The Logitech X-240 speaker system includes an integrated, stow-away cradle for an iPod, PDA, or mobile phone. The cradle makes it easier for people to charge, sync and play their portable device with their PC.

The X-240 Control Center Cradle includes audio controls for a PC or Mac that provides digital music enthusiasts with “convenience and flexibility” when using iPod or Zune with a PC. The plug-and-play cradle allows people to dock their digital device to charge it, sync it, or just play music. The cradle has specialized trays for the iPod and Microsoft Zune and can be stored flush with the control pod when not in use.

Keep in mind, the X-240 isn’t just a fancy iPod cradle; it is a quality speaker system too. Dynamic, real-time bass equalization maximizes bass response from the down-firing subwoofer while …

MP3 players are great because they allow you to easily and conveniently have music wherever you go, but what if you want to share your music? Your options are usually to either split your headphones to share with someone, or you can dock your player to play the music through a bigger system with speakers.

iFreedom from Saitek let’s you share your music wirelessly from your MP3 player through this portable, battery powered set of speakers. It has a little transmitter that hooks up to your player via USB or 3.5mm cable connection. The transmitter will transmit your music to the portable speakers from up to 10 meters away via Bluetooth technology. The MP3 player (namely targeting an iPod I’m guessing from the name of the gadget) can then control the song you are playing (obviously) and the volume of the speakers. The …

Portable speakers in a tube.

At 3.2 lbs and 12 inches long, this handy little pack of speakers can be used indoors or outdoors running on batteries to allow you to provide the same listening experience that you have with your music player on to others.

The speakers twist off of the ends of the center tube, and then wires plug into the back of the Boomtube center piece from each speaker. Almost any MP3 player can then plug into the back of the center tube from the headphone jack with the supplied cables to have your MP3 player music come through the Boomtube speakers.

The speaker kit comes with required cables and a carrying case, and the battery is rated for 5 hours on a full charge, or the BoomTube speakers center piece can be plugged into an electrical outlet to use and to …