On first impressions, it is difficult to guess what this rubber-protected device that looks more like a mini mosquito coil burner actually does. Until you locate the USB port and hook it up to your iPod, and realize that this is actually a speaker – one that packs a powerful punch as well. Called the X-mini Capsule Speaker, the speaker is made by Singapore-based XM-I Company. And there’s more – twist the capsule sideways and watch it pop open like an accordion.

According to a spokesman from the company, the extended chamber uses a patented technology that boost the resonance, thus functioning like a loudspeaker to amplify the sound. The result is a rich, loud and strong sound, which promises you almost 8 hours of dynamic sound at full-charge.

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