ALTEC LANSING IM207 orbit-mp3 portable speaker
I love this speaker - I've been using it for radio newscasts and audiobooks and it reproduces the spoken word extremely well.  For something so small, light and convenient,  it's a great deal.  Also, it seems to be quite sturdy, although I haven't dropped it yet.    The problems that others noted with the twist-top on-off switch are, unfortunately, very real.  I'm hoping that it will become easier to operate with use.  (A rubber jar-opener can help.)  Also, the packaging is industrial strength and I nearly 