Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 Portable Audio System for iPod (Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Altec Lansing
Category: CE
List Price: $149.99
Buy New: $98.89
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Avg. Customer Rating:  384 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 11 x 2 x 6
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty
MPN: iM600
Model: iM600
UPC: 021986953494
EAN: 0021986953494
ASIN: B000OFSN4G
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Compatibility: iPod mini; iPod classic 3G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod touch 1G; auxiliary input connects to any CD, DVD, or MP3 player using a stereo mini-plug | | • | inMotion system offers big, crystal-clear sound for iPods | | • | Dual 2-inch neodymium drivers optimized for high-frequency sound; Expanded Sound Stage (ESS) technology for greater stereophonic image | | • | Distinctive thin and elegant glossy-black look to match iPod design; rechargeable battery offers 7 hours of continuous play; includes AC adapter | | • | Measures 11 x 1.7 x 6 inches (W x D x H); weighs 2.1 pounds; 1-year warranty] |
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Amazon.com Product Description--Posted October 14, 2008
With its well-regarded inMotion system, Altec Lansing has raised the bar again with the iM600. Featuring a myriad of new technologies, the iM600 offers big, crystal-clear sound, and it folds up compactly for easy portability.  | The Altec Lansing inMotion iM600: - offers incredible musicality and clarity with deep bass;
- folds up compactly to offer great portability;
- provides a dock for your iPod, charging it while playing music; and
- features a built-in FM tuner.
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With Expanded Sound Stage technology, the speakers sound further apart than they really are for a bigger soundstage. View larger. View Remote. | Superior Sound in a Small Package
Employing dual two-inch neodymium drivers that are optimized for high-frequency sound, the iM600 offers unmatched musicality and clarity. Despite its compact size, the bass is punchy and has good extension, and with Altec Lansing's Expanded Sound Stage (ESS) technology, the speakers will sound further apart than they actually are, for a greater stereophonic image. Elegant Design Matches the iPod
The iM600 sports a distinctive thin and elegant glossy-black look. A spring-loaded button deploys the speaker's stand and reveals the iPod dock, power button, and volume controls. Your iPod perches front and center, resting at an angle to display the current track information and album art while recharging. If your iPod model has the alarm clock and sleep timer features, they will work seamlessly with the iM600. Various docking adapters are included, making the iM600 compatible with most iPods. Also, an auxiliary input lets you connect any CD, DVD, or MP3 player using a stereo mini-plug. Built-in FM Tuner
If you get bored with the songs on your iPod, the iM600 has a built-in FM tuner, letting you listen to your favorite music and talk radio. Near the top of the unit is an LCD that displays the current FM frequency; buttons on top provide tuning controls. The tuner also features a memory for four presets and a telescoping antenna for better reception. Change the Music from Across the Room
A small remote control is included, letting you change the musical selection from across the room. A storage slot built into the system itself makes it easy to store the remote, preventing you from losing it behind couch cushions and other inconvenient places. Take Your Music To-Go
With a compact size that folds closed to a mere 11 x 1.7 x 6 inches (W x D x H), and weighing only 2.1 pounds, the iM600 is easy to take with you to the beach, on vacation, or wherever you else you're going. The built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery lets you listen to more than 7 hours of continuous play. An AC adapter is included for connected listening and recharging the battery. The Altec Lansing iM600 is backed by a one-year warranty. What's in the Box
iM600 speaker system, wireless remote, iPod docking adapters, power supply, user's guide and quick connect instructions.
The iM600 will provide enough big sound to keep your party rocking. |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 379 more reviews...
 Does what it says for cheap, and with good quality January 6, 2009
Cheaper and just as effective as the Bose SoundDock, and it comes with a Li-ion battery - who could ask for more?!
 Another dead iM600 January 6, 2009
I also have an iM600 that died for no reason. Altec Lansing "customer support" told me to buy a new unit. I wonder, is the second generation any better?
Great sound and sleek design! January 1, 2009
I ordered this off of amazon after seeing it at Circuit City for $149.99. I've only had it for a week but it works great so far. The sound is excellent and I love how sleek it looks, its not boxy and doesn't have the giant display like the iHome. It still has the alarm and radio too, which I don't use but they're there if I need them. If you want a nice set of speakers for your ipod and don't want to pay $300 for the Bose ones, this is your pick.
Excellent Choice for a gift! December 31, 2008
I purchased this for my daughter who recently moved to San Diego. She was home for Christmas and was absolutely thrilled with this docking station. The Altec Lansing brand was recomended to me as one of the best. The sound is great.
Iphone 3G DOES play on this and YOU CAN charge it INDIRECTLY while it's playing. December 30, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Received this as a Christmas present.It was known that I wanted portable speakers for my nano and my iphone- something I could easily move to the shower, to the deck, the kitchen, the beach or for travel without too much effort. I am an audiophile and yes, my first set of speakers were Bose, purchased in 1993 when I graduated from college- I still have them, and they are still awesome.
To avoid being redundant I will be brief:
1. sound quality is great; it is not quite as good as the Bose sounddock- but that's not great either, and not worth the extra money.If any of these companies comes up with something that produces better sound, believe you me I will pay $500 or more if it seems to be worth it.
2. Use the ipod equalizer (at times with or without SFX) to find out what suits you (or the songs you play). It's a little annoying to have to fiddle with it so much- but I find that the treble reducer with SFX on produces reasonable sound at higher volumes, and at lower volumes the electronica, jazz and lounge settings (with or without sfx) provide the most clarity for the music I play (fairly diverse- rock, pop, classical, r and b, electronica, house). I also followed one of the other reviewers suggestions and placed an elastic band around my iphone to reduce vibrations yielded from it resting against the speaker.
3. I have the Iphone 3G, purchased about 2 months ago. It DOES work with these speakers and WILL play your music when placed on the dock. It will NOT charge automatically; however, if you feel it is important to charge your Iphone 3G while it is docked, you can do this one of two INDIRECT ways--- you will need:
(a) an electrical outlet fairly close by OR your computer, and
(b) a USB cable- not included with the set but easily obtained at an electronics store (eg Radioshack)-- or you may actually have one--IF YOU HAVE A GPS system, you may have one already. I used the cable that came with my Garmin Nuvi GPS for syncing and updating the GPS with the computer.
a. Plug cable into USB port on the altec and the other end into port on computer and voila! Not only will your iphone begin to charge, but it will also sync with the computer and so you can download new music from itunes or wherever while your iphone is on the dock (note there will be a brief pause in music playing while the phone is syncing- you can deselect or cancel syncing if you prefer not to have your music interrupted).
b. Plug cable into USB port on the altec and the other end into the little white adaptor that came with the iphone or itouch- the one that you plug the white cable that came with the itouch/iphone into and then plug directly into an electrical outlet. Yes it fits! Now plug that directly into your electrical outlet (or power strip/supply/surge protector). And voila! Your iphone/itouch will charge, while docked and playing music!
Try it-- it's your only option for now.
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