I've had a Cambridge Soundworks Oontz Angle for years and years.  It
performs very well as a bluetooth speaker or speakerphone (it has a
microphone).  It *is* small enough to hold in one hand.  It's currently $30
on Amazon.  The smaller Oontz Angle Solo is on sale for $20 less 20% with a
coupon.  I'd recommend either.

Graeme Williams
Las Vegas, NV and Frederick, MD

On Sat, Dec 24, 2022 at 9:29 AM charles meyer <[log in to unmask]>
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> My esteemed listmates,
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> As we enjoy Christmas and all the holidays, I almost joined with an impulse
> buy.
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> I read Trusted Reviews for best Bluetooth speaker and best budget speaker
> but I don’t need it to be waterproof or capable of honoring a Stradivarius.
> Just to be portable enough so I can grab it with one hand and listen to
> “Fresh Air.”
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> Must I spend $47 on a speaker just to migrate Terry Gross from room to
> room?
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> I’ve found sometimes there can be a tad bit of snobbery with audio
> equipment. I’m not Pavarotti so I probably won’t notice the subtlest of
> sound nuances especially when I’m just listening to interviews.
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> I’ve Googled Bluetooth speakers and found a few “reviews” but aren’t there
> just basic specs for a bare-bones speaker without deluxe chrome or
> Corinthian leather?
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> Thank you!
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> Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays to you.
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> Charles.
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> Charles Meyer
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> Charlotte County Public Library
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