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My son, who has an iPod 5, wanted a charging station in his room that he could also use to listen to music. That’s when I came across the Freedom from HMDX. This little system fits the bill for him!
Freedom Bluetooth Alarm Clock with Lightning Pin
Not only does Freedom charge his iPod, but he can listen to his music on it, or he can listen to the radio (FM only) and preset his favorite stations. He does wish that AM was available, as he likes to listen to baseball games, which are only on the AM stations.
This system comes with a preset clock, which automatically sets itself when first plugged in. There is also a sync button, which my son has said has come in handy quite a few times.
It features 2 alarm settings, plus a one-day alarm instead of an everyday alarm function and a dimmer control to adjust the brightness for nighttime use.
You can plug in your iPad, but just make sure to pull out the stabilizing drawer on the back to add stability when it is docked. I hate for it to tip over!
Bluetooth is the best feature! It just means that you can listen to your device wirelessly, which connects to all smartphones, tablets, and MP3 players.
Hit the snooze button for the sleep feature to set the sleep timer for 90, 80, 70, 10, or 5 minutes (I wish I could fall asleep in five minutes!). The alarm also features a gradual wake, which means that it begins soft and slowly gets louder.
HMDX Audio JAM XT Extreme Ruggedized Wireless Speaker
This little bad boy connects wirelessly up to 30 feet away from your Bluetooth-friendly device. So you can pair this speaker with your iPhone and “jam” out anywhere!
Even though it may look small, it produces quite a sound. It is compatible with nearly all Bluetooth-enabled devices: smartphones, tablets, and most notebooks. It also comes with a line-in port for connecting non-Bluetooth devices. However, you must pair this with your device before listening to it.
The Jam XT has a rubbery outside that makes it splash-proof, drop-proof, and dirt-proof! I love that it is almost indestructible, especially if my teen gets ahold of it! The Jam XT is available in five colors: Black Currant (black), Blueberry (blue), Tangerine (orange), Watermelon (pink), and Strawberry (red). It has a flip-up carabiner so that you can clip it almost anywhere.
Jam’s lithium-ion battery is fully rechargeable and delivers up to four hours of wireless play. When connected wirelessly, the battery will last up to four hours; when connected through the Aux-In Audio Jack, it will last up to 12 hours.
Overall, my son loves his dock for his room. With the ability to listen to his iPod and charge it, he is a happy camper. The Jam XT Bluetooth Speaker will be great to toss in the bag for the pool this summer or when the kiddos are hanging out back and want to burn off some energy by dancing!
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I love that it’s so durable! I would use it everywhere! And I would also let my kids use it because I wouldn’t have to worry about them breaking it 🙂
I like that it is splash proof because I want to place in my daughter’s bathroom.
I like that it is sturdy!
I like the idea of having one of these babies in the car so I can have the same control over my listening choices there too.
I love how compact it is. I can easily put in a bag as I head to head to beach or pool and have some music with me.
This would be perfect for my husband while he is outside grilling.
I like that it works up to 30 feet away from the source. I’d use it by my pool!
I love that it is splash proof so I can use it poolside
I like the fact that it can handle much more than other speakers.
This will be really useful for parties at home and as a travel Companion
I love the fact that it is wireless. I would love to take it out on our boat or in our backyard when we are cooking out.
i like that this speaker is bluetooth compatible so i can bring it with me outside and use it. i plan on jamming out with this in the backyard while gardening or barbecuing.
The feature I love best is its portable size – which will allow me to easily take it to the pool to jam!
I love that its sturdy. I’d give it to husband to use in his work shop
I like that it connects wirelessly, up to 30 feet away from your Bluetooth friendly device.
like the size
I like that it’s wireless and sleek.
I love that it’s portable. I would take it outside and listen to it at the pool.
I would love to use this out in the yard
I love its size. I would take this to the gym with me.
Wireless is everything
easy to use with bluetooth so no wires
I like that it works up to 30 feet away from the source.
I like that it is splash proof, drop proof, and dirt proof. I would use it a lot on our deck
I love that this has a rechargeable battery and a single charge last for up to four hours. I would love to have this to use by the pool in the summer.
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I Love that it is splash proof, water proof and dirt proof because I would bring it camping !!
I would give this to my son so I am not sure where he would use it at. I love that the battery will last up to 4 hours when connected wirelessly and up to 12 hours when connected through Aux-In Audio Jack.
I like that its dirt and water proof i would attach it to my bike when i go riding because headphones get to sweatty
For me Bluetooth is the best of the best features which makes it very handy and not being able to use this excellent product with the wire which is very irritating. i would take this along with myself to family picnics and beaches.
My fave feature is that it’s bluetooth. I would take it camping or to the beach.
I like that it can last up to 4 hours on wireless. This is enough time for any outing we might plan. I would like this for a beach trip this summer.
i like that it is splash proof. i would use this speaker outside by our pool
I like the small size for my desk
I like the hook so it can be easily carried or hung up somewhere. I would likely use it around the house so music could follow me wherever I went!
