Patent ID: 7043044
Filing Date: 2006-05-09
Classification: G11B,H04R

Abstract:
1. A portable audio device comprising: a housing comprising a base member and a cover member, said cover member being rotatably attached to said base member such that said cover member is capable of movement between an open position and a closed position said cover member having a face surface having at least two perforated portions and a back surface, said back surface having at least two speaker receptacles; an audio player within said housing for receiving and playing audio media; and at least two speakers for outputting audio data, said speakers being removably receivable within said at least two receptacles upon said back surface of said cover member, wherein each of said receptacles further comprises means for electrically connecting said speakers to said audio player; wherein said at least two perforated portions are located adjacent to said receptacles such that sound from said speakers may pass therethrough; and wherein said base member further comprises a media cover rotatably attached to said base member; said media cover being rotatable about an axis of rotation and moveable between open position and a closed position.