SoundBug ($39.99) - Use a Window as a Speaker?

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SoundBug (39.99) - Use a Window as a Speaker?

Pretty nifty and certainly unique little device, if you ask me. You can even get a $5 price break if you buy 2 for $74.99.
(By the way, this is my first hot deal -- if you would even consider this hot)

From ThinkGeek's description:

Use a Window as a Speaker?
Here's a sweet new toy to wow your friends and share audio from your portable audio device with anyone, anywhere! Soundbug takes the signal from the audio device, and using world-first technology, effectively creates a sounding-board out of the surface to which it is attached.

Smaller than a computer mouse, Soundbug plugs into the standard 3.5mm headphone socket of any audio device. A sucker push ring attaches Soundbug firmly to any hard, glossy surface such as glass, metal or MDF. An MDF desk top, MDF cupboard door, a window or even a glass-framed picture will do perfectly.

A single Soundbug can generate sound levels of up to 75 dBm peak, easily loud enough for a group of people to enjoy music together, or listen to the sound output from a laptop presentation or a camcorder video. Two Soundbugs can be linked in parallel to generate full stereo sound (from a stereo source) with a significantly increased sound output level.


Turns any hard, glossy surface into a sound source
Generates sound levels of up to 75 dBm peak
Two Soundbugs can be linked in parallel to generate full stereo sound
Uses (3) AAA batteries (included)
Dimensions: 3.8" x 2.1" x 1.5"
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year

 

[J3anyus]

Nice...these are supposed to retail around $60, which is why I never wanted to buy one. It's an interesting concept, and I've been told that they work quite well.

 

[dlaw]

Oh, this is funny, though I don't think I will get one. Cool

 

[chiwawa626]

But what would the sound quality be like? Im sure if u buy two that would be 74 plus shipping rite, im sure for that price you could get a really nice 2.1 setup

 

[forcemac101]

MAX PC reviewed it....check it out before you buy...they were less than impressed.

 

[jodhas]

u ppl. where do you find these things?

 

[Luden]

I was going to post this a few weeks ago but I couldnt find a positive review, I guess It can do highs or lows and distorts easy with power.

 

[AsukaStrikes]

can u get cited for noice complaints? cuz if it works by vibrating the glass, then that means sound is generated outside as well as inside.

 

[RBC]

I got one for HSN for $18 (after coupon). The sound quality sucks. I've tried in on a variety of surfaces and it's marginal under the best of circumstances. I bought it to use with my laptop for the kids to watch DVD's in the back of the van but I'd say don't waste your money.