While the average American’s waistline continues to expand,
the technology sector has discovered that thin is in: Bulky PCs and
obese speakers have been placed on starvation diets and have
emerged as compact but powerful devices that can still get the job
done. Put them to work on your cluttered desk, or admire them as
ergonomic works of art -- just don’t forget to compliment
them on all the weight they’ve lost.
Just because these desktop speakers are flat doesn't mean the music coming out of them has to be. The Philips MMS303 system generates sound by vibrating a large thin surface, providing crisp audio over a wider area than traditional speakers. Though the 12-watt twin satellites and 20-watt ?subwoofer won't exactly rattle the walls, they're ideal for ?performing in small spaces. Of course, if you want to use them to blast Metal Machine Music, that's your business. (philips.com, $49.99)
