Partly on this subject:
Sakar in the US are showing an iPod/MP3 Sound case for bikes so you can
play all your music above 'traffic' noise. 9v battery runs the speakers.
Steve
idealcycles.com
The full release:
LAS VEGAS (2005 International CES, January 6, 2005) --- If you like your
media on the go but don't like the shut-the-world-out feeling of wearing
earphones, Sakar International's new family of Sound Cases will be music to
your ears. These protective carrying cases for MP3, CD and DVD players and
laptops incorporate built-in speakers that let the sound out of the bag ---
literally. Special cases allow the music or other audio to play loud and
proud on bikes and car visors, too.
The line includes seven different bags that are wired for sound. In each
instance, the integrated speaker amplifies the audio so it can be heard
without headphones and even shared with others --- whether on the road or in
the office. As a bonus, the pairing of the case and speaker in one unit
eliminates the need to buy two separate accessories.
The lineup includes:
· MP3 Sound Case (MSRP $29.99), a water-resistant hard-shelled container
with a speaker on the front, an inner mesh pocket to hold the MP3 player in
place, and a storage compartment for memory cards. Shoulder and belt straps
are included.
· CD Sound Case (MSRP $29.99), a slightly larger carrier for CD players with
similar features and a storage compartment that holds up to 12 CDs.
· Stereo Sound Case (MSRP $39.99), a model with two amplified speakers that
accommodates either an MP3 or a CD player, and holds up to 36 CDs.
· DVD Sound Case (MSRP $49.99), a leatherette version that houses a 5" or 7"
DVD player, includes stereo speakers embedded in fold-out flaps on either
side of the open player's screen, and has a front storage compartment for
DVDs.
· Laptop Sound Case (MSRP $59.99), a microfiber carrier with a cushioned
protective laptop compartment and stereo speakers for laptop audio.
· MP3 Car Visor Sound Case (MSRP $29.99), a holder/speaker that pipes MP3
tunes into the car without the messy wires of inverters. The product slides
onto the car visor and has a speaker in the center with separate
compartments on either side for the MP3 player and batteries.
· Bicycle Sound Case (MSRP $39.99), a saddlebag-type carrier with two
built-in speakers and a cushioned compartment that holds either an MP3 or CD
player. The case fits on all bikes, fastens to the bicycle bar with Velcro
with no installation required, is weather-resistant, and delivers enough
volume to play over traffic while also providing safe riding without
headphones.
Each Sound Case runs on a 9-volt battery and gets its audio feed through a
built-in connector that plugs into the media device's headphone jack.
About Sakar International Inc.
Sakar International Inc. designs and manufactures a wide range of
technology, toy, and consumer electronic products. Founded in 1977, the
company is privately held and headquartered in Edison, N.J. For more
information, visit
www.sakar.com