The beat goes on - What's New - portable Boom Boom Multi-Box - Brief Article

* Personal CD, MP3, and tape players are great. Put on the headphones, push the play button, and get lost in your own little world of music. But what about those times when you want to hear the music out loud, but don't really want to lug around an oversized radio or boom box? The answer arrives from Dreamgear, Los Angeles, Calif., the Boom Boom Multi-Box ($19.99).

Just plug the Multi-Box Amplifier to the headphone jack on any audio player and the built-in Boom Boom speakers take over. Powered by four AA batteries, this crisp-sounding unit is water-resistant, with a stereo-power amplifier and a CD player storage space. It comes in black, lime, red, aqua, yellow, and blue, and is ideal for the beach, park, or even shower. The Boom Boom Multi-Box can be ordered online at www.boomboombox.com.

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