Laptop Speakers - USB, Portable, Compact, Travel Speaker for PC and Mac

Average customer rating:

Terrific Little Speaker with Clear, Strong Sound

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR DELL LAPTOPS

Are we listening to the same speakers?

Definite improvement over stock, and extremely portable

Flexible, Mobile & Fierceful

Laptop Speakers - USB, Portable, Compact, Travel Speaker for PC and Mac - B-Flex Hi-Fi Stereo USB Speaker (Black)

Manufacturer: JLab Audio
ProductGroup: CE

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Product Features:

Plug and play for PC and Mac. Uses only USB power, no wires or batteries!

Easy to use. Incredibly compact and portable. Great for travel!

Produces crystal clear sound with a 2-watt digital amp and 2 high output, full range micro drivers.

Patent pending flexible design allows you to totally customize your listening experience by flexing the speaker into virtually any position.

This amazing gadget was featured in the NY Times, on ABC News, and on virtually every gadget site in the world.

ASIN: B000LJ2T3Q

Product Description

Need better sound from your laptop? The stylish new B-Flex is a compact stereo speaker on a USB flex cable for laptops and desktops. Plug and play for PC and Mac with no batteries or wires! Easy to use, great for travel, mp3's, DVD's, presentations, and gaming! Features a 2 watt digital amp that acts as its own sound card. Uses 2 full range paper cone micro drivers for crystal clear sound. The patented flex design allows you to position the speaker for optimum listening enjoyment. The only product of its kind, the B-Flex has been featured in the New York Times, on ABC News, on Gizmodo, and many others. Makes a great gift! A White unit is also available.

Customer Reviews:

Terrific Little Speaker with Clear, Strong Sound.......2007-09-07

After reading several dozen consumer reviews describing laptop speakers I puchased this one. You simply plug it into your laptop, or USB hub, swivel the gooseneck to position the speaker where you want, and you've got an excellent speaker that fits in a small laptop utility bag.

The only complaint I have is that there is no quick volume control; once you've plugged it into your USB port, it overrides the laptop's volume control "knob". You have to open the volume icon in your Control Panel every time you want to adjust the speaker volume, which can be too slow when you're being blasted by a loud video.

This is not to say that there is anything wrong with the volume modulation in the speaker itself, just that there seems to be a wide volume range across items I view--YouTube, email messages with videos from friends, etc.

If this speaker had a volume control knob it would be perfect!

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR DELL LAPTOPS.......2007-09-02

After several weeks of light, mid-volume use, the speaker stopped working on my Dell Latitude D500 and I began receiving error messages noting a "device malfunction". After trading emails with J-Lab customer service, I was instructed to return the speaker by mail (at my expense) for a refund. The refund I received was 80% of the original purchase price because, according to J-Lab, the device was still "working" upon receipt. The representative handling the return acknowledged that there has, in fact, been a history of compatibility issues with Dell laptops-- in other words, a "working" speaker may not always operate correctly when connected to a Dell laptop. Is trying this speaker on your Dell worth the risk of paying two sets of shipping charges, losing 20% of the purchase price, and spending time emailing representatives and repacking/mailing the device? If not, maybe it's worth considering alternatives.

Are we listening to the same speakers?.......2007-08-08

We bought this speaker for our Gateway M505 Media Laptop on a recent trip. The M505 has reasonable speakers for a laptop, but their volume level isn't quite strong enough for us to be happy--we'd always find ourselves straining to hear dialogue from movies.

From reading the reviews I honestly thought this would solve our problem in a nifty self-contained USB-powered fashion.

For us it didn't.

We found the speakers to be nearly identical to the M505 speakers, and while the B-Flex did give us the tiniest improvement in volume, it wasn't enough to really give us adequate volume, or the "big sound" many reviewers have mentioned. Also, there is no way a speaker the size of these can give the kind of frequency response any level of audiophile would be happy with.

So, who should try out this speaker? If you have standard tinny sounding laptop speakers (the almost nonexistent kind), these will be a big improvement. Also you will like the fact that it is USB powered so no batteries, no cords are needed.

However, having said that, I really think the bottom line is, to get truly better sound, you need to use a powered speaker. I think some of the JBL's may be the way to go.

For cost of these guys, unless you catch them on sale, my advice is to keep looking. We had to return ours. (Thanks to Amazon a really fair & generous return policy).

Definite improvement over stock, and extremely portable.......2007-07-08

My boyfriend bought me this speaker. It is plug-and-play. On my computer, often movies are not loud enough for some reason and with this speaker it's as loud as we could possibly want. Also I can blast my music throughout the house from my laptop - before I could not because it sounded horrible at high volumes.

