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SOL REPUBLIC DECK Wireless Speaker Giveaway

December 5, 2013 by Beeb 75 Comments

DECK

Product provided for review purposes.

Jai just loves gadgets of all kinds, so I always try to find fun tech products to tuck under the tree for him when Christmas rolls around. I’ve given him bluetooth speakers in the past, and those were a big hit – he’s always carrying his iPod around, and he uses speakers all the time to make listening easier when he’s doing certain tasks where headphones aren’t possible (Or just less convenient). We have been on the road a TON this year, and there have been many times where he pulled out a bluetooth speaker so that we could listen to his iPod while on long drives. The only downside is that, with all the noise from the road, it ended up being hard to hear even when the speaker was at full volume.

DECK Packaging

So when I heard about the new DECK from SOL REPUBLIC, this was a total no-brainer Christmas gift for Jai. I received a DECK in the mail this week and I was eager to give it a sneaky test while Jai wasn’t home. Not only is it SUPER loud and clear to begin with, but it actually can be switched between “Indoor” and “Outdoor” mode – “Outdoor” mode gives it an extra boost in volume, which I think is going to be awesome on our next road trip!

I have to say, I’m impressed so far with the sound, clarity, features, and appearance of this unit. It’s easy to get started – just take it out of the box and charge it up before your first use. I’m not sure how long it needs to charge for full power – the light turned green, indicating “Ready” after 15 minutes out of the box, but when I started using it the battery died so it wasn’t ready for its first use. I plugged it back in for maybe an hour before the light turned green again, and it’s lasting longer this time around.

DECK by SOL REPUBLIC

This unit is so sleek and cool – I like the “Futuristic” approach they took. When you power it on, it plays a little jingle and the voice of DECK tells you the status of your battery – for example, “Battery almost full”. DECK also talks to you during other commands, such as announcing when it’s been switched between indoor and outdoor mode. This product was made in conjunction with Motorola, so the Motorola “M” logo button is your primary controller for this unit’s features. (But you can use it with any Bluetooth or NFC enabled device – I tested this with my iPhone 4S.) Depending on how many times you press the “M” button, it will play and pause the music, skip tracks, and control indoor/outdoor mode. It says you can also use this button to make and answer calls – when I hold it down, it just switches into “Outdoor” mode, so I’m not sure if this is for Motorola phones only or if I just did something wrong. The indicator light on the unit is designed to alert you to incoming calls and charge/device connection status as well by flashing different colors. “+” and “-” buttons on the sides of the DECK control volume.

DECK Side View

Another unique feature on this is “Heist” mode, where you can pair multiple devices with the DECK, up to 5, and hijack the DECK to play whatever you desire. This could make our road trips really interesting! 😉

DECK Front

I know Jai is going to be totally thrilled and surprised to get this for Christmas, so I’m pretty pleased with myself! If you have a techie/music fan/iPod junkie on your list, this could make a really fun present.

DECK by SOL REPUBLIC is available at retailers like Best Buy for $199.99 – check them out at SolRepublic.com as well as Facebook and Twitter for more great gifting ideas.

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One MomStart reader will win a DECK Wireless Speaker from SOL REPUBLIC!

To Enter:

Enter this giveaway by using the Rafflecopter widget below. Giveaway is open to residents of the continental US, 18 years of age or older, and will end on December 16th at 11:00 PM PST. Sorry, PO boxes are not eligible. For full giveaway rules, click here.

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Beeb is a British journalist living on the north Oregon coast. Blogging since 2008, she covers everything from coupons to contests in addition to running a network connecting UK bloggers with brands. In her free time, she loves to drink coffee, watch reality TV, and spend time with her fiancé, Jai. Join her on Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+BeebAshcroft/

Comments

  1. Jessica Grigsby says

    December 5, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    MASTER TRACKS XC are very nice.

    Reply
  2. Teresa Moore says

    December 5, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    http://solrepublic.com/shop/in-ear-headphones/jax-in-ear-headphones-i2.html would be nice.

    Reply
  3. Kathy Davis says

    December 5, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    I would like to give my husband the Master Tracks headphones.

    Reply
  4. cheryl s says

    December 5, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    master tracks XC headphones

    Reply
  5. Geoff K says

    December 5, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    I’d love to have the TRACKS COLLEGIATE Boston College Headphones!

    Reply
  6. Kimberly says

    December 5, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    My husband would love the TRACKS AIR Wireless Headphones

    Reply
  7. Craig Borduin says

    December 5, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    My brother would love to have the Tracks Anthems!!

