Product Description
Slide your iPod nano Gen 2 into the incredible JLab MiniBlaster G2 and you've got the coolest gadget in the world! This ultra portable stereo speaker fits right in your pocket and allows you to blast crystal clear sound from your iPod nano any time and any place... walking, at the beach, camping, hanging with friends, and everywhere you go.
Customer Reviews:
Just what I was hoping for.......2007-08-24
I'm impressed with this little thing. The case is well-made and has a very solid feel. The Nano fits perfectly into the skin and into the MiniBlaster. I didn't have difficulties with the fit like others mentioned. Getting the Nano out takes some pushing, but that's the way it should be. You don't want it falling out on it's own and hitting the pavement. All the Nano controls are accessible. The front, circular control (volume/scroll) works fine through a silicon skin and is very protected.
The reason we buy this thing is for sound and size. Size and weight are impressively minimal. You won't beat that anywhere. As for sound, it's not a home entertainment center or a Bose IPod system - it's a tiny little device that offers maximum portability. If you can bring your Bose system along with you, then do it. If you need something small and more portable, then read on.
The sound has a distinct clarity. Mids to highs are crisp and well separated. What you loose is bass. It's attenuated, but not dull or muddy. I wasn't expecting strong bass with a frequency response of 450Hz to 20KHz. It's not built for it and shouldn't be expected.
It's made, as others have said, for you and a couple of friends in an environment without too much ambient noise. If you are looking for a system that you can play at a beech party with a big group of friends, keep looking, because this isn't it. Too many voices chatting away will drown this little thing out.
In a reasonably quiet room or out on the trail, you get enough volume to really enjoy the music. It's loud enough to hear the detail in the sound. It even gets too loud for conversations and has to be turned down. Don't get me wrong, the neighbors won't be calling or stomping on the floor. It has what it needs to fill the niche that it's designed for.
I personally like the sound with the EQ set to "Small Speakers" - seems like a good balance for Classic Rock which I tend to listen to the most.
If you want a small, light and very portable speaker system to free you from headphones and make portable music a social experience between friends again, then you are onto something.
Enjoy!
Great for use while traveling.......2007-08-11
I wanted to be able to listen to podcasts and my own music while commuting and so first purchased (for $80) an FM converter that plugged into the lighter and my iPod and then matched an unused frequency to play what was on the iPod. The sound wasn't great and it changed depending on where I was driving. I spent a lot of time trying to find the right static frequency and match it with the device. In the short time that I tried it out I had to switch frequencies twice.
So, I looked for a speaker. I decided that it wouldn't be a disaster to buy something at this price to try even if it didn't work great. It was what I was looking for! I can use it in the car and also other places where I want to play what is on my ipod so that others can hear. It is not great sound quality, but it is much better than what I was getting with the FM converter and much easier. I can either use batteries or the AC adaptor (I already have a device that converts the cigarette lighter into AC power).
It is a great solution for what I was looking for.
Good Product.......2007-07-26
I recommend this product over similar products that are outrageously expensive. Powerful sound for it's size and easy to use. Great value.
Wow, under 15 bucks including shipping!.......2007-07-04
Don't expect too much bass out of -any- tiny speakers but as a way to turn your nano into a sort of 21st century "transistor radio" equivalent with stereo audio and a better sound quality, this little thing is superb. Talk radio podcasts are delivered very clearly and music can be enjoyed to an extent especially if you choose an appropriate EQ setting on your nano. Volume capability is decent, just don't expect to entertain an audience bigger than about two or three. Battery life is good for the 4x AAA batteries.
JLab Audio.......2007-06-08
The sound is good from the Miniblaster, but getting my Ipod in and out of it is a real chore!! It is very difficult to do. It not only is very hard to place in the miniblaster, but getting it out is even worse. I like the size of it as it doesn't take up a lot of room when I place it on the counter. Just difficult to use. It is also hard to adjust the volume with the "skin" on it.
Product Description
Slide your iPod nano Gen 2 into the incredible JLab MiniBlaster G2 and you've got the coolest gadget in the world! This ultra portable stereo speaker fits right in your pocket and allows you to blast crystal clear sound from your iPod nano any time and any place... walking, at the beach, camping, hanging with friends, and everywhere you go.
Customer Reviews:
Great sound quality for such a tiny package.......2007-11-05
I bought the miniblaster portable speaker in December 2006. I was amazed at the quality of the sound for such tiny speakers. Now, almost one year later, the speakers are still going strong. If you are looking for good quality pocket size speakers, these are a good choice.
A Great iPod Speaker........2007-08-08
It is tiny, compact (no wiggley parts to break off) it runs on batteries as well as AC and I am completely delighted with it.JLab Audio MBBG1 Miniblaster Portable Speaker for iPod Nano (Gen 1) - Black
STOP THINKING AND BUY IT.......2007-07-28
Best bang for the buck...i read all the reviews. just buy it. you can't beat $15 shipped. it gets the job done.
