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4.0 out of 5 Mice, Jul 23, 2004

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Pros

Impressive sound quality
Serves as a dock replacement
Compact and lightweight

Cons

Cumbersome AC adapter

Price when rated: $150

Altec Lansing inMotion

By Dan Frakes, Macworld.com - July 23, 2004

The size of the large paperback book when closed, the inMotion unfolds to provide stereo speakers and a dock slot. Just slide any iPod with a dock connector--including the iPod mini--into the slot and press Play; the dock connector provides the inMotion with a line-level audio signal, as well as a way to charge and sync your iPod. The sound quality is impressive considering the size of the inMotion, but don't expect significant stereo separation--the speakers are only a few inches apart. The inMotion provides 15-25 hours of use (depending on volume levels) off of four AA batteries.

The inMotion is compatible with older iPods (without the dock connector), which connect via a mini-to-mini cable. Older iPods also lose the ability to charge and sync via the inMotion.

UPDATE: The inMotion system has recently been replaced by two newer units, the iPod mini-only inMotion iMmini ($130) and the all-iPod inMotion iM3 ($180). If you're considering the original inMotion, the new iM3 offers a wireless remote control and better compatibility (via interchangeable adapters) with all iPod models. (See our full review at http://playlistmag.com/reviews/2004/10/alteclansingim3/index.php)--Dan Frakes