G-Boom Cranks Out Big Wireless Sound for $100

With portable sound, you usually get what you pay for. Is that true for the G-Boom, a ruggedized Bluetooth boombox that sells for a mere $100? Let's give it a listen.

If you like to take your tunes with you for partying al fresco, you're looking for the biggest possible sound in the smallest possible container. Outdoorsy types are hoping such a device will resist the harsh elements, and hold up well to accidental bumps and dings. Take one look at the G-Boom, and then give it a serious listen, and you'll soon notice that this device accommodates both needs.

It's not waterproof, but its controls can resist the occasional bit of water. The USB and auxiliary ports in the back are covered with a rubber flap, preventing water damage there, too. That cover probably can't keep a submerged G-Boom out of serious trouble, but it'll keep a few splashes or sprinkles out of your boombox in a pinch.