If you've been eyeing the Jambox but crave richer audio, we'd recommend its big brother without much hesitation

Big sound in a small package; Stylish and portable; Excellent looks; Exceptional battery life

May distort at louder volumes; Live Audio can be hit-or-miss

Although there are a number of smartphones with capable speakers (Nokia 5800/X6/N8 all come to mind), many have loudspeakers which are rather weedy if we're honest. Making podcasting listening around the house somewhat of an ear-straining experience and making music playback almost a no-no.

Last year, headset vet Jawbone stepped into the wireless speaker market with the Jambox ($199.99, 3.5 stars), a portable Bluetooth speaker that doubles as a speakerphone accessory.

Doubles as a speakerphone; Good sound quality with powerful low end for its size; Clear voice quality.

Bass distorts slightly at high volumes

My mom got this for a x-mas present and I played with it for a few days, great for picnics or laying on the beach or cruising around a golf cart (That's what I did with it). It gets pretty loud, good for filling a room with music.

Works well sound is good and very easy to sync

Clear Sound; Easy Controls

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Funky design; highly portable; good Bluetooth connection; goes very loud; bold and lively presentation

Could do with a touch more refinement and subtlety

Pocket-lint would have to admit to being a little suspicious of the Jawbone Jambox when the postie came knocking on the door, device in hand. Part of this suspicion was to do with its size in relation to the claims of its ability to "deliver such shimmering highs and massive low frequencies that...

Build quality; great sound; portability

Price

"== Jawbone (The Product) == The Jawbone Jambox is a wireless speaker that can be plugged into most portable devices that have a bluetooth connection. It can be used with non-bluetooth devices, but not wirelessly.

Excellent sound and build quality

Far too expensive

It was going to a base soundlink, But after hearing the Big Jambox in the shop, "At full volume" i new i had found my new toy. It goes everywhere with me work, partys, outdoors, really is a gem... Dont be put off by the price tag... It was well worth it..

Battery Life; Clear punchy sound; Lego cube design.

The carry case is not included and cost 40 quid

This is great for small apartment, or kitchen use etc. Outdoor bbq picnic in the park. Best thing is its size and battery life.