JBL OnBeat Air Speaker Dock
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utube review
On the one hand, I already have a 26,000-watt JBL sound system, whereas this one is only 14 watts.
…but my current system doesn’t have an iPod dock; I need an adapter. I suppose I could get both - use this one at home, and keep using the other one for music festivals.
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Sorry woot is losing me. First there was clutter and now I don’t see any commentary. Maybe I’m first for today at :08 but I doubt. Gotta go for a more clean look.
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If you would prefer to go directly to the details page, you can go to Computers. That works on any site. It will let you by pass the main page which is a portal to all the deals for the day.
There’s a rumor that apple is shrinking the iphone docking port. So all old style peripherals like will become useless for the next generation. Buyer beware.
Granted it will still work with the other connectors. Just not the ‘dock’
Do other phones like an HTC incredible 2 fit in the holder or just lay nearby with a 3.5 mm plug?
Here’s a PC Mag review.
I’ll wait for the Android version, thankyouverymuch.
Please, Woot - roll out the speakers that DON’T have an Apple dock that I’ll never use!
I will buy this immediately if someone can show me that if I dock my iphone and set the alarm the speakers will work with an alarm. I use my phone for an alarm clock and always want to also listen to music. I can go buy a docking / alarm clock but this looks pretty cool.
Not included on the list of compatible devices: iPhone 4S. Telling omission or inadvertent omission?
Woot, could you find out? I can’t see why it wouldn’t be, but I also wouldn’t consider buying a dock that isn’t confirmed to be compatible.
damn… I have an iphone 4s. I should just buy a docking / alarm clock… oh wells. I already have a speaker system for my ipad anyways.
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I think that model on the video is not the Airplay version am I right?
In October, they won’t be able to give these away for free…
New iPhone plug = worthless.
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There’s a rumor that apple is shrinking the iphone docking port. So all old style peripherals like will become useless for the next generation. Buyer beware.
Granted it will still work with the other connectors. Just not the ‘dock’
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I’ve heard this as well.
[tl;dr: may or may not be iphone 4S compatiable; serious distortion at higher volumes but an incredible price for an AirPlay-enabled speaker dock; no battery means dock must be plugged in during use]
iDevice-related:
“Confirmed” rumor of new iDevice dock with pictures
link to owners’ manual: does not list device as being iphone 4S-compatiable, although the manual is dated 2011 and might simply predate iphone 4S: woot, can you clarify this with JBL?
Reviews:
Wired review of this device: basically, an incredible deal at this price, but not suitable for anchoring a drunken frat party playing rap music at Volume 11: too much distortion of bass or at high volumes
Apple Store listing with reviews (says this is 4S-compatible); mostly positive reviews
Review/comparison of several AirPlay speaker docks including this one (but focusing on higher end AirPlay-enabled speakers): not big fans of the sound quality
neuro’s thoughts:
This sounds like a great deal for an AirPlay-enabled speaker dock - with the caveat that iDevice connectors may be changing in the fall (not an issue for me, as I expect to have solely devices with old connectors for at least another 18 months). The inability to use this dock off rechargeable battery power wasn’t immediately obvious, but is an absolute must-have for me: I currently have a dock (Altec Lansing iMT620 inMotion Classic Portable iPod Dock) that I charge in one place and cart all over the house with me (kitchen while doing dishes, basement while hanging woot shirts on hangers to dry, attic while sewing, backyard while eating dinner, etc.). I can’t imagine needing to be teathered to a power outlet or lug the power brick around the house as I’m moving the dock. If I wanted stationary speakers, I’d want something with higher sound quality than this!
Keep in mind that the next generation of iPhone, whatever they happen to call it, is going to use a different connector. You won’t be able to dock your next iPhone with this, so beware. It’s planned accessory obsolescence time.
Airplay to the rescue!
Cheapest airplay speaker i’ve seen by far.
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Not included on the list of compatible devices: iPhone 4S. Telling omission or inadvertent omission?
Woot, could you find out? I can’t see why it wouldn’t be, but I also wouldn’t consider buying a dock that isn’t confirmed to be compatible.
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Word from the buyer is that the 4S is compatible.
I also saw 2 reviews on Amazon that were using it with the 4S.