Portable devices that turn any surface into a speaker are hardly anything new, but the folks behind the WOWee One portable speaker (not WowWee) seem to be making some slightly bigger claims than most, and are even throwing out the increasingly popular “perfect companion for the iPad” phrase for good measure. As with other similar devices, the WOWee One conducts sound through any surface you rest it on (even a wall with an optional attachment), but it also has the benefit of patented “Gel Audio” technology, which promises to produce bass frequencies about three octaves below any other comparable device. You’ll also apparently get about 20 hours of use from the built-in rechargeable battery, and your choice of three different colors — all for the not so low price of $79.99. Head on past the break for a quick video.
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