Verbatim Mini Wireless Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

Today s smart phones and tablets have become more than just a means to make calls, text or surf the Internet. As these devices increase in capacity, many people use them as mobile audio video libraries as well. Unfortunately, the one drawback of these devices are the small, built-in speakers, that are usually not suitable for high-volume audio. Enter the Bluetooth Speaker. Able to connect wirelessly to Bluetooth enabled devices, these speakers solve the problem of small, low-volume speakers on smart phones and tablets by projecting audio from music files, videos, websites, and more with greater volume and dynamism than the device alone is capable. As an added bonus, some Bluetooth speakers are also equipped with hands-free calling, allowing you to answer calls quickly and easily from your phone.

Before you jump into purchasing a Bluetooth speaker, there are some things you should consider.

Wireless Bluetooth speakers come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from very large to quite small. However, don t let the small stature of a Bluetooth speaker fool you, while they may be small in size, they can still deliver big sound. Consider when where how you want to use your Bluetooth speaker and select a size that works for traveling convenience, small speakers are ideal to slip into a backpack, briefcase or purse, allowing you to take quality audio, with Bluetooth convenience, wherever you go.

If you enjoy outdoor activities, or even listening to music in the shower, you might want to consider the water resistance of different speakers before making your selection. Speakers receive different IPX ratings, depending on their level of water dust resistance. The table below helps explain the differences.

Depending on when how you want to use your Bluetooth speaker, you should consider the operating and standby times of the device. Operating time refers to the number of hours of active use you can get from the speaker on a single charge. The standby time refers to the number of hours the device will hold a charge when not in use. These times are based on the size of the battery, the output of the speaker, and other factors, and can vary widely by device and usage.

Hands-Free Calling

Speakers featuring hands-free calling allow for calls to be projected via your speaker, interrupting music or other audio that is in progress to let you know you have a call. To answer, simply press a button to be connected to your caller.

Making a call Simply dial the number on your Bluetooth enabled smart phone and the speaker will automatically pick up the call.

On Off Switch

Look for a Bluetooth speaker that has an on off switch. This will allow you to save precious battery life when the speaker is not in use.
Amp up the volume on your Bluetooth enabled smartphone or tablet when you pair it with the Verbatim Mini Wireless Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker. IPX7 Rated, with a durable rubberized exterior, the Mini Wireless Bluetooth Speaker is perfect for a day at the pool or the beach, boating, camping picnics, or in the shower – the possibilities are endless A carabineer and suction cup are included to allow for flexibility when hanging the speaker. Designed for more than just music, the Mini Wireless Bluetooth Speaker features a built-in microphone, for hands-free calling at the touch of a button. Equipped with a rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery, this compact speaker provides up to 6 hours of continuous playtime on a single charge, and a convenient on off switch allows you to conserve battery life when not in use. The Mini Wireless Bluetooth Speaker is backed by a 1-Year Limited Warranty. Rated waterproof IPX7 – great for use on boats, poolside, camping, a day at the beach, or in the shower. Built-in microphone for hands-free calling – answer call and talk with the press of a button. Carabineer and suction cup included for easy hanging. Up to 6 hours of continuous playtime on a single charge. On Off switch conserves battery life when not in use. Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery. Compatible with Bluetooth enabled smartphone and tablets. Durable, rubberized exterior – helps protect from everyday wear and tear. 1-Year Limited Warranty

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Customer reviews

Walter: Decent sound but a weak interface

Reasonable quality for a speaker its size.It was able to pair pretty quickly and seems to be holding a charge, and I ll trust that it s waterproof, given the seals over the charging and aux ports. Just a couple of odd design quirks. One is that it has very small, and closely packed membrane buttons. They re smaller than a finger with little tactile feedback. It s also odd that the default behavior of the power button is to pair under the shorter press, where the more frequent activity of turning it on and off is a longer press. But the worst aspect of its design is that, for some reason, it signals a loud horn, at the full current volume, whenever you re pressing that button, which means you re holding it in your hand. This is a strange and annoying quirk that could have easily been implemented with a real user in mind, rather than a design flow chart. Apart from having to wrap a towel over it whenever it has to be powered on or off, to slightly mute that ridiculous horn, it works fine as a speaker.

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