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Scosche has announced a new Bluetooth speaker that is now shipping. The boomStream is designed to allow the user to stream music from their Bluetooth smartphone or MP3 player directly to the portable speaker for on the go listening with no wires. Scosche promises that the speaker has high-quality audio.

The device uses dual 40 mm drivers and has a downward firing passive subwoofer. The passive subwoofer should improve the bass produced by the small portable Bluetooth device. Power comes from an integrated lithium polymer battery good for eight hours of use per charge. The speaker charges from a USB port.

The boomStream also has an integrated microphone allowing the speaker to be used as a mobile speakerphone. While the wireless Bluetooth connectivity is the main method of getting music to the boomStream, it also has a 3.5 mm headphone input. The 3.5 mm input allows devices that don’t have Bluetooth be used with the speaker.

The speaker is designed to work with the iPod touch second-generation up, iPhone 4S, 4, 3GS, and 3G. The boomStream will also work with the iPad, Android devices, and any other device that supports A2DP streaming. The speaker measures 170 x 63 x 54 mm, and it takes about 3.5 hours to recharge the battery. The frequency response is 90 Hz to 20 kHz. The boomStream is available now for $99.99.

Scosche launches boomStream Bluetooth speaker is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Ever find yourself in need of a tiny, wireless speaker? If you listen to media through the speakers on your laptop or smartphone, you probably have at one point or another, and Satechi has a product aimed directly at you. Today it announced that its new Swift Bluetooth Speaker is available, and its got a price that isn’t going to break the bank if you’re trying to rein in the spending.

As you can see from the images, the speaker itself is quite tiny, and with Bluetooth 3.0 capabilities, it can connect to any Bluetooth-enabled device. Obviously, Satechi is targeting smartphone users more than anyone else with this speaker, as it includes a “multi-function button” that you can use to answer calls or initiate voice dialing. If you have an iPhone 4S, you can also use the button to activate Siri, which is a neat little bonus.

The speaker weighs in at 4.3oz, and Satechi claims that it can stream from up to 33 feet away, which should be especially handy for those using it with a smartphone. It’s rechargeable lithium ion battery is capable of providing up to 4 hours of talk time, 3 hours of playback, and 300 hours of stand-by. Not too shabby for something so tiny. To accompany the announcement, Satechi has also released a rather charming 30-second advertisement, which you can check out below.

Sure, it isn’t the most revolutionary thing around, but for $29.99, it sounds like you’re getting a pretty excellent package. Its wireless Bluetooth setup and lightweight design will be appreciated by those who need a portable speaker, and those who own a smartphone will likely benefit in more ways than one by having it around. It’s available now through Satechi’s online store, so if it’s something you’re interested in, have at it.

Satechi’s tiny Swift Bluetooth Speaker now available for $29.99 is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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We do have our fair share of gadgets that we carry around (and rather fondly, too) these days, where smartphones are definitely one of the staple items. The thing is, smartphones, if one were to tap into their full array of functions and features, will more or less end up with a near depleted battery even before you retire for the night. Good thing a good night’s sleep go hand in hand with the $179.99 Braven 625s Bluetooth Speaker and Smartphone Charger. Yes sir, the Braven 625s will serve as a speaker to play those soothing tunes as you retire for the night, it will also double up as a charger for your smartphone.

As a Bluetooth speaker, it would work just nice at home – be it in the living room, bedroom or kitchen, but there is another aspect to the Braven 625s that you might want to consider. It was designed for outdoor use, and is capable of rocking out 6w of total output. In addition, it carries with it a rather beefy 1700 mAh portable USB power bank, now how about that?

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If you’re in the market for a battery-powered speaker and are willing to splurge a bit, then you’d be wise to check out the 1Q from Vers. The diminutive, 3-inch cube-shaped music system is said to provide some impressive tunes all by its lonesome, but it can also be paired with another 1Q to provide true stereo sound. Also, thanks to a 3.5mm headphone jack and Bluetooth connectivity, the little guy is sure to work with any number of devices. Naturally, much of the 1Q’s allure is due to its hand-crafted wooden enclosure, which is available in walnut and bamboo varieties. The Vers 1Q has eight days left in its Kickstarter funding phase, but it’s not like the project will need your help across the finish line: it’s already surpassed the goal nine times over. Fortunately for you, this provides an opportunity to snag a 1Q for just $95; when it hits the market in November, the speaker will retail for $120. For even more details, be sure to hit up the PR after the break.

Continue reading Meet the Vers 1Q: the wooden, portable Bluetooth speaker gets Kickstarted, ships this November

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Phone use while driving is still a serious problem in the US, even for those trying to quit — which makes us happy to see Magellan doing its part to change travellers’ habits. Out of five new RoadMate GPS units the company is releasing to the world, the Bluetooth-equipped, 4.3-inch 2255T-LMB and 5-inch 5265T-LMB models both carry a Safe Texting mode that can reply to any inbound voice call with a text, supplying either the arrival time or the promise of a call later on. All five of the navigators support a portrait view for more details of the road ahead, and the top two 5-inch devices support Magellan’s $150 Back-Up Camera for delicate parking jobs. We’ll have to wait until September before the RoadMates arrive, but the sub-$200 prices will be a relief to other drivers who want at least a few more eyes on the road.

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