I'm not much of a sound expert, but I think it sounds pretty good.

Flexible, Mobile & Fierceful .......2007-05-13

Love this laptop speakers!! My laptop speakers suck so much that this little guy just gives me the wonderful sound my laptop deserves!! I highly recommend it!!

Digilife Fold-Up Compact Speakers for Apple iPod (Travel Size) , White

Average customer rating:

okay for the money
Maybe they will work - maybe not. Take a chance.
Extremely Tiny=Very Portable
Not perfect for me, but maybe for you
Worked good for a few months

Digilife Fold-Up Compact Speakers for Apple iPod (Travel Size) , White

Manufacturer: Digilife
ProductGroup: Video Games

Product Features:

Easy, lightweight travel size solution to listen to iPod, MP3 player, DVD player and laptop.
Includes removable holder to securely hold your iPod
Can be used with any portable audio device with a mini-jack output, including laptops
Foldable design makes it the perfect item to take with you when travelingSpecifications
Power Supply - USB power cord (included). Also, not included for 4 AAA Batteries (DC 6.0 Volts) or AC Adaptor (6V 800mA)

ASIN: B000BSOBG0

Product Description

This compact travel speaker system is ideal for use at home, at the office, or anywhere else you go. Plug in your iPod or other digital audio player and enjoy high-quality stereo sound from the 45mm aluminum speakers.

Customer Reviews:

okay for the money.......2007-09-09

at first when i got the speakers i was thrilled...they worked great but eventually the sound quality was distorted when i tried to play it medium loud. Now I have to replace the batteries so frequently and the spring where one of the batteries goes broke off...i now use a piece of tinfoil there
but honestly, i can't complain because i paid a $1.50 for the speakers!

Maybe they will work - maybe not. Take a chance........2007-08-21

If you buy these speakers, you are gambling that they will work. If they don't work, you may as well just buy another set, because of the return-receive shipping costs. Note that most of the cost is the shipping. This cost is probably not part of a possible refund. My set did not work. It produced a garbled sound. Both the on/off switch and volume control caused the sound to jump wildy from quiet to loud. The sound plug was not really long enough to plug into my ipod when it was placed in the cradle. I'd like to have working speakers. Maybe I just got a bum set. I might try again. Take a chance.

Extremely Tiny=Very Portable.......2007-08-13

When I got it I was surprised at the size and the weight (it didn't have batteries). Once I got it going it had decent sound. On the otherhand, the speakers seem very unsturdy and would break at a single misuse, but that is ok because of the cheep price. I also didn't like how short the usb cable was, I can connect it to my computer w/out it being awkward but not to the wall charger b/c I then have to put the speakers on the ground instead of at the table or desk w/ me.
Overall I'm not upset I decided on a cheeper speaker.

Not perfect for me, but maybe for you.......2007-07-26

I read a lot of the reviews for all the different speakers and this one looked pretty good. I turned the volume all the way up on my iPod and I could barely hear the music. It works perfectly if you are within 10 feet of the speakers at all times.
I work overnights stocking shelves so I'm constantly moving around so these are the best for me although I think I will love them in my dorm room in another month.
The sound quality is pretty good theres no static or cracking you might get with an FM transmitter plus you save a couple bucks. Luckily I saved some extra money because the seller included the AC adapter.
For the money this is a good item. Sure you can spend $20 or $30 on bigger speakers that put out the sound to a greater area but these fold up nicely and come with a case to carry them in.
I think I'm going to keep them and use them often. My iPod has a lot more music on it than my computer.

Worked good for a few months.......2007-07-16

Like others have said, these speakers are great for the money and great for inside use ONLY. I took mine to the beach and turned up the volume and the speakers blew. I bought mine from TJMaxx and it was great for my office, but now have to trash them...

Laptop Speakers - USB, Portable, Compact, Travel Speaker for PC and Mac - B-Flex Hi-Fi Stereo USB Speaker (White)

Average customer rating:

Average sound
Like it so much bought it for a friend.
Works perfectly.
Lots of power in a small package
Cool!

Laptop Speakers - USB, Portable, Compact, Travel Speaker for PC and Mac - B-Flex Hi-Fi Stereo USB Speaker (White)

Manufacturer: JLab Audio
ProductGroup: CE

Product Features:

Plug and play for PC and Mac. Uses only USB power, no wires or batteries!
Easy to use. Incredibly compact and portable. Great for travel!
Produces crystal clear sound with a 2-watt digital amp and 2 high output, full range micro drivers.
Patent pending flexible design allows you to totally customize your listening experience by flexing the speaker into virtually any position.
This amazing gadget was featured in the NY Times, on ABC News, and on virtually every gadget site in the world.

