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Cobra AirWave Box and Mini make a splash (pictures)

Due to their splashproof, durable exteriors, Cobra's AirWave Box and Mini let you easily haul your music outdoors.

Lynn La
Lynn La covers mobile reviews and news. She previously wrote for The Sacramento Bee, Macworld and The Global Post.
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Cobra's AirWave Box and Mini

LAS VEGAS -- Cobra Electronics' new line of Bluetooth speakers debuted at CES this year in Las Vegas. Known as the AirWave Mini (left) and Box, both speakers combine hands-free Bluetooth audio connection with a durable construction.

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Easy to spot

Available in several colors, the Box will come in black, white, and orange at launch, with more colors to follow.

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Some rough and tumble

Upon first glance, I wasn't able to tell that the device was rugged. However, it is encased in a layer of soft-touch rubber, which reportedly ensures the Box's toughness.

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Sealing off the ports

The speaker's ports come sealed with a small rubber door, and its large control buttons for playing music and controlling audio volume are completely flush with the rest of the device's surface.

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Whatever floats your... speakers

The Box is able to survive a dunking in water for 30 minutes in up to a meter of water. However, if you were to lose hold of it while, say, inner-tubing, it is designed to float.

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Pint-sized sound

Meanwhile, the Mini is indeed mini. Measuring about three inches tall, it can fit inside a small coat pocket. From the front, it looks like a small toy car tire, but along its sides are numerous small patches that vaguely remind me of Dutch Crunch bread.

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Splash resistant to boot

The device was designed with a splash resistant exterior. Both Bluetooth speakers have a reported music playback time of 10 hours and a standby time of 120 hours.

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Coming soon after CES

The Mini will be available in February for $39.99, while the Box will retail a month later in March for $79.99.

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