Customer Reviews
no sound 
2008-06-09
sound is so low to be inaudible. Do not recommend buying this, I threw it away.
Great Speaker for Children 
2008-05-04
This is a perfect speaker for my son's ipod. He's almost 3 and we use the ipod (loaded with his favorite movies) to help pass the time at restaurants, traveling, shopping, ect. It's just loud enough for him to hear it and it's never bothered anyone else. I love that the speakers do not use any other battery source but the ipod. And it doesn't drain the ipod battery very fast --a huge plus. The price is perfect--buy two, as these aren't the most sturdy speakers. I've had to repair mine with a little super glue, but it's still going strong.
HORRIBLE!!! 2008-03-28
This is probably one of the WORST products I've bought in a LONG time! It should be something found in a dollar store -- no joke!
PROS:
- No batteries needed
- Smaller than a bread box
CONS:
- No volume (earbuds laying on the table could produce as much sound)
- Much larger than it seems in pics
- Dangerous to the delicate jack on your MP3 player
After reading many of the reviews on here where people complained about the low volume, I thought they probably just had high expectations. I went into it with very low expectations. I expected that this thing would not get any louder than the speaker on a cheap cell phone. However, this thing is SO LOW that my earbuds can produce as much sound from as far away. I can put this up against my ear at full volume and it's still barely loud. I typically keep my volume restricted at about 75% on my iPod. I had to unrestrict it and crank it up to 100% to hear sound in a quiet room. Once you pass about the 80% mark on an iPod, these speakers crackle (but still don't give you enough sound). I am convinced that the company used the cheapest speakers they could find. I know that the speaker in my cell phone is about 10 times louder, eventhough it's about 1/4 of the size of each of these two speakers.
The size of this piece of junk is actually much larger than it appears in photos. It's about 4.24"w x 1.5"d x .75"h. It could have very easily been about half of its size (the housing is just a big empty cavity).
The jack is mounted rigidly (no swivel, etc.). So, it's always sticking out and when plugged into your MP3 player, it will act as a huge lever, applying force that can easily break the solder points on your MP3 player's audio jack.
I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS PRODUCT! All I wanted was to listen to podcasts through this thing with my iPod on the table right next to my keyboard -- this isn't going to cut it, at all!
this dosent work!!! 2008-02-04
i bought it and i was so excited and when i tried it on my ipod you could hardly hear the song! the volume is SO low and it really isnts worth it
digital speakers 
2008-01-21
I bought this product for my son for christmas and it has been a great success. He bought a new car at the beginning of December, but it did not have a stereo in it. So he has been usiing his Ipod plugged into the cigarette lighter outlet and attached this mini speaker to it and now can enjoy each and every ride he takes.
Not even good for audiobooks 2008-01-14
The Nino Portable Dual Speaker for iPods and MP3 players is an excellent option for listeners who want to listen to or share their music without the hassle of wires and ear buds. This compact dual speaker is formed by two dome shaped tweeters that transmit your audio signal with precision and clarity. Its diminutive and lightweight size makes it perfect for travel; ideal for the mobile listener. Just insert the speaker into the headphone jack of your iPod and you're instantly connected. Whether you are in your car, at your desk in the work place, or relaxing within the confines of your home, the Nino is the perfect wireless, hands-free way to enjoy your favorite tunes.
Limited purpose 
2008-01-04
Like another reviewer said, this speaker is best used for spoken voice, and maybe classical music, but not much else. This is mainly because the sound is extremely low and does not project any bass. However, it can be used to watch a movie with a friend in a very quiet room, but you'll even have a hard time hearing somebody with a deep voice because of the lack of bass. I also think that the price is a bit high, even with the discount on Amazon.
Though, on the positive side, it requires no batteries, and is a nice portable size.
Pump it up 2007-12-08
Not enough volume to make this really a useful device. Although it is nice looking, and does not need batteries, the latter also proves to be its downfall, as any ambient noise in the room drowns out the output of the speakers. Not recommended.
Good, cheap, portable speaker for videos/audiobooks. 2007-11-25
The amount of volume this little thing pumps out is surprising considering it runs on the same power as headphones. It's quite thin, easy to slip in your pocket. The sound quality certainly isn't great, but it works. If you're looking for music speakers, you'll need something bigger, something with it's own power source, otherwise, I'd recommend this.
I can barely hear anything! 
2007-11-10
Even if you turn up the volume all the way up, it's really hard to hear! I have no idea how the Tacoma, Washington reviewer can hear anything while exercising.
