If getting tunes at the beach or at a picnic means I have to lug around a heavy boombox or sacrifice quality audio by using tiny speakers, I’ll pass. Thankfully, Altec Lansing created the iM9, a truly portable music solution. Integrated into a rugged padded case, the iM9 securely supports your iPod in the center while surrounding you with a full soundstage from its speakers. The case is splash and shock resistant, charges your iPod, and even has video outputs for iPod Videos so you can connect it to your home theatre. For easy carrying, it also comes with a backpack that holds the iM9 perfectly. Via