ASIN: B000LJ8TBM

Product Description

Customer Reviews:

Average sound.......2007-03-22

Unless your laptop's soundcard is not working, or your speakers are barely hearable I wouldn't recommend this. Odds are your laptop does as much as these speakers.

It is well built, looks resistant and it does a decent job. Do not expect very good quality.

Like it so much bought it for a friend........2007-03-08

I like the sound of mine so much I bought one fo my friend for his birthday. It's not super loud but you can listen to music from your mac, with good quality. Just plug it into your USB port. My friend loves his too. He uses his all the time. Great for travel.

Works perfectly........2007-01-30

Speakers quit working on my laptop and needed something decent and easy - and this is better than that. Good quality considering size and price.

Lots of power in a small package.......2007-01-19

I really thought the reviews for this item were probably a little over-blown, but the speakers have proven me wrong. As someone who primarily uses their laptop on the go, I have been looking for a set of small, easily transportable, decent sounding speakers. These fit into all three categories. I am pleasantly surprised by the fullness of the sound that they put out. If you're strictly an audiophile, you'd be better off investing in a good set of Bose headphones, but if you need something to quickly and efficeintly plug and play so other people can hear what is on your laptop, then you won't find a better buy for your money.

Cool!.......2007-01-13

It was a gift to my daughter and she was thrilled! We were all amazed at
the "out of the box" design and think that the folks at JLab need to expand and create a whole lot of new "out of the box" stuff to make life
easier and more efficient! And, the speaker sounds GREAT!

Average customer rating:

1st one melted, 2nd works great
Does The Job
...I'm listening to them at work right now. The speakers are fabulous!
Its amazing speaker for the price!
firewire cable users beware

Digilife Fold-Up Compact Speakers for Apple iPod (Travel Size), White

Manufacturer: Digilife
ProductGroup: CE

Product Features:

Supports all Apple iPod models including iPod (video), iPod nano, iPod Photo, iPod Mini, and iPod Shuffle.
Also supports audio devices with a 3.5mm plug(MP3/CD/DVD players, Laptops, PDA, and more!)
These amplified portable speakers combine sleek style with quality sound.
Elegant and smart, they will fill your space with the sound of music.
Delivers high quality audio from aluminum speakers. Unique fold-up design offers protection and portability.

ASIN: 9864216155

Product Description

Specifications: Battery Type: uses 4 AAA batteries, Output power: 1W+1W, Frequency response: 200Hz-12kHz, Speaker: 50mm, 4ohms, Signal cable: 22cm STR.Cord, Plug: 3.5 mm stereo, Dimensions: approx. 4H x 2.5W x 2.5W inches (Folded), Weight: 0.4 lbs, AC adaptor: 6V, 350 mA (not included)

Customer Reviews:

1st one melted, 2nd works great.......2007-09-16

See title........1st unit's battery compartment, smoked and melted at contact points, YIKES. Notified vendor and they RUSHED a replacement to me. Works great. Fantastic sound for a ridiculously cheap price. Yes, your iPod/MP3 player is running on its own battery , big deal, whadcha want for $4-$6???????

Does The Job.......2007-08-14

Sometimes the iPod's headphones/earbuds just won't do (especially if you are sharing the music with others).

Compared to other iPod accessories, the Digilife Fold-Up Compact Speakers are very cheap. But the quality is a little better than what you'd expect. Depending on the environment, the sound is good -- like a small portable radio. It's easy to pack, and adds much to the car or the hotel room or the campsite!

...I'm listening to them at work right now. The speakers are fabulous!.......2007-07-10

As I bobbed my head along to the rich, clear, and loud beats from these speakers, I decided it's only fair to write a review for them.

They sound just as good as my HP entertainment laptop speakers, as they deliver almost the same volume as my laptop. The other thing I like about the digilife speakers is that they have low distortion; you don't get the tinny/scratchy noise unless you turn the volume all the way up.

These speakers are so portable, I can fit them into my purse so that I can use them whenever a good music opportunity may arise.

There are two things I do not like about the speakers, however. First, it doesn't come with an AC adapter. That would come in handy when my AAA batteries die. Nonetheless, the battery life on the speakers seems to be quite good. Second, the speakers have a little blue light on top near the power button. The light stays lit when the the speaker power is on, and it's annoying to see the blue light shining if I'm in a dark room.

