CNET editors' review
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CNET editors' rating:
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Good
Detailed editors' rating
- Reviewed on: 11/03/2009
- Released on: 02/01/2009
Although there is no shortage of portable speakers made for the iPod, the number specifically aimed toward the iPod Touch and the iPhone is significantly less. In fact, the Livespeakr Ultra-Portable Speaker is the only one we've come across that patently leaves out other iPods, with a design that caters completely to the touch-screen members of the family. This $80 unit won't blow you away with stellar sound, but the super compact and innovative design may be enough to lure you in.
While not what we would consider pocket-friendly, the Livespeakr is small enough to fit in even the most crammed or limited carry-ons. In "storage mode," the speaker measures just 6.5 inches across, 2.5 inches high, and 1.8 inches deep (with iPod/iPhone docked). In this configuration, the two 1.5-inch speaker drivers are tucked away behind the player for maximum portability. Turning the player dock 90 degrees places the setup in Portrait Mode, also known as "speaker-phone enhancement mode." This way, the iPod is in browsing configuration and the speakers are exposed. Continuing the 90-degree rotation puts the device into Landscape Mode (or "movie enjoyment mode"), with the speakers popping out from the sides and the iPod on its side for video viewing.
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Where to buy
Livespeakr Ultra-Portable Speaker System for iPod/iPhone (black):
$69.97 - $72.89
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Amazon.com Marketplace
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