X-mini Max to launch end April

Juniper Foo | Mar 25, 2008

You've got to give it to the XM-I guys. Barely three weeks after we reviewed the prototype, the Singapore-based team went back to the drawing board, made a few crucial tweaks, and will now roll out an improved version. The commercial launch may have been pushed forward from March to end April (we're told April 28 for Singapore, tentatively the UK, Australia and Ireland after, but no firm dates for the rest of Asia yet). But that's a good thing since we like the fine-tuned version much better.

Improvements now include a thicker, higher-quality tweeter in place to address the issue of the strident top range and muffled mids that we encountered in the prototype. As a result, the sound reproduction is fuller and comes much closer to the original X-mini Capsule Speaker's warm tones. The stereo cord is now also retractable, a relief from the original eyesore, and allows for a longer connection as well.

Unfortunately, the only item that won't be realized with the initial rollout is the speaker stand, which was previously intended to be integrated into the packaging. Instead, XM-I has opted to go with a simple casing for the first 20,000 units to avoid further delays, and may introduce the speaker stand box packaging after. The X-mini Max will be available in matte black, white and red, at US$48 (S$68) when it launches.

Photo credit: Damian Koh/CNET Asia

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Tomi

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Tomi says...
Can you suggest where can I buy this product online?

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Apr 17, 2008 13:46

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juniper

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juniper says...
We contacted X-MI and its rep says this isn't available yet for sale online.

Apr 21, 2008 18:00

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chiri15b says...
If you want to see how they work, here you have two youtube videos as demo:

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May 02, 2008 19:04

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chiri15b says...
I've been playing with them and they're amazing!!! Sure the best choice on portable audio speakers on the market! Bye.

May 02, 2008 19:05

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chunkie says...
Pardon my ignorance.

Can someone tell me what's the function of the speaker stand? The one which is not packaged in the initial rollout.

Thanks.

May 23, 2008 01:53

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juniper says...
At this point in time, from what we understand speaking to the vendor, the speaker stand is meant to be a sort of stand so you can "dock" your stereo speakers (when closed, one supposes) on it. It's an idea the company is toying with. It may or may not materialize. So we'll just wait and see.

May 23, 2008 10:57

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