The folks at Crave have posted a quick hands-on review of the Altec Lansing Orbit-MP3 Portable Audio System. The Orbit-MP3 is designed to be an ultra-portable speaker system for the iPod and various other MP3 player. Features include the following:

• Integrates a cone design with a custom built Altec Lansing speaker to project a 360 degree sound field
• 24 hours of battery life on 3 AAA batteries
• Shock-resistant design
• Place the Orbit on its edge for directed, more personal listening.

Here’s the bottom line from Crave on the Orbit-MP3:

Simply put, it’s a must-have if you want a nice speaker without the need to carry a boombox around on your shoulder.

The Altec Lansing Orbit-MP3 has an MSRP of $39.99.

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