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Abstract: The Altec Lansing inMotion iM500 is an ultra-thin speaker system for the iPod Nano. The iM500 was designed to be small and portable but with such thin speakers would sound quality be heavily affected?Upon taking the iM500 out of the packaging you will...
Good sound quality, Works with other audio devices, Light and thin
Heavy distortion at high volumes, Very little bass response, Flip out base can be wobbly
The bass response and distortion was a bit of a disappointment, especially in comparison with its older sibling. But if you are just looking to play music (at a reasonable volume) from any of your various audio sources, and you dont mind the mediocre ...
Abstract: Theres rarely a day goes past when an iPod speaker dock doesnt turn up in the MacUser postbag. The quality of their output is as varied as the appeal of their aesthetics, but over the last year, one manufacturer has consistently come up with the good...
Abstract: Altec Lansings latest MP3 speaker system is just for the iPod Nano and in keeping with the Nanos style it is super thin. But does this mean the sound will be super thin too?
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Published: 2006-08-22, Author: James , review by: cnet.com
The Altec Lansing iM500 portable speakers are superthin, attractive, durable, and very portable; can be powered by AAA batteries; include line-in port and cable; can be used as an iPod dock with a standard USB cable; excellent sound quality for the size.
The Altec Lansing iM500 would be better with a remote control; its a tad pricey; flimsy design when no iPod is docked; dock is designed only for Nano; line-in port is not standard 3.5mm; no white version.
If youre an iPod Nano user who likes to pack light and thin, most certainly check out the nice-looking and -sounding Altec Lansing iM500 speaker system.
Can run on wall power or batteries, Recharges your iPod while in use, Independent volume controls, Clear sound with good bass for small speakers, Includes USB and Auxiliary Audio connections, Up to 8 hours of battery life
Needs 6 AA batteries, Stand is a bit flimsy
For the price of $129.95 SRP this is a great addition for any iPod owner despite its few very minor flaws. The audio from these speakers is simply amazing considering their size and the sound quality continues to sound amazing when running on batterie...