Excellent Company.......2007-06-11
My 11 year old daughter saved her $$ and did some on line research and ended up buying these. She loved them for the size which allowed her to take them into bed, on the bus etc. The audio in my opinion was "OK", but she was very happy.
We had bought them along with their noise reducing ear buds which I use while traveling in planes. I can wear them x- country very comfortably
Unfortunately we had technical problems and contacted JBL. I happened to email them on a Sunday afternoon and in about 15 minutes a real person (Josh) responded. A real person.... on a Sunday!!
He resolved the issue- which ultimately required a warranty replacement.
I cannot say enough good things about this company and Josh. I woudl buy their products again without hesitation
What a disappointment........2007-05-26
On my first foray into looking for the perfect mini speaker for my Ipod, I bought the Aiptek Mist for Nano (not realizing it only works with Gen 2 Nano)---boy, was it a cute little thing. Disappointed they don't make that product for Gen 1 Nanos, I searched Amazon for the perfect replacement mini speaker that would work with my Nano Gen 1. The JLab Miniblaster had 4 stars. Folks, speak up, because I cannot be the only one who was shocked by the low quality of this product!!
*When I first plugged it in, you couldn't hear anything because of interference from my TV remote!
*When I finally heard sound it was fuzzy at best and never got much better
*The volume level is only a smidgen better than what I can hear through my earbuds when they are out of my ears!
I read and re-read the direction and am convinced I did everything properly. I even tried it with battery power only, in the house, out of the house. No luck. This is a lousy product and I am giving it one star. This is being shipped back today.
Product Description
PHILIPSModel: AJ3136/17Groovy Alarm Clock w/ 4 Alarm Sounds, Battery OperatedRoll Me Over!Rotate clock to change the alarm sound.Personalize your wake-up sound by turning the clock in different positions.Time display rotates with clock.Separate hour and minute display rotates as you turn the clock, and appears in correct orientation.Wake up to sonar, frog, radio or buzzerGentle wakeGentle Wake lets you customize your alarm volume to the level you need to wake up. When the wake-up time arrives, the alarm will switch on and the volume will gradually increase until the sound wakes you up.Sleep timerSleep timer can be programmed to allow music to play for any period up to 60 minutes. Once the selected time period has expired, the clock switches to stand-by mode.Battery low indicator and back-up alarmEven when the battery is low, this clock will wake you up by changing to the battery low back-up alarm.Right-side upRotate clock to change the alarm sound Time display rotates with clock Wake to your favorite tune Wake up to sonar, frog, radio or buzzer Built in FM tunerAlways on timeBattery powered Battery low indicator and back-up alarm Long battery lifetimeStandard product informationQuartz-operated clock Wake up to sonar, frog, radio or buzzer Single alarm Sleep timer (up to 60 minutes) Repeat alarm (9 minutes) Daily alarm reset Gentle wake (increasing alarm volume) Time indication am/pmTunerFM tuning - Frequency ranges FM 87.5 - 108 MHzSound systemLoudspeaker 57 mm (2) Max output power (RMS) 80 mWDisplayBacklit LCD (amber) "Right-side up" time display Brightness controlPower supplyBattery powered Radio 2 x 1.5v DC battery AA/R6/LM-3 (not included) Clock 2 x 1.5v DC battery AA/R6/LM-3 (not included)PHILIPSModel: AJ3136/17Groovy Alarm Clock w/ 4 Alarm Sounds, Battery OperatedRoll Me Over!Rotate clock to change the alarm sound.Personalize your wake-up sound by turning the clock in different positions.Time display rotates with clock.Separate hour and minute display rotates
Customer Reviews:
A Really Cool and Unique Alarm Clock!.......2007-12-22
This is one really cool-looking alarm clock! I purchased this clock because I wanted a completely battery-powered clock as a back-up in case the power went out and also because I do alot of traveling.
The clock features an orange-colored backlight, three different alarm sounds (submarine sonar, froggie, and ringing bell) and the fourth alarm is the FM radio. To choose which alarm sound you want, you simply turn the clock so that the little icon for that sound is facing-up. The clock has an inner gyroscope that automatically flips the digital display right-side-up no matter which way you turn it - again a pretty cool feature!
Here are some Pro's and Cons:
Pros:
1. Very unique design
2. LONG LONG battery life (I bought mine in January 2006 and it's been almost 2 years and I haven't changed the batteries once! No kidding!).
3. Very compact - takes very little space on your nightstand and is excellent for traveling.
4. Alarms are pleasant to wake-up to, yet loud enough so that you don't sleep through them.
5. Very solidly-built.
Cons:
1. You have to push the orange outer part of the face to illuminate the backlight. This saves batteries, but in the night you can't just glance at the clock and see what time it is. This means you have to place the clock withing reach in order to see the time at night.
2. The time set, alarm set, and sleep buttons are located on one side which may not be on the side that you chose to face-up as your alarm. This means you may have to actually flip it over to turn on and off the alarm. Not a huge deal, but worth mentioning.
