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Targus SoundUp
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November, 2009

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Targus SoundUp

By Jasmine France

Targus, maker of protective bags and cases for laptops and other gadgets, is making its first foray into the digital audio space with the SoundUp, a sound enhancer and headphone splitter for iPods and other MP3 players. The device's closest ...

At 3 inches by 1.5 inches by 0.4 inch, the Targus SoundUp won't add too much bulk to your portable audio setup. The front of the SoundUp features the main control switch, which has three positions: off, on, and SoundUp. The device's closest...

August, 2007

Rating

60

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zdnet.com
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Targus SoundUp review

By Jasmine France

The Targus SoundUp does a satisfactory job amping up sound coming from an audio source, and it gives music a more open sound. It's relatively inexpensive and includes a headphone splitter for sharing with a friend.

The Targus SoundUp reprocesses music, making it sound more overprocessed than enhanced. Music sounds more muffled listening through the unit without enhancement activated than it does straight from the source.

The Targus SoundUp is a decent sound enhancer for those looking to open up the sound of their digital music while sharing it with a friend, but the Creative Xmod is better at actual sound enhancement.

Targus, maker of protective bags and cases for laptops and other gadgets, is making its first foray into the digital audio space with the SoundUp, a sound enhancer and headphone splitter for iPods and other MP3 players. At 3 inches by 1.5 inches...

August, 2007

Rating

60

Partner Source
cnet.com
US

Targus SoundUP

By Roman Loyola

This device is supposed to make your digital music sound better. We're not so sure.

Splits a single audio out so a pair of headphones can plug in. Battery powered so you can use it with an iPod on-the-go.

Audio simply sounds louder, not enhanced. Audible pops and crackles.

. We like the SoundUP as an amplified headphone splitter - but at $40, it's a pricey one. Don't count on it to make you music sound better.

Targus says the SoundUP can take those digital music files and make them sound better by reprocessing the digital music files to create 3D and CD-quality sound. COMPANY: TargusCONTACT: www.targus.comPRICE: $39.99REQUIREMENTS: headphone jack, 1 AAA...

January, 2008

Rating

40

maclife.com

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