This backpack was only a matter of time with the influx of MP3 players our kids are toting. Save their eardrums from too-loud headphones and allow them to share their music with Global Design Concept's new NXT ™ speaker technology backpack. I know my 8 year old would love to rock out to tunes with his buddies and this way, they can sing and play air guitar to Green Day on the playground. Easy to use, kids plug their music playing device into a standard headphone jack, turn on the amplifier and press play.

The backpack, which retails from $59.99 - $79.99 was launched exclusively at OfficeMax® stores during the first quarter of 2007, and is available in three color combinations: Black on Black, Red on Black and Powder Blue on Black. 

While I expected a price tag in that range, my hope is that it's durable enough to last an entire school year in the hands of a boy who drop-kicks his backpack at every destination.