We've all seen different ways to jimmy amplification for a mobile phone—just this past weekend my outdoor flea market barista had her phone blasting inside a paper coffee cup. Announcing the SPAR Zephyr, "the first ever portable speaker/speakerphone/recharger combination." Unlike our most recent favorite in the portable speaker market, the Jawbone JAMBOX, the Zephyr acts like an extended battery and can actually recharge your phone.

Entering the market with three models ranging from the pocket-sized 300 to the anodized aluminum 550 model, the Zephyr promises to make a splash as a holiday stocking stuffer with a price point at $100-$160. We're interested in the actual sound quality; although the promo video after the jump is quite convincing, we're pretty sure the real innovation is in the mobile charge functionality.

Interestingly enough, the CEO of SPAR is Warren Osborn, patent-holder for the Blu-Ray DVD case and an investor in another consumer audio company, Skullcandy.