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Rock, talk, and charge with the Braven 650 Bluetooth speaker

With more and more smartphone use, there is a need for external speakers that provide audio output and speakerphone functionality. In addition, you can use it to charge up your smartphone.
By Matthew Miller, Contributing Writer
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With more and more smartphone use, there is a need for external speakers that provide audio output and speakerphone functionality. In addition, you can use it to charge up your smartphone.

Make sure to check out my full ZDNet Smartphones & Cell Phones blog post for a video of the Braven 650 in action and more detailed thoughts on using this speaker.

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The Braven 650 is encased in aircraft grade aluminim.

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There are six parts of the right side of the speaker.

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There are three parts to the left side, including the USB port, audio out, and battery status.

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The front of the retail package highlights what is inside the plastic.

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More specifics are found on the back.

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You will find the A/C adapter, USB cable, 3.5mm cable and a cool case under the speaker.

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