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I've been considering getting a Freedom for work. I've been using someone else's Bluetooth speaker that they leave there, but the sound quality really isn't anything, especially since it's a warehouse, so not just sitting at a desk to enjoy the tunes. I haven't been able to commit just yet, since I'm also trying to save up for a pre-pro. In the meantime, listening to music at work makes me a little sad.

Whether or not you can derive value from the Air at work depends on how loud you can play it, how you place it and whether you have access to wifi. The Freedom is quite easy to lug around. I've been using a free app called Vradio to listen to internet radio. The Vradio app is excellent and has built-in DLNA/uPnp support so I don't have to use Bluetooth.

I don't think I'll have trouble deriving value from it. No matter what, it will play cleanly louder than the existing Bluetooth speaker. For my personal use, I'd hook my phone up via the analog connection and play music that's stored on the phone with MediaMonkey. I'm on night shift now, alone for 6-7 hours of it, so I won't be bothering anyone else with my music. The only thing that gives me pause is I'd want to be a good guy and let other people use it during the day when I'm not there. If the wireless connectivity is flaky, I'll probably just put it in my locker when I'm not there.

Wireless via WiFi and Bluetooth works great! It's the Spotify Connect that is problematic.

Based on what you told me, your MediaMonkey use case would be no problem at all. And if you can place it anywhere you want, and turn it up, then I'd say you are good to go!

As for others, if they connect via analog input, Bluetooth or via an app that natively supports DLNA/UpNP, they are good to go as well.

Thanks, Mojo. I may get it sooner rather than later now.

Cherry chestnut top. That's the way to go!

I should trust you since you've been getting every possible variation. My first inclination was toward the walnut natural.

The answer is probably easily found right where I'm not looking, but does the optional battery have to be added up front, or is it something I can add later if I feel I need it?

I have the natural walnut on LFRs and subs. I love it. It is lighter than the cherry chestnut though. The Freedom looks more "grounded" with the darker cherry chestnut. The Freedom and the cherry chestnut go together like Blake Lively and a wavy mane of golden blonde hair.

The Freedom has only one battery. You can add it later. I ran it for 19 hours at a decent 40% volume on wifi.

Okay, I ordered the Freedom with the cherry chestnut top. I didn't select that I can wait 21 days this time, so here's hoping it ships quickly! I'm looking forward to having better sound at work. Oh, and I went ahead and got the optional battery instead of waiting. Happy Mother's Day to me.