Altec Lansing InMotion iM7

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• 9 stars

  Actually Have it!

  by stomachdoc on June 21, 2005

  Pros: Superb sound, clean design, remote control storage

  Cons: Expensive, Heavy

  Summary: I ordered from the Altec Lansing web site and received the IM7 today. What a beautiful design; this was designed by IDEO, the company behind the original Apple Mouse and ...

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  Summary: I ordered from the Altec Lansing web site and received the IM7 today. What a beautiful design; this was designed by IDEO, the company behind the original Apple Mouse and lots of other cutting edge stuff.
  
  The iPod clicks in easily to the pop-out loading drawer (a la a cassette deck).
  
  Now, I also have a Bose Sound Dock, and the sound of the IM7 blows it away, IMHO. The bass response is worlds better. Even my wife was impressed!
  
  This is a pretty large unit, and pretty heavy (the bass drivers have to be pretty beefy to deliver this kind of sound). But, it's easy enough to carry it to the pool or around the house.
  
  I would be hesitant to bring it to the beach as the loading mechanism is exposed.
  
  It's not cheap, but I think that it's worth it for the superb sound and gorgeous design.

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  22 out of 22 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  Stiff competition for Bose Soundock!

  by nvlystd on June 14, 2005

  Pros: Fast 7 day delivery delivery with free shipping and no sales tax direct from Altec Lansing. Easy instructions and futuristic looks. My 40GB Ipod fit in like a glove. Natural deep bass and treble.

  Cons: Remote on the small size and has to be pointed directly facing sensor.

  Summary: I've heard the Bose Soundock and think the IM7 will even the field as both are similar in sound clarity The IM7's deep bass is amazing from a ...

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  Summary: I've heard the Bose Soundock and think the IM7 will even the field as both are similar in sound clarity The IM7's deep bass is amazing from a boombox and those who like higher treble won't be dissapointed either!
  
  Don't worry about the 4-6 week disclaimer as I received UPS tracking info 2 days after placing order from Altec Lansing! Good instruction manual and fast set up. 2 year warrenty if you register online within 30 days! Looks are futuristic and will be the talk of the party, inside or out! I use primarily for my home workout so no more sweaty earbuds to deal with.

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  11 out of 11 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  Impressive package with all the right features, none of the flaws

  by Artbox61 on June 3, 2005

  Pros: Truly portable, remote included, seamless integration, cheaper than Bose, and looks sleek

  Cons: Perhaps a bit wide but does anyone plan on carrying this on their shoulder a la old school boombox? Didn't think so

  Summary: This system has everything that previous Ipod speakers may have lacked in one way or another. The bose sounddock is expensive at $300 and completely unportable with it's constant ...

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  Summary: This system has everything that previous Ipod speakers may have lacked in one way or another. The bose sounddock is expensive at $300 and completely unportable with it's constant need to plug in, just like the JBL on stage. Furthermore, this unit has a remote which JBL is also missing. It allows pictures to be displayed in a seamless integration...and it outclasses previous inmotion speaker's with it's sound quality (according to James Kim at least) and the abiility to charge your ipod. What's not to like?

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  7 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 6 stars

  SOUNDS GREAT! (but scratches my ipod photo too!)

  by bubbajpeaworth on July 18, 2005

  Pros: Perfect system for iPod for the size and portability!

  Cons: Light scratches on iPod photo 60 gb.

  Summary: This thing cannot be beat! Great bass response! Clear vocals. About as much spatial imaging you can get with a unit of this size. It is just terrific.
  
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  Summary: This thing cannot be beat! Great bass response! Clear vocals. About as much spatial imaging you can get with a unit of this size. It is just terrific.
  
  Except for one thing: I am getting some light scratches on my 60 gb iPod photo from it. Not anything deeper than one would expect from putting your iPod in the pocket of your jeans. You have to look to find them but they are definitely there. For $250, it really should scratch my $400 ipod at all! That said, it sounds good enough for me to put up with it. If you're not anal, the scratches are just mildly annoying.

