Altec Lansing inMotion Portable Audio System for iPod (White) Reviews

• SMALL SYSTEM BUT STRIKING WOOF...VERY USEFUL TOO

  
  By A1L8HRCM60W0W7 on 2004-03-06
  From its sleek looks to the thumping bass, the InMotion matches the iPods perfectly. For its size, the woofer included is mindblowing, the songs have a deep bass that one has come to expect from Lansing.

  Some spiffy and convenient features --

  (a) A minijack .125-inch headphone jack for private listening
  (b) an auxiliary stereo minijack input for hookup with other audio devices such as portable CD players, laptops, older iPods, and other MP3 players (an interconnect for this purpose is included)
  (c) Built-in, flush-mounted power and volume controls
  (d) When docked inMotion's iPod bay, your music player can perform all the same data transfer and synchronization functions possible via Apple's usual free-standing iPod dock
  (e) The onboard amp can support up to 24 hours of continuous playback on just four AA batteries (not included).
  (f) For indoor use, it includes an AC power supply that recharges the iPod anytime it sits in the inMotion docking bay
  (g) Small but useful -- you can use iPod's alarm feature to create a pretty functional alarm clock that plays wake-up music of your choice, very useful for travellers

  It's a very worthy purchase for such a small "system"..
  
  

• Impressive design

  
  By A11NOO384U6BTX on 2004-11-09
  The design of this speaker system is impressive! Perfect for using your iPod in your office or dorm as a personal stereo.
  
  When folded up, it forms a small little rectangle just 8 inches wide and only about an inch high; to set it up, just open it and flip the speakers around and you have a little stereo to plug your iPod into. Altec Lansing ships a very nice leather bag to store the device in. The entire unit weighs only 15 ounces so it's easy to tuck it into a brief case or backpack.
  
  You can run these speakers off double-A batteries for truly portable operation, or from an AC adapter that plugs into the wall.
  
  This device accepts any of the newer iPods that dock, including the mini-iPods. You can also use this with older iPods, CD players, or other MP3 players using the auxiliary audio input.
  
  Sound quality? Not quite as good as your home stereo speakers, but then this is really SMALL. I think the sound is quite acceptable for the size of the speakers.
  
  Note that a newer model is out now that is even smaller and looks a little cooler. So, shop around before you decide on which version is right for you.
  
  
  

• Easy, Portable, Functional and Sounds Good

  
  By A16PKR0PIB6959 on 2004-05-10
  Got my wife an 20GB iPod for Valentines Day and she listens to it all the time. When it came to hinting about a Mother's Day present, she wanted these speakers.

  I have an Apple Store nearby so I stopped in and they had them on display. I was concerned that that they are so small (like two other iPods on either side of the unit in the center) that they would sound poorly, but they actually sounded very good.

  She got them this morning and immediately set them up. It runs on 4-AA batteries but I imagine she'll use the supplied AC Adapter almost all the time accept if we were to bring them someplace where there might not be a place to plug them in. She was amazed at how compact the unit was and thought the speakers were missing until I showed her how it flips open. They also supply a short adapter to connect an external device to the speakers as well as a lined case to store the speakers when not in use.

  So she "docked" her iPod in it, turned the power on, pressed play and it worked like a charm. It really sounded good. She moved the unit to the kitchen, put the volume maybe halfway up and we could here it all over the floor that the kitchen is on. Set lower, it can play without disturbing others. Plus, important for her (or it was when she was always carrying it around) is that it charges the unit. Maybe now with the speakers and it being plugged in, she won't be commenting that she forgot to charge the iPod again.

  Granted it has only been 1 day, but she's already said multiple times today how cool it is and how good it sounds. That's all that matters to me! ;-) I'd highly recommend considering this unit to add to your iPod experience.
  
  

• Almost Perfect.

  
  By A3U73OG24BBDN3 on 2004-03-26
  I'm pretty happy with these speakers. Beautiful design, good price. I travel a lot for work; I also have a cabin in the country. This device is perfect for both situations. The adage "Less is more" has never been truer.
  Five improvements/problems need to be addressed, however:

  1. Needs an equalizer, however crude. It could be a multitrack, it could just be a bass vs. treble dial. You will notice a popping of the (otherwise very good) speakers when the production of music you're playing is "punchy" or puts the bass/bottom up-front. It's not acceptable to have to lower the volume of the speakers to get rid of said popping.
  2. The speakers need to be designed to handle more bass/bottom. See item #1 above.
  3. Would it kill Altec Lansing to add an LED/LCD counter to the volume control so you know where you are on the volume scale? I don't think so.
  4. The DC (AA battery) function must be able to connect to the engaged iPod, so that the AA batteries can power the speakers AND iPod, when the iPod is low on charge.
  5. If item #4 above isn't workable, Altec Lansing must find battery alternatives, like a 3v battery (such as is used to power 35mm cameras) that can do the job.

