Altec Lansing inMotion Portable Audio System for iPod (White)

• Mobile, portable speaker system for dock-connecting iPods, including iPod mini, iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod 3G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch 1 G
• Dual 1-inch neodymium micro drivers per speaker deliver big sound in a small format
• MaxxBass technology creates a sense of rich, deep bass without the need for a subwoofer
• Lightweight and compact; includes AC power adapter and charges your iPod while docked
• Efficient, class-D amplifier offers up to 24 hours of continuous playback with 4 AA batteries (not included)

The design of this speaker system is impressive! Perfect for using your iPod in your office or dorm as a personal stereo.

When folded up, it forms a small little rectangle just 8 inches wide and only about an inch high; to set it up, just open it and flip the speakers around and you have a little stereo to plug your iPod into. Altec Lansing ships a very nice leather bag to store the device in. The entire unit weighs only 15 ounces so it's easy to tuck it into a brief case or backpack.

You can run these speakers off double-A batteries for truly portable operation, or from an AC adapter that plugs into the wall.

This device accepts any of the newer iPods that dock, including the mini-iPods. You can also use this with older iPods, CD players, or other MP3 players using the auxiliary audio input.

Sound quality? Not quite as good as your home stereo speakers, but then this is really SMALL. I think the sound is quite acceptable for the size of the speakers.

Note that a newer model is out now that is even smaller and looks a little cooler. So, shop around before you decide on which version is right for you.

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From its sleek looks to the thumping bass, the InMotion matches the iPods perfectly. For its size, the woofer included is mindblowing, the songs have a deep bass that one has come to expect from Lansing.

Some spiffy and convenient features -

(a) A minijack .125-inch headphone jack for private listening

(b) an auxiliary stereo minijack input for hookup with other audio devices such as portable CD players, laptops, older iPods, and other MP3 players (an interconnect for this purpose is included)

(c) Built-in, flush-mounted power and volume controls

(d) When docked inMotion's iPod bay, your music player can perform all the same data transfer and synchronization functions possible via Apple's usual free-standing iPod dock

(e) The onboard amp can support up to 24 hours of continuous playback on just four AA batteries (not included).

(f) For indoor use, it includes an AC power supply that recharges the iPod anytime it sits in the inMotion docking bay

(g) Small but useful -you can use iPod's alarm feature to create a pretty functional alarm clock that plays wake-up music of your choice, very useful for travellers

It's a very worthy purchase for such a small "system"..

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Got my wife an 20GB iPod for Valentines Day and she listens to it all the time. When it came to hinting about a Mother's Day present, she wanted these speakers.

I have an Apple Store nearby so I stopped in and they had them on display. I was concerned that that they are so small (like two other iPods on either side of the unit in the center) that they would sound poorly, but they actually sounded very good.

She got them this morning and immediately set them up. It runs on 4-AA batteries but I imagine she'll use the supplied AC Adapter almost all the time accept if we were to bring them someplace where there might not be a place to plug them in. She was amazed at how compact the unit was and thought the speakers were missing until I showed her how it flips open. They also supply a short adapter to connect an external device to the speakers as well as a lined case to store the speakers when not in use.

So she "docked" her iPod in it, turned the power on, pressed play and it worked like a charm. It really sounded good. She moved the unit to the kitchen, put the volume maybe halfway up and we could here it all over the floor that the kitchen is on. Set lower, it can play without disturbing others. Plus, important for her (or it was when she was always carrying it around) is that it charges the unit. Maybe now with the speakers and it being plugged in, she won't be commenting that she forgot to charge the iPod again.

Granted it has only been 1 day, but she's already said multiple times today how cool it is and how good it sounds. That's all that matters to me! ;-) I'd highly recommend considering this unit to add to your iPod experience.

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I'm pretty happy with these speakers. Beautiful design, good price. I travel a lot for work; I also have a cabin in the country. This device is perfect for both situations. The adage "Less is more" has never been truer.

Five improvements/problems need to be addressed, however:

1. Needs an equalizer, however crude. It could be a multitrack, it could just be a bass vs. treble dial. You will notice a popping of the (otherwise very good) speakers when the production of music you're playing is "punchy" or puts the bass/bottom up-front. It's not acceptable to have to lower the volume of the speakers to get rid of said popping.

2. The speakers need to be designed to handle more bass/bottom. See item #1 above.

3. Would it kill Altec Lansing to add an LED/LCD counter to the volume control so you know where you are on the volume scale? I don't think so.

4. The DC (AA battery) function must be able to connect to the engaged iPod, so that the AA batteries can power the speakers AND iPod, when the iPod is low on charge.

5. If item #4 above isn't workable, Altec Lansing must find battery alternatives, like a 3v battery (such as is used to power 35mm cameras) that can do the job.

I am glad I bought these speakers. I am very happy with them, I really enjoy them, and I would recommend them to anybody. Cheers, Marit

This is a great little compact set of speakers if you're looking to listen to music in a small room, or for just yourself. But crank it up, and you're in for distortion of the bass and a lot of tinny sound.

Pros:

Compact. Uses batteries OR wall outlet, so it's versatile and you can take it to the beach, on a picnic, etc. Folds up to the size of a small book and comes with a nice padded pouch for transport. Makes sound good enough for an office, bedroom, cubicle, etc. Takes double A batteries, not some proprietary one. Great at low-to-medium volumes.

Cons:

Distorts high and low frequency sound at medium-to-high volume. You can't use this for a party, there is no way it would play loud enough. I have one in my bedroom, and use it to play soft music (jazz, classical, soft-rock) in the evening. It does not handle bass well at all, and adds a tinny quality. You can see the speakers bumping, in fact, at a low volume. I'd worry about blowing them out.

If you're looking to buy this for a party or to fill your home with music, do yourself a favor and go to Target or Best Buy and listen to this and the Bose Sounddock side by side. You'll CLEARLY hear the difference. And if the Bose (@ $299) isn't in your price range and you're not worried about compact, trendy looks, a set of $80 computer speakers with a sub can knock this system out of the water any day. On the other hand, if you're buying this system for your kid's room and don't WANT them to be able to play their music loud, this is the system for you!