Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 Portable Audio System for iPod
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Filed Under: Altec Lansing, Clock Radios, Docks and Chargers, Portable, Speakers, Under $150, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPod classic, iPod mini 1G (1st Gen), iPod mini 2G (2nd Gen), iPod nano 1G (1st Gen), iPod nano 2G (2nd Gen), iPod nano 3G (3rd Gen), iPod nano 4th Gen, iPod touch, iPod touch 2nd Gen, ipod video
Product Description
The iM600 has a full complement of features that comparably priced systems don’t currently offer: built-in FM receiver, remote control, sound field expansion and an on-board rechargeable Lithium-ion battery that offers over seven hours of battery life. And with 17 watts of power, the iM600 throws out some serious sound with the crystal-clear quality that Altec fans have come to expect. this impressive package of features and sound is ultra portable, folding to the flat size of a small book. When fully opened, the iM600’s slight footprint is the perfect audio solution in the home or office where space is at a premium. SFX Sound Field Expander technology enhances the stereo listening experience by widening the sound field at the touch of a button. Custom-built, dual 2-inch neodymium drivers outperform rival products with smooth lows and razor-sharp highs. Every inch of the iM600 was designed to offer complete flexibility and control. Convenient fingertip controls compliment the iPod docking station that flips open and closed for easy storage in your backpack or travel bag.
The wireless remote features full iPod song navigation and speaker controls as well as FM scan and four FM presets. If you prefer to keep your iM600 on your desk or nightstand, you can charge your iM600 battery with the AC power supply and have it double as an alarm clock when used with an iPod. While made for iPod, the iM600 is compatible with any portable audio device via the 3.5mm auxiliary input jack. Wireless remote operates speaker functions, iPod song navigation and FM radio, including scan and presets iPod dock for recharge and sync Connectivity options include Aux In and Mini USB The iM600 is fully compatible with iPod models that have the alarm clock and sleep timer features Folds to close at 11inches wide, 1.7 inches deep, and 6inches high (283 mm x 43 mm x 152 mm) for convenient mobility; Weighs 2.1 lbs
Features
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery - Listen to over 7 hours of continuous play (or use the included AC adapter).
- Full-function remote
- Alarm clock - The iM600 is fully compatible with iPod models that have the alarm clock and sleep timer features..
- FM radio - With convenient remote controls and station presets, LCD display, and telescopic antenna.
- Superior bass enhancement technology - Quality bass without a subwoofer.
- SFX Stereo Field Expander - inMotion’s proprietary signal processing widens the stereophonic image to dramatically expand the audio soundstage.
- Compact design - Folds to close at 11“ wide, 1.7“ deep, and 6“ high (283 mm x 43 mm x 152 mm) for convenient mobility.
- Input jack - For second device connection, including CD, DVD, and MP3 players.
- Weighs Only 2.1 pounds (0.9 kg).
Suggested Price
$149.99
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My roommate bought this for me for Christmas and I honestly do not know how I listened to music without it. It makes everything so much easier. I now have the flexibility to listen to any song I want through my ipod. Ok so I had that ability before just using headphones but I’m coming from the world of home stereos and boom boxes that were bulky, you know the kind you dreaded having to move. This piece of perfect pleasure fits comfortably on a tiny shelf in the bathroom. Takes up little space on my kitchen island. Ideal in the living for weekend house cleaning marathons. The sound quality packs a punch. It’s a clear / controlled / crisp sound that is especially noticeable with digital sound. Extra benefits are a remote control, A/C Adapter which when you leave your ipod attached to the base both the dock and ipod will re charge [time saver alert!!]. It also has an FM Radio Receiver built right in. I want everyone to know there is no problem with splurging. I actually talked myself out of buying one of these things which is why ultimately my roommate had to get it for me. I told myself well setup is going to be hard and it s probably going to require me to install some program on my computer it ll be too big for my tiny room I couldn’t have been more wrong. It is none of those things and shaping out to be the best way to get through my new year.
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I got this for my wife at Christmas and, like many of you, I did a considerable amount of research and reading of reviews. I was convinced this was the best product for the price and after several months of use I’m very impressed with this product.
I was looking to replace our kitchen CD/Tape/Radio player and my wife listens to NPR quite a bit so I needed to at least have a FM radio in the unit. Right away the very expensive Bose unit was not an option. The IM600 has a great footprint for the kitchen, sound is fantastic, FM radio reception is great, and the iPod fits perfectly - I’m very very happy with this purchase. Bonus - I didn’t buy it for the cordless power option, but that has turned out to be very handy for moving the unit to any spot in the house when the kitchen gets too noisy.
I rarely write reviews, but I’m that impressed with the sound, function, and value of this product, I felt compelled to share my story.
I purchased this for my office. I wanted to be able to play my ipod songs and when comparing it to similar products, liked the FM radio capability that the others didn’t have. This is a perfect size for a desk and the quality of the speakers is great! I’m very happy with my purchase and would recommend it for anyone looking for a purchase for this type of product at a very reasonable price!
It exceeded my expectations. I was looking for some cheap speakers for use in an office, and decided to splurge a bit and ordered the Altec product. I was very impressed with the quality of the sound. I wholeheartedly recommend!
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From the moment that I opened the box, I was in love, it seemed. Yes, I’d seen the dock displayed in a store, but I hadn’t seen how conveniently it folded (even able to store the remote inside itself while closed). I thought that not only does it do everything I want for a radio in my bedroom, but it’s very conveniently portable in the event I ever need to travel with it. Unlike others in that category, it comes with a Li-Ion battery, making it exceptionally light and offering extended unplugged performance.
My main planned uses of the product were (A) as a clock radio, (B) a regular radio, (C) to listen to music streamed from iTunes via my Airport Express, and (D) to listen to selected iPod items when going to sleep. Essentially, I found that it does (B) and (C) best. Whereas my prior radio had iffy reception on some stations with the antenna extended, this one gets a strong signal everywhere without having to extend the antenna. It easily and beautifully streams music (via auxiliary input) and allows for much greater enjoyment of my iTunes library and selected streaming stations. I’ve caught myself singing and dancing more since adding this device.
Unfortunately, that only solves half of my goals. It essentially fails at the first goal, which is the ability to wake up to NPR. The device only functions as an alarm clock when you set the iPod specifically for that (meaning that you can wake up only to the iPod). To do so also means that the system must remain on all night. Of course, if you’ve attempted to go to sleep listening to the iPod, this will indeed be the case. Although the iPod itself will go to sleep, the system doesn’t recognize this and remains on. Aside from the obvious wasting of energy, it poses a much greater problem for me in that mode: it’s simply far too bright. There are no brightness adjustments at all, either manual or automatic. I had to find items to cover up the bright blue lights, and that can then make it hard for the remote to work. I still find that I wake up in the night and feel around for the remote so I can turn the system off.
If you are looking to use the system in the daytime (or at least when the lights are on), it will probably work very well for you, whether you’re using the radio, listening to your iPod, or using external input. You may still find the remote very disappointing for your iPod, though, as it operates only limited functions (pause, stop, play, advance, or previous; there’s no option to navigate menus, change playlist, etc). Also, it does not come with an insert for the 3G Nano. You can use the insert that comes with the Nano, but it doesn’t fit snugly into the system.