New York, January 14, 2013. – At CES 2013, held in Las Vegas from 8 to 11 January, Harman introduced the first portable dock with Lightning connector, designed specifically for the new Apple products – a model of JBL OnBeat Mini. JBL delivers amazing audio from iPad mini, 4th generation iPad, iPhone 5 and newer iPods. Easily fits in a backpack or small pouch, and is ideal for the home or office, plus the docking station also travels with ease. JBL OnBeat Mini is equipped with two full-range transducers and built-in digital signal processing – the clarity and quality of sound will conquer even the most demanding users.
JBL OnBeat Mini works for up to 5 hours without charging, and if the novelty is plugged into a socket, you can simultaneously charge the docked gadget, listen to music or watch a movie. Compatible not only with Apple devices: The built-in USB connector can also connect products from other manufacturers. The OnBeat Mini speaker system automatically turns off after 10 minutes of use, so you don’t have to worry about saving energy. The docking station lights up with an informative LED indicator when its battery is low.
The launch of our Lightning connector portable dock underscores our market leadership in high-quality devices designed specifically for Apple iOS products,” said Sachin Lavande, vice president of Lifestyle and Infotainment at Harman. – The compact, portable JBL OnBeat Mini system is a combination of first-rate sound and usability.”.
Harman has previously announced the release of two other speakers for new iOS devices, the JBL OnBeat Venue LT and the JBL OnBeat Micro, also equipped with a Lightning connector.
JBL OnBeat Mini will be available in black and white and will be available in February 2013. priced at 4490 Dollars.
Is the JBL OnBeat Mini compatible with other non-Apple devices as well, or is it exclusively designed for Apple products?
Is the JBL OnBeat Mini portable dock compatible with other devices besides Apple products?