| Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 Portable Audio System for iPod (Black) | 
 enlarge | List Price: $149.99 (€118.49)
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Category: CE
Publisher: Altec Lansing
Studio: Altec Lansing
Brand: Altec Lansing
Label: Altec Lansing
Media: Electronics
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Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 11 x 2 x 6
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 351 more reviews...
 Altec Lansing Im600 December 5, 2008
The following is the result of more research than a sane person would do for a trivial purchase.
IPod dock speaker products range in price from $40 to $300 with the Bose at the top end of scale. Starting from the top, I would not pay $300 for a small single purpose device just to play the music from my IPOD. If price is no object the Wave Radio with using the aux input jack makes more sense. It is almost as portable, superb sound, great radio, etc.. you get the point. What the Bose does have going for it is great sound, AC/DC capability, the Bose remote which is RF rather than IR so it has a long range. It is a premium product at a premium price.
Deciding that price was a consideration I then made a list of almost every product that is on the market, comparing features, form factor, sound and reliability reviews. I then went and visited a variety of retailers to look at the products, hands on.
On the lower end of the price scale is IHOME, Coby, Memorex and the list of usual suspects. All played the tunes off the IPOD, the IHOMES attractive many models double as a clock radio perfect for your night stand so a multi purpose device. The compromise on these is music punch. Think of these as the ear buds that come with your Ipod, they do the job but just not at the same quality as the slightly more expensive models out there.
The middle of the pack is quite large and all do a very good to excellent job of pumping out your tunes. JBL,Kiplich, Altec Lancing, Griffin ICurve, Phillips, Apple Sound Box, InMotion and Sony. IMO all are very good products at prices that do not scream, I paid how much for this to do what? There are several different models offered by each of these manufactures, distinguished in some cases by color and other bells and whistles
The real difference in these products in the middle of the pack are some minor features, form factor and price. The reviews will talk about the difference in base and the range of sound but folks, these are all small systems and expecting the same quality of sound that you will get from systems 3 times the size or price is unrealistic. Putting things in perspective you are paying somewhere between $80 and $150, so you should have realistic expectations.
In some cases it was difficult to distinguish a difference, I took my own Ipod with me so I removed that as a variable. At that listening to some of these in a large retail store was a factor and at that I was surprised at how good all of them sounded. The Griffin was a big surprise on the build quality and sound, and if you don't mind giving up some of the portability aspects a product worthy of strong consideration.
The flying saucer design of the JBL worked great, sounded great but just did not grab me. When it comes to style that is a personal choice, sort of like blondes, burnets or red heads.
I narrowed down my choice to the Kiplch and the Altec Lancing and chose the IM600 based on sound quality, portability features and form factor. I was ready to pull the trigger on the Kplich but at the last minute there was a large price drop of the Altec Lancing, hey what can I say.
The Altec Lansing does have a quirk that should be noted. It will not charge the 4G Nano while docked a design change that will incorporated in their latest product release. The clock on the IM600 works great but if you are looking to use this as an alarm clock you need to use the setting for that directly on your Ipod. The FM turner works surprising well but not a bid deal. If you want music you have your Ipod (duh) and if you get your news from the radio, you have my sympathy.
The Altec is small and hard to believe you get more than an acceptable level of sound out of this, but you do. The ability to pick this unit up and have in run on its own battery is a real plus, more so than I thought. Usually I would just plug in the ear buds to the IPod and be happy, now when working in the garage or elsewhere, it's like having a portable boom box, albeit smaller with a tad less boom but nevertheless great sound.
The remote control tucks away in the back of the unit but I only used it once it works is all I can say.
All this research and words for something that cost me $80 (on sale down from $140) is excessive but I hate having buyers regret for anything that I could have avoided by doing the research.
Hope this helps someone.
Altec Lansing portable docking station December 2, 2008
We just love it! We took it on vacation and it turns your IPod into a great sound system. You can play without electricity for up to 3 hrs so when the radio signal faded we were able to continue to hear music. When electricity is available just plug it in for longer listening. The sound is GREAT and its a great size too. It has a radio in case you want to switch to that. I highly recommend this product. So far I have nothing negative to say about it. Even the price was good.
 NOT HAPPY WITH ALTEC IPOD PLAYER December 1, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Not happy with it. I bought the Altec ipod player based on the reviews and price. Mine often does not turn on - i can't seem to figure out why. The sound is not great. the antenna broke off.
Great sound, Great Price November 30, 2008
Very lightweight, easy to carry, great sound. Only complaint is that I thought the remote snapped into the back, but it rests there and is held in when you fold up the back. Good for trasport, not good for storage when the speakers are open.
Customer Service Issue November 30, 2008
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I would like to air an issue with Altec Lansing customer service. Since the product affected, IM510, is no longer made, I am placing it here.
The unit simply stopped working; it would not power up. I received and RMA & promise to replace it in 3 weeks. Two months later, nothing: no product or communication. I sent an email, and they informed me it was backordered.
Response (Wagner Sandoval) 06/13/2008 10:41 AM
We have it backordered, as soon as we receive the replacements, we'll send them to you.
It is now over 5 months later. No communication, nothing shipped. While I like the product, a company must stand behind a product.
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