Despite these minor flaws, if you're trying to decide if these speakers are too cheaply-priced to waste your time buying them, let me just say: buy them! For the price, they are certainly well worth it.

***A tip to get the best sound from the speakers is to turn the volume on your iPod all the way up, and then adjust the speaker volume to whatever you prefer.

Its amazing speaker for the price!.......2007-06-09

I love it too... I bought 25 speakers, and I didnt think that for 1.44$ I will take that speakers... I love the sound, the color all of this speaker... its very confortable and fashion

firewire cable users beware.......2007-05-31

My friend owns a set of these and it is true, they sound great. The beef I have with them is that they only work with USB ipods. I know I am a dying breed, but my iPod only works with a firewire cable, thus I am not able to use these speakers. Good thing they were so cheap, I ended up giving them to a friend with no real regrets. Just wish I'd known ahead of time.

Black Portable / Foldable Stereo Sound Speaker System for Ipod : Mini, Nano, Video, 3G 4G 5G, Shuffle * Package includes Carrying case for Travel

Average customer rating:

WARNING: It drains the AAA batteries even when it is turned off ! The power button is backwards !

Black Portable / Foldable Stereo Sound Speaker System for Ipod : Mini, Nano, Video, 3G 4G 5G, Shuffle * Package includes Carrying case for Travel

Manufacturer: Pro Power
ProductGroup: CE

Compatible w/with all MP3 players, notebook computers and all of your other portable audio players.
High quality audio hardware provides full range of sound.
Speakers fold down for easy transport.
Includes carrying case. Guaranteed fit for your MP3 player.

ASIN: B000BW0ZK2

Product Description

The Portable Sound System is designed for iPods, MP3 players & all portable audio players. A highly efficient amplifier powers full-range micro drivers to deliver a full spectrum of pure, distinct sound, while the revolutionary bass technology allows listeners to enjoy deep bass without lugging large speakers around. The unit also folds neatly for users on the go and includes a case to tote it around. Products are tested by industry professionals to ensure they are of the highest quality!

Customer Reviews:

WARNING: It drains the AAA batteries even when it is turned off ! The power button is backwards !.......2007-09-11

WARNING: It drains the AAA batteries even when it is turned off ! The power button is backwards !

++ PROS ++
+ Lightweight, weighs less than a pound !
+ Foldable, can be easily packed in a backpack or purse, even a large 3 ring binder can hold them
+ Battery powered, decent battery time, we get at least 12 - 16 hours of usage off 4 Duracell AAA's

-- CONS --
- The AAA batteries will drain even if you don't turn it on, we went on vacation for a week and inserted a fresh set of batteries before we left. When we came back the sound started fading then they drained in less than 30 minutes !!
- The power switch, when in the Off position an orange section of paint strip is exposed, red and orange normally means "ON" but not in this device.
- Bass is really distorted, but what do you expect from speakers so small, treble is decent and has to be maxed out before it starts to sound tingy.

I wanted a set of iPod speakers which didn't require AC power, like these because they have decent output for something the size of a medium size cucumber. Use them all the time, you can tell when the batteries are getting low because the sound sounds notably distorted, almost like a weak radio frequency.

I'd buy them again if I had to replace it.

Compact Speaker System with Foldable Speakers

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Compact Speaker System with Foldable Speakers

Manufacturer: Innovage Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Foldable dual speakers for easy storage
Ideal for home, office, dormitories and travel
Compatible with iPods, mp3, mp4, NDS, portable satellite radios, cd players, PDAs, computers and more(not included)
Bonus removable holder

ASIN: B000LP2SDQ

Product Description

Folds for easy storage and portable for the home, office, dorm, traveling and more, the Innovage Compact Speaker System is one of the most versatile and efficient speaker system out there. Product details: Foldable dual speakers for easy storage Ideal for home, office, dormitories and travel Compatible with iPods, mp3, mp4, NDS, portable satellite radios, cd players, PDAs, computers and more(not included) Bonus removable holder

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USB Compact Speakers

Manufacturer: Expocell
ProductGroup: CE

Foldable Speaker
USP plug
ac adapter

ASIN: B000SSYYN8

Product Description

Foldable Speaker with USP plug and ac adapter OutPut Power: 0.1 ? 0.45W USB cable includes Can also be used with 2 AA battery (not included) On/Off power switch and LED indication Volume control Dimensions: Open ? 3 x 8-3/4 x 1-1/2 Closed - 3 x 5-3/4 x 1-1/2