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  6 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  Outstanding Buy

  by amielp on July 18, 2005

  Pros: Great sound

  Cons: A little bulky

  Summary: I'm a big bose fan and went to buy the bose IPOD player. I listened to the two, same song, side by side in the store. No question, everyone ...

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  Summary: I'm a big bose fan and went to buy the bose IPOD player. I listened to the two, same song, side by side in the store. No question, everyone that listened agreed. The altec has a fuller richer sound. PLUS it can run on batteries for the once a yr picnic. AND it has a nice remote w/ separate vol, bass and treble controls. Plus it's $50 cheaper. Hard to beat it.

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  6 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  Stunningly beautiful design with concert quality sound!

  by bluntedboy on July 20, 2005

  Pros: Gorgeous design, superb sound quality, remote works 10x better than iM3, seperate bass and treble controls. Just like an old school boombox, you can throw it on your shoulder and walk down the street.

  Cons: Quality sound brings added weight. No indicator for bass and treble adjustment, you might get mugged walking around with this on your shoulder.

  Summary: Ordered this from BestBuy.com (they are on sale right now, hurry) Monday (July 18, 2005) evening, it just arrived a few hours ago. Next day shipping only 11 bucks? ...

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  Summary: Ordered this from BestBuy.com (they are on sale right now, hurry) Monday (July 18, 2005) evening, it just arrived a few hours ago. Next day shipping only 11 bucks? Sold!
  
  I felt like a kid on Christmas morning when I opened this up. The box does provide quite a bit of ooh and ahh factor, so it should do well in the retail sector. I bought this item without seeing or hearing it first, but I do own the iM3 already and if this was anywhere near as good as the iM3, I really couldn't go wrong.
  
  Let me address the possibility that this unit can scratch your iPod. Bottom line is, 5 seconds after you take your iPod out of the box (unless you are wearing gloves), your iPod is marked with fingerprints. The first time you insert your iPod in a holster or case, it acquires minor scratches. Any accessory you buy for your iPod has the chance of scratching your iPod. If you want a virgin iPod never touched by human hands...don't take the iPod out of the box, just look at the box.
  
  When my iM7 arrived, I fought the urge to just jam my iPod in the cradle for a test run. I decided to examine the mechanism a bit. I opened and closed the cradle several times and played with the ratcheting mechanism. I tried inserting my iPod at the widest setting, then ratcheting the cradle closed, it is still possible to get scratches, but less likely this way then sliding the iPod in and out. I will say I have a 30GB iPod Photo and can see how a 60GB model with the extra depth, might be a little snug.
  
  Apple likes to change the size of the iPod, it seems, on a quarterly basis. Altec-Lansing is trying to make this product work with every iPod ever produced, hence the design compromise. If there was an iM7 model built custom for each iPod model, they would cost up to $400.00 each to compensate for the increased design and distribution costs. This is why a custom piece of plastic we stick our iPod in at home (dock) costs $40.00.Speaking of docks, you can scratch the bottom of an iPod just by placing it in an Apple produced dock.
  
  The sound quality is, hands down, the best I have ever heard from a TRULY PORTABLE iPod sound system. I define truly portable as being able to carry the entire unit comfortably with one hand. The highs are great without being overly "wispy", the bass is not earth shattering, but more than adequate for just about any type of music you wish to listen to.
  
  I do find the unit to be a little on the weighty side and I haven't even put 8 "D" batteries in it yet. The rubberized handle fits my hand comfortably, the garage or dock for the remote is an ingenious idea. My only criticism of the design would be to have an indicator that the remote is working and that bass and treble are going up and down. Volume indicator would be nice so when I press play, I don't get blasted with sound because I forgot to turn the volume down last time I used it. Even something as small as the single LED blinking to indicate when the unit is receiving the IR signal. I also would rather have a pop up handle, it would make me feel more comfortable when transporting $650.00 worth of hardware in one hand. My iM3 came with a nice faux velvet case, this was more expensive and much better looking, I really think for $250.00, we should get a padded case.
  
