I'm trying to help a friend set up better sound than her TV speakers and also for use with her laptop.
Hoping you deal-aholics may happen across an exceptional option!
Criteria:
1) Need portability - rechargeable batteries and not too bulky/heavy.
2) No bluetooth! Plugging in a cable is not a problem (hope this may allow for a deal on "obsolete" unit - although that ship may have sailed by now)
3) Budget around $50
She will also use this for listening to music in her LR. Obviously at $50 can't expect much, but compared to TV speakers, the bar has been set low!
Off the top of my head, a JBL Flip gets pretty close and is probably my back up plan (even though it has BT which will not get used)