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With spring break and summer vacation on the horizon, there's no better time to consider upgrading your repertoire of travel gear. One of our team's favorite recommendations is a handy Bluetooth dongle that turns your wireless earbuds into the perfect plane companion, so you can watch in-flight entertainment without needing to pack or purchase wired earbuds or headphones.
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The Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 is the best plane pal you can scoop up now for less.
During Best Buy's Tech Fest sale, the device is $15 off in black or white, bringing the cost down to just $45. You can shop several other colors at Amazon ahead of the Big Spring Sale, but you won't be able to score those $15 savings there as of now.
ZDNET audio reviewer Jada Jones tested the AirFly Pro 2 on domestic flights, and said she was impressed. Jones says the original AirFly was one of Twelve South's most popular products, and "for good reason."
The AirFly Pro 2 upgraded the older AirFly Pro, which is still available for purchase. The Pro 2 model has all the most desirable features from the previous AirFly model -- dual headphone connection, physical volume buttons, a lengthy battery life, and auxiliary input compatibility -- and more, according to Jones' review.
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If you're still looking for something a bit cheaper, the AirFly SE sells for $35, though it has slightly different features than the AirFly Pro 2.
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