I also wish the Mini had an integrated speakerphone and came with a protective cover, though the inclusion of a charging dock helps mitigate those omissions.įor me personally, I'd have a hard time choosing between this $200 model and the $200 UE Boom, which I think is a bit more versatile and better suited for outdoor use. In other words, it definitely stands out from the pack, even if in some cases the sound difference is relatively small - JBL's Flip and Charge, for example, deliver very good sound for the money.
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That said, it's a step up in design and build quality from most of the competition and while it has its sound limitations (a tiny wireless speaker can only sound so good), it delivers bigger, fuller sound than most similarly sized Bluetooth speakers. In terms of price, of course, the Bose SoundLink Mini is at the high end of the spectrum for ultracompact Bluetooth speakers. I'm less critical of affordable models ($60 or less) but tend to be tougher on small speakers that cost over $100 and fail to deliver high marks for design and performance (features counts a little less). By that I mean the average consumer would think they sound pretty good for their small size, but they tend to sound a little thin and distort sound at higher volumes, particularly with bass-heavy material. A new one seems to show up every week and many of the small ones tend to sound pretty similar. Sarah Tew/CNETĪs an editor at CNET, I get to try a lot of Bluetooth speakers out.
Bonus: This might be the most Instagrammable coffee spot in town, so have your camera ready.You can plug the AC adapter directly into the unit. So what, in a few words, is the main draw? Come here to this Old Fourth Ward spot to study, work, or catch up with friends over a cup of strong, expertly prepared coffee. They operate much like sommeliers, and they're happy to recommend the perfect pour for every palate. How's the behind-the-counter staff? The drinks here are labor intensive, but the staff really knows its stuff. There's also a limited menu of heartier sandwiches from Eat Me Speak Me chef Jarrett Stieber.Ī barista can make or break a coffee bar. What's available? A trio of local bakeries-Tinkertown, Happy Camper, and Ratio Bakeshop-supplies Chrome Yellow with snacks like pastry pockets stuffed with sausage and cheddar, apple danishes, and chocolate croissants. You also can sample from the curated beer offerings from Athens-based Creature Comforts.Įvery good coffee shop has to have good snacks. However, the cafe really shines in its more complex creations from lead barista Sawyer Estes among them, a maple-oat cold brew, pink-grapefruit cold brew soda, and a vanilla bourbon latte. What's on the drink menu? With beans from respected roasters like Stumptown and Methodical, even a drip coffee is good here. What's the vibe of the crowd? Post-workout yogis from the studio next door, tattooed locals who look like they could be killing time before a shift at one of Edgewood’s dive bars, freelancers working on laptops, and college students fitting in a study break between classes.
There’s even a-chrome and yellow, duh-Ducati in one corner. As you enter Chrome Yellow Trading Co., what do you see? This Edgewood neighborhood hangout is hipster heaven, with concrete floors, vintage Persian rugs, whitewashed cinder block walls, and ample sunlight.
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