Jabra Solemate Wireless Bluetooth Speaker is great for small groups

I have several different portable speakers that I use for my laptop or my cellphone when I am listening to music or audio books. My favorite is the Jabra Solemate. It is a bluetooth so it doesn't need those pesky audio cables. It comes with a nice carry bag and is small enough to stuff in your computer bag. It also has a plastic box that you can use to store the speaker and it USB charger cable when the speaker is not in use. It has a serrated rubber base to allow the full range of sound to escape the speaker while preventing the speaker from sliding around on a slick surface. It is solidly made but is heavier than other speakers I have seen that are comparable. This speaker can be used with any bluetooth device. The sound is rich and clear, surprisingly so for a single speaker. But it will not get very loud. If you want to use it in a classroom don't use it with a group of more than 15 in a room because the extra bodies will absorb the sound and make it harder to hear. Another problem is that the speaker may not always connect with the bluetooth and you may have to turn off the speaker and turn it on again to reconnect. My favorite part of this speaker is the simplicity of buttons. When I want to connect, I simply hold the center button on top of the speaker down for a second or two and the speaker will turn on with a booming, male voice. The same voice will also help you set up to a bluetooth device. If you are on the go and want a nice speaker that is perfect for small group presentations or want something a little louder at the beach, this is a great speaker. It is not a replacement for a good set of speakers that would be loud enough for a classroom filled with students. I have not found a bluetooth set of speakers that are adequate for that purpose yet. But I am still looking.