Before you Buy a Bluetooth speaker for your Portable Computing Device

iPods and other MP3 players were at the forefront of the digital revolution as they were launched over a decade ago. However, the sales of iPods and other MP3 players slumped as consumers turned to smartphones as their gadget of choice. The convenience of a smartphone is greater than an MP3 player because it is always with you and it provides more choice of mobile music. They can access other Internet music channels and FM radios.

Therefore, there is a greater choice of music that's available for a smartphone user than an MP3 user. These days, more and more devices are going wireless and the trend is no different for audio devices.

Whether you're using a smartphone or a tablet with Apple or Android OS or a laptop or any other bluetoothready device, portable speakers are the perfect match for sharing and experiencing high quality music with convenience thanks to its integrated bluetooth feature as it offers hassle-free wireless pairing wherever you want. Though many of these portable speakers are very much capable of giving you room-filling quality sound, don't expect earth shaking or super bass sound from these small size gems.

What to look for in a Portable Speaker

Bluetooth speaker also has its pros and cons. Some has

got futuristic and innovative design, while others have good bass output. And there are others with more connectivity options. Yet others are more portable that may not have the same bass reverberation as other big size units. We tell you what are some basic guidelines to follow when you buy a portable bluetooth speaker system.

Sound quality

First and most important thing is obviously the sound quality.You have to look for speakers that have a good balance of low frequency speakers for a strong bass and middle and high frequency speaker for a well balanced output.

Connectivity

While listening via bluetooth look for the maximum

coverage area or bluetooth range of the speaker so that

it gives you more flexibility while using. Also check for

additional connectivity options like NFC or an auxiliary

input for a basic in-line speaker.

Battery

Battery life is another significant aspect of a wireless

speakers, so do look for the charging time and battery life of the speaker. As you might not get any charging time or option when out on the road.

Design

These days all the portable speakers come in vibrant colors and attractive designs so pick whatever suits your style statement. Things you may keep in mind that they need to have a compact design so they can fit in your carry bag, your backpack or in your laptop bag.

Added features

Apart from good sound, portability and good battery life

you can also look for some added features that few of

them are offering like water, dust, and shock-resistance,

speakerphone functions or a built-in smartphone recharger

for emergencies.