Altec Lansing inMotion iM500 Speaker System for iPod nano 1G, 2G (Black) | 
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| Brand: Altec Lansing
Category: CE
List Price: $99.95
Buy New: $64.95
You Save: $35.00 (35%)
New (23) Used (3) from $32.97
Rating:  27 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 10 x 5.9 x 4.2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: IM500
Model: IM500
UPC: 021986953524
EAN: 0021986953524
ASIN: B000HYSU10
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Lightweight speaker system with built-in speaker dock for iPod nano 1G, 2G | | • | Syncs iPod with PC via mini USB 2.0 connection; also charges iPod | | • | Folds into compact footprint for transporting in backpack or briefcase | | • | Powered by AC adapter (included) or 6 AAA batteries (not included) | | • | Measures 8.5 x 5 x 0.7 inches (W x H x D) |
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Product Description
Is there an emotional bond between you and your iPod nano? Set it inMotion. Here's a speaker system for your iPod nano that's tiny enough for home and on the road. Okay, so your iPod nano is the coolest thing since the discovery of electricity. Want to know the second coolest thing? Then introduce yourself to the inMotion iM500 for iPod nano. It's compact, lightweight and super-thin just like your iPod nano. So you can take it with you? wherever. And it features two custom, full-range drivers, plus built-in-bass-enhancement technology for stunning, surprisingly clear sound. You can plug it in or choose battery power. And it syncs and charges your iPod nano. inMotion 500 is perfect for your attachment to your nano and for your nano to contunue pleasing you. Charges/syncs your iPod nano Surprising bass quality for sonic depth Foldable dock - weighs only 12 ounces Carrying case included Perfect companion for your iPod nano at home or when travelling Folds to close at 8.5 wide, 0.7 deep, and 5 high (215mm x 17mm x 128mm) Input jack for second device connection, including laptops, other Digital Media Players, CD/DVD players (adapter included).
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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 22 more reviews...
Great size--great sound October 1, 2008
Attractive, compact and fully portable i-pod speakers. Great sound from speakers this size. The fit and finish are of a high quality and 6 AAA batteries will power the unit without an AC power cord. Good value for the price.
 WOW! August 24, 2008
I own two of these systems, I have one at home in my bedroom and another in my office on my desk. Small footprint fits very well on desks and shelves. The sound is wonderful, has a battery that will work for hours away from power source sounds great. I am satisfied at every level with this item. Recommend highly to all music lovers.
 Decent sound but no iPod alarm clock functionality & unsatisfactory customer service June 26, 2008
The sound quality from this unit is quite good for its size. The slim profile surprises many people who see it and hear it. Unfortunately, this product does not meet my needs and I have been frustrated by Altec Lansing's customer support, which is the reason for the poor star rating.
When I purchased this item (from a bricks-and-mortar store) it was as a present. Upon opening the box, my friend discovered that the flip-down dock would not flip-down because the latch was broken. Rather than returning the item immediately to the store I decided to do the "right thing" (actually the wrong thing) and deal directly with Altec Lansing. Several weeks of nonsense later I finally had a working unit. This was now about 5-6 weeks after purchasing the dock. How long does it take to replace a non-functioning product anyway?
The primary use for this product is as speakers for an iPod which acts as an alarm clock in the morning -- unfortunately, even when on AC power this dock will shut itself off a few minutes after music stops (for example, when I go to sleep at night), thus rendering it useless for its primary purpose. In the morning my iPod will turn on and try to start playing music... through speakers that have thoughtfully turned themselves off hours before.
The customer support person I spoke with was even confused as to what I meant by an "alarm clock for my iPod", so I explained the alarm feature of the iPod to them. This is a bad sign when customer support doesn't even understand iPods when you're asking about an iPod dock. The intent of the auto shut-down feature is to save battery power, but it has the side effect of not providing the functionality that drove my purchasing decision. By the time I was able to actually use the dock and determine this inadequacy, it was too late to return it to the store (on account of the 4-5+ week turnaround on replacing my non-functional dock). Thus I am stuck with a dock that sounds fine for the few times that I actually use it, but which is completely worthless for the 99.9% of instances when I'd really like it -- in the morning when I'm asleep. (And, of course, when I say "I" it refers to the giftee, which makes me feel even more irritated.)
Altec Lansing customer support was unable to help me with the return now that they had caused so many weeks of delay in replacing the unit. A customer support supervisor did not return my call. Needless to say, I will not be purchasing any more Altec Lansing products in the future, and of course I was motivated enough to write this review.
So, if you don't have to deal with the company's tech support I'm sure that this is a fine product (assuming that you don't want to use it to wake you in the morning). It is very thin and nice looking, and would be easy to pack into a bag or suitcase when traveling... not that I have any use for speakers that can't wake me up when I'm on the road. The flip-down foot on my replacement unit has not caused any problems, but given that the initial problem was with the foot that might be a point of weakness too.
Love this thing! June 18, 2008
I looked at several retailers for this item and was not able to find it.
My son has this system and has been very happy with it. It has great sound quality and is very slim and compact. It will hold a nano with an acrylic cover on it. Some other altec systems will not. I could not be happier!
Nice System May 8, 2008
This is a very nice iPod player. Sound is good. Quality of it is very nice. This is the second one we have bought, one for my daughter and one for my wife...
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