Is it portable? I'm looking for something to take with me to jams, will this work?
606755
Yes! Purchase a nice heavily padded case for it -- I got one (with a handle) here on Amazon and it works great!
1611671
Yes! I've had it for a few months now, it works great! Love the fact that the whole thing is so portable, especially during traveling.
636458
Yes! That's what I use my Jam Plus with-an iPad mini. Works great together. :)
2261294
I can not compare the two as I have not heard the Jambox. What I can say is this is a very compact, portable item with great sound. The sound quality is amazing for the size. My kids have numerous high-end players and they still take advantage and steal this from my wife at every opportunity. What I can say is this thing is only about 9 inches long and a few inches around and battery powered so it can go anywhere: we even blue-tooth it to the DVD player in the car for the kids.
1105429
Yes it is perfect for mobile use since its so small and easy to setup. You will need a mic though... you have to ask yourself would you spend the cash on the mixer or on a digital recorder...
139772
works just like a regular guitar pickup, will only pickup the guitar its attached to, I think one of the reviews mentions that, yeah, if you want to jam or play out, should be fine,
939452
Honestly, if you value your instrument, look for a better solution. Yes, the thing is portable, but the quality of construction and the cheap foam (it is 'sticky' so it sticks to your instrument when you try to pick up instrument from stand) make this one a P.O.S. in my book.
2179053
Either will work. My kids use it with headphones so as to not bother anyone (I bet my mom wishes they had electronic drums with headphones 40 years ago) or you can connect an amp. It generates amazing sounds through an amp. We connect these drums, a guitar and a keyboard and have an awesome jam session!!!
1806808
No. Thats not what they meant by portable. It plugs into a standard AC outlet. They just meant you can carry it around from chair to chair.
1448900
I'd say, no. If it is going to be stationary, like something you would use in a studio or rehearsal space, it's ok. But dragging it from gig to gig is a bad idea. Mine broke after just three months of steady use. If I were you, I'd pay the extra $ for one of the K&M models for your iPad. Worth every penny. Mine has performed flawlessly. Hope this helps. =))
1846593
It's far better than the big jam box in terms of sound quality, design, and construction. However, it is not portable as the jambox is. The stanmore must always be plugged in and has no battery for portable play. It's a great Bluetooth system for home, the sound quality is amazing but if your looking for something to take on the go, this may not be for you.
417203
I would say yes. I use it for my digital drums. It carrys sound well.Make sure you have a good microphone. Background music from an iPod or iPhone will work well too.
888692
Yes, it is portable. However, I will not advise you to buy it as the ring from this device is very short lived 4 rings max not useful for a hearing impaired person.
869007
I recently bought the mini and really like it. I have no experience with the larger Jambox. As it it's smaller than the Jambox, I think the biggest difference will be the capability of generating sound in the bass range, because you need the larger physical dimensions to generate strong low frequency sound. Despite its size, I think it has great bass for music which is where I think it matters most. The features I really like are the compact size - take it anywhere, and the talking battery level.
159063
Personally, I wouldn't try to use it as a portable item. Granted, it is not heavy but it is bulky and takes up quite a bit of room. If you were to use a larger backpack, it might work.
226611
Yes it's very portable. Has a little strap that hooks onto the brake do you can easily carry it.
947221
No. It's a great machine, but is nowhere near portable. It's pretty big and heavy too.