ION Clipster Ultra-Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Built-In Clip (Purple)

This little speaker is exactly the product I have been searching for. After going through similar cheap portable speakers that all disappointed, I decided to try out the Clipster and I am so glad I did. I work outside in construction doing Site Surveying work. I spend a lot of time outside, by myself, in remote and wooded locations. I needed something to play my music that was louder than my phones speaker, that was relatively cheap, but somewhat tough and with decent sound. This item fulfilled all of that. It is very sturdy and well made, and the sound is actually pretty good. Bluetooth pairing is instant and problem-free.Don't go into this expecting a Bose quality sound system. This is a small, single speaker. Realize what this is and how cheap it is and the sound quality will actually impress you. I never imagined getting such good sound from a $15 bluetooth speaker, this thing delivers (even in an outdoor setting). It doesn't have a weak 'tinny' sound that is usually associated with similar small speakers.If you are on the fence thinking this will produce weak sound and feel cheap, go ahead and push that thought out of your head and get this. I imagine most people who are active and need music on the go would really get their moneys worth out of the Clipster. Ion has delivered a fantastic value for the money.

This is a good quality portable speaker that allows me to charge my iPhone while I can still listen to my books on tape 10 feet away. Note, the speaker is not all that loud so you should find another option if volume is of the utmost importance to you. I like the carabiner clip so the speaker can be clipped to various objects. The battery does seem to last quite a long time as we have been using it for several story times with the kids and the first charge is still strong. This is a good speaker for the price so I recommend it.

When this product first came out, it was fantastic. It did not have the delay that most Bluetooth speakers have. I had one years ago. It was amazing. I just found this one on Amazon a couple of months ago and was so excited to find it again. It did not work. it was a new product and had not been used. I was able to contact the company, and they said that this product has not been in production in 10 years. A vendor found this inside their shelf and sold it even though it was 10 years old. Do not buy this particular model of ion Clipster. It is far out of date. The battery is not replaceable. Is completely sealed. The older I have I have tried to break it apart to get into it to replace the battery can’t seem to get in. Do not buy.

I purchased this speaker to run with. I like to have music once in a while, but didn't want to have to deal with earphones stuck in my ear or block out the sounds (or dogs). I didn't want to spend a lot of money as I have a tendency to lose small devices like this in a heartbeat. I also didn't have to worry about high expectations. This portable speaker fit the bill. It cost me about as much as a trip to the movie theatre (less if you include consignment snacks ;) ).After receiving it, I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked. It connected very easily to my iPod 4 via the ipod's bluetooth settings. It's a little scratch when you first turn it on, but then the sound seems to correct. The speakers have very nice sound (even a little bass), and the volume can crank way up. Because the clip is built into the speaker, It will not flop around as much as a speaker on clip with chain—which makes it perfect for running. The battery duration appears to be true. It would have been nice if it had fast-forward and rewind (which I didn't notice until I received it), but for the low price and great function I cannot complain.Hoping to add updates as use it for a few more runs.

Ok, but it isn't very loud. Bought it for my wife for Zumba class but it wasn't loud enough for a mid-size room.

I love it. I listen to music and podcasts at work. My hearing was suffering from using headphones. The quality of the sound is surprisingly good for what it is. You can control volume and pause, but no skip ahead or go back buttons. I would estimate that it goes about 6 hours without needing a charge.UPDATE: I've had this speaker for a little over a year. It is not working any longer. In the last 6 months, the connection charge became spotty. I had to make sure it was in the right position to make a connection. For the quality of sound and the length of time it has lasted, it seems to be worth the $20 or less. I might buy another.UPDATE 3/21/17: It's been a year since I bought the last one. I won't be buying another. The usb connection eventually doesn't work any more, leaving it unchargeable. It seems something of higher quality for a little more money would be a wiser choice, this will eventually become trash, more plastic waste the world doesn't need.

I used this little thing for over six months every day at work until it would die (lasted about 2 hours continuously). Sadly, it now only lasts about 25 minutes on a full charge, and the buttons are all faded.Despite the longevity of the device's life, for 30 bucks or less you really can't beat the convenience of the clip, as well as how loud the device actually gets. I'm able to hear the music or podcasts I listen to very clearly in a warehouse environment.They do need to make another version of this however, with stereo speakers (not one mono speaker), and it needs to have a SKIP TRACK button. I'm constantly having to reach for my phone to change the song.Pros: Loudness of the speaker, convenient clip, easily accessible buttonsCons: Lifetime of device, no skip track button!I gave 4 stars because the idea of the device and how convenient it is has outweighed some of the bad in it, and I'll probably buy a second one since the other speakers out there aren't as easily "clippable". :)