The Apple iPad is a great music player, whether you're relaxing or doing useful work. But the iPad speakers are a tad underpowered if you want to really enjoy the sound.
One option is wireless speakers like the Logitech Wireless Boombox (see previous post) that can blast out powerful sound.
But sometime you need something more portable, like the Logitech Tablet Speaker for iPad, priced at $49.
This has a smart rectangular design that clips conveniently on to either side of an iPod (or other tablet) -- landscape or portrait -- where it also can serve as a stand to tip up the tablet.
It connects to your tablet with an old-fashioned audio cable to the headphone jack (there's no Bluetooth wireless). The rechargable battery plays for 8 hours, and charges through USB.
The Tablet Speaker puts out good sound for personal listening through the speakers at each end.
As a bonus, I've also found it to be a nice size for use as a portable speaker for a laptop, at 8 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches.
See my Audio Accessories Gallery for more on portable speakers and earphones.
Find the Logitech Tablet Speaker on Amazon.com