in achieving this. We are very pleased to announce the agreement with Logitech which we believe will lead to more people using Jabra headsets for their UC solutions,” said Jabra CEO Mogens Elsberg.

“Adding voice to the UC experience is one of the most important factors for a successful deployment and adoption of the technology. We expect that the combination of Jabra’s quality headsets with the Logitech brand and channel reach will increase the awareness of UC headsets as a category to the benefit of both parties and the existing Jabra channel network,” Elsberg continued.

“This collaboration with GN Netcom will enable Logitech to be a full solution provider for Unified Communications,” said Gerald P. Quindlen, Logitech president and CEO. “Businesses will now have a single company for a full range of UC solutions – from the meeting room with LifeSize video conferencing end points and infrastructure products to PCs, Macs and tablets with webcams, headsets and speakerphones.”

The first three “Logitech powered by Jabra” products will be available in July and will include the Logitech BSP420 USB Speakerphone (Jabra SPEAK™ 410), the Logitech BH970 Wireless DECT Headset (Jabra GO™ 6430) and the Logitech BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset (Jabra PRO™ 9450).

About JabraThrough its Jabra brand, GN Netcom is a world leader in innovative headset solutions. With around 850 employees and sales offices around the world, Jabra develops and markets a broad range of wireless headsets and in-car speakerphones for mobile users and both wireless and corded headsets for contact center and office-based users. GN Netcom is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S. Read more on www.jabra.com

Verbatim Easy Riser Bluetooth Mouse Now Compatible with Motorola XOOM Tablet

Accessorize Mobile Team — Tue, 31 May 2011 22:58:13 +0000

Adjustable-height mobile mice “raise” the bar for Motorola XOOM accessories by offering superior control, precision and comfort for mobile users on-the-go

Verbatim the global leader in data storage technology including USB flash drives, portable hard drives, CDs, Blu-ray discs, memory cards and computer peripherals, has just announced the compatibility of its ultra-compact Easy Riser Wireless Bluetooth Mouse with the new Motorola XOOM.

Motorola, in conjunction with Google recently released a software update for its XOOM tablet, allowing users the ability to add and use a Bluetooth mouse, further expanding the device’s already-impressive functionality. When connected via the XOOM’s Bluetooth option, users can enjoy cord-free convenience for computing on-the-go.

“XOOM users can now experience the portability, convenience and performance Verbatim has to offer. With a simple flick of a switch, the height of the Easy Riser mouse easily can be adjusted,” said Ron Hanafin, Product Manager, Accessories & Peripherals. “Change it to the flat position for traveling and easy storage, or raise it to provide comfort and support for computing navigation. Either way, Easy Riser is the ideal choice for XOOM users looking to get the most out of their mobile device.”

But the thoughtful design doesn’t stop there! The sleek, silver and black enclosure is ergonomically designed for both right- and left-hand use. Plus, the energy-efficient sleep mode saves battery.

The 2.4 GHz wireless technology and advanced laser sensor technology provides users with maximum performance, superior cursor precision and ultimate control.

Specifications:

• Adjustable height for improved ergonomics

• Designed for left- and right-hand use

• Bluetooth compatible for cord-free convenience

• 2.4GHz reliability and performance

• Laser sensor technology

• Sleep mode for battery savings

• Ultra-compact design for quick storage/access

• Works with Macs and PCs

The Easy Riser Bluetooth Wireless Mouse comes with two AAA batteries and can be purchased for just $29.99 MSRP at Amazon, Fry’s Electronics and B&H.

Review: JawBone JAMBOX Bluetooth Hi-Fi Speaker

Accessorize Mobile Team — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:57:07 +0000

Jawbone was one of my first favorite Bluetooth headsets with superior noise cancellation. Late last year Jawbone announced their first ever Hi-Fi Bluetooth speakers, and ever since then I’ve been dying to get my hands on them. Well a couple weeks ago the folks at jawbone hooked me up with a JAMBOX to take a peak at. About two weeks have gone by since I first received them, and I’ve pretty impressed! I call it the little box of big sound. The JAMBOX brings a small punch, thanks to its tweet, woofer, and single dome speakers capable of up to 85 decibels. This thing just sounds amazing.

