Here's a neat gadget and cool idea for a (re)make, instead of tossing the iPod packaging, use it as a speaker! - Bird-Electron presents this one and only Recycling Speaker for iPod. The dimension is exactly the same as the plastic package for iPod Nano (1st & 2nd Gen.) and iPod Shuffle (2nd & 3rd Gen.). Simply just place the speaker panel on top of the open box, and plug it into the iPod and play. Bird-Electron's recycling speaker does not require any power source. You can also customize your own recycling speaker with any small container like a water bottle. Easy to install. Bird-Electron EZ17-B iPod Recycling Speaker - EZ17-B - Link.
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