The jackets have a flimsy plastic tab that is meant keep the speaker core fixed in place

The packaging is very attractively laid out, with the charger, data cable, and auxiliary cord neatly wound up and wrapped in a clear strip of protective plastic.

Definitely doesn't have that cheap plastic feel.

But, it has very long battery life, and a smooth, sweet, accurate sound as compared to its $100-$200 competitors that generally sound like ear drum scratching plastic boxes

This thing feels like cheap plastic.

This unit has two packaging screws that keep it securely in the hard plastic case while shipping.

Ive recommended it to many of my friends as, having owned other small speakers in the past that we at best a bit functional,this speaker with its voice instructions,is truly very special

While the bass and overall sound quality is slightly better with the Bose, the battery drains as you let it sit!

One would expect a speaker, that is designed as well as it is claimed to be, to last longer than 1.5 years

Rugged design and water proof no negative as of now

On occasion I would have to blow the water out of it, because it wasn't as loud and crisp as it had been after getting wet.

I was sent a Tough S with only a 15 hour battery life when the description reads a 40 hour battery life

n’t lose it.

I went with fugoo because I was looking for something that had good sound that I good take out on the beach when I went on vacation

its great!!!!i may get another one when the unit goes back on sale.

And just b/c the volume may be louder on other speakers, doesn't mean it's quality volume.