[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] RojasTKD:
UPDATE:

Just got the Monster ClarityHD. They really do sound good for such a small unit. Bass is not great as you would imagine for something so small, but if you crank the volume up it bit it better. They can get fairly loud, more than you would think by looking at it.

Unlike the other units I tried the BT was able to connect and work with all my BT devices (Transformer tablet, Captivate Android phone and my laptop). Only auto connects with my phone if I turn the phone BT on first. It's opposite with my Transformer tablet. My laptop auto connect fine not sure if theirs an order involved. I could get the D100 or D200 to connect to my phone or laptop via bluetooth at all, they would pair but not connect (I could be mistaken about the phone, don't remember 100%).

Pro:

- Audio quality is good. The voice and instruments sound clear.

- loudness is very good for such a small unit.

- Small and compact. Make for a highly portable audio solution.

- Price it better than some of the other BT speakers that sound about the same or worse. I paid about $65 shipped.

- Can be used for BT hands free with you cell phone. Not sure about skype or gtalk (will have to Try that tomorrow).

- 3.5 audio input for non BT devices or saving battery on you BT device. Also Connected audio can get even louder and should sound a bit cleaner.

- BT works with all my devices so far.

Cons:

- Battery only. Charge via USB port on mour computer or laptop.

- Rated for 5 hours of batter life.

D100 25 hours on 4 AA (but large and sound not as clean), Jawbome Jambox about 8 Hrs (but EXPENSIVE) and Logitech Z515 10 hrs (probably the least audio quality and a little more expensive).

Very happy with the Monster ClarityHD. Glad I went with it.

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I decided I wanted an portable wireless speakers that could run off battery power. I considered the Logitech Z515, Creative D100, and Jawbone Jambox.

The logitech was between $90 and $100 locally. Though it is a bit smaller and comes with a rechargeable batter (10 hours worth). I decided to pass on this because it's is said to have lesser audio quality than the less expensive D100.

The Jawbone was $200 locally (about $160 online). By far the smallest speakers I looked at. I listened to them at Best Buy and they did deliver some fairly impressive sound for it's size. But the price was not worth it to me. I should mention it also had a speakerphone function when paired to you sell phone. But $200, to steep for me.

Went to CompUSA (TigerDirect) to pick up the D100's. While there I saw they had the D200 for $99. Read a few reviews that where positive and it is said to have better sound quality than it little brother. Dispite it being a little bigger and heavier I decided to go with these. Upon getting them home I discovered that they where plug in only and battery power was not an option (I didn't do enough homework on my phone in the store apparently). I ended up returning them and getting the D100s for $70.

My take:

D100

- Light (about 2.2 lbs)

- Small enough to move from room to room or take to a picnic or to the office.

Not small enough to carry around in a backpack or purse everywhere you go.

- Sound quality is decent for a BT device (RCA input also on board). It is far superior to the Transformers speakers (duh!). Think I might not of been satisfied with the drop in SQ from the Z515.

- Loud enough to fill a room with the audio turn up on both the D100 and my transformer. Your not going to DJ a wild party with them, but should work well for most situations. I plan to use them to listen to music while in the shower, and they are plenty loud for that.

-Runs on four AA batteries and is rated at 25 hours of use. You can also plug it into a wall outlet if you so choose.

-Build quality is ok, it cheap plastic and light. It does feel a bit like a toy.

D200

- Not as light but still reasonable (about 3.5 lbs)

- Slightly larger and heavier then the D100s. Still easily moved from place to place (as long as there is an outlet available.

- Sound quality is quite good. I was pleasantly surprised by these. It is defiantly has more clarity and detail. I even considered giving up the battery power to the far superior sound quality. There are great to stream music into a living room or bedroom. I would even consider using them to push out audio for my TV, if you don't have a home theater system. Nice for a Bedroom TV. Now it's not going to replace you home theater but for the price and size (not to mention wireless ability) it's quite good.

- Plenty loud for its for it intended use.

-Of course not being able to power it with batteries is the one thing that kept me from keeping it (though I was tempted.

-Build quality is very nice. It felt really well build, I don't know if the enclosure was wood but it felt like it. I have a very attractive glossy black finish that would look good in any room. Aside from the superior sound quality I miss the quality look and feel of the D200 second most.

Bottom line there are nice wireless speaker options. If you need the battery power for out doors the D100 is you only choice, but if not the D200s sound and looks are will worth the extra coin.

If you need ultra portable small speaker option these are probably not for you. Look at the Jawbone Jambox or the Monster ClarityHD (saw there after the fact) witch also have a speakerphone option . I'd like to hear what the Monster ClarityHD sound like, reviews where good.

Hope this helps someone.

---------- Post added at 02:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:19 AM ----------

I should also mention that when watching video over Bluetooth there will be a slight delay. The audio will trail the video just a tad, but after a bit will forget about it. This lag is pretty much inherent to Bluetooth and it's slower data rate. I don't think there is any way around it. But like I said it so slight that you will quickly get used to it and it should not hinder you enjoyment. If you one if those REALLY anal people you can use the audio jack and it all goes away.