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Bose’s palm-sized speaker packs punch!

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It’s small yet powerful. A lot like Napoleon. Or Ant-Man…

Bose’s Soundlink Micro is the smallest standalone speaker created by the company. However, the size is a matter of convenience, it isn’t a limitation, because it boasts of Bose’s signature sound quality even with its small footprint, including a heavy bass that Bose says is unmatched by any speaker its size.

The small Soundlink Micro is Bose’s answer to people who want to take great audio with them outdoors. Its rugged design withstands scratches and cracks while the rubberized outer cover provides a good grip. The speaker comes with a strap at the back too, allowing you to fasten it to your bag, or your bike so you can listen to music hands-free. Even underwater! (Because obviously the Micro is waterproof…)

For people craving stereo audio, you can even pair two Soundlink Micros together for great latency free audio for up to 6 hours on a single charge. Did I also mention it was waterproof?

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Bose unveils SoundLink Mini Bluetooth speaker, QuietComfort 20 noise-cancelling in-ears (ears-on)

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Bose unveils SoundLink Mini Bluetooth speaker, QuietComfort 20 noisecancelling inears earson

Nestled near an entrance inside Grand Central Terminal, Bose just unveiled its latest two portable audio creations: The SoundLink Mini Bluetooth speaker (A2DP) and QuietComfort 20 noise-cancelling in-ears. Measuring in at 2 x 7 x 2 inches (slightly larger than palm-sized), the aluminum-wrapped SoundLink Mini is slightly larger and heavier than a JawBone Jambox. Like its bigger brethren, the Mini has dual-opposing passive bass radiators and a two custom neodymium drivers for mids and highs. Bose claims these new drivers will output twice the volume of other, similar speakers.

While the unit will bust out the jams for seven hours, it sadly uses a proprietary charging dock. Thankfully, however, the Li-Ion battery is user replaceable. All the controls rest as a strip of silicone buttons on the top, while the side features a 3.5mm input jack. We're digging the look of the naked metal, though, rubber covers and a nylon carry pouch will be on offer for protection. The unit's audio quality was very pleasing, without any notable harshness. We noted an acceptable level of bass on the lowest notes of dubstep tracks and there wasn't too much distortion when cranked up. Join us past the break for more info on the in-ears, as well as all the pricing and availability details for both items.

Gallery: Bose SoundLink Mini and QuietComfort 20 (hands-on)

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Edifier’s iF335 Bluetooth speaker pumps up the volume for $99

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Looks like Mr. Eddie Fier, the man we hope is CEO of Edifier, is planning to wade into the Jambox-wars with this Bluetooth speaker-cum-speakerphone. The iF335 Bric Connect bonds with your devices over Bluetooth and auxiliary inputs, pumping out 12 watts of RMS power over a pair of 70mm drivers. It's available from today for $99.99, assuming you can still type after the unremitting hilarity of our Eddie Fier / Edifier gag earlier.

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IRL: Bose SoundLink, DropCopy and Worldmate Gold

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Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

Happy Friday, folks. This week in real life, Brian invests in the Bose SoundLink after his pet rabbit destroyed his previous setup (no, really), while our own Andy Bowen explains why he'd rather use the DropCopy app than DropBox, much less AirDrop. And Darren, who racked up frequent flier miles this week traveling out to Google I/O, details the virtues of Worldmate over TripIt. Bunnies! Apps versus apps versus more apps. All that, just past the break.

Continue reading IRL: Bose SoundLink, DropCopy and Worldmate Gold

IRL: Bose SoundLink, DropCopy and Worldmate Gold originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bose SoundLink Air speaker with WiFi spoiled by the FCC, bank accounts brace for impact

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Bose SoundLink Air speaker with WiFi spoiled by the FCC, bank accounts brace for impact

Bose's ventures into wireless audio for mobile devices have so far either been proprietary or portable -- and often expensive. We're not sure if Bose will ever dodge that last claim, but an FCC filing has just revealed that a more standardized approach to wireless speakers is on the way. Not much more is known about the speaker other than its SoundLink Air name; that said, an unmistakable mention of WiFi on the early label suggests a speaker that could potentially play well with others. We're hoping that it's an allusion to AirPlay, DLNA or another format many of our devices already use. Whatever technology it runs, the new SoundLink will be comparatively close to a launch after passing through the FCC, even if our bank balances aren't ready for the hit.

Bose SoundLink Air speaker with WiFi spoiled by the FCC, bank accounts brace for impact originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Jun 2012 02:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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