3. The tuner is one of those dial tuners (not digital). Most alarm clocks have the dial tuner so this isn't a huge deal - but the digital ones (like on car stereos) are much easier to tune than dial ones.
All-in-all I really like this clock and it has earned a place on my nightstand at home and when I travel. And people who see it are fascinated by it.
Product Description
The Philips AJ3950 has an award-winning silver design that will look sleek and modern on your nightstand or desk. Not only is it stylish, is has many convenient features. Wake up to the radio or CD with the Gentle Wake feature. The WeekendSleeper feature means you won't have to turn off your alarm every weekend - the clock will do that for you! The built-in CD player has full functionality as well as a Silent CD alarm start so you wake to music, not the player searching for the right track. As an added convenience, there is a Self-powered backup of three minutes in case of a power outage to keep you clock and alarm settings current.
Amazon.com Product Description
Tired of being jolted out of bed early on Saturday because you forgot to turn off your alarm clock? The Philips AJ3950 comes with a WeekendSleeper function that automatically turns off the alarm so you can sleep soundly on weekends.
Wake to CD, AM/FM radio, or beeper and never worry about the alarm resetting thanks to the included power-failure backup.
Other features include a three-step brightness control for the LED, forward/reverse and repeat for CDs, plus a feature that lets you program which CD track you'd like to wake up to. Sound quality is complemented by Dynamic Bass Boost.
Customer Reviews:
The best Alarm clock I've found.......2007-07-09
I've looked all around and this is the best radio that meets my needs.
The beep that you hear when you turn off the alarm is a bit louder than necessary but it isn't as bad as people make it out to be.
Some people complain about it not having a digital display for the radio but I find the station that I like and leave it there anyway.
The reception is so good that I receive stations now that I never could before.
The weekend sleeper is awesome. I never have to remember to turn off or on the alarm anymore.
I was hesitant to buy this radio because I would prefer to buy it new but it was half the price and it looked and worked just like new.
The only thing was it didn't come with instructions but you can download them right off this site.
I love this radio but I only have one question...........
Why doesn't Philips still make it?
Wake up the way you want to!.......2007-07-09
This is a great machine. I've spent a lot of time looking for a replacement for my 20 year old Sears clock radio. I wanted certain options and this was the only clock radio that had them all. I love the gradual wake feature. The sound builds until it reaches a pre-set volume. Instead of being startled awake, I can wake more naturally and gradually. The CD is programable so I can wake to my choice of music, and not necessarily the first track on the disc. (Cat Stevens, Morning Has Broken!) It has a weekend memory so that I don't have to turn the clock off on Friday night and forget to turn it back on for Monday morning. All clocks should have that feature. It also has a second alarm for when I DO have to get up early on the weekends, but at another time. That's nice to have. For a small bedside radio, the sound on this is impressive. I was pleasantly surprised. I also found that it picks up radios stations clearly, as opposed to station drift that I experienced on 2 other clocks I'd tried. The display backlighting is adjustable to three different light levels. The clock also has fairly standard featurs such as a sleep feature and snooze.
I can only think of two trival complaints. I find it difficult to read the control buttons, and I wish the gradual wake feature was slightly slower reaching maximum volume.
Overall, I love this clock.
GOOD: Weekend Sleeper / BAD: loud beep & brightness.......2007-05-17
I've had this clock for several years and I really like it. Whoever patented the weekend sleeper functionality is brilliant. But the beep when you turn off the alarm is so incredibly loud. Why in heaven's name would they make that so loud? Sometimes I just snooze over and over just to avoid the noisy beep. And the screen is so BRIGHT! Even on the dimmest setting, it is so bright, I have to cover it up with something opaque. I know it sounds like I'd give this clock a low rating, but frankly the weekend sleeper makes up for it. The ability to sleep in on the weekends and not have to remember to reset my alarm on Monday is priceless.
clock.......2007-02-11
I was looking for a cd alarm clock that let me wake up to whatever track i wanted. This fits the bill and has great sound quality. The only cons are the graduwake thing where it starts quiet and gets louder and the loud sound it makes when the CD starts to spin.
Great clock radio.......2007-01-17
This one works GREAT.
Two alarms, pretty good sound off CD's and radio, and best thing is alarm works with or without power, and time will automatically re-set to correct time when power outage comes back online!
Never miss out on waking up when you need to again!
Product Description
Wake to the sounds of a recorded rooster, the radio or a buzzer. Big LCD numbers make it easy to see the time at a distance. Features: Dual Alarm Oversized Display Gentle Wake 2 Color Backlight Permanent Alarm TimProduct Condition:New Wake to the sounds of a recorded rooster, the radio or a buzzer. Big LCD numbers make it easy to see the time at a distance. Features: Dual Alarm Oversized Display Gentle Wake 2 Color Backlight Permanent Alarm Time Display
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