inputs.text: great little speaker - even tho isnt expensive item actually gave lot thought type speaker wanted criteria decided preferred small independent speaker would work iphone ipod computer instead docking speaker also wanted onoff switch easy find volume control long battery life read lot reviews amazon appreciate reviewers decided alpatronixpros incredibly easy use sound wonderful clear hearing no longer perfect clarity sound important speaker provides guess multidirection output looking around time see big sound coming none tinny \\coming speakers\\ sound get computer no idea loud would go bc taken lowmedium volume inference loud volume would enough outdoor area connect several speakers together want altho find one gives enough volume even large indoor roompersonally like redblue light tells charging vs fully charged information good also like charge use time yes connecting cord short dont need speaker far away sound source like stores bottom speakeri older car no ipod connection probably get another alpatronix use car price good arrived amazon stated time period original mfr packagingbottom line terrific product happy