After reviewing Sony's good-but-not-great SRS-X7 ($250 USD) portable wireless speaker, which includes Wi-Fi streaming on top of Bluetooth, I wasn't expecting that much from its more affordable little brother, the SRS-X5 ($200 USD, £170, AU$279). But as soon as I turned it on, I was impressed by the amount of bass it delivers for its small size and its clean, relatively natural sound, particularly at more modest volume levels. From a design standpoint, this sports the same simple, minimalist design as its larger siblings -- yes, there's also a SRS-X9 ($700 USD) -- with the same glossy finish and a choice of black, red, or white for the speaker grille cover. It measures 8.8 inches x 4.8 inches x 2.0 inches or 221mm x 118mm x 51mm (w/h/d). On top of the unit you'll find a few different buttons, some of which, including the volume and preset sound modes, are touch-sensitive. And yes, that glossy finish will attract some fingerprints, so be prepared to wipe the speaker down from time to time.

As far as extras go, there's speakerphone functionality (it worked fine as long as I stood close to the speaker) along with NFC tap-to-pair technology for smartphones that support it. You'll also find AptX support ( AptX is supposed to make Bluetooth streaming sound better, but it's difficult to notice a difference with a speaker this small), an audio input for non-Bluetooth devices, and more importantly, a USB charging port on the back that will charge your smartphone. lg ductless air conditioner troubleshootingIt can charge tablets, too, but it's rated at only 1.5 amps, so expect slow "trickle charging" for larger tablets (such as the full-size iPad) that generally require 2.1 amps of power. goldstar window air conditioner replacement partsIn many ways the SRS-X5 competes directly with Bose's $200 SoundLink Mini and perhaps even Bose's SoundLink Wireless III . ac repair services dwarka

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