D.MUSE Foldable Cube Speaker (Amplified, Battery Required) , White

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D.MUSE Foldable Cube Speaker (Amplified, Battery Required) , White

Manufacturer: D.MUSE
ProductGroup: CE

Super compact, lightweight and foldable design
3.5 Gold-Pated Plug suitable for PDA, MD, CD player, iPOD, and MP3 player
52 mm speaker for powerful base sound
Built-in cable management system
Carrying case included

ASIN: B0009JS7SE

Product Description

D.MUSE Foldable Cube Speaker (Amplified, Battery Required). Super compact, lightweight and foldable design - great for mobile users

As Seen On TV Portable Speakers for MP3 Music Players CD Player...ipod...with AM FM scan Radio...

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As Seen On TV Portable Speakers for MP3 Music Players CD Player...ipod...with AM FM scan Radio...

Manufacturer: As Seen On TV
ProductGroup: CE

Foldable Mini Speaker
FM Scan Radio
Compatible with Notebook, MP3, CD Player, ipod

ASIN: B000NU2D20

Product Description

When speakers are folded out, center slot accommodates Apple iPod (iPod, iPod photo, iPod w/ video, iPod nano, iPod mini, iPod shuffle),... (iPod NOT included) Foldable Mini Speaker W/ FM scan radio. Compatible with notebook, MP3, CD speaker. Mini light,

Product Description

Compact is a word that understates the Optio 430. It is smaller than a conventional pack of playing cards and weighs just 240g. Size, however, is no measure of strength, as its slim, shiny exterior holds the power to achieve a surprisingly high level of image quality. This has been made possible through the incorporation of a powerful 4.13-megapixel 1/1.8-inch primary color CCD and advanced Pentax image processing technology. The Optio 430 also has a high-performance 3X zoom lens (equivalent to 37.5 - 112.5mm in 35mm format), which provides superb compositional versatility and has been reduced in size through the integration of two dual-sided aspherical elements and a redesigned lens barrel. This lens successfully combines impressively high image resolution with a low level of image distortion, and adds a further enhancement to the performance of this powerful compact camera. The Optio 430 even has its own alarm clock function. It can be set to display pictures relevant to your schedule at preset times, or to wake you in the morning with a favorite image. More than just a convenient compact digital, the Optio 430 is now an ideal travel accessory, capable of displaying the time in 62 cities across the globe with its world time function. The Optio 430 lets you obtain pleasing results with simplistic operation. It has a dial, which allows all playback and shooting modes to be selected with ease, while its image processing circuit and user-friendly software serve to further enhance overall operability. In short, the Optio 430 brings convenience with a new level of quality; it allows fast composition and shooting that produces shots with lasting impact.

Amazon.com Product Description

Take razor-sharp and brilliantly colored digital photos with the Pentax Optio 430 digital camera. Its 4-megapixel sensor is capable of resolutions of up to 2,301 by 1,712 pixels, which can produce quality prints from 11 by 14 inches to poster size. Sitting comfortably in your hand, the 430 has a 3x optical and 2x digital zoom for a total 6x magnification. Take pictures effortlessly with the autofocus, autoexposure, and autoflash systems, or you can switch to manual settings for more artistic control.

Several shooting modes are available for a variety of creative choices, such as standard and night scene. Movie mode records movie clips of up to 30 seconds at 15 frames per second in AVI format. You can add filters such as sepia, monochrome, and other colors for added style. The 3-D image mode gives photos a sense of depth and perspective when viewed with the included 3-D viewer.

A 16 MB CompactFlash card is included for memory storage. Control and keep track of all the camera's functions with the large 1.6-inch LCD monitor. The camera can be easily connected to PCs and Macs through the USB port, allowing fast transfer of your photos and video to a computer for editing and sharing on the Internet. There is also a video-out jack so you can watch your work on a television.

Customer Reviews:

Depends for what!.......2002-08-22

I have had this for 6 months, and use it extensively. I also own a Rollei prego90, and a nikon n70. I love it. its very very compact, and that is a great advantage. it takes sharp pictures and is easy to use. But if you need this for your main camera - i would not advise it. There is no shoe for an add on flash, the focusing and exposure setting time take about a second and a half, so if you need fast pictures, certainly if its anything with action, its not good enough. the batterie eats up very fast, so get a spare one.
But again, if you are at all familiar with basic photography, the camera lets you customize almost everything, from exposure to color to file size.

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