Today I will present two product reviews.
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The first product is reviewed by C|net which gave this product a rating of 8.4. The product? The Bose Sound Link Bluetooth Mobile Speaker II valued at 299.00 US Dollars. According to David Carnoy Executive Editor and one of C|nets review team member the Bose Sound Link is capable of filling a medium sized room with sound measuring only 9.5 inches in width, 5 inches in height and 1.1.9 inches in thickness. It connects and reads "any A2DP devices which include nearly all smartphone or devices including the iPad" from a distance of 30 ft, Carnoy tested tested the Bluetooth's reach and found that he could still connect to the speaker from a distance of 40 feet away, this gives away the fact that his review is based on testing. (Carnoy,2012). It remembers up to 6 devices but offers a "3.5mm sized audio input" which you can connect to any non Bluetooth non smartphone or computer device into in case your device is not Bluetooth able. Its significant attributes are its sleek size, sound volume which remains without distortion even at high volumes.(Carnoy,2012). Carnoy compares this product to many products in particularly he compares it to the Jawbone Big Jambox. The review seems to be based on hands on testing and a bit on opinion. The testing is evident by the previous example I gave where he tested the Bluetooth's range, his opinion falls in when Carnoy states his preference to Bose even thought Jawbone Big Jambox may be the better choice based on functionality and sound preference. He prefers the boss because of its stand that serves as a cover which come in handy to a traveler such as himself. Which brings us to the downfalls of this product it offers no speaker capabilities, has a significant low battery life of 6-8 hours max at mid volume and has no remote control. Jawbone Big Jambbox's on the other hand has speaker capabilities, 2 sound modes, a slightly better sound according to Carnoy and an impressive 15 hour battery life. Carnoy concludes that the Bose would not be a product buyers would regret buying and there is no one winner between Bose and Jawbone but his heart was won over by a slim body with a loud sound and a little cover that also serves as a stand.
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The second is The Digital Ecoxgear Ecoxbt which I must say won over my heart! Its perfect near humid places like a steaming shower. David Carnoy from C|net presents this review; the specs as described by him, are very hard to resist. This is a waterproof, outdoor/ indoor use wireless blue tooth capable device with a blue tooth range of 33 feet.(Carnoy,2013). It has a rechargeable battery with performance of 10 hours, speaker phone capabilities, an answer/end call button with a price of 100.97 US dollars. (Carnoy,2013). If your device is not Bluetooth capable an AUX entrance is available to connect your device. This products downfall is based on the quality of sound, unfortunately Carnoy says its best for light and acoustic and although it is loud, it works best at a medium volume.
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This review is based on testing we can tell because Carnoy tells us he tested the speakers during his shower. The review criteria was based on sturdiness and its impressive features, the answer/end call and its waterproof capability. Carnoy briefly compares this model portability to three other but conclude that this is a great choice for those who are looking for a sturdy, waterproof, speakerphone capable speaker at a moderate price with a moderately good sound. I agree however I would love to see a remote for this speaker so that the phone isn't damage due to water while at the beach or elsewhere.
Between these to product I would most definitely chose The Digital Ecoxgear Ecoxbt for waterproof capabilities and endurance against falls.
Carnoy, D., (2012). Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Mobile Speaker II review: Bose's Bluetooth
speaker gets even better, Retrieved from http://reviews.cnet.com/bluetooth-speakers/bose-
Portable, waterproof, and pool-friendly, Retrieved from
http://reviews.cnet.com/portable-speakers/grace- digital-ecoxgear-ecoxbt/4505-11313_7-
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This is really cool, actually i liked to read about the digital ecoxgear ecoxbt, it has amazing features but fallsdown in the quality sound. About the Bose Sound Link Bluetooth Mobile Speaker II, My dad loves bose because he is a DJ so he knows about it and they have a great sound quality but i think it's bad that this product only last 6 hours compare to others. So definitely the decision will most depend on the person of what he or she is looking for.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, love to read this because reminded me about my dad and when we used to work together.