Indeed, the PSS110 can function as an external speaker set for an iPod or any device with a mini-jack output.

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It attaches to a smartphone or tablet via its audio jack, features a mini-headphone jack for monitoring, and offers a low-profile solution for capturing better sounding audio from a smartphone or tablet.

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Above this, and centered just beneath the display, is Lenovo's logo, while the 3.5mm headphone jack, mini-HDMI and covered dummy SIM slot (barren for US models) occupy the tablet's left.

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On the left are a full-sized USB, mini-HDMI and headphone jack.

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Whether it's a client video presentation or action-packed movie, simply connect to high definition video with Twist's mini-HDMI or DisplayPort jack and turn up the volume.

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The left port cover pulls down to reveal one USB 3.0 port, a mini HDMI socket, and a jack for the included Ethernet adapter.

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There's a 3.5mm headphone jack up top, plus mini-HDMI and microUSB ports on the edge opposite the volume controls.

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Running down the left side are power, USB 3.0 and Mini DisplayPort slots, while the right is home to USB 2.0, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD slot.

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