Tech Specs:

I thought I would include some of the more technical specs on the Jawbone JAMBOX for those interested:

Output Level: 85dB at 0.5m
Frequency Response: 60 Hz – 20 kHz
Length: 151mm
Width: 57mm
Height: 40mm
Weight: 327 grams (12oz)
Wireless Range: at least 33 feet
Bluetoothv2.1 compliant
Supports Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
Profiles Supported: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 1.2, Hands-Free Profile (HFP) 1.5, Headset Profile (HSP) 1.1

The Body:

At first glance you really don’t know what the JAMBOX is. The JAMBOX comes in very flashy colors (including Blue Wave seen in this review). The top of the JAMBOX reminds me of an old school Nintendo controller, then the front, back, and sides are all speakers. The entire speaker set is encased in a soft touch rubber material, which gives it some great grip. The JAMBOX measures in at 151mm in length and 57mm in height, making it a small compact Hi-Fi speaker.

Included in box:

Each JAMBOX comes in a classic shoebox with a old school stereo on the lid. In the shoebox is a user guide, neoprene carry case, micro USB cable, wall adapter for USB cable, stereo headphone cable, and an extra micro USB cable to connect it your PC or Mac.

MyTalk Platform:

Previously Jawbone announced their MyTALK platform with the launch of their ICON Bluetooth headset. The MyTALK platform is basically an operating system built into the headset; it allows you to personalize your headset with apps and new voices. The MyTALK platform also allows you to do software updates over the web, which is pretty simple. I had a chance to run an upgrade from my MacBook Pro and it updated easily. I was quite impressed that Jawbone supported Mac OS X, as well Windows. You can read up on the MyTalk Platform at jawbone.com.

Built-in Speakerphone:

While testing the JAMBOX I didn’t spend much time on my phone, but I did manage to take a few minutes out to place a call with some friends to get their thoughts on the sound quality. Overall no one had complaints about how the microphone sounded, it seemed to pick up for voice clearly and removed most background noise. As for the sound quality on my end, it sounded perfect.

Where to buy:

The Jawbone JAMBOX can be found at various retailers in the United States, including Best Buy, RadioShack, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, and other electronics retailers. If you don’t want to go in store you can also find the JAMBOX at Jawbone.com for $199.

Colors and Pricing:

The JAMBOX is available in four awesome colors (Black Diamond, Blue Wave, Grey Hex and Red Dot) for $199 USD each. You can check out the Jawbone JAMBOX from jawbone.com/jambox.

Battery Life:

I was curious to see how the JAMBOX performed battery life wise. While I don’t have much experience testing Bluetooth speakers, I have used a ton of Bluetooth headsets. Jawbone rated the JAMBOX for approximately 10 hours of consistent music playback. After using the JAMBOX for about a week (on and off) I found that Jawbone’s claims were about right. I got approximately 9.5 hours.

Speaking of battery on the JAMBOX. The MyTALK platform we talked about above allows you to download an app to your iPhone or BlackBerry smartphone to keep an eye on your JAMBOX’s battery life.

Final Thoughts:

While the JAMBOX might not fit everyone’s price range, it makes an awesome travel companion. Its small compact size brings a sound punch like no other Bluetooth speakers in its category. The MyTALK platform is really just one more reason why you should take a look at the JAMBOX. It’s pretty awesome that you can upload applications and even different voices, Sadly I don’t believe this review will just the justice, because its one of those devices you really need to put your hands on and test for yourself. Overall I am extremely happy with the JAMBOX and we give it our highest rating of 5 out of 5.

Accessorize Mobile’s Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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