Altec Lansing inMotion iM3
Basic Information
| Price as Reviewed: | $180 |
| Company: | Altec Lansing |
| Rating: |
Review
[Note: The following review covers both the inMotion iM3 and the inMotion iMmini.]
Altec Lansing's inMotion iM3 and iMmini speaker systems are killer portable speaker solutions for the iPod. They're relatively small and non-bulky, they have great battery life, and they sound good for their size. They'll also appeal -- along with JBL's On Stage and Bose's SoundDock, which provide better sound but don't offer battery-powered portability -- to people who want a good office/bedroom/kitchen system but don't want to deal with the cable clutter of more "full-sized" computer speaker systems. If you travel a lot, or even if you just need to be able to move your music from room to room, I recommend checking them out.
In terms of which model to get, if you've got a standard iPod your decision is easy: The iM3 is the only one that fits. If you've got an iPod mini, you've got a tougher choice. The iMmini is a perfect aesthetic match for the iPod mini, but the iM3 seems slightly sturdier and I really like the remote control and the international power adapter included with the iM3. Whether the iM3's advantages are worth paying an extra $50 for is something you'll have to decide for yourself.
(See our full review via the link below.)--Dan Frakes
Full Review
Altec Lansing's inMotion iM3 and iMmini speaker systems are killer portable speaker solutions for the iPod. They're relatively small and non-bulky, they have great battery life, and they sound good for their size. They'll also appeal -- along with JBL's On Stage and Bose's SoundDock, which provide better sound but don't offer battery-powered portability -- to people who want a good office/bedroom/kitchen system but don't want to deal with the cable clutter of more "full-sized" computer speaker systems. If you travel a lot, or even if you just need to be able to move your music from room to room, I recommend checking them out.
In terms of which model to get, if you've got a standard iPod your decision is easy: The iM3 is the only one that fits. If you've got an iPod mini, you've got a tougher choice. The iMmini is a perfect aesthetic match for the iPod mini, but the iM3 seems slightly sturdier and I really like the remote control and the international power adapter included with the iM3. Whether the iM3's advantages are worth paying an extra $50 for is something you'll have to decide for yourself.
(See our full review via the link below.)--Dan Frakes
Specs
| iPod Models Supported | 1G (Physical Scroll Wheel), 2G (Touch Scroll Wheel), 3G (4 Horizontal Buttons), 4G (Click Wheel or iPod Photo), Mini, U2 Edition, 5G (Video), 4G (Click Wheel or iPod Photo) |
|---|---|
| Size | 8"W x 5.5"H x 1.1"D, 15 ounces |
| Speaker type | Portable (compact, battery-powered) |
| Channels | Left/Right |
| Connection type | Minijack Fixed-size dock Generic dock |
| Other features | wireless remote control, lightly padded case holds iM3 and iPod or AC adapter |
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