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Altec Lansing inMotion iM3c (white)
Reviewed by
Ben Patterson
on 10/26/2004

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  • Quick specs
  • Type of speaker: portable speakers with digital player dock
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 8 in x 1.1 in x 5.5 in
  • Amplification type: Active
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The good: iPod-coordinating style; includes adapters for iPods that don't mesh seamlessly; comes with a wireless remote and an AC adapter.

The bad: Pricey; weak sound.

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

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  • Reviewed by:
    Ben Patterson
  • Edited by:
    Jasmine France
  • Reviewed on: 10/26/2004
  • Released on: 08/24/2004
If you're looking for a no-fuss, no-frills way to pump up the volume on your iPod, give Altec's inMotion iM3 speakers a try. The ice-white, 15-ounce iM3 set ($180), which is about the same size as a small hardcover book (8 by 5.4 by 1.2 inches), snaps into an L shape, with a small speaker on each side and an iPod dock in the middle. Adapters for 10GB and 15GB iPods as well as for the Mini are included (30GB and 40GB iPods will fit without an adapter), and a minijack input lets you connect older iPods or other MP3 players. A wafer-thin, wireless remote lets you play, pause, and skip tracks as well as adjust the volume.

The inMotion's speakers (60Hz to 20kHz, 75dB signal-to-noise ratio) sound about as good as a solid clock radio: that is, not bad but lacking in earth-shaking bass and the high-end sound that makes dogs howl. We managed to crank up the volume fairly high, considering the iM3's paltry 2W-per-channel output, although the sound began to distort at earsplitting levels. Four AA batteries will power the speakers for about 24 hours, or you can use the AC adapter for marathon music sessions.

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  • alaTest.com

    Editors' rating: 88

    Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 737 reviews of Altec Lansing inMotion Portable iPod speakers from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 104286 other Speakers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.

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  • ilounge.com

    Editors' rating: 83

    Summary: 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 ...

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  • machome.com

    Editors' rating: 60

    Summary: Time to sync iPod away from SoundDock

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  • news.com.au

    Editors' rating: 60

    Summary: The iM310 is a fair travel solution, but don't expect brilliant sound quality. At this price it's pretty decent value.

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