Altec Lansing iMV712 Digital Mini Theater for iPod

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 21.1 x 11.8 inches ; 11.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000R5NRS0
• Item model number: iMV712
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Leave it to the makers of the first portable iPod speaker system to come up with a mini-theater solution that blows the doors off the competition. The Altec Lansing iMV712 inMotion speaker/video system boasts a pair of specially engineered, 3-inch neodymium speakers and a built-in, 4-inch side-firing subwoofer, which team up to deliver a full spectrum of pure, distinct sound with exceptional low frequencies. The resulting immersive audio is further heightened by Altec Lansing's Stereo Field Expander (SFX), which makes the speakers sound further apart than they really are--a must when watching movies with dramatic soundtracks. Speaking of movies, the iMV712 makes video come alive thanks to the high-resolution, widescreen 8.5-inch LCD display located between the speakers. Simply plop any iPod in the built-in docking station--the unit works with the iPod 3G, iPod 4G (click wheel), iPod photo, iPod video 5G/5.5G, iPod mini, and iPod nano 1G and 2G--and you can enjoy everything from obscure indie movies to your favorite TV shows to the latest Shins song.

As with the best portable mini-theater systems, the iMV712 works with more than just iPods, with a universal cradle that fits other brands of music and video players and an auxiliary A/V input for connecting a second device, such as a camcorder, CD player, digital camera, or portable DVD player. And thanks to the wireless remote control, it's a breeze to control your iPod and speakers from across the room. Other details include a built-in alarm (requires iPods with alarm and sleep timer features), an S-video output for connecting to a TV, and an elegant black housing that looks great anywhere in the home.

The iMV712 measures 18.5 by 7.7 by 8.2 inches (W x H x D), weighs 8.4 pounds, and carries a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
iMV712 inMotion mini-theater system, RCA-to-3.5 mm stereo cable adapter, universal MP3 cradle, quick connect instructions, user's manual.

Product Description

Altec Lansing's inMotion iMV712 Digital Mini-Theater for iPod. The iMV712 comes with Huge, crystal-clear sound and widescreen display. Leave it to the makers of the first iPod speaker system to come up with a mini-theater solutionfor the home thats this good! The iMV712 features crystal-clear sound delivered by twospecially engineered, 3-inch neodymium speakers and a built-in, 4-inch, side-firing subwooferplus a large, 8.5-inch high resolution widescreen display. Its really convenient for chargingyour iPod video. It features an enhanced wireless remote for iPod navigation. And its compatiblewith any dockable iPod or most other portable media players with the included adaptor. Experience your iPod video in a whole new light with the iMV712.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC !!!, September 4, 2007

By	Hans R. Frey "hansi" (Newtown, CT United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is simply the best sound i've ever heard from any of those sooo many Ipod boomboxes. My JBL Radial "High Performance" went straight to my kids after hearing the sound of this unit. If you want the best sound possible and love to watch Musicvideos or Podcasts from your nighttable, this is the unit to get. There is no alternative. I was lucky to get mine from amazon for 278.99 . (they keep moving the price) This is cheaper than the Bose unit and in my opinion a total no-brainer. The screen i would rate "above average" compared to the 8-9 inch range of DVD Players out there. The only thing i wish i could do is playing the music videos from my Iphone. But i assume with a firmware upgrade, Apple will eventually enable a video out.
Also onscreen Ipod Navigation would have been nice. When you play just music, it would have been nice to see the artwork on the screen. But all you see is an altec Lansing sign accross the screen. Remote works very well from a good distance. Overall this unit is very well built. Nice shiny black cabinet similar to the Playstation 3

update december 2007: There is a reason Amazon is selling this unit below 250.00. It is NOT compatible with the 6th Generation Ipod classic , Iphone and I touch, works only for the music but not for the Video. if you are the lucky owner of the 5th and 5.5 gen Ipod this unit is great, for all new ipods Apple has made this unit (the screen at least) useless as they disabled the video out. Very poor from Apple !!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great device, minimal compatibility with iPod Classic, December 23, 2007

By	M. E. Allen-Gifford "Hip-Hop Head" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Altec Lansing iMV712 is a quality product that produces exactly what you'd expect when used with the iPod (generation 5.5 - video, photo, music, podcast playback capabilities). When used with the newer "iPod Classic," this device is essentially nonfunctional. Audio playback is possible until the battery is charged. Video playback is NOT POSSIBLE through the standard docking function -- HOWEVER, it IS POSSIBLE through the external composite video cord (NOT the component video cord) available for purchase for 50 dollars at the online Apple Store. I have used this device with a great deal of success with my 160 GB iPod Classic, though only after I realized you have to specifically ENABLE video out capability - it does not allow for this function automatically, you must go through "Video Settings" to make the necessary change. Many of you longtime iPod users may already know this, but I did not. Back to the Altec Lansing iMV712 - good picture and sound quality, bigger than most people expect (check the Amazon.com dimensions, they are accurate enough), and through the rear inputs, excellent compatibility with other devices such as the iPod Classic, presumably the iPod touch, the Zune, as well as the latest offerings from Archos and Creative. Multiple options for video and audio input make this a solid choice for the present and near future. Despite the lack of compatibility with my iPod Classic, I can say with certainty there is no device I'd prefer for my situation now that I have it hooked up using the composite video cable.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars BEWARE!, December 28, 2007

By	Terry Coffing "Tacman" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Not compatible with the ipod classic. I called Altec Lansing and they confirmed this fact. Unfortunately it is not mentioned in any of the instructions or materials. Very disappointed. To return it I pay a 20% restocking fee.