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Altec Lansing inMotion Portable iPod speakers

Altec Lansing inMotion Portable iPod speakers

330 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 330 reviews of Altec Lansing inMotion Portable iPod speakers. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the size and design. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably, but comments are divided on the reliability.

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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 Portable iPod speakers is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Altec Lansing inMotion Portable iPod speakers

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Altec Lansing inMotion Portable iPod speakers from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the reliability and size are overall positive. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Altec Lansing inMotion Portable iPod speakers

alaTest has collected and analyzed 246 user reviews of Altec Lansing inMotion Portable iPod speakers from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the size and design are generally positive. The usability and price also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the reliability.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Don Labriola (pcmag.com)

Altec Lansing inMotion iM3

It takes more than white plastic to make a speaker "iPod-compatible," but the Altec Lansing inMotion series is a product line that does more than pay lip service to Apple's design philosophy.

Doubles as an iPod docking station ; external audio input ; works on both AC and battery power ; wireless remote

Modest volume levels ; limited bass

The iM3 is a well-designed one-piece stereo speaker that nicely complements any iPod player. But its flexible feature set and smooth high end make it worth considering only if you can live with its relatively high price and limited bass response and...

Feb, 2005

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Expert review by : Ben Patterson (cnet.com)

Altec Lansing inMotion iM3

Altec Lansing's latest portable speakers are styled to be the perfect mate for your iPod. But is the iM3 plagued with the oh-so-tinny sound quality we've found in other portable sets? Find out in our review.

iPod-coordinating style; includes adapters for iPods that don't mesh seamlessly; comes with a wireless remote and an AC adapter.

Pricey; weak sound.

This portable speaker set will mesh well with your iPod, but there are better-sounding alternatives.

Oct, 2004

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Expert review by : SaschaSegan (pcmag.com)

Altec Lansing inMotion

Ghost-white, feather-light, and eminently portable, the Altec Lansing inMotion lets an Apple iPod fill a small room with gorgeously transparent sound. The only thing you lose is bass, which is understandable in a system so small (8 inches wide by 5.4...

Jul, 2004

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Altec Lansing InMotion review

Altec Lansing InMotion

Styled to complement Apple's iPod; efficient digital amplifier; AC or battery powered; charges your iPod's battery; can accept input from non-iPod players.

Heavy bass overloads speakers; very inexpensive adapter recommended for use with iPod Mini; doesn't work with original (nondocking) iPod.

Altec's Apple-esque desktop iPod speaker system sounds sweet.

Jun, 2004

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Expert review by : Jenn K. Lee (pocketables.net)

Review: inMotion iM3c speakers

The iM3c is available in white or black and retails for about $150.

Jul, 2006

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Expert review by : iLounge (ilounge.com)

Altec Lansing inMotion iM3 and iM3c Portable Audio for iPod

[Editor's Note - Feb. 14, 2006: Following publication of our original review on September 16, 2004, and because of the subsequent release of several new iPods, Altec Lansing has released an updated version of the iM3 system called iM3c. We discuss the...

Acceptable audio quality for typical users, great portability (and international power capabilities), great ease of use, remote control functionality and overall design, works with all iPods

Overall sound balance is not great for the price unless you strongly prefer heavier bass and less treble in your speakers, lack of user-adjustable bass and treble controls hurts, stereo separation isn't impressive, high price is beginning to push outer...

I have purchased this item and would like to add that this review really sums up this product. To be totally honest the sound quality is ok, but not fantastic. But then it is portable and is very convenient. I feel that it sounds like a good quality...

Feb, 2006

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Expert review by : Eric Schwarz (schwarztech.us)

Review: Altec Lansing inMotion iM3

Altec Lansing's inMotion was a good product, but lacked in some categories. With new iPods being introduced, the dock was too small, and the audio could have used some improvement. The newest product, the inMotion iM3 took the original inMotion...

Easy set up, small, surprisingly good sound from small speakers, doubles as an iPod dock, carry bag included, AUX input, better sound than predecessor

Price tag, and simple design might put some off, almost all cases incompatible, no headphone jack, no bass/treble adjustments

The Altec Lansing inMotion iM3 speakers offer many improvements over their predecessor for only a bit more money.

Sep, 2005

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Lansing inMotion iM3 iPod Speaker ...

Aug, 2005

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Expert review by : Kirk Hiner (applelinks.com)

Altec Lansing inMotion iM3 iPod speaker system

The iM3 is an update to Altec Lansing's original inMotion, which both Gary Coyne and I have reviewed for Applelinks. Gary reviewed a later version that allowed for compatibility with a wider range of iPods, and therefore liked it a bit more than I did....

Well, until Altec Lansing releases an even better model, of course. I'm still waiting for one with an alarm clock built in.

Apr, 2005

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Expert review by : James King (bonafidereviews.com)

Altec Lansing inMotion3 Portable Audio System

Ease Of Installation: Very easy, with pictorial guide Performance: Excellent for its size and weight - fair bass, good midrange and treble, adequate volume w/o distortion Controls: Power and volume on base unit; power, volume, play/pause, and track naviga

Jan, 2005

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