I would use this in my office when have me time.
I really like that it is dirt proof and squash proof! With two dogs, two cats, three kids and four adults we need all of the help keeping things from breaking we can get!
I really love the look of this speaker the colors are so cool looking and design is so sleek. The thing that is really amazing is that it is wireless and you can be 30 feet away from the speaker and still connect!
I liked that it is rugged. I am clumsy and will probably knock it in the floor at some point!
I like that is bluetooth and drop proof. I can see using this in the patio.
On vacation
I like the small size. I would use them in the yard.
I like that it’s Splash proof and drop proof. I’d take this on the beach. 🙂
I would take this with us when we go to the beach, beach house, swimming pool! We need music!
I like that it is practically indestructible and that it can go anywhere…..like the beach this summer!
The size is fantastic. I would jam out by my pool
I love these & would take it camping with my family.
I like that it is so well made.we would take this when we go to the beach or for a picnic.
Tell me what feature you like most about the Jam XT Bluetooth Speake
the colors are cool..ill take on my travels
i would use this outside while swimming.
I would jam out at the ball field. I love that it connects wirelessly.
I like that it has a rechargeable battery(great feature).I would use it in my office while I am at the computer.
I always love how techi items connect wirelessly. This is a wonderful feature.
I like that it is very durable. I would give this to my daughter.
I like that it has a rubbery outside to protect it. I’d take it in my car with me.
I like that it is splash proof and drop proof.
I would love this out by the pool to play my favorite music with the family
I like that you can play your phone music through this device. It’d be nice to use this in our office.
Tell me what feature you like most about the Jam XT Bluetooth Speaker,
connects wirelessly, up to 30 feet away from your Bluetooth friendly device
where would you like to take this to ‘jam’ out to your favorite music?
at the river!
I love the size of this! I would love to take this up with us to the lake
I like the distance away I can be from the speaker and still be connected
I like how durable they are. I’d use it at work.
I love the bluetooth feature and I would use it in our courtyard when we are entertaining.
My favorite feature is the wifi of course and I would take it to the park ..
I like that Jam’s lithium-ion battery is fully rechargeable and will use it away from home.
would be great for cookouts
I’d take it out on our deck so I could have my music while I relax.
I would take this camping with us in the mountains. Rock out while canoeing on the lake!
i like that it’s splash-proof. i’d take this out in my backyard while grilling.
My favorite feature is that it works up to 30 feet away. I would bring it out to my backyard.
I love that this is splash proof, drop proof, and dirt proof! My boyfriend is a landscaper and loves to listen to music at work, but having his phone sitting out on the job site is not a good idea. This little speaker would let him keep his phone in his pocket and still listen to music!
I like the Rechargeable lithium-ion battery and the AC power cord which is also included. I would take to the beach with us.
I like that it plays up to four hours. I would like use it while at the beach.
I bought a laptop with blue tooth! I WANT some speakers now to use them EVERYWHERE. In every room. I love music all day long… well, evenings too, when I am sewing. I used to have a nice stereo system but blew it out. I need something…
I like the two alarm settings,I also like how small it is.It would be great for picnics and family gatherings.
I would rake it to the beach with us on the weekend. My favorite feature is that is wireless
i would use this outside while swimming.
I would take this on my back deck.
WOuld be a cool present for my friend
I like that it is compatible with my smartphone. I would take this speaker to the park to have music at BBQs!
I like that it works up to 30 feet away from the source. I’d use it out on the patio.
Being able to take this anywhere because of being wireless and the perfect size!!
I really like the size and of course that it’s wireless
I like that it’s splash proof and that it comes in many colors. And of course that it’s compatible with bluetooth devices.
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I like the size, and would take out when I go to the pool or to lay in the sun.
I like that the battery will last 4 hours with wireless connection.
I love the wireless capability up to 30 feet-so much easier than being plugged in. It would be great to use outside-gardening, relaxing on the patio, at the beach, and camping!
I like that it works up to 30 feet away from the source. I’d use it by my pool.
I love that it’s rugged, so it would be perfect for my daughter. We would use it in her room and outside while playing. 🙂
I love the bluetooth aspect to it and that this makes it possible for you to use it anywhere. I would use this when I’m working out on the treadmill.
I would use this outside while sunbathing!
I love how you can connect via blue tooth or from a line! I would use this when I work out! My radio broke, and my speckers are weak on my tablet
The rugged build of the speaker will be perfect for my 4-year-old! (He adores music of all types 🙂
I would LOVE to have this to use at my son’s grad party!
I like the distance away I can be from the speaker and still be connected.
This would be awesome for when we are outside grilling/having cookouts and getting ready for parties!
I like that this is drop proof! My daughter the musician will enjoy this anywhere!
I really like the size, it would be perfect to take outside while we hang out on our deck!