The device sits under your computer monitor and includes a built-in microphone, ideally suited for VoIP telephone calls over Skype and others.

Two boosted and magnetically shielded metal speakers offer a maximum output of 16 Watts and a frequency range of 120 Hz to 20 kHz.

Additionally the Verbatim Multimedia Audio Bar supports connection to all line-in audio sources, including MP3 players such as the iPod and game consoles, and includes a built-in 3.5mm headphone jack and 3.5mm stereo input jack.

The Verbatim Multimedia Audio Bar costs £49.99 (US$82.58), more information can be found at .