Altec Lansing InMotion iM7 user reviews

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 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.

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 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?

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.

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.

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 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.