If you want a portable, wireless speaker for your iDevice of choice, it’s not that hard to find one that will fit the bill. You have plenty of options for bluetooth or Airplay (or, technically, Airplay using bluetooth), but few of them have the bonus features that the Libratone Zipp offers. Let’s get the basics out of the way first: Airplay, USB audio, 3.5mm audio, 1×4″ bass, 2×1″ tweeters, 60W, 4hrs battery life and it’s roughly the size of a small purse. What might make it worth the price tag to you are the things not on that list. It’s got Libratone “PlayDirect” technology which basically means it acts as its own wifi network so you can use Airplay when you’re disconnected from the world. It’s also got “FullRoom” sound to give you a 360 degree sound experience. Oh yeah, and it’s decked out in handpicked Italian wool from Italy that would make even Carlton jealous.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