    Reply
  8. Bill McGovern says

    December 5, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    I’d love to try the AMPS HD.

    Reply
  9. June S. says

    December 5, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    ipad air

    Reply
  10. Amy D says

    December 5, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    Master tracks headphones

    Reply
  11. LaCinda B says

    December 5, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    Master Tracks headphones

    Reply
  12. Linda Kish says

    December 5, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    I would like the MASTER TRACKS XC headphones.

    Reply
  13. Christine says

    December 5, 2013 at 9:24 pm

    I like the MASTER TRACKS XC.
    Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  14. Cheryl F. says

    December 6, 2013 at 2:07 am

    I like the Master Tracks XC headphones.

    Reply
  15. Margaret Smith says

    December 6, 2013 at 4:40 am

    I’d also love the V10 Tracks HD Headphones.

    Reply
  16. Keely Hostetter says

    December 6, 2013 at 4:44 am

    I would like the TRACKS AIR Wireless Headphones for my husband

    Reply
  17. Cynthia R says

    December 6, 2013 at 6:13 am

    would also like
    MASTER TRACKS
    Over-Ear Headphones (X3)

    Reply
  18. Katherine says

    December 6, 2013 at 6:45 am

    I would love to get my son a pair of the collegiate head phones

    Reply
  19. Holly C. says

    December 6, 2013 at 7:50 am

    my husband would love the master tracks headphones!

    Reply
  20. Matt Stringham says

    December 6, 2013 at 8:49 am

    The amps HD in ear headphones

    Reply
  21. Todd Lovessweeps says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:33 am

    Would love the MasterTracks V8 TRACKS COLLEGIATE headphones

    Reply
  22. Ellie W says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:48 am

    I like the Tracks Ultra On-Ear Headphones.

    Reply
  23. Thomas Murphy says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:51 am

    I would like the TRACKS AIR

    Reply
  24. Stephanie Phelps says

    December 6, 2013 at 10:06 am

    I would also love to have the
    TRACKS HD
    On-Ear Headphones (V10)

    Reply
  25. melissa cushing says

    December 6, 2013 at 10:09 am

    Any of their headphones would be awesome!!! Fabulous products and cool giveaway!!!! Thanks!

    Reply
  26. Taylor Allen says

    December 6, 2013 at 10:22 am

    The Tracks AIR headphones looks sweet!

    Reply
  27. deb c says

    December 6, 2013 at 10:45 am

    I like the Item No: AMPSHD
    AMPS HD In-Ear Headphones (i6)

    Reply
  28. D SCHMIDT says

    December 6, 2013 at 10:49 am

    Another great item is MASTER TRACKS XC Studio Tuned by Calvin Harris

    Reply
  29. Alpa says

    December 6, 2013 at 11:24 am

    i would give TRACKS HD On-Ear Headphones (V10) to my friend

    Reply
  30. Happi Shopr says

    December 6, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    I like the TRACKS AIR Wireless Headphones. They would be perfect for hubby

    Reply
  31. Brian Baylon says

    December 6, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    The newest product that they have is amazing, Tracks Air.. They still deliver the same amazing sound that SR has except now you have more mobility and less wires. however you are still able to use them with the cables if you have a non-bluetooth device. There is so much flexibility with this new product, not to mention the fact that they are still interchangeable and virtually indestructible. Thanks for hosting this giveaway and Happy Holidays! 😀

    Reply
  32. Ellen B says

    December 6, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    TRACKS HD
    On-Ear Headphones – I think my son would like these

    Reply
  33. Shemp DeYoung (@shempgames) says

    December 6, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    I really like the Collegiate. In fact, I won a pair in a different contest about this time last year and they never showed up. I was really bummed.

    Reply
  34. Colleen Boudreau says

    December 6, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    I like the JAX (1-Button) In-Ear Headphones.

    Reply
  35. Sadie B. says

    December 7, 2013 at 7:28 am

    I would love to give my sister the JAX (1-Button) In-Ear Headphones in pink.

    Reply
  36. Lisa R says

    December 7, 2013 at 10:20 am

    There is no other thing I want from SOL REPUBLIC DECK because a wireless speaker is on my daughters Christmas list

    sibabe64 at ptd dot net

    Reply
  37. Alina Hahn says

    December 7, 2013 at 10:33 am

    The wireless headphones look nice!

    Reply
  38. Carol Roberts clark says

    December 7, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    Master Tracks XC like to give to my son

    Reply
  39. Elizabeth says

    December 7, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    the wireless headphones. my husband would love them

    Reply
  40. Priscilla P. says

    December 8, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    The wireless headphones would be great!

