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Altec Lansing inMotion iM500 Speaker System for iPod nano 1G, 2G (Black) | List Price: $99.95
Discount Price: $63.00
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Brand: Altec Lansing
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Lightweight speaker system with built-in speaker dock for iPod nano 1G, 2G
- Syncs iPod with PC via mini USB 2.0 connection; also charges iPod
- Folds into compact footprint for transporting in backpack or briefcase
- Powered by AC adapter (included) or 6 AAA batteries (not included)
- Measures 8.5 x 5 x 0.7 inches (W x H x D)
Nice System [Posted on 2008-05-08]
This is a very nice iPod player. Sound is good. Quality of it is very nice. This is the second one we have bought, one for my daughter and one for my wife...
Love this thing! [Posted on 2008-06-18]
I looked at several retailers for this item and was not able to find it.
My son has this system and has been very happy with it. It has great sound quality and is very slim and compact. It will hold a nano with an acrylic cover on it. Some other altec systems will not. I could not be happier!
Decent sound but no iPod alarm clock functionality & unsatisfactory customer service [Posted on 2008-06-26]
The sound quality from this unit is quite good for its size. The slim profile surprises many people who see it and hear it. Unfortunately, this product does not meet my needs and I have been frustrated by Altec Lansing's customer support, which is the reason for the poor star rating.
When I purchased this item (from a bricks-and-mortar store) it was as a present. Upon opening the box, my friend discovered that the flip-down dock would not flip-down because the latch was broken. Rather than returning the item immediately to the store I decided to do the "right thing" (actually the wrong thing) and deal directly with Altec Lansing. Several weeks of nonsense later I finally had a working unit. This was now about 5-6 weeks after purchasing the dock. How long does it take to replace a non-functioning product anyway?
The primary use for this product is as speakers for an iPod which acts as an alarm clock in the morning -- unfortunately, even when on AC power this dock will shut itself off a few minutes after music stops (for example, when I go to sleep at night), thus rendering it useless for its primary purpose. In the morning my iPod will turn on and try to start playing music... through speakers that have thoughtfully turned themselves off hours before.
The customer support person I spoke with was even confused as to what I meant by an "alarm clock for my iPod", so I explained the alarm feature of the iPod to them. This is a bad sign when customer support doesn't even understand iPods when you're asking about an iPod dock. The intent of the auto shut-down feature is to save battery power, but it has the side effect of not providing the functionality that drove my purchasing decision. By the time I was able to actually use the dock and determine this inadequacy, it was too late to return it to the store (on account of the 4-5+ week turnaround on replacing my non-functional dock). Thus I am stuck with a dock that sounds fine for the few times that I actually use it, but which is completely worthless for the 99.9% of instances when I'd really like it -- in the morning when I'm asleep. (And, of course, when I say "I" it refers to the giftee, which makes me feel even more irritated.)
Altec Lansing customer support was unable to help me with the return now that they had caused so many weeks of delay in replacing the unit. A customer support supervisor did not return my call. Needless to say, I will not be purchasing any more Altec Lansing products in the future, and of course I was motivated enough to write this review.
So, if you don't have to deal with the company's tech support I'm sure that this is a fine product (assuming that you don't want to use it to wake you in the morning). It is very thin and nice looking, and would be easy to pack into a bag or suitcase when traveling... not that I have any use for speakers that can't wake me up when I'm on the road. The flip-down foot on my replacement unit has not caused any problems, but given that the initial problem was with the foot that might be a point of weakness too.
WOW! [Posted on 2008-08-24]
I own two of these systems, I have one at home in my bedroom and another in my office on my desk. Small footprint fits very well on desks and shelves. The sound is wonderful, has a battery that will work for hours away from power source sounds great. I am satisfied at every level with this item. Recommend highly to all music lovers.
Great size--great sound [Posted on 2008-10-01]
Attractive, compact and fully portable i-pod speakers. Great sound from speakers this size. The fit and finish are of a high quality and 6 AAA batteries will power the unit without an AC power cord. Good value for the price.
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