Altec Lansing's Orbit-MP3 speaker system for iPods and MP3 players is heading towards the market.

Simply designed and weighing only 8oz, the Orbit-MP3 offers Altec Lansing's Fusion360 technology, which produces a full 360-degree sound field. The speaker gets a 3.5mm stereo connector, a 3.5mm to 2.5mm converter cable and an iPod port.

The Altec Lansing Orbit-MP3 is shock resistant and features 24 hours of continuous play off 3 AAA batteries. With a release soon, these $39 speakers could serve as an adequate sounding ultra portable speaker.