Besides price how does the new model compare to the older one at 179?
One is 179, the newest is 199,what do I get for the additional price. What usable benefits does the new model have, compare?
This model has a Speakerphone facility which is extremely good. Also, if you do not want to use the base charger, you can use the micro USB input to charge the speaker directly.
You can also use the micro USB to upgrade the software, for any bluetooth compatibility related matters.