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Title: Altec Lansing IM5 Review
Summary: As summer approaches the UK (no sign yet) all our thoughts turn to laying on the beech listening to MP3 tracks, What better then, than a new portable iPod speaker system to blast out tracks while you take in some waves?
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Title: Altec Lansing inMotion iM5 Portable Speakers
Pros: A portable speaker system with acceptable audio quality for typical users, a pop-out dock for iPod syncing and charging, international power adapters, a nice carrying case, and audio input to let it work with all iPods. Nice industrial design and very sim
Cons: Lacks rechargeable battery pack found in comparably priced modern competitors, no remote control (or ability to use one for iPod 5G and nano). As with its similarly priced predecessors, overall sound balance is not great for the price unless you strongly
Verdict: When Altec released iM7, we noted that it had leapfrogged competitors by offering a great speaker system with better value and design for the dollar than Bose's SoundDock; by comparison, iM5 has stood almost still with an old package and price point while
Summary: As far as portable iPod speakers are concerned, a lot has changed over the past two years. At the beginning of 2004, we reviewed Altec Lansing's original inMotion speaker system for the iPod (iLounge rating: B), which was then an innovative portable combi
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Title: Altec Lansing inMotion iM510 speakers for SanDisk Sansa
Pros: The Altec Lansing inMotion iM510 is the first portable speaker set designed for the Sansa e200 and c200 series; has excellent sound quality for the size; operates on batteries (with good battery life); compact design; USB pass-through for syncing; recharg
Cons: The iM510's volume buttons don't offer enough feedback; dock pops out too easily; no constant line-level audio from player to speaker; annoying spacer adapter; no remote control; inappropriate for viewing video; volume jumps to high default leve
Verdict: The Altec Lansing inMotion iM510s offer sweet sound in a portable package for Sansa users.
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Title: Altec Lansing inMotion IM5
Pros: Compact and sturdy. Good input/output options. Nice-looking travel bag. Easy to use.
Cons: Bass distorts easily. No remote control.
Verdict: The Altec Lansing InMotion IM5 is a portable, shock-resistant speaker package with some nice extras, but the bass can distort even at normal listening volume.
Summary: THX certification': No, # of channels: 2, # of satellites: 1, Controls on satellites (specify channel): Power, Sepa...
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Title: Altec Lansing iM5
Pros: Portable and Compact, Loud Volume Levels, Inputs Include Sub Out and Composite, Syncs and Charges iPod when docked
Cons: Lacks a little bass and low end, Can't control volume on the iPod itself, Volume buttons require a firm press, No Remote Control included, Power doesn't switch off iPod
Verdict: The iM5 is a decent unit and its extra outputs are a nice touch. But the lack of an included remote and better sounding units for similar or lower prices means it wouldn't hurt looking elsewhere.
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60/100 |
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Title: Altec Lansing iM510 Portable Sansa Speakers
Pros: Uses AA-sized batteries, Good sound quality for the size., Well thought out and a complete package, an example being the carry case.,
Cons: Manual is not illustrative., Has a sub-woofer out but the compatible sub-woofer model from Altec Lansing is not sold in India.,
Summary: Your camping trip can be a party too!
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80/100 |
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Title: Review: Altec Lansing im510 inMotion Mobile Speaker System
Summary: The Altec Lansing inMotion im510 Portable Audio System (a.k.a. speaker system) is one of the first made-for-Sansa speaker docks. It is compatible with both the c200 and e200 series Sansa players, and I reviewed it with SanDisk's e280 8 GB
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Title: Altec Lansing iM510 Portable Sansa Speakers
Pros: Ultra portable, Battery power option, Works with both e200 and c200 Sansa players,
Cons: Limited sound quality, Annoying volume button, Inconvenient to adjust player while docked,
Verdict: So are these the best speakers I've ever heard? No. I'd be lying if I said that true audiophiles will be happy with the sound quality. However, there is no denying their ability considering the diminutive size. Do they have the best interface design? No.
Summary: Portable external speakers have become a hot seller in the portable media player arena. Altec Lansing was at the forefront of the personal media player aftermarket and introduced several products ...
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Title: Less expensive sibling to popular iM3 is a solid system but too pricey given the current competition.
Pros: One of the most compact good-sounding systems; sturdy construction; good battery life; can sync and charge iPod when docked; includes video output.
Cons: Sound quality not as good as that of similarly-priced competitor; no remote; dock cradle often extends on its own; volume level reset to near-max at power-on.
Verdict: The iM5 is a bit of an odd entry in Altec Lansing's inMotion iM line: Despite its higher model number, the iM5 has a retail price that's $30 lower than the iM3 and is missing features found on the iM3. At the same time, the iM5 includes a couple features,
Summary: The inMotion iM5 is the least expensive of Altec Lansing's portable speaker systems for all dockable iPods, and it has the potential to be an appealing "low-end" entry in the inMotion line. Unfortunately, at $150 the iM5 is too expensive given the current
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