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Ipod nano, cd player, cd mp3 players friendly

Strengths: plays cd, cd mp3 and Ipod nano.

Weakness: doesn't play sansa m240 mp3 player

Just bought this great speakers yesterday. i was expecting a quite big package. But the UPS driver handed me a cd-mp3 size case. I was really excited by its size - the entire system fits into my palm. Sound was really great. I have a creative 3300 PC speakers for my desktop. I was not expecting this to sound like that, but I was expecting quite very little. But this one beats my expectation....
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Just bought this great speakers yesterday. i was expecting a quite big package. But the UPS driver handed me a cd-mp3 size case. I was really excited by its size - the entire system fits into my palm. Sound was really great. I have a creative 3300 PC speakers for my desktop. I was not expecting this to sound like that, but I was expecting quite very little. But this one beats my expectation. Sound was extremely great from this very tiny speakers.

I was also not sure whether it plays Ipod nano. It fits greatly and the bass is also great. I live in an 2 bed room decent size apartment. With this system I can hear from any corner of the apartment. Some reviews complained about some distortion while the volume is very high. I tend to agree with that (but very little - not bad at all), but that doesn't stop me from giving five stars for its excellent sound (thats the main purpose of the speakers, right?)

Later in the evening, I want to try it with my sony atrac cd-mp3. I was really amazed that the sound quality was better than the Ipod Nano. Hence my mp3 burned cds doesn't really go any waste. Buy website have these systems for just 10 bucks after google checkout which itself is a great deal for this tiny excellent player- I order 2, we have one in the kitchen (Ipod) and bathroom (cd-mp3 player). Great sound - occupies very little space. Now my Ipod Nano and cd-mp3 which sits ideally in the house has potential use hereafter.

Other Pros is
1. It is definitely travel friendly. It comes along with different plugs for different countries, which is good. I will gift one of this to my relatives back in Asia when I visit them.
2. Also, the cable which connects the system and external cd-mp3 player or cd player is great. It is quite short but adjustable.
3. It charges the Ipod Nano. So whenever I need to go for jogging this helps.

Cons:
I have sansa m240 1gb mp3 player and this system doesn't play that.

Last advise: Don't compare with Bose systems, you will be disappointed!
For the price I paid (10) this is an excellent system with great sound quality.

The reason I am writing this very lengthy review is because while I searched for few things in other reviews, I couldn't get the answer for many of my questions. Hope this will be helpful to many. I will post couple of snaps in amazon. Check that too.

Enjoy music with this sleek stylish system!!!

By kay_jay - Apr 26, 2007

Altec Lansing inMotion iMini Portable Speaker System for iPod Mini

Strengths: 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.

Weakness: 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. Let's face it: most silver plastic portable speakers look a little cheap. But the design of Altec Lansing's InMotion speaker set matches the white iPods' perfectly, and its sound is decent. This package is more expensive than most of its microspeaker competitors; it retails for $150, though most of our friends guessed it sold for $200...
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Altec's Apple-esque desktop iPod speaker system sounds sweet.
Let's face it: most silver plastic portable speakers look a little cheap. But the design of Altec Lansing's InMotion speaker set matches the white iPods' perfectly, and its sound is decent. This package is more expensive than most of its microspeaker competitors; it retails for $150, though most of our friends guessed it sold for $200 or so.

Obviously, Altec Lansing targeted the InMotion at the burgeoning iPod-accessory market, but it can be coupled with laptops or any other portable audio device through its stereo minijack. Current-generation iPods that connect via a docking port have an extra advantage when used in conjunction with the InMotion: plugged into an AC adapter, it charges your iPod's battery, so you needn't bring your iPod charger along (the Mini requires a $3 adapter for this). Alternately, you can run the InMotion from four AA batteries, not included.

The InMotion's four titanium microdrivers (two per channel) are powered by an efficient digital amplifier. The speakers are canted back a few degrees to direct the sound up toward your ears. With the 15-ounce system folded up to protect the speakers, it measures 8 by 5.4 by 1.2 inches.

The Grateful Dead's American Beauty CD sounded sweet and fairly natural. Acoustic rock and jazz were enjoyable, but more aggressive music quickly revealed the limitations of the tiny speakers. That said, the InMotion handily beat out all the other portable speakers we had on hand, which are even more bass limited than the InMotion. Bass-heavy music made the InMotion's speakers buzz and distort, but when we turned down the volume, the buzzing sounds disappeared. This problem is pandemic among portable speakers, so we can't knock the InMotion much for its lack of bass.

If the InMotion is out of your price range, check out Creative's TravelSound kit. Its refined output is comparable with the InMotion's, but it sounds a bit thinner, and the system doesn't look as cool paired with an iPod.

By ahjer - Jul 10, 2006

Quality Sound in Small Size

Strengths: Compact size and convenience; docking/recharging factor; good clean sound

Weakness: no remote; small plastic prop for stand could break off

I just got my IMMini and I really like it, mostly for the convenience of size, and the docking/recharging factor. At first I played it a little too loud in a large room and experienced some distortion on Bonnie Raitt's vocals, however once I turned the volume down and tested it in a smaller room it was quite clear sound and decent bass. I purchased it for my office at work, and for use in hotel...
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By Running_Rabbit - Dec 11, 2005

I think overall this is a great...

Strengths: It is small, portable, easy to use, looks nice, has option to use batteries or standard wall outlet, charges Ipod while using

Weakness: Not quite as loud as Iwould have liked

I think overall this is a great product. I use mine all the time. Since it is so small and portable I can take it with me in the bathroom while I shower, all around the house while I clean or to the park. I love that you can run it off batteries if you want. I think that it does not get THAT loud but it is a small machine so I guess what can you expect. It does have nice sound though for the...
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By MsSteffee - May 11, 2005

I found the iMmini to be...

Strengths: Very compact, great sound, well designed for travel.

Weakness: iPod mini will not fit in the dock connector of the iMmini if you are using a silicon case. A carrying bag or case would have also been a nice addition

I found the iMmini to be everything advertised. It is a small from factor that when closed is about the size of a small book (about 1" thick). The speakers themselves are protected by a white plastic cover that is easily removed. Underneath are the speakers and a button that when pushed allows the connector that holds the iPod Mini to drop down and a "picture frame" like leg to be released from...
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By robhoffman - Apr 18, 2005