The Mac Observer

Skip navigational links

You're viewing an article in TMO's historic archive vault. Here, we've preserved the comments and how the site looked along with the article. Use this link to view the article on our current site:
Boom Bags Introduces Luggage That Sounds Great

TMO at MWSF - Boom Bags Introduces Luggage That Sounds Great

by , 8:00 AM EST, January 12th, 2005

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- While roaming the show floor at this week's Macworld Expo, one of the exhibitor's displays caught our eye, Boom Bags. The company claims to have "The Ultimate iPod Accessory," a rolling stereo on wheels for the traveller who won't compromise on music quality.


Boom Bag Office on Wheels

Boom Bags introduced two of their products, the Office on Wheels and the Rolling Suiter, at the show. These products combine the convenience of a rolling suitcase with an embedded stereo audio system, complete with sub-woofer. The audio unit contains connectors for power, audio output, audio input and a microphone. The controls include power, volume, tone, bass and mic.

Boom Bags currently offers two models. The Office on Wheels includes a removable laptop shoulder bag, and is priced at $329.95. The larger Rolling Suiter includes a removable tri-fold garment bag and a detachable piggy back strap to carry additional luggage, and is also priced at $329.95.

The Mac Observer Spin:

This is yet another first-time Macworld exhibitor.

Observer Comments

Show: Subjects Only | Full Comments
Close Name:Guest
Subject: Lame

When I saw these I couldn't believe it. What is the target market for that? A businness traveler wouldn't want to blast her music in an airport and a boom-box teanager wouldn't be interested in luggage.

This product has no market.

Close Name:Guest
Subject: Not that lame

Huge market? Maybe not. But certainly it hits a niche pretty well.

Think about it. It's not intended for use in the airport but at your final destination. I think this would be great for weekend getaways. Instead of packing those tinny-sounding portable speakers you've got a nice powered stereo to use in your hotel room.

I'm wondering if this uses the empty space in the suitcase as the enclosure for the subwoofer...

Close Name:AFCdtLoeb Posts: 2533 Joined: 20 Jul 2004
Subject:

I could see myself using this. Packing my stuff in it to go home, then having my tunes with me when I get there.

Close Name:Guest
Subject: Not Lame At All

I am a business traveler and I think this item is actually really neat. It's hard to make a hotel room feel like home. Playing a little music on an alarm clock radio really doesn't hit the spot like it should, eh? Also, I like the idea that you can have the option of using the bag with your business presentations in meetings as a kind of PA system. The website says that it uses the empty space between the trolley handles and that it doesn't take any extra packing space, so it's not like you'd be losing anything by buying one . . . I'm probably buying one as soon as I have the extra cash . . .

Close Name:Guest
Subject:

Mac idiots.

Close Name:Guest
Subject: Get informed ... then comment

I would use this for sales presentation using the built in mic feature.
I would use this with my ipod in my hotel room at night.
I would use this to watch DVD's on my laptop in my hotel room at night.
I would use this to avoid packing travel speakers that sound like crap.

I however would not be able to use this to annoy people in public because it doesn't run on batteries you uninformed twit, it must be powered.

Comment on this Article


You cannot edit your comments.   You cannot delete your comments.

Comments are currently closed. Please email the author instead.


Recent Headlines - Updated November 8th

Sat, 7:58 PM
News - Apple TV 3.0.1 Update Fixes Missing Content Bug
Fri, 7:45 PM
Rumor - Taiwan Leak Shows Verizon UTMS/CDMA iPhone for Q3 2010
6:40 PM
News - iPhone Moves Into RadioShack
6:30 PM
News - Apple to Open Stunning Paris Apple Store in Le Louvre on Saturday
5:43 PM
Free on iTunes - Dictionary, Dictionary, Dictionary, And More
4:09 PM
John Martellaro's Blog - Particle Debris (week ending 11/6) Failure IS an Option
3:32 PM
Games - The Latest App Store Games: Gravity Sling, RocketBird, Ground Effect, Checkers!
2:25 PM
Games - Star Soccer 2010 for Mac Puts Gamers in Role of Up-and-Coming Player
2:15 PM
How-To - The Mysteries of Rosetta Housekeeping
1:33 PM
News - iPhone Game Developer Sued for Collecting User’s Cell Numbers
1:17 PM
Games - Warhammer Online Expands Trial Play Option
11:19 AM
Rumor - Apple May Be Bringing RFID to the iPhone

The Mac Observer Reader Specials

  • TypeStyler For Mac OS X is Now Shipping! Download The Free Fully Functional 60 Day Tryout at www.typestyler.com
  • RamJet Memory: Mac Pro 8-core 8GB Kit $199.99, 4GB Kits $109.99! Sale on MacBook and MacBook Pro 8GB kits $549.99! New MacBook DDR3 2GB for $49.99. iMac and Mac mini 4GB Kits for $79.99! 1TB SATA Hard Drives for $109.99! Click here
  • OWC: We Make DIY Upgrading Easy! Maximize your Apple MacBook / MacBook Pro. Up to 8.0GB Memory, up to 1.0TB HD & More. Easy Guide + Free, Detailed Installation Videos. Click here
  • Poker Mac If you're using a Mac, then you've gotta check out Full Tilt Poker for Mac. This Full Tilt Poker bonus code does the unthinkable, it actually rewards!
  • For the latest Apple products use Ciao, a price comparison website, to find laptops like MacBook Air. Then find the best prices on MP3 players and use our comparison tool to evaluate mobile phones like the Apple iPhone.

  • Laptop Hardware Provided by TechRestore - Overnight Mac & iPod Repairs.
  • __________
  • Buy Stuff, Support TMO!
  • Podcast: Mac Geek Gab
  • Podcast: Apple Weekly Report
  • TMO on Twitter!