  I own several small power inverters which I will use in various boats and cars to power the unit. This way I can crank my tunes and charge the iPod at the same time. DC power cord would be nice, but I think I have that issue covered.
  
  The unit is packaged with remote (and battery), several clever power adapters for use outside the USA, AC adapter with fairly long cord, user guide in 10 languages (wow), and a 1/8" to 1/8" patch cord. To prove Altec-Lansing is listening, people were complaining how short the patch cord was with the iM3, now the cord is roughly 15ft long. Ask and you shall receive.
  
  I think this would look great on any desk in any office, especially if that desk is occupied by a PowerMac G5, the two look like they are related. It certainly would be a conversation piece in any home.
  
  Number one question I got today when walking around with the iM7. "What in the world is that?" I told them it was an air filter for a diesel engine. Please Altec-Lansing, make me a padded case for my iM7, so I don't have to continually answer stupid questions.

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  3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  Absolutely Incredible Sound !

  by rogmanfoo on July 12, 2005

  Pros: Amazing sound, powerful bass, portable, seperate bass and treble controls

  Cons: Turning off the speaker doesn't turn off the ipod

  Summary: I own 2 Bose SoundDocks (one for my bedroom and one for my office) and the InMotion iM7 sounds at least as good, and costs $50 less. It is now ...

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  Summary: I own 2 Bose SoundDocks (one for my bedroom and one for my office) and the InMotion iM7 sounds at least as good, and costs $50 less. It is now one of my two favorite iPod accessories. The other is my Etymotic ER-4P MicroPro earphones.

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  3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 10 stars

  All thats needed

  by ipod expert on June 3, 2005

  Pros: all that a portable speaker system should be.

  Cons: none at all

  Summary: Looks great. Sounds great. and so what if theres no radio, who listens to radio anyway if they have an ipod. and xm is the way to go anyway. this ...

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  Summary: Looks great. Sounds great. and so what if theres no radio, who listens to radio anyway if they have an ipod. and xm is the way to go anyway. this is the most perfect ipod speaker system yet. with this, you can throw away that 10 year old home speaker system sitting on you desk. and well worth the price.

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  4 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  A Little Disappointed At First

  by joeybe123 on September 11, 2007

  Pros: Excellent Sound Quality

  Cons: Don't Lose the Remote

  Summary: I was a little disappointed at first. My iPod Nano wasn't seating correctly using the Nano caddy that came in the box. I saw here that another reviewer had ...

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  Summary: I was a little disappointed at first. My iPod Nano wasn't seating correctly using the Nano caddy that came in the box. I saw here that another reviewer had a similar issue (see: scubadiver59 April 27, 2007). I emailed Altec Lansing's customer service and they got right back to me. Apparently the nano caddy that came with my im7 purchase was fitted for the 1st Generation nano, but that the 2nd Generation nano, which I owned, had slightly different specs and wouldn't seat correctly. The email response from the Altec Lansing CSR pointed me to a site where I was able to order, for free, the correct nano caddy. It arrived in about 4 days and fit perfectly. The im7 sounds and looks great. It's great for parties when you set your ipod to randomly play your playlists.

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  2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 7 stars

  Decent system...except for the Nano Caddy

  by scubadiver59 on April 27, 2007

  Pros: Sounds good, like the different types of electrical adapters, like the ability to connect to various devices with the supplied 3.5mm male-male cable and via SVideo

  Cons: The supplied Nano caddy doesn't line the iPod Nano correctly and is useless

  Summary: As long as you don't plan on carrying your iM7 anywhere it's a decent system; if you do, beware that the Nano caddy is quite useless since it ...

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  Summary: As long as you don't plan on carrying your iM7 anywhere it's a decent system; if you do, beware that the Nano caddy is quite useless since it lines up the connector about 1/8in too far to the right and you can't connect your Nano to the iM7. So, if you carry the iM7 around you could lose your Nano as it will probably fall out if not damage your iPod connection port. I haven't contacted Altec yet but I'm going to so I can find out if they have a fix for this problem.

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  2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

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