I've had my iHome speaker for years now, and it's still working well. Charging is easy, and the battery lasts a long time with regular use. It's a loud speaker for being pretty small, which is good as I can hear my music from another room just fine, especially if I'm cleaning and in and out of rooms. It travels well and is a good addition for when you don't have access to a stereo or if your cell phone speakers are too low.