Belkin ThunderStorm

Bring surround sound to your iPad with a fully integrated hard case

The iPad’s rear-facing speakers have become a common gripe for users looking to match audio with the tablet’s quality display. While some of the more low-tech solutions can help, few truly improve your experience like Belkin’s new ThunderStorm. Billed as a “handheld home theater,” the speaker system integrates with a hard case and soft cover similar to the Apple Smart Cover, and a free app …

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