Adam Baer

A Stylish New Speaker

The sleek Jawbone Jambox sounds as good as it looks.

 

Designed by Yves Behar, the sleek Jawbone Jambox is both a wireless music speaker and a speakerphone. The 12-ounce device, which has a rubberized top and bottom, can connect simultaneously to two Bluetooth-enabled devices, including smartphones and laptops, from up to 40 feet away. The stereo speaker, which also has a standard headphone jack, sounded crisp and clear during phone calls and pumped out impressive bass during Jay-Z songs. Available in four colors, the device comes with several apps, including one that converts voice messages into e-mail text, along with two USB charging cables and a carrying case. The battery lasts about eight hours fully charged. Cost: $199