[The contest is closed and the winner is comment #17, Amanda.]
Listening to music makes me happy, but I don’t do it nearly enough. We parents can’t always get away with plugging in a set of headphones and tuning out the rest of the world. That’s why I’m so excited about the DECK Bluetooth speaker by Sol Republic and Motorola: I can play my music anywhere, anytime by pairing my cell phone or iPad with this sleek, flashy, and compact speaker.
If your mother or father love music, the DECK would make an awesome Mother’s or Father’s Day gift. It’s making this mama awfully happy.
Don’t let the diminutive size fool you: this speaker packs a punch.
Powered by 360° Full Sound, DECK lets you experience incredible sound with friends from anywhere in the room. Roam the party and still play your songs with super-power wireless that gives you up to 300 feet of freedom. Up to 5 people can pair with the device at once and take turns controlling the music. Hit the Outdoor Mode button for a boost in sound you can hear further away. Use the Stereo-Out jack to share and control music through your home or car stereo. You can even daisy chain several DECKs together for a wall of sound. Plus you can seamlessly switch from playing tunes to talking to your friends with our crystal-clear speakerphone.
The DECK connects via Bluetooth, which is NOT dependent on a wifi connection. Our vehicles don’t have the capability to connect to our phones and play music, but I’ve used my DECK in our car.
I love its small size, carrying case, and long battery life. My DECK even talks to me; when I turn it on it tells me if the battery is full or almost full, and it tells me—while using it—when the battery is low.
It’s so easy to pick up the DECK and move it where I am—in the kitchen while I cook; the bathroom while I shower and get ready; or a central spot in the house. The sound really travels.
I haven’t told my kids about Heist Mode, which allows up to five people to simultaneously pair with it and share control. For now, that’s my little secret!
Last week I took my DECK to the Classical Conversations high school class that I teach and used it to administer a music history test and play selections from the audio book of the Screwtape Letters, which we’re reading—all this simply by pairing with my iPad. I made a special playlist for my (in)RL party last weekend and used the DECK to play it.
With time, I can’t imagine all the ways I’ll use this speaker!
Y’all, I seriously love it.
My new DECK is Lemon Lime, but it also comes in Gunmetal, Electro Blue and Vivid Red. No matter the color, that’s one gorgeous speaker!
As much as kids grumble about their parents’ music—I did it, too—I believe it’s an important connection between us. My favorite song was released when I was 1 year old and I’m sure it made little impact on me at the time, but my daddy’s music became my own. I believe music can connect us and I love sharing this part of myself with my kids.
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Win a DECK for Mom or Dad (or yourself, I won’t tell)
To enter, simply leave a comment on this post, answering the question: What’s your favorite song? (If you’re reading this via email, please pop over to the post directly to comment.)
This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and ends Thursday, May 8. The color of your DECK will be a surprise based on inventory!
Sweet Home Alabama.
Music Box Dancer.
Home by Michael Buble
Make You Feel My Love (the Garth Brooks version from Hope Floats)
Heart of worship!
One song?! Beach music is part of my genetics so anything by General Johnson and Chairman of the Board. Then there’s Eagles from high school, country/western from my grandparents, Motown and everything else! So, “Carolina Girl” will be my pick today. 😉
wow! thats so hard but i think right now it has to be Forever by kari jobe!!!1
Oceans!!!
Lord I Need You by Matt Maher. This song says it all. I just need him…every hour I need HIM! It sums up every other song I love, every need I think I have, every hope and prayer— we all just need JESUS. 😉
I have to pick a favorite? Oh man, that is tough, but I guess I would have to say “How He Loves” by David Crowder Band.
I love the Natalie Grant song “Your Great Name” right now!! Thanks for doing the giveaway!
Sailing by Christopher Cross. I had it playing in the delivery room when my kids were born — perhaps I was hoping for a delivery that was “smooth sailing.” 😉
Anything my dad would sing to me when he was alive?
Who Am I by Casting Crowns
“What’s it to You” by Clay Walker
Hey Dawn! Hope y’all are well 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!
Its All About Soul – Billy Joel
I love music so to narrow down to just one is tough but I am going to go with the song I sing to my babies and play on my uke: “I love you a bushel and a peck” by Doris Day
Held by Natalie Grant! Also love mandisa! 🙂
Finally Home by Mercy Me
Wow! I love Natalie Grant’s Your Great Name, but u also love just about everything by Chris Tomlin. Journey and The Eagles rock, literally! I can’t decide!
“In Christ Alone” with Kristian Stanfill
Looks like a great product! My favorite song: In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel.
Oceans is my favorite song
anything by phil wickham! can’t choose just one 🙂
Hardest. Question. EVER! Be Thou My Vision Ginny Owens Version.
My favorite song right now is “Like a G6” by Far East Movement. I start my workouts with this song.
Wow – favourite song – just one? That’s tough. I’ve really been loving Pentatonix lately though, so I’m going to go with their cover of Say Something. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Barry!
This mom would really enjoy this speaker!
I really need one of these!!!! Pick ME!!!!!!
My favorite song right now is John Legend’s All of Me.
My favorite song is Gone Away by Lucy Schwartz!!
Wow! I’ve never seen one before!! How cool!! I’m going to have to check these out!!
Forever by Kari Jobe
Amazing Grace