Altec Lansing inMotion iM500 Speaker System for iPod nano 1G, 2G (Black)

by Altec Lansing

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.5 x 5 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HYSU10
• Item model number: IM500
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description Made for sitting stylishly in your office or living room, the svelte inMotion IM500 speaker dock for iPod nano is also made for easy portability. Amazingly flat, the speakers panel folds flat onto the integrated iPod docking station to become just 0.7 inches thin (17mm) for easy transport. It also weighs just 12 ounces, and comes with its own protective carry pouch. Despite its size, the IM500 is no wilting flower thanks to its innovative speaker cone design and MaxxBass technology, which delivers deeper, richer, more natural bass frequencies.

Amazingly thin and light (just 12 ounces) for easy portability.

The IM500 flips open to create a stand at the press of a button, revealing the back that includes a mini USB 2.0 connection for syncing your iPod to your PC, as well as a special 2.5mm auxillary line-in port for connecting other digital audio players (such as larger iPods) or portable CD players. (The IM500 comes with a 3.5mm adapter cable to accommodate players with connections of this size.) The front of the unit includes the iPod nano dock as well as a power button and volume up/down buttons.

Sync your iPod to your PC while it sits in the dock, and connect other audio players via auxiliary port.

Plugged into a power source or roaming free on battery power, the iM500 gives you complete freedom using an efficient, compact class D amplifier for maximum power. When using the included AC power adapter, your iPod nano will automatically recharge when docked with the iM500. It's powered by 6 AAA batteries (not included), which provide up to 8 hours of battery life. If no audio is detected for about three minutes, the iM500 will automatically shut down.

The broad-faced speaker cones provide a generous surface area that drive an impressively big sound from such a compact speaker system. The integrated MaxxBass technology isn't your standard bass boost feature. It uses a patented psychoacoustic algorithm that enable you to hear bass far below the physical limitation of the speakers by taking advantage of the latest research in how sound is perceived. With MaxxBass, you can hear frequencies up to 1.5 octaves below what is generated.

iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G

What's in the Box
Altec Lansing IM500 speaker system, AC adapter, cable adapter for other MP3/CD players, protective carry pouch, printed user guide and Quick Connect instructions.

Product Description

inMotion iM500 for iPod nano. Its compact, lightweight and super-thin just like your iPod nano. So you can take it with you... wherever.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good sound quality in a compact and attractive unit...., December 15, 2006

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Patrick D. Goonan "see profile for URL" (Livermore, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Altec Lansing inMotion iM500 Speaker System for iPod nano 1G, 2G (Black) (Electronics)

This is a relatively inexpensive speaker solution for the iPod nano that delivers very good sound quality at this price point. The bass is good and the high frequencies are relatively clear. I am a musician and pretty fussy about my stereo equipment and for a small room I find that this is an adequate solution without overkill. This unit is also attractice and modern looking. It looks particularly good with a black iPod, but would look OK with any color. I shopped around a lot for products to go with my iPod. In general, I found that ALTEC LANSING delivers superior sound at a lot of different price points, so I would consider their products for the nano seriously along with the other solutions that are available.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much Better than I Expected, August 24, 2007

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C. Bart - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Altec Lansing inMotion iM500 Speaker System for iPod nano 1G, 2G (Black) (Electronics)

This very compact speaker system is amazing. I bought it for for travel when I don't want to use earphones as I'm moving around the hotel room. The unit is extremely compact and THIN. It can easily slip into a (nearly full) briefcase, and it is specifically made for the Nano.

In this context, I normally listen to light classical, chamber music, and some new age. For this music the sound is very full, balanced, and pleasing. I am a recreational woodwind player, and I especially like the clarity and character of the sound overall. I suspect that it may not be good for rock music with a heavy rhythm track, pipe organ, or other music with lots of bass. The volume is ample for my use is fairly quiet environments, but a larger and more powerful unit may be better in very noisy situations. For my use, this speaker system is essentially perfect.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great desktop iPod player, June 8, 2007

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M. Pierce "Cooook" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Altec Lansing inMotion iM500 Speaker System for iPod nano 1G, 2G (Black) (Electronics)

The is a great compact iPod player for a work desktop. It is very slim and takes up only a small place on my desk with great sound. It is also nice that it can run off batteries as well and can be taken on an outing in its own travel case.