Scope of supply:
++ Plug adapter for multiple countries
+ Instruction in all languages
+ Docking Station
- No line-in cable included
- No carrying case
For 200Euro could be in my opinion settled at least one carrying case for such a mobile device. However, these can separately for proud 49 euros (carrying case) and 29 euros (Bumper) to buy.
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Establishment of the connection:
+ Easy to set up via Bluetooth (tested with iPhone 5, 4S and Retina MacBook Pro)
Establishing Bluetooth folded within seconds. To this end, the Bluetooth button the device has to be pressed until the flashing blue. Now the device is ready for coupling. The Bose SoundLink is always automatically connected to the last-coupled device / phone. If you want to pair it with another already a registered device, this will push through a simple again briefly performed on the Bluetooth button on the Sound link.
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Sound:
++ Robust sound
+ Clear Sound
- Something bassy in rooms
For this size of Bose SoundLink mini is probably currently the best system there is to buy.
TIP: A store of the SoundLink is very often connected to a demonstration. The there is dubbed title not match the send later they sound, for example, via Bluetooth to the SoundLink. There is a significant difference whether they perform playback via Bluetooth or via a line-in cable. I was bitterly disappointed at the first audition my MP3 until I realized that it was the lack of quality of my MP3s. Directly from CD in conjunction with a line-in cable plays the SoundLink its full strength in sound and clarity from.
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Quality / feel:
+ Aluminum frame
+ Fits comfortably in your hand
+ Feels high-quality
- PSU looks fragile / cheap
Through the pleasant weight and the aluminum of the Bose SoundLink is very high. In return the power supply as billigster China acts scrap, in which one has already scared when attaching the Germany plug adapter, to destroy him.
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Summary / Conclusion:
I regret buying the Bose SoundLink mini not and believe to have made a good investment in the coming years. In the point of endurance he has yet to prove itself first. But I assume that it will last longer than its plastic competitors all BoomBox and Co.
Something I'll miss the speakerphone as often is customary in comparable devices.
One should be aware that the Bose SoundLink mini including transport bag and Bumper costs total of 270 Euros. For this money is already the big brother Bose SoundLink II, which offers even more sound and volume to have. However, here again must compromise on mobility be made (640gr mini to 1,4kg Big Brother).
One star deduction there was with me for the non-existent expensive accessories which must be purchased separately as well as the lack of hands-free calling. In addition, the power supply is not the cheap-looking otherwise wertig acting Bose SoundLink keeping with the rest mini.
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*** UPDATE *** 27/08/13:
I am a little disappointed. As mentioned earlier in the review the charger looks cheap. This is now confirmed even during operation with the charger attached. Apparently this is so weak in its performance, it is not enough to keep the battery fully charged at medium volume. That is despite the charger is connected the battery discharges over time. Let's assume that the built-in batteries are limited in their charging cycles, this will have a negative impact here certainly on the shelf.
Sorry Bose that but really does not fit, quality device with China Scrap charger. Therefore, a further deduction Star.
Greetings Rezensions the ball