Asus has recently introduced a new line of portable soundbar-style speaker kits designed to work with notebooks and portable devices called the uBoom series. Two models have been initially unveiled: the uBoom, which is designed to work specifically with notebooks, and the compact uBoom Q.
The larger uBoom is the higher-end set with an amplifier for coming up with 24 watts RMS power. Built with an aluminum shell, the 7-pound uBoom sports an extended shelf to prop up a laptop’s rear-side for better air circulation, and features a built-in mic. The uBoom’s size (at 23.4 inches long) and weight makes it better suited for desktops though; the uBoom gets its power from a wall socket. The smaller, 11.4-inch uBoom Q packs a weaker speaker set, but offers better portability. It relies solely on the USB bus for power (giving users less wires to deal with), and weighs in at 400 grams.
Both are 2.1 speaker systems, designed with satellites that lean forward from the sides and a center-mounted woofer, with auxiliary input connections for plugging in other devices. Both speaker systems also effectively replace the laptop’s onboard sound through a USB 2.0 connection, offering enhanced sound quality via an integrated high-fidelty audio codec.
No word on price and availability yet.
Tags: Asus, Audio, Notebook Accessories, Speakers
