Why You Can Trust CNET Get a JBL Clip 2 waterproof Bluetooth speaker for $34.99
Priced at $50 everywhere else, this top-rated, travel-friendly speaker features a built-in carabiner and 8-hour battery. Plus: three sweet bonus deals!
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JBL Clip 2 is a waterproof wireless bluetooth speaker with a handy tuck-away cord you can plug into your audio source if need be.
Speakers come in all shapes, sizes and styles. If you've always wanted one you could clip to a backpack, belt loop, shower head or the like, I've got just the one.
For a limited time, and while supplies last, TechRabbit has the JBL Clip 2 portable Bluetooth speaker for $34.99 shipped. It's new, not refurbished, but in OEM packaging (here referred to as "hassle-free"). Thankfully, you still get a one-year warranty. Update: It lasted a few hours, at least, but the Clip 2 now appears to be sold out.
Same exact speaker elsewhere: $50.
The Clip 2 is notable for a few reasons. First, it's fully waterproof (though it doesn't float), meaning you can take it in the shower if you like.
Second, it has three cool built-ins: a metal carabiner for easy clipping to whatever, a short 3.5mm line-in cable for connecting to non-Bluetooth audio sources and a microphone for speakerphone calls.
Third, it can run for up to 8 hours on a charge, which is impressive for a speaker roughly the size of a hockey puck.
Finally, it can pair with a second Clip 2 to provide twice the audio oomph. Alas, this doesn't allow for true stereo, though I'm not sure that's a big deal with small, portable speakers.
Read CNET's JBL Clip 2 review to learn more, specifically regarding sound quality ("relatively impressive") and battery life ("improved to 8 hours from 5").
Speaking of reviews, over 400 Amazon customers collectively rated the Clip 4.6 stars (out of 5), a pretty rousing endorsement.
Your thoughts?
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There's no limit on the number you can get, but you do have to purchase them one at a time. Each roll is three inches wide and 300 feet long.
I don't really even have a need for this, but, so help me, I desperately want to make a roll of zombie tape or "May the Force be with you" tape or even just pizza tape. Because fun! And because $9 instead of $39.
Bonus deal No. 2: Time for a rerun! This sold out last time, I believe, but it's back in stock.
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