Jawbone the company behind uniquely-designed eponymous Bluetooth earpieces, is introducing a scaled up version of its tiny Jambox speaker system – the Big Jambox. It’s available for pre-order today and costs $299.99. The company plans to begin shipping The Big Jambox by mid-May.
Like its little cousin, the Big Jambox connects to an audio source via Bluetooth. It works with iOS devices and Macs – anything equipped with Bluetooth audio connectivity – and incorporates a battery that Jawbone says is good for 15 hours of use between charges. What’s more, it operates as a speakerphone so you can use it to talk on your iPhone or other devices running VoIP software or FaceTime.
It’s made out of stainless steel and weighs 2.7 pounds, and will come in colors and finishes: Graphite Hex, White Wave and Red Dot. Buttons at the top let you adjust volume, skip tracks and stop or pause playback; a 3.5mm audio input on the side lets you connect non-Bluetooth devices. There’s also a micro USB port for connecting to a Mac or PC; an accompanying “MyTALK” Web site gives Jambox users access to exclusive apps and downloadable content.
Good design isn’t their strength.
I’m inclined to disagree, if only because I’ve never personally tested any of their products.
That said, I love the company name for some reason.
I’ve played with Jawbone’s smaller version speaker and I have to say. I really liked it.
A coworker has the smaller version. It kicks holy ass. Although it’s debatable as to whether the design scales up to this larger size.
Also, i have used nothing but Jawbones for the last 4 years now. One of the best Bluetooth headsets out there. Battery life is amazing. Being connected to two devices at once and being able to remember pairing with 12 devices total is one of the best features, after comfort and sound quality.