Jawbone | Launches MINI JAMBOX™, a Wireless Speaker
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April 3, 2015

Jawbone | Launches MINI JAMBOX™, a Wireless Speaker


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The "Smart Speaker" That Offers Freedom in Placement and Listening is Finally Here!


Wireless Speaker "MINI JAMBOX™" Released


From Jawbone, a company headquartered in San Francisco that leads the world in wearable technology with devices like the motion-sensing wristband "UP",UPthe latest addition to the "JAMBOX™" family of Bluetooth®-compatible wireless speakers has been released first at the Apple Store.JAMBOX™It will be available at major electronics retailers nationwide in late November. The new model is called "MINI JAMBOX™".

Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)




Despite its palm-sized form, it produces sound with surprising clarity and depth!

The Bluetooth®-compatible wireless speaker "JAMBOX" was first released in the U.S. in 2010, followed by "BIG JAMBOX" in 2012. This year, a mini size joins the lineup.



Jorgen Nodland, Head of International Partners and Product Development at Jawbone, responsible for product management, stated, "Smartphones and tablets are rapidly spreading worldwide, and as devices become mobile, so does content. Our lifestyles are also undergoing various changes to keep pace. The MINI JAMBOX, launching now, is a wireless speaker that can be carried anywhere, delivering exceptional sound in any situation. It's the latest item perfectly embodying Jawbone's policy of 'developing products suited to lifestyle.'"

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The gap between its actual size, the impression it gives when held, and the sound it produces is astonishing.

Portability is the best condition for a speakerBorn from this concept, the frame and speaker panel of the MINI JAMBOX are both crafted from a single piece of extruded aluminum. The aluminum body itself serves as a highly rigid, sealed enclosure. Despite its compact, palm-sized design that fits easily into a jacket pocket and a lightweight body of just 255 grams, it houses two neodymium magnet drivers and a passive bass radiator, achieving unprecedented high-quality sound.


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Nodland continued, "Furthermore, by employing high-performance DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology, we optimize all types of music sources for superior sound reproduction. Additionally, it features a high-quality Type 1 compliant speakerphone, enabling crystal-clear audio for calls and video conferences. The built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery in the MINI JAMBOX offers up to 10 hours of continuous playback and 75 hours of standby time on a single charge."


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Experience 3D Sound with the Addition of Jawbone's Original LiveAudio™ Feature

A significant appeal of the "MINI JAMBOX" is its software-expandable functionality. The free Jawbone app for iOS and Android allows users to customize the speaker's voice guidance, which can be set to various languages including Japanese. It also enables users to import playlists from their mobile devices like smartphones into the app. Furthermore, simply adding your music library to the app grants access to all your preferred playlists from a single interface.

Additionally, by adding Jawbone's original LiveAudio™ feature, an immersive 3D sound experience becomes possible. When paired with a television, it can enhance the enjoyment of movies and sports.

The meticulously crafted aluminum exterior, exuding an innovative image where superior technology and design coexist, is available in six colors in Japan. Master this compact and highly portable speaker with complete freedom.


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"MINI JAMBOX™"
Price | ¥21,800 (Open Price)
Colors | Red Dot, Silver Dot, Graphite Facet, Blue Diamond, Aqua Scale, Purple Snowflake

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Mail: japansupport@jawbone.com