Computer Times
February 2006

Editor's Choice Accessory

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Boostaroo Revolution
Reviewed by: Terrance Kibiloski

Boostaroo Revolution®, (Retail $79.95), from Upbeat Audio, is a great device for anyone who is tired of the pathetic volume produced by laptop computers, MP3 players, DVD players and other portable devices. Many of us blame our headphones but they are not the culprit. Portable devices simply lack the power needed to drive your headphones to produce great multi-dimensional sound. In addition to low power, most portable devices only have outputs for one set of headphones.

Boostaroo Revolution can make a real difference in your portable device sound capabilities. Not only will it dramatically improve the clarity and expand the field of sound, it will also improve the battery life in your portable device because you can use a much lower volume as Boostaroo Revolution does not require high volume input.

You really appreciate Boostaroo Revolution when you are trying to listen to music or audio in a noisy airport, aircraft or public facility. With a 400% increase in volume, the Boostaroo Revolution will easily drive 60 ohm to 300 ohm headphones and earbuds. You will also enjoy digital compression for a wider field of sound and enhance spatial and surround sound.

While the Boostaroo Revolution does run on batteries, you can get 20+ hours of great sound from 2 AAA batteries, which are included with your purchase. This 2-way powered splitter allows you to share this great sound with a friend or associate. This is especially useful when two people are watching the same DVD on an aircraft as each has their own private sound source.

If you use a portable device for audio or music, you definitely need a Boostaroo Revolution. This is a very simple device that activates as soon as it is plugged into your headphone output jack. Immediately, you will be enjoying audio from your portable device in a way that you never dreamed. The difference it will make in listening enjoyment is well worth the price as it can be used on every conceivable portable device you own. In fact, you will probably want to keep the Boostaroo Revolution permanently attached to your headphones as you move it from device to device.

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