Alpatronix C3 Ultra-Portable Mini Capsule Speaker with Enhanced Bass & 3.5mm Audio Jack for Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod, Samsung Galaxy, Nexus, HTC, Blackberry, Nokia, Smartphones, MP3/MP4 Players, Tablet, PC, Laptop [SONPRE EDITION] - (Black)
even tho this isn't a very expensive item, i actually gave a lot of thought to the type of speaker i wanted, and the criteria.  i decided that i preferred a small independent speaker that would work on my iphone, ipod and computer instead of a docking speaker.  i also wanted an on/off switch, easy to find volume control, and long battery life.  i read a lot of reviews on amazon (appreciate you other reviewers) and decided on this alpatronix.<br /><br />pros: it is incredibly easy to use, and the sound is wo