Hello I have a few questions about the Gemmy Halloween Lightshow Timer
1) Can I use the Christmas version (because it allows you to use a ipod/mp3 and if anyones were to get the christmas version if its cheaper than the halloween one that would be great)

2) Can I use my own speakers or do I have to use the one that comes with the unit, and how loud are the ones that come with the unit.

3) Because the unit only comes with 6 plugs if I wanted to hook up 2-3 lights to a power strip then plug the power strip into the unit will those 2-3 lights fire at the same time?

thanks, malcore