Altec Lansing InMotion iMV712

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Jan, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 reviews of Altec Lansing InMotion iMV712. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the design. The usability is also appreciated, but there are some negative opinions about the reliability and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Altec Lansing InMotion iMV712 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Altec Lansing InMotion iMV712

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Altec Lansing InMotion iMV712 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the price and size.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Altec Lansing IMV712

When an iPod speaker dock costs $350, the consumer should expect something pretty spectacular. It should sound awesome, look nice, be easy to operate, and hopefully have some cool extra features. How does Altec Lansing's new iMV712 measure up? Well, it...

8.5-inch screen. Sleek design. Easy to use. S-Video output for TVs. Works with camcorders

So-so speaker quality. Cheap remote. No audio outputs

Maybe there's a need for an iPod dock with a screen, but the speakers on the iMV712 from Altec Lansing didn't blow me away, and the price seems way too high.

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Altec Lansing iMV712

Altec Lansing's iMV712 iPod dock has a big screen and can sound quite loud, but it's of questionable use.

8.5-inch screen. Sleek design. Easy to use. S-Video output for TVs. Works with camcorders.

So-so speaker quality. Cheap remote. No audio outputs.

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Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Leander Kahney (wired.com)

Review: Altec Lansing inMotion iMV712

Altec Lansing's inMotion iMV712 is an odd duck. It's an iPod “entertainment system” — a boombox with a built-in 8.5-inch video screen. But it doesn't...

Good room-filling sound with a rumbly bass and clear midtones. The widescreen display shows off Pirates of the Caribbean in all its epic glory

Distorts when cranked to 11. Screen is a bit fuzzy. When docked, iPod has no physical support other than its universal connector. Screen doesn’t display the iPod menu, which would save squinting when using the remote from across the room

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Altec Lansing InMotion iMV712 review

Altec Lansing InMotion iMV712 video speakers

The Altec Lansing inMotion iMV712 mini home theater system features a built-in 8.5-inch LCD screen for viewing iPod videos; sound quality is quite decent in small rooms and the system plays loud; connectivity options include a line-in jack, a composite...

Fairly pricey; limited aspect ratio control; screen size still too small to be seen from a distance; strains to fill larger rooms with sound; the logos on the face are little too big and distracting; no AM/FM radio.

While it's hard to say where Altec Lansing's iMV712 mini home theater for the iPod fits into the home, it does up the ante for iPod speaker systems.

May, 2007

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Expert review by : Consumer Guide (howstuffworks.com)

Altec Lansing inMotion IMV712 Review and Prices

When one considers the variety of iPod speaker systems on the market, extra features sometimes make the difference in your purchasing decision. We found The Altec Lansing inMotion IMV712 particularly impressive in this regard, offering up great audio...

Great sound, video display, nice design

Touchy remote, lack of USB pass through

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by : nismozcar (overclockersclub.com)

Altec Lansing inMotion iMV712 Review

One of the things I most enjoy about buying a new product is the feeling you get when unwrapping and holding your shiny, new gadget. An even greater feeling is experienced later on down the road when you buy your gadget, and the now sullen, less shiny...

High-resolution LCD ; Composite Input ; iPod Navigating Remote ; S-Video Output ; Dynamic-range

Non-adjustable LCD ; Distortion When Played Loudly ; Unprotected iPod Dock

Well, the good news is that my iPod and I are speaking to each other again. It turns out that the Altec Lansing inMotion iMV712 was exactly what we needed, and more. The 8.5” high-definition LCD was a great addition and provided clear, crisp and smooth...

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Stephen Skarlatos (pocketnow.com)

Altec Lansing inMotion iMV712 Mini-Theater for iPod

The iPod has two killer features: the ability to play photo slide shows and with the iPod with Video, videos. However, the 2.5" screen does not

Excellent listening experience ; Excellent video rendering ; Remote control provides access to all iPod functions

LCD does not display iPod menu ; LCD does not display album art or song information ; Currently not tested with iPhone ; Pricey

Overall the Altec Lansing inMotion iMV712 Digital Mini-Theater for iPod audio and video performance was excellent. The sound is well balanced and it provides an excellent bass response. I found the unit's sound to be as good as the Bose SoundDock or...

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : Julie Strietelmeier (the-gadgeteer.com)

Altec Lansing inMotion iMV712 Digital Mini-Theater for iPod

Great sound, 8.5 inch display for viewing videos, Charges iPod batteries, Easy to use, Great sound, 8.5 inch display for viewing videos, Charges iPod batteries, Easy to use

Noticeable hissing noise in background, Noticeable hissing noise in background

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : Dan Speca (geek.com)

Review: Altec Lansing's inMotion iMV712 iPod Video entertainment system

One question continued to arise as I was testing Altec Lansing's inMotion iMV712 mini home theater system: what exactly is it? Is it another iPod boombox, this time with a video screen? Or is it a high-end home audio/video system? Would I listen to it...

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : Jeremy Horwitz (ilounge.com)

Review: Altec Lansing inMotion iMV712 Portable Audio System

In the 1,300 iPod accessory reviews we have published to date, we've always tried to distinguish between "great," "good," "okay," and "bad" accessories. Long-time readers know that we also strive to explain whether less than great accessories were good...

An all-in-one speaker and video screen accessory for the iPod, with a remote control, top-loading Universal iPod Dock, and more audio horsepower than current add-on display rivals

Overpriced relative to competing iPod-specific options and larger, full-fledged LCD TVs ; lacks TV tuner and DVD player functionality of closest iPod-specific competitor. inMotion branding aside, it's not portable in any sense of the word ; larger than...

When we reviewed Philips' DCD778, which sells for $50 more than iMV712 but also includes a DVD player, TV tuner, and AM/FM radio, we at least felt as if that device had a reason for being: it was designed to mount under a cabinet and serve as an...

May, 2007

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