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- Reviewed on: 06/02/2009
In a market overflowing with iPod accessories, manufacturers have to rise to the challenge of making their products stand out from the crowd. This is particularly true for portable speakers, which can be found in abundance across the Web. The latest from Memorex, dubbed simply a Foldable Travel Speaker, isn't much of a standout offering. But its affordable price tag ($59.99), relatively compact size, and simple aesthetic will certainly appeal to some. Sound quality, however, fails to impress.
Out of the box, Memorex includes the Travel Speaker (in your choice of white or black), a padded travel pouch, a charging cable, and documentation. The speaker is constructed entirely of plastic, so don't expect a luxe feel. On the plus side, this fact no doubt contributes to the unit's light weight--handy indeed for the overstuffed travel pack. Folded flat, the speaker measures 9 by 6.3 by 1.2 inches, which isn't the smallest we've seen, but compact enough to fit easily in a purse or backpack. The silver speaker grille forms a squared off "U" around the back of the base and can be flipped up for better directional sound.
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