It's a fact of life that built-in laptop speakers are pretty underwhelming. Sure, they're good for a beep here and a ping there, but if you've ever tried to share your favorite song, watch a movie, or make a multimedia presentation using your laptop speakers, you're familiar with the problem. Enter the Altec Lansing XT1 speaker system, with a thin, innovative design that delivers superb audio and surprisingly deep bass thanks to its four full-range neodymium micro drivers and bass enhancement technology. Each of the two flat-panel, magnetically shielded satellites features a removable stand, making it extremely portable, especially when combined with the deluxe carrying case for on-the-go applications. And because the system is USB powered, listeners don't need to bring along a power supply or batteries. Simply plug it into your USB port and press play, and you'll enjoy the best portable sound you've ever heard from a laptop. The stands fit conveniently inside the carrying case, which includes an extra mesh pocket for the retractable USB cord and other laptop necessities. The speakers also come with built-in power and volume controls and feature an auxiliary input jack for connecting an additional audio source, such as a portable MP3 player.