09-20-2004, 09:00 PM
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Executive Editor
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Altec Lansing IM2 Portable Speakers
"You�ve got a gazillion hours of music stored on your MP3 player, but until now, you�ve been the only one dancing. Introducing Altec Lansing inMotion iM2 portable audio system. This tiny, ultra-portable, battery-operated stereo system is the ideal companion for your MP3 or CD player. A highly efficient Class D amplifier powers two 2� full-range neodymium micro drivers to deliver a full spectrum of pure, distinct sound, while the revolutionary MaxxBass� technology allows listeners to enjoy deep bass without lugging around a subwoofer. Best of all, connectivity is as easy as plugging inMotion�s audio cable into your player�s headphone jack."
Looking for some speakers to go along with your Pocket PC? These speakers from Buy.com have received five perfect reviews - people seem to really like them. 
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09-20-2004, 09:17 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 302
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Man I need something like this. I've been waiting for portable speakers with good reviews.
Interestingly I can't locate this product on the Altec Lansing website. They have the IM3 and two others listed but all retail for $140+. The link you give shows this IM2 model for around $45.
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09-20-2004, 09:48 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 32
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I give these a thumbs-up...I work for one of their distributors in Canada and I've had a full demo...in fact I have some on order for when my new hx4700 gets here 
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09-20-2004, 09:55 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 4
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Seen these before?
Are these not the same speakers that they sell for iPods, just without the connector for the iPod?
Looks like a great deal - but am a little concerned that the speaker position will not allow me to make a connection to either my MP3 player or my PDA - any one have any actual experience with these?
Lastly, I did not see any information about international shipping - does anyone know if they ship to Canada?
TIA!
GG
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09-20-2004, 10:05 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Feb 2004
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You should cross post this on DMT, see what the people over there have to say.
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09-20-2004, 10:33 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 63
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Well, I have the Creative Travel sound speakers and was very impressed when I first heard em. I use em on both my PPC (for betaplayer) and on my Nomad Jukebox Zen.
I would really like to see how these sound in comparision
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09-20-2004, 11:42 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 209
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Originally Posted by CiscoKid
I give these a thumbs-up...I work for one of their distributors in Canada and I've had a full demo...in fact I have some on order for when my new hx4700 gets here |
Bought 1 yesterday when it was "deal of the day" at buy.com for $34. Awsome speakers..and very cute..
They are the same for the much more expensive iPod IM3 version. Get them when you can. You won't be disappointed.
Beware: The space between the 2 speakers is not adjustable. It is perfect for the iPaq 41xx/19xx. Other larger device such iPaq 22xx (I assume the same for the hx4700) , Toshiba won't fit.
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09-21-2004, 12:16 AM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Jun 2002
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I bought some of these from Buy.com last week for about $38. I am very impressed with their performance for the size/weight/convenience.
Note that these are NOT identical to the ipod inMotion speakers, although they are very similar. The inMotions have 2 drivers each side, while the iM2 has one (larger I think) driver each side. You can see this is the pictures of the two models.
I was initially planning on getting the inMotion model, even though I don't have an ipod, due to the great reviews and my previous good experiences with Altec Lansing's speakers. The price was a bit of a put-off though. When I saw these iM2s for such a cheap price, I figured they had to be worth a go.
I haven't heard the original inMotion speakers to compare with (couldn't find any on display), but I am very happy with the iM2. I have a somewhat critical ear for music, so most small speakers I have heard I couldn't stand, but the iM2s are pretty good.
Keep in mind that I think they are very good for their size. That is, they are far better than any laptop built-in speakers I have heard, better than my ipaq speaker, and better than anything else I have heard for the size. The extra bass is noticeable, though causes some distortion at higher volume levels (not surprisingly for those little drivers). The volume level is good, though, and at least you can choose between quiet volume with best sound quality and higher volume with some distortion. The speakers seem to work equally well on batteries and the included power adapter.
Finally, for portablility while travelling, my main reason for buying them, I haven't seen any better. The folding design is excellent for protecting the drivers, and makes the unit very easily packable.
All in all, I am very pleased with them, and even tempted to get another pair at that price - my wife has taken them away on holiday at the moment!
The other speakers I was considering were the Sonic Impact SI-5 Gen 2 (http://www.si-5.com/si5.html). They are about $50, but I couldn't find anywhere to listen to them. Anyone tried them?
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09-21-2004, 12:18 AM
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Editorial Contributor
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 5,411
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Re: Seen these before?
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Originally Posted by Gadget Guy
Looks like a great deal - but am a little concerned that the speaker position will not allow me to make a connection to either my MP3 player or my PDA
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The PPC, or whatever, connects via a miniphono plug into the headset jack according to the writeup. It doesn't need to sit between the speakers.
Anyone with one care to tell us what powers it? Is there a DC in socket and is it 5v, hope. Don't need another wall wart, and batteries get expensive. (AC is included in the hotel rate  )
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09-21-2004, 12:31 AM
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Editorial Contributor
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Originally Posted by AndrewF
The other speakers I was considering were the Sonic Impact SI-5 Gen 2 ( http://www.si-5.com/si5.html). They are about $50, but I couldn't find anywhere to listen to them. Anyone tried them? |
I've got the originals, the $30 ones and they sound pretty decent to me, but I'm 50. I don't like the multi-piece design that much. You've got the little amp thing and the two speakers then two cables to the speakers and one to the media player. Then the power cord if you don't want to use the batteries. Allows a lot of separation, but at the cost of components. It's a trade off.
The other one that I have and really like is the Sony SRST77 (One place http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?...t77&svbname=30 ) The sound real good and are very packable. The top two mickey mouse ears swivel in for travel.
Need somebody with a critical ear to buy all of them and compare Not too critical though, or none of them will be any good.
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