"It doesn't have to be Vappeby, though I can think of a few reasons to recommend it. First, it's cute as hell. Second, it's only 16 bucks. It's also IP67 water resistant, so I have no fears about using it to soundtrack a relaxing soak in the tub. The wrist strap is handy, too, so I can hang it from a hook on my Skadis pegboard when I'm not using it. Or when I am using it! That's just how versatile Vappeby is."
"Sound quality? Uh, it's fine. I use the built-in speakers on my seven-year-old Samsung TV. I'm not exactly an audiophile. It sounds perfectly decent sitting on my desk a foot away from my face, and easily fills a small-ish room with sound. And that's what I need from it: I need an envelope of lo-fi beats while I type my little blogs. I need hygge."
Vappeby is a small rechargeable Bluetooth speaker priced at $15.99 that adds a touch of coziness to a workspace. The speaker complements Ikea-style desks and accessories and appeals through compact, cheerful design. It is IP67 water resistant and includes a wrist strap for hanging on pegboards or hooks. Sound quality is modest but adequate, filling a small room with background audio suitable for lo-fi beats and creating hygge. The device offers portable, affordable comfort for recharging at home and masking intrusive noises, though it cannot solve larger societal problems.
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