# Penny-Sized Speakers Mini Cube Fingertip Speakers Are a Bite-Sized Music Delight By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-06-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mini-cube References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/06/seriously-tiny.php) & [usbfever](http://www.usbfever.com/index_eproduct_view.php?products_id=464) The Super Mini Cube iPod Speakers are just slightly larger than the size of a penny. These [super small speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiio-snowsky-tiny) allow you to listen to any [MP3 player on the go](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magboom-mini) for only $10. While the Super Mini Cube is cute and compact, it only holds 0.8 watts of power, making the sound quality of these [pint-sized speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kef-muo) nothing to celebrate. Additional Sources: [Technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2009/06/09/super-mini-cube-worlds-tiniest-and-most-useless-ipodspeaker/) **Implications** - Highly advanced technologies that are simultaneously convenient are what consumers seek out when making purchases. The ability to take your gadgets with you anywhere is a highly sought-after element of design that customers look for. Companies could hone in on this aspect of efficiency and develop products that ensure the highest level of technology while being flexible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Miniature Gadgets:** Developing smaller, more portable devices with advanced technology could meet the growing demand for on-the-go convenience. - **Compact Audio:** Creating compact audio solutions with improved sound quality could cater to consumers who value both portability and audio performance. - **Enhanced Portable Speakers:** Innovating compact speakers to deliver powerful sound quality on the go could address the need for convenient music playback. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in this industry could explore the opportunity to develop smaller, more powerful gadgets with advanced technology. - **Audio Equipment:** Manufacturers of audio equipment can focus on designing compact audio solutions that offer high-quality sound performance. - **Music Accessories:** Businesses specializing in music accessories can create enhanced portable speakers that deliver impressive sound quality in a small form factor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Full-Range Micro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-speakers.md) - [Ultra-Compact Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-mino.md) - [Mini Portable Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormbox-mini.md) - [Travel-Friendly Mini Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-ears-1.md) - [Wearable Mini Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-mino-t.md) - [Compact Phone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinn.md) - [Demure Desktop Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-pebble-x.md) - [Dice-Inspired Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominote-speaker.md) - [Portable Phone-Attached Mini Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magboom-mini.md)