    Reply
  41. courtney b says

    December 8, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    i want the remix headband

    http://solrepublic.com/shop/tracks-headphones-remix-headbands-cables-speakers/tracks-headphones-remix-sound-track-headbands.html

    Reply
  42. Angela says

    December 8, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    I would like to gift one of the tshirts.

    Reply
  43. Jonathan says

    December 9, 2013 at 5:40 am

    I’d love the Tracks Air!

    Reply
  44. Lisa Brown says

    December 9, 2013 at 5:47 am

    I would love to have the Steve Aoki Tracks HD Headphones

    Reply
  45. Tammy S says

    December 9, 2013 at 10:23 am

    I would love to have the Master Tracks XC Headphones. They sound amazing!

    Reply
  46. Ann Fantom says

    December 9, 2013 at 3:29 pm

    I would like to get SOL Republic’s MASTER TRACKS Over-Ear Headphones (X3)

    Reply
  47. Ben says

    December 9, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    I’m a sucker for shirts, so I would probably like one of those. I like the colors.

    Reply
  48. Daniel M says

    December 9, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    TRACKS HD
    On-Ear Headphones (V10)

    Reply
  49. Danielle E says

    December 10, 2013 at 8:27 am

    I’d love to have the TRACKS AIR

    Reply
  50. Lisa says

    December 10, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    TRACKS ULTRA
    On-Ear Headphones

    Reply
  51. Jessica H. says

    December 10, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    I would love a pair of the AMPS HD. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!

    Reply
  52. rebecca shockley says

    December 10, 2013 at 10:05 pm

    AMPS
    In-Ear Headphones (i4)
    for my 3 boy’s!!!

    Reply
  53. latanya says

    December 11, 2013 at 6:34 am

    REMIX HEADBANDS
    Sound Tracks

    Reply
  54. Alan Tong says

    December 11, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    I would love to buy the TRACKS AIR Wireless Headphones. Thanks Beeb!

    Reply
  55. nannypanpan says

    December 13, 2013 at 7:11 am

    I like the jax 3 button in ear headphones

    Reply
  56. Wild Orchid says

    December 13, 2013 at 9:27 am

    I would also love the Tracks Headphones.

    Entered the rafflecopter as “Wild orchid”

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  57. kim says

    December 13, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    I would love to have the LIMITED EDITIONS Steve Aoki Headband

    Reply
  58. Cassandra Eastman says

    December 13, 2013 at 7:01 pm

    I’d love to give my husband the Master Tracks XC headphones as well!

    Reply
  59. terry maigi says

    December 13, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    I would love to try the tracks headphones!

    Reply
  60. Sarah VM says

    December 14, 2013 at 11:57 am

    I’d like to get the MASTER TRACKS Over-Ear Headphones for my husband.

    Reply
  61. Grace A says

    December 14, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    Anything Ludacris branded

    Reply
  62. Tommy Gunn says

    December 14, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    The X3 Master Track headphones are great, I want them for myself!

    Reply
  63. Deb C says

    December 15, 2013 at 1:32 am

    I like the Tracks AIR Wireless Headphones

    Reply
  64. Kate Newton says

    December 15, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    I would love to get the Jax In-Ear Headphones in blue. Thank you for the opportunity to win!

    Reply
  65. Richard Hicks says

    December 15, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    I want the Slim-Fit Nylon Carrying Case

    Reply
  66. Jennifer says

    December 15, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    I like the Master Tracks Headphones.

    Reply
  67. joni says

    December 16, 2013 at 1:40 am

    I’d like to own the Steve Aoki Tracks HD Headphones.

    Reply
  68. Amanda Sakovitz says

    December 16, 2013 at 6:57 am

    Master Tracks headphones!

    Reply
  69. april yedinak says

    December 16, 2013 at 11:27 am

    I would also like the Jax in ear headphones.

    Reply
  70. Breanne says

    December 16, 2013 at 11:46 am

    Jax In-Ear Headphones

    Reply
  71. Tara Woods says

    December 16, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    I would love the MASTER TRACKS XC headphones for my brother.

    Reply
  72. Tanya White says

    December 16, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    I would like to have the Tracks Air headphones

    Reply
  73. Denise Donaldson says

    December 16, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    I like the MASTER TRACKS XC

    Reply
  74. Bryan E. says

    December 16, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway
we like the TRACKS COLLEGIATE Arizona State Headphones

    Reply

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