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Those hoping to turn a netbook into a portable movie theater are setting themselves up for disappointment. Those severely underpowered netbook speakers are so lame that they alone create a new aftermarket opportunity for audio upgrades. As a follow-up to the Z205 clip-on speakers, Logitech’s Laptop Speaker Z305 sound bar is a no-brainer way to give any netbook a boost.

The extremely lightweight Logitech Z305 attaches to the back of the screen. This design is different than say the Z205 in that the Z305′s speakers are actually facing away from the user. Logitech cites this bus-powered speaker projects sound more uniformly in all directions. Both forward- and backward-firing drivers provide sound output that is more tonally balanced. So you won’t hear high and mid frequencies dropping out when you move to the side of the speaker. All Logitech wanted to do is to make a 360-degree sound system, but everything is still marketing hype for now. Still, let’s hope the $59.99 is worth every penny.
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