Customer Reviews

Altec Lansing inMotion iM3C Portable Audio System for iPod (White)

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if you have a 60gb ipod photo. a lot of people went for the older im3 model without the c, and wind up with something that would not fit with the ipod photo. i had to call altec lansing to get the im3 and im3c issue straighten out.

i am very pleased with the purchase. most of all, it is the portability. i bought this item with the intention to take it on the road. this thing even came with an universal charger, which is a nice thought, but unfortunately it is the worst kind of universal charger. the kind that you have to pop in different kinds of connecting heads, not a true all-in-one universal charger. still, it is better than none. i can accept this minor inconvenience.

on a positive note, this speaker dock will charge and synchronize, so no need to take your regular dock and charger with you. sure, it doesn't have a s-video output, but chances are the tv in your hotel room won't have a s-video input for you to view your slide shows either.

now, the sound. it's okay, as long as you don't try to jack up the volume. this is a small portable speaker. it won't give you the rich bass stereo sound. if that's what you want then get a pair of the large in-home speaker to use at home. in fact, you can get a decent pair for much less. for the price tag of this item, the sound just isn't up to par. it is the all purpose portability that makes this item worth while.

all in all, highly recommended. btw, it is cheaper than the inmotion im3 that various third parties are selling through amazon. any wonder why amazon is no longer carrying the im3?

The IM3C directly supports all 3&4 generation IPODs including the 60Gb. It replicates the function of the docking station and comes with international power adapters both result in significant savings over separate purchases. Power cable included but not docking USB. Automatic poweroff is battery mode only. Sound quality is very good for 2 watt speakers. It is not intended to provide room filing sound but is excellent as a travel sound system. Very small and light. The carrying case is of decent quality and convenient for packing system and power equipment.

I was looking for a decent sounding, reasonably priced, speaker system for use on my night stand and while traveling.

The IM3C has exceeded all my expectations. In it's travel bag, with AC Adaptor it takes up less room than a hardback book. The 110-240 power supply comes complete with all the adaptors I need to plug it in in Germany, Korea, and Japan (I travel often, so this is handy). Better yet, it charges the iPod, so I don't have to carry the iPod charger.

The sound isn't Bose good...but it's comparable with a good boom box. I've heard complaints about lack or volume and lack of bass. I listen to folk, country, and classic rock and the bass is clean and true. As far as volume, it won't power a frat party, but it's just fine in a hotel room.

This is the perfect system for the frequent traveler.

I've been using this for a few weeks with my 3rd Generation iPod and have no serious complaints. I've primarly used it to listen to Audiobooks (from audible.com or ripped from CDs) and find the sound quality more than adequate. I've also used it to listen to a wide range of music from Opera and Classical to Rock and Jazz. While it may not have the overpowering bass of some home systems, it is perfectly fine for the average user looking to be freed from headphones or ear buds. I take the InMotion to work and it allows me to listen to audio books and still be able to hear my boss.

My only complaint is that the remote is not very responsive. Sometimes I have to press a button several times before the unit reacts.

Also, once you put your iPod in the replacement dock, the remote plug on the top of the unit won't work. So, if you are trying to connect something like Griffin's iFM, it might not work (I don't have my iFM yet to test this). But, you can leave your dock at home because this unit's dock will recharge your iPod.

This comes with an AC adapter so that you can plug it into the wall. It can also run off batteries for full portability. It comes with a case that holds the speakers (which fold up pretty small) and the remote. The case does not have room for an iPod or for the speaker's AC adapter.

If you want to free yourself from headphones, I'd recommend this.

I think these are the best speakers to get for you ipod. They are small but deliver a great sound. They are also more portable in that they can run on 4 AA batteries, so if you travel a lot like me, this is a must. It is also better for your ipod's built in battery becuase you are not supposed to be constantly charging your ipod and you should be letting it drain before charging. Ive actually bought rechargeable batteries for these speakers so that i dont have to constantly have to plug it in the wall (becuase it automatically charges you ipod...it acts as an ipod dock which syncs up to your itunes too). Obviously, youre not gonna get dance club/concert hall sound...they are portable speakers. If you dont plan on taking them out of your house, then yes, get bigger more expensive speakers. But if you just want to have music playing in the room so that you are not constantly wearing headphones, get these. They sound awesome. The base is good, and you get crisp sound. It also gets pretty loud without distorting the sound. Dont forget to turn off the speakers by sliding the switch in the back as it will use up some of the battery power. Just pressing the standby doesnt really turn it off completely. The remote control works fine from across the room. I would say the limit is 16 feet, just gotta know how to aim. But it comes in handy when you are sitting down and want to skip to the next track or adjust the volume.

If you are considering taking your ipod and speakers places, these are the speakers to get. These are extremely portable and lightweight, work on AA batteries as well as on AC power (110-220v), and the sound quality for its size is superb. The black carry case is well designed though not intended to absorb shocks. A little additional padding would have been a nice touch. As would have been a white color to match the speakers. It comes with a remote control too, which weighs practically nothing (downside is that it can be easy to misplace) which works well. And a real big plus is that you dont need your ipod charger any more since the ipod charges automatically when docked to the speakers.

Overall, no major negatives just yet. Yes, as some of the reviewers have mentioned the AC adapter could have been designed better. But its a small flaw. And look out for the same speakers that are also available in black to match your black ipods.

Finally, I use this with my OLD ipod, the second generation released in Summer 2003 which has the 4 buttons above the click wheel. It docks perfectly. Good to know in case you are wanting to purchase this for an older ipod. And if you have the very original ipod or another mp3 player, you can still use it with the 1/4 inch stereo cable that is supplied. Of course it wont dock and look as chic as with the remainder of the ipod collection.

Happy listening!

I bought this set of speakers because I travel a lot for work and wanted to be able to listen to my music in my hotel room. My friend has the set that is made specifically for the ipod mini and I was not very impressed with the sound, especially when the volume was turned up. So I decided to go a step up and buy these instead. I am really glad I did, these have far superior sound and there are special adapters to fit almost all kinds of ipods, so my mini fits perfectly. It also comes with a remote and international adapters. The sound is obviously not as good as say,Bose speakers, but then again they are not portable like these speakers are. I am very happy with these speakers.

I am not a business traveller but an at-home mother. I keep my IM3C plugged in the kitchen. The sound quality is great, and my iPod always stays charged. When I go away, the speakers fold flat like a paperback, the tiny remote fits into a slot and it goes into a small black pouch. It's a lovely design.

My dad and I had been lamenting the generally bad quality of most laptop speakers, including those of the mac i use at school, so for Christmas, I found these under the tree.
Now, I know people are upset that they can't have crazy-house-party volume with these, or that they can't use the remote from yards and yards away, but they serve a college student quite well, if you ask me.
They sit on my desk to play music while I'm in the room. They work great for a boost if a few friends and I are watching a movie on a laptop screen, and, for my four and a half hour drive home, I can wedge these into the passenger seat with my ipod and skim past all of the dead radio zones, or those with only country and very fuzzy npr.
They're not magical, and they get a little tinny with loud volumes, but they're a hell of a lot better than my laptop speakers.

I have a Bose system for my office but I bought the IM3C for traveling . Great sound , very light , universal power adapters,carry bag, remote .All around smart product .