Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 USB Charging Portable Speaker System with FM Receiver for iPod Black
Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 USB Charging Portable Speaker System with FM Receiver for iPod Black
With its well-regarded inMotion system, Altec Lansing has raised the bar again with the iM600USB, offering full play and chargeability for all iPod models with a 30-pin connector. Featuring a myriad of exciting technologies, the iM600USB offers big, crystal-clear sound, and it folds up compactly for easy portability.
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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 iM600USB 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 iM600USB 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 iM600USB.
Various docking adapters are included, making the iM600USB 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 iM600USB 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 iM600USB 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 iM600USB is backed by a one-year warranty.
What’s in the Box
iM600USB speaker system, wireless remote, iPod docking adapters, power supply, user’s guide and quick connect instructions.
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User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Perfect for Summer
This little unit has been rock solid. We’ve used it for over 2 years now. It’s the centerpiece of our summer swim parties, beach vacations, etc. Even after significant beatings, we’ve had no problems. One thing to note, if you’re looking to listen to a baseball game on AM radio, this unit only supports FM.
1 Star Just give it some time… to break
After less than a year, the unit stopped recognizing an attached ipod. It looks brand-new, but is nothing more than a limited-function radio (without any ipod function whatsoever). I guess this isn’t surprising for new electronics these days, but buyer beware, anyway…
2 Stars Buyer beware.
Even after reading all of the other reviews I still purchased this product. I would not recommend this product to anyone with an ipod touch, it just doesn’t work. However, with a new ipod classic, it works very well. The sound that comes out of this little box is quite amazing. Even the radio sounds good. Too bad it doesn’t work with the ipod touch.
1 Star Very Disappointing
I recieved the iM600 in original packaging and it worked great for about 2 weeks.
Then, it never turned on again.
the Green charging light comes on when the ac power cord goes in, but it doesn’t seem to charge, and it won’t run on the AC directly from the wall socket.
This unit was purchased used or refurbished and I am unsure whether i will ever get this working or if I am just out $90.00
Buyer – Beware
4 Stars System does just what I want
I bought this portable speaker system for my new iPod (4th Generation Nano) after reading varous reviews online of different speakers. I did not want to spend hundreds of dollars, as I am not that fussy. I wanted a system I could take outside with me when I garden, as it is hard to do serious gardening with something strapped to your arm, cords dangling, and things in your ears. My husband told me it is also embarrasing to hear me singing quite loudly, a capella as it were, as I sing off key. This way I can sing along and no one has to be listening to my singing! Note: The speaker can be loud enough to disturb neighbors, so be aware.
I quickly found that I liked to play it in the kitchen to listen to my music, and it was also nice not to have cords dangling around my person. I do think it sounds better through the ear buds than through this speaker, but, hey, you can’t have it all for this price. It sounds fine to me.
I have not set up the FM radio, but there is no reason it would not work. There are very scanty directions with this unit and until today, I was sure the remote would not change anything on the ipod itself, that it was just for the FM radio. When re -reading some of the reviews, i realized it must do something to the iPod and found it can swtich songs and change the volume, and turn the stuff on and off. So that is helpful. It is also nice that when you have it plugged in, it charges your ipod as well. My main beef is that it had inadequate instructions, if you are the kind of person who reads these things! And, the remote control falls out of the back of the unit quite easily.
