Bose products may have their detractors in audiophile circles, but there are many things the company does right, and some things that the company does brilliantly. The original Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Mobile Speaker is the perfect example of the latter.

Compact; portable design; Smooth; balanced sound; Doesn't distort on deep bass tracks

Expensive; The start of songs sometimes get clipped; Not for audio purists

Picked up Bose SoundLink Air yesterday and it was a breeze to set up. No problems at all. Linked it to our Mac and iPhone. Amazing sound, would highly recommend it.

The Bose SoundLink Air music system is the logic successor for the Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile Speaker that hit stores last year. Compared to that, this one does have the crowning feature of AirPlay added to it.

Very good listening experience; AirPlay is a bonus feature; Remote layout is simple; Built very well; Easy to use; post initial setup

Limited feature set; beyond AirPlay; LFEs may be too sculpted for some users; Basic wireless router isn't the best gateway device; Battery becomes an optional accessory

I received my Bose System a couple of days ago...... I LOVE IT! The sound is great! I can use my MP3 as well as hook it up to my flat Screen. My sister came over one day and heard it and now she wants one. My Niece came by a day after, now she is going to purchase one.

The white leather with chrome accents sure made this speaker a looker. I previously owned the original model and decided to upgrade. I sure made the right decision. Before it did alright but now it has more presence and depth. The ambiance is quite remarkable. What you hear you will love.

I have bought too many little speakers for travel. I have never been satisfied with the output. Small size is an obvious challenge. This gadget is great. The sound is full and clear relative to anything I have heard in this size, and loud enough to annoy the neighbors.

great sound for the size; easy connectivity.

a little heavy

If it wasn't apparent from photographs, you'll know how much SoundLink Mini has in common with the Jambox from the moment you place them next to one another: our impression is that Bose's engineers were tasked with creating something that was extremely similar in overall volume, but given the

Bose has impressed us in the past with its SoundLink and SoundLink II($549.97 at Amazon) Bluetooth speakers. Given the competition out there, it was only a matter of time before the company would take the portable speaker concept further and shrink it down to an even more bag-friendly size. The SoundLink Mini is Bose's answer to portable speakers like the Jawbone Jambox and UE Boom. At half the weight, half the height, and two-thirds the price of the higher-end SoundLink II, this $199.95 (direct) Bluetooth speaker is a terrific option if you don't want to spend $300 and lug around a 3-pound speaker; it's our new Editors' Choice for small, portable Bluetooth speakers as a result. DesignWith a flat metal grille face and a solid aluminum shell, the SoundLink Mini( at Amazon) evokes the image of a radio from the 1960s, yet sleeker and more updated for today. It measures just 2 by 7.1 by 2.3 inches (HWD), and its satisfyingly sturdy-feeling 1.5-pound heft and aluminum casing gives an ...

The Bose SoundLink Mini continues Bose's line of excellent Bluetooth speakers, this time in a smaller form and with a more affordable price tag.

Room-filling sound; Satisfying midrange and high-end; Solid, sturdy construction; Handy charging cradle

Doesn't charge through micro USB; Bass isn't particularly powerful; No speakerphone function

The Bose SoundLink Mini continues Bose's line of excellent Bluetooth speakers, this time in a smaller form and with a more affordable price tag.

Bose has impressed us in the past with its SoundLink and SoundLink II Bluetooth speakers . Given the competition out there, it was only a matter of time before the company would take the portable speaker concept further and shrink it down to an even more bag-friendly size.

Room-filling sound; Satisfying midrange and high-end; Solid, sturdy construction.

Doesn't charge through micro USB; Bass isn't particularly powerful.