Portable Speakers

These five grab-and-go winners (from 50 tested) turn any smartphone into a party, whether you're entertaining in the yard, lounging poolside, or just cleaning up the kitchen. You heard it here. iHome iDM12 - Price meets power in this lightweight option that's easy to toss in your bag and strong enough to fill a small room at home. Nicely balanced sound. Cordless via Bluetooth. Seven inches long TO BUY: $70, Jawbone Jambox - Impressive, nuanced sound in a sleek, substantial piece fit for display (it could easily take up permanent residence on a bedroom shelf). The hidden mike lets it double as a speakerphone. Cordless only. Six inches long. TO BUY: $200, Kinyo MS-305 - You won't get home-theater quality from a micro-mini, but this device plugs directly into your phone(no cord). And at the price of a large pizza, it won't stress you out at the beach or in the hands of kids. Two inches across. TO BUY: $15, JBL On Tour - Best sound quality of all tested. Serious volume means it can fuel a dance-off. Turned low, it's perfect midtable for summer meals. Also works as a speakerphone. Cordless via Bluetooth. Six inches across. TO BUY: $145, iHome IHM61 - Looks like a tiny, futuristic concertina and offers surprisingly satisfying sound--plus a playful little light show. Collapses and clicks shut for compact transport. Great gift. Two inches across. TO BUY: $26, SMILE & BUY SOMEONE LUNCH, EXPECTING NOTHING IN RETURN! ALSO, YOU CAN HELP THIS BLOG WRITER OUT BY GIVING ME SOME +K MY TOP 3, http://klout.com/EricRoutenberg THANK YOU :)