Jim's Item of the Week

Here's a handy device that we got from Carrie's parents at Christmas. I'm sure there are a ton of variations of this product out there in the marketplace, but here's a brief review of the Speaker-on-the-Go.

Made by HMDX Audio, this is a great little gadget that provides a portable speaker system for your iPod. The one-piece, durable zipper case easily protects your MP3 player of choice from dirt, rain or just about anything else. We all know how temperamental our fragile iPods can be, but the Speaker-on-the-Go has a sturdy nylon/plastic shell that should keep it safe and secure from most drops and bumps. It's got a handy clip that you can hook to a backpack, belt loop, etc., which is perfect for camping, hiking, picnics, or any other occasion that you want to fire up the tunage, sans headphones. Pop in two AA batteries and you're good to go.

I actually use mine when I practice guitar, but I've also been taking it outside when I'm doing yard work. The sound quality is actually quite good. It's not the Bose, of course, but for the price, you can't beat it.

Check HMDX's site for full details and to find out where you can pick up one of these very useful items ...