Altec Lansing inMotion iM413 Portable Audio System for Sansa

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 10.2 x 5.5 inches ; 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000XPG2YK
• Item model number: iM413 for Sansa
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (122 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank

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  #17 in	Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > MP3 Players & Accessories > MP3 Player Accessories > Docking Stations
  #40 in	Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > MP3 Players & Accessories > MP3 Player Accessories > Speaker Systems

• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 25, 2007

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Specifically designed to unleash the robust playback abilities of most Sansa portable MP3 players (Sansa e200 series, Sansa c200 series, and Sansa Connect), the Altec Lansing inMotion iM413 is a powerful portable stereo system with surround effect technology. Designed for rich, crystal clear playback with enhanced, powerful bass technology, the iM413 delivers an immersive, surround effect with its custom, full-range twin bass-enhanced neodymium speakers. Powerful bass enhancement technology also is included to deliver high-quality bass without a subwoofer.

The iM413 comes with a wireless remote View larger.

Enjoy your music in any room of the house. View larger.

With its sleek and modern design, the iM413 is designed to complement your contemporary lifestyle. Backed with enough power to deliver full-range, full-bodied sound in the kitchen, living room, or bedroom, the iM413 runs on three AAA batteries (not included) that can power the unit for up to 24 hours. For those times when you don't want to worry about battery life, the iM413 includes an AC adapter for nonstop playback functionality.

The iM413 also features a built-in FM radio with station memory presets, an easy-to-read LCD, and a telescopic antenna. A fully functional wireless remote is included for added convenience. The iM413 is even compatible with Sansa models that have alarm clock and sleep timer features.

An auxiliary input jack is included so you can use the iM413's powerful speakers with various CD, DVD, and MP3 players. The iM413 comes backed by a 1-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
iM413 inMotion digital speaker system, wireless remote, AC power supply, user’s guide, and quick connect instructions.

Product Description

Altec Lansing's iM413 is a docking station for your Sansa player. It can be powered by AC or battery making it fully portable. It has a built in FM radio with remote control and station presets.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great speaker option for Sansa Connect, January 22, 2008

By	MAC (San Antonio, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

I own a Sansa Connect and wanted to find a portable and reasonable sounding set of speakers to acccompany it for use at my office, home, and other locations where I might prefer not to use earphones. The iM413 seemed to fit the bill nicely so I bought one this weekend. The build quality is excellent and the overall sound is good for speakers of this size, especially when using the bass boost and surround sound functions controlled by the included remote. The tone is pleasing and easily heard across an average sized room even at relatively low to moderate volume settings. There is some distortion at the highest volume, but I won't be using that level much anyway, so I don't find that unacceptable for my needs. The system looks great with the Connect attached and presents a very clean, high tech profile. I particularly like that the speaker dock also charges the player. The Connect has a short battery life when using WiFi, so being able to stream Internet radio for several hours with no concern for the battery running low is a big "plus". I can listen to and download plenty of music and still have a fully charged battery when I'm ready to go moble with just the player. The iM413's FM reception has been quite good and it is nice having another option for music that my Connect itself does not currently have. Since the system is also compatable with the Sansa c200 and e200 series of MP3 players, both my son (e260) and duaghter (c250) can also make use of the iM413 when I'm not using it. The only problem will be the fighting to get it! My one compliant is the FM antenna which is a single, thin wire. It tends to get in the way when moving the unit around and seems easy to accidently damage or pull off if it were to snag on something, etc. Perhaps a small, fold-away telescoping antenna may have been a better option in my opinion, espcially for a portable system. Overall, however, this is not a big enough issue to stop my liking the iM413 so much. I wish it were not so expesnive ($99 at BestBuy), but as they become more available, I'm sure there will be some great deals out there before too long. For what I use it for, the iM413 is a great product and I would recommend to anyone looking for a solid sounding, portable speaker system for the Sansa Connect, e200, or c200 series.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars read all the specs from Altec Lansing FIRST, September 1, 2008

By	P. Mullins "CDMan" (Charleston, WV United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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The pictures listed here are OLD photos, the iM413 has been updated on Altec's web site as follows. (and the antenna is a wire)

Immersive, crystal-clear sound
Full-range custom-designed speakers and surround effect technology combine to widen the audio image.


Powerful bass
Bass enhancement technology delivers quality bass without a subwoofer.


Easy to carry
It's the perfect music companion around the kitchen, bedroom, or workshop.


Charges your Sansa
Built-in dock recharges your Sansa during play.


Built-in Radio
FM radio with convenient remote controls and station presets, LCD display, and FIXED-WIRE antenna.


Full-function remote
Speaker, FM radio, and select Sansa functions are at your fingertips.


Input jack
For second device connection, including CD, DVD, and MP3 players.


AC or battery-operated
Advanced Class D amplifier delivers maximum power and up to 24 hours of battery life.


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Specs

This detailed PDF document itemizes product features and performance specifications.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What's with the antenna?, April 13, 2008

By	DHK (Brea, CA) - See all my reviews

It's an excellent product, and I'm quite satisfied with the quality of the speakers. The only missing feature is a built-in alarm and a clock. But what I really wanted to point out is the antenna. In the product description and in the accompanying picture, it lists the product as having a "telescopic antenna," and shows it in the picture. However, when I received the item, the system had a wire antenna. It's quite annoying and out of sync with the portable design of the entire unit. It's a 55-inch wire that dangles off the speakers. A complete design flaw in my opinion! Why the discrepancy? Are there older and newer versions of this model? Whoever you buy from, double check with the seller if you care about this.