iMainGo XP iPad 1/iPad 2 Portable Speaker Case

by Imaingo

Product Features

• Custom fits and protects your iPad 1 and iPad 2
• Play and view your iPad without removing it form your protective iMainGo case
• State of the art electronics deliver much bigger and better sound than your iPad. Perfect for movies, gaming, presentations, etc.
• Four premium high output stereo speakers, dual tuned bass and an ultra-efficient digital amplifier for an amazing sound experience.
• Rechargeable lithium ion battery delivers at least six hours of playtime between charges (Charger included)

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

iMainGo XP is an ultra-portable speaker system and protective case for your iPad or iPad 2. iMainGo XP features premium high output stereo speakers that are perfect for music, movies, gaming, presentations, assistive tech apps, and more. This smart case will convert from a case to stand which lets you enjoy more applications like watching videos, using Facetime, and typing on the keyboard.

Revolutionary speaker system delivers powerful sound in a portable package

Built-in stand makes it easier to enjoy videos, Facetime, and keyboard use

Revolutionary Speaker System

The iMainGo XP's revolutionary speaker system features PSL's sx175 digital music amplifier to deliver huge sound, much bigger and better than can be achieved with your iPad alone. Four 32mm titanium-coned neodymium high speakers at 5.0 watts per channel deliver crisp, powerful sound in a portable package. The tuned porting and chamber sharing work to increase bass and frequency response.

iMainGo XP is an ultra-portable speaker system and protective case for your iPad or iPad 2

The premium rechargeable Lithium-ion battery at 2100 mAh delivers at least 6 hours of playtime between charges.

Lightweight Protection

When used as an iPad case, the iMainGo XP provides adequate protection against scratches, chips and dirt. It's lightweight enough to carry anywhere, and the smart case converts from a case to a stand to allow ease of use when watching videos, typing emails, or using Facetime chat. Play and view your iPad without removing it from your protective iMainGo XP case. Place your iMainGo XP in cinema or tablet mode and enjoy your favorite apps the way their meant to be displayed, all with great sound.

Dual Headphone Jacks

Listen privately with a friend using the dual headphone outputs. The second headphone output is also used as an auxiliary output, and if you are only plugged into it, the speaker will remain working (this enables daisy-chaining). If you're plugged into the first headphone jack, or both of them, the speakers will be disabled for private listening.

What's in the Box

iMainGo XP hard plastic protective case, speakers, stand, user documentation/instructions, 1 year limited warranty, power supply.

Product Description

IMainGo XP is an ultra-portable stereo and protective case that custom fits your iPad 1 or 2. Four speakers and tuned bass delivers an amazing sound-clear highs, rich deep basses. Just open your iMainGo XP. Plug in your iPad. Turn your music on. Stand back. Perfect for music, movies, and games.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Probably great for some users, not me December 27, 2011

By Phil Geusz

I bought this product hoping to use it as an all-day music source in a noisy factory. My main hope was that it'd both be louder than and last longer in heavy use than an iMaingoX or iMaingo2, both of which are pretty good products. While this is a very impressive design in some ways and might be great for someone making, say, formal business presentations it's not at all suitable to my needs. When the speakers are deployed the whole unit becomes delicate and awkward and takes up far too much bench-space. The batteries began to fade in four or five hours at full volume, even sooner than the smaller iMaingo's batteries, and the sound isn't noticeably louder in my work environment. The _real_ fly in the ointment, however, is the size/weight/convenience factor. I very often use my iPad as an e-reader, especially at restaurants, and that's virtually impossible with this device in place unless you're willing to dedicate a large percentage of your available table-space to the system's oversized footprint and be sure to remember to bring along the separate, easy-to-lose tripod. While there are many good things to say about this system-- it's certainly cleverly engineered and the sound is of decent quality, for example-- I'll be giving mine away to an iPad owning friend sometime very soon. And you know what? I bet _she_ won't find a real-world use for it, either.

Buy yourself a good pair of rechargeable bluetooth speakers instead, unless you're out to visually impress clients or something like that. After trying many different makes and models of bluetooth speakers I've found the Monster Clarity's to be the best value available at this time. They're a bit louder than this gadget, much smaller and lighter to carry, have longer-lasting batteries, and allow you to carry your iPad in a more user-friendly case. Best of all, while the price seems to bounce around a lot I've seen them go for as little as fifty bucks here on Amazon.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars iMainGO XP iPad Case Review November 26, 2011

By Luis Alamilla

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good value for features and performance November 25, 2011

By Giovanni Paredes

The Good: It's a solid case with 4 speakers and internal rechargeable battery that works with with iPad and iPad2. Great design in this price range make the iMainGoXP a great way to enjoy watching movies on your iPad at home or on the road with the internal 6hr rechargeable battery. The speakers are best suited for movie watching as the stereo surround effects create a nice personal space of cinema enjoyment.

The Bad: The sound quality is good at lower levels but the midrange tones quickly disappear at higher volumes when listening to music, making this speaker case best suited for movie watching. Slightly hard to open locking tabs make the case hard to open at first but does loosen up with use. The case cover is a fingerprint magnet but only really noticeable up close

The Verdict: A good value at $119 with solid build quality and good sound, turning your iPad into a personal movie theatre. I wouldn't recommend this case to an audiophile expecting "big sound to fill a room" as this case is not intended to compete in that market. The case is best used as an accessory to enhance the multimedia experience of your iPad when traveling, in the car, or at home.

Design and features: At first glance this case reminds me of the portable DVD players made popular a few years back. The size is fairly comparable to a slightly thicker 10" netbook. Once you manage to pull the 2 locking tabs which I found to be very tight even for me, it opens to show the speakers and iPad. I can see how a person with limited hand strength would definitely have a problem opening the case but I did notice the tabs did loosen with use. Inside you will find 4 1˝" speakers and tuned bass ports. The case includes a snap on cradle for the iPad2 or skip it if you have the original iPad. One added feature which I didn't explore were the two headphone jacks for private movie screening or in the car. The included internal rechargeable battery adds just a little bit of weight. A wall charger is included. The case also includes a sturdy easel type stand lets you prop your iPad on a table at various viewing angles. Overall design of this product is better than expected in this price range.

Performance: I can't stress enough that this speaker system performs really well in this price range. Other iPad speaker cases in this category were lacking key elements like an internal battery and looked more like add on speakers mounted to a lightweight case. It's very obvious that this speaker case system was intended for movie watching and not so much for music at higher sound levels. The stereo separation is very audible and the tuned bass ports help the small speakers deliver bigger sound, but this effect is not as noticeable when listening to music. Performance is just okay when playing music at higher levels as the mids are absent and the music sounds flat, but not enough to be unacceptable, just a limitation of the size of the speakers. Battery life did come close to 6 hrs at a comfortable listening volume making this a nice travel speaker case for your iPad.