Altec Lansing Octiv Stage MP450 30-Pin iPad Speaker Dock

by Altec Lansing

Product Features

• Powerful, crystal-clear sound
• Charges your iPad while docked
• Docking stand pivots to portrait or landscape orientation
• Multiple viewing angles for optimal comfort
• Convenient, full-featured remote control

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Play, share, and charge your iPad with the dual-speaker Octiv Stage. Simply dock your iPad in either the portrait or landscape position and tilt for an optimal viewing angle. Grab the remote, sit back, and relax with your favorite movies, TV, or videos--all with robust, distortion-free sound. The Octiv Stage makes it easy to showcase and charge your iPad, or multi-task while using your favorite apps.

Octiv Stage At a Glance: Play, share, and charge your iPad 2-inch neodymium speaker drivers enhance your audio experience Stand rotates to accommodate landscape and portrait positions Includes full-featured remote control Works with all iPad, iPod, and iPhone models

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Dual Speakers Deliver Dynamic Sound from Your iPad

The Octiv Stage features two 2-inch (50-millimeter) full-range neodymium speaker drivers that deliver distortion-free sound with clear dialogue, so you can get the most out of movies, TV, online videos, and music. An additional auxiliary jack lets you plug in other portable devices, such as MP3 players.

Docking Stand Rotates for Optimal Viewing Angle

With a rotating stand that allows you to dock your iPad in either the landscape or portrait position, the Octiv Stage caters to multiple viewing angles. Whether you're busy multi-tasking in the kitchen or kicking back with friends in the living room, you can simply tilt the screen to make sure everyone has a clear view of your favorite apps and movies.

Dock, Charge, and Play your iPad

Enjoy the convenience of charging your iPad while you watch movies, TV, or play your favorite tunes. The Octiv Stage delivers robust sound that you would expect from a larger system, while simultaneously charging your iPad. Measuring a compact 4.33 by 8.66 by 6.06 inches (H x W x D), the Octiv Stage fits equally well on a computer desk, kitchen table, or nightstand.

Handy, Full-Featured Remote

With the Octiv Stage, there's no need to get up from your comfortable chair to change apps, tunes, or adjust the volume. A convenient full-featured remote puts control in the palm of your hand.

Compatible with the iPad and All iPod/iPhone Models

The Octiv Stage works with the iPad and all models of iPhones and iPods, including the iPhone 4 and iPod Touch and Nano models. It features "Works with iPad," "Works with iPhone," and "Made for iPod" certifications, assuring it meets Apple's strict performance standards.

About Altec Lansing: 70 Years of Audio Innovation

For more than 70 years, Altec Lansing has been shaping the history of sound delivery. The company boasts a unique history of invention that includes the introduction of the first "talkie" film speakers, the first set of desktop computer speakers, the first iPod docking station, and the first "Works with iPhone" speaker system. Altec Lansing, LLC is headquartered in Milford, Pennsylvania.

What's in the Box

Octiv Stage/Octiv 450 speaker system, remote control, and quick-connect instructions.

Product Description

Now you can do other things while watching videos on your iPad. The OcAltec Lansing MP450 Octiv Stage iPad Dock lets you dock your iPad in portrait or landscape orientation at a comfortable, optimal viewing angle. The Altec Lansing MP450 Octiv Stage iPad Dock's dual speakers pump out impressive sound with no distortion even at high volume for room filling sound. With the convenient remote control you can just sit back and relax while the Octiv Stage plays and charges your iPad. Let’s face it, the iPad is really cool and the stylish Altec Lansing MP450 Octiv Stage iPad Dock gives you a safe place to store it when not in use.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

66 of 71 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for iPad Owners December 21, 2010

By aar! VINE™ VOICE

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Having purchased the outstanding Altec Lansing iMT620 inMotion portable stereo system with FM Radio for my iPod Touch, I was anxious to try Altec Lansing MP450 Octive Stage speaker/docking station. As the manufacturer indicates it is a powerful, clear sound unit for an iPad. A bonus is the system charges the iPad while docked - the stand pivots to portrait or landscape with multiple viewing angles for optimal comfort - just tilt the iPad for viewing or typing. The speaker base is solid, yet not excessively heavy. The remote controller in iPod mode can be used to choose songs and videos from your library. However, some buttons (i.e. MENU, BACK) only work with my iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 3GS. The sound quality is very good, in fact better than expected, especially when playing NetFlix movies. The unit is very compact 4.33H by 8.66W by 6.06D inches - it fits neatly in most places, even a lap table. The small remote allows you to change apps, tunes, adjust volume and according to the manufacturer is compatible with the all iPad, iPod and iPhone models. The MP450 works well with my iPad (WiFi), iPhone 4 and iPod Touch. It allows using non-docking portable audio or video device. I tried using my Pioneer GEX-XMp3 radio with excellent results - it has a 3.5mm auxiliary jack for hooking up other audio stuff. The speaker has a power button and volume control on the front,if you do not use the remote. I tried Altec's free Alarm Rock app for effect - wow what a neat feature. The MP450 has a slick design, excellent sound, plus the ability to multi-task your apps. Bottom line - you can dock, charge, and play your iPad with "no battery drain". Highly recommended this outstanding system.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars buying frustration October 7, 2011

By Joel Hagen

I need to preface this by saying I have never written a review before and I purchase items from Amazon weekly.

The sound quality was great and I very much thought it was a great product until it broke.

I am sorely disappointed in the product. The arm that supports the Ipad has become loose which lead it to eventually fall off showcasing the hot glue they used to piece it together.

The most frustrating part of all of this is the customer service with Altec. Attempting to get a live person on the phone is laughable. Each time I call I am told I am caller number 15 - 18 with an expected wait time of 160+ minutes, no matter the time of day. Once I finally get someone on the phone, they tell me I need to sign into their website to submit the problem. Once I filled in the complaint for them, I received an email telling me I would get a response within three days. It has now been 11 days and I currently on hold with customer service (over an hour now) just to get an update.

I understand that things break, but it is how the company handles fixing the problem that is a judge of whether I would recommend them or buy from them again. On that note, Altec Lansing, you sadly fail.

51 of 60 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Dont Purchase Altec Products November 6, 2011

By R. SANDHU

Amazon Verified Purchase

WARNING!

I have been a member of Amazon for over 15 years, never left a negative feedback till now!
Warning the "Altec Lansing MP450 Octiv Stage" is a low quality product, it does not work with ipad 2
that is half the problem, when you try to return it to Altec service, you will meet Taryn who will ignore your emails and phone calls
then after you demand a manger you will meet Marian, who will tell you "You are not my only customer"
I purchase my unit Aug 10 2011, to date I neither have a working unit nor a refund, their goal is to ignore you and hope you forget about it
I must have called and Altec service 50 times, Altec Lansing's phone number for customer service: 800-258-3288

Roger
Fremont CA