[masklinn]

> It is maddening that I can't get any more volume out of this device without jailbreaking it.

Use a pocket battery-powered amp and a small portable loudpeaker? That'll get you both more gain and better sound than the tinny built-in speaker.

[zenocon]

thanks for the suggestion. i still lament the fact that my phone can't do this out of the box. this is a silly limitation, IMO.

[logicallee]

this is kind of like suggesting that an old phone booth is convenient for noise isolation.

[72deluxe]

I think I actually miss old phone booths, particularly the bright red BT ones you used to get here in the UK. Nice booths, although they always got beat up for no good reason.