  I am glad I bought these speakers. I am very happy with them, I really enjoy them, and I would recommend them to anybody. Cheers, Marit
  
  

• The size of the speakers reflect the size of the sound

  
  By A3HRVYUUG5117O on 2005-11-29
  This is a great little compact set of speakers if you're looking to listen to music in a small room, or for just yourself. But crank it up, and you're in for distortion of the bass and a lot of tinny sound.
  
  Pros:
  Compact. Uses batteries OR wall outlet, so it's versatile and you can take it to the beach, on a picnic, etc. Folds up to the size of a small book and comes with a nice padded pouch for transport. Makes sound good enough for an office, bedroom, cubicle, etc. Takes double A batteries, not some proprietary one. Great at low-to-medium volumes.
  
  Cons:
  Distorts high and low frequency sound at medium-to-high volume. You can't use this for a party, there is no way it would play loud enough. I have one in my bedroom, and use it to play soft music (jazz, classical, soft-rock) in the evening. It does not handle bass well at all, and adds a tinny quality. You can see the speakers bumping, in fact, at a low volume. I'd worry about blowing them out.
  
  If you're looking to buy this for a party or to fill your home with music, do yourself a favor and go to Target or Best Buy and listen to this and the Bose Sounddock side by side. You'll CLEARLY hear the difference. And if the Bose (@ $299) isn't in your price range and you're not worried about compact, trendy looks, a set of $80 computer speakers with a sub can knock this system out of the water any day. On the other hand, if you're buying this system for your kid's room and don't WANT them to be able to play their music loud, this is the system for you!
  
  
• Pretty good product overall
  By A33FS5H3CPDR6D on 2004-02-19
  Are you the frequent traveller who likes setting up a small stereo in your hotel room, and not relegate yourself to uncomfortable headphones???

  With all the speakers out there, I would have to say that, with regards to the iPod, this pair of speakers is the best!

  1. Portability

  ---- The speakers fold up real nicely and are VERY easy to pack in your carry-on..... I've often had trouble placing speakers in my bags, but these ones fold into a flat surface, which makes it very easy to stick into any little crevice

  2. Loudness

  ---- Some small speakers never quite get loud enough --- while these speakers aren't like a THX sound auditorium, they do produce a pretty loud beat! You'll be putting the volume down more often then turning it up

  3. Clarity

  ---- Like I said, this isn't the perfect clarity, but for the price, the speakers really get the job done....... Very clear and they sound great -- I highly recommend putting your iPod on VOCAL BOOSTER for great sound on this speaker set

  4. iPod connection

  ---- Its so cool how the iPod connects to this thing.... Unless you have the 1/2nd generation iPod (which also works with this system), then the simply put your iPod into the dock and connect no other wires! it plays from there....... unless you use AA batteries, then you will have to plug the AC adapter into the speakers, which is fine, because then the iPod will charge as it sits in the dock

  isn't that awesome! you can finally listen to your iPod continuously without having to worry that it'll run outta battery power

  so overall, this is a device that you can't live without if you're an iPod lover

  great sound, great portability, and great charging

  BUY YOURS NOW!!!!
  
  

• Portability makes these a "must-have" - 8/05 Update
  By AU1SKSAF00JJH on 2004-07-20
  After weighing all the options for small speaker options for the iPod, I decided on this system. Why?
  1) SIZE: Yes, other systems that are slightly bigger probably have better sound, but with the folding feature and carry bag that comes with this system, it's unbeatable.
  2) PORTABILITY: Closely linked with size, but with other key factors: Battery use and lack of parts. It uses 4 AA batteries and if you don't take along the power cord, it's one small piece when folded. That's it. You're gone.
  3) EASE OF USE: With the built in iPod dock that lets you charge while listening, it is just too easy. But that's not all! You can connect to your PC via the system's base and do all the normal functions. But wait, there's more! Since the iPod is docked it leaves the headphone jack open. If you happen to have the iTrip (or other FM transmitter), you can use this jack and transmit to other speaker options using FM. This is useful in situations where others might want to share your collection (e.g. the beach). Then you and others can listen.
  4) THE COOL FACTOR: I'm not sure how to put a price on this one, but I paid $109 and the cool factor is probably worth $75 of that. It just looks cool, and since it is clearly made for the iPod, gawkers know it's probably the latest thing.
  Since it's so easy and sounds so good, I've taken to moving the speakers to wherever I am in the house instead of having the home PC play through the home speakers throughout the whole house. We're not talking earth shattering sound here, but for one/two room or office use - these are excellent.
  UPDATE: 8/26/05 - After a year of using these, they still rate 5 stars. I have come to realize that not everyone is obsessed with iPods, so most people have still never seen anything like this (hard to believe huh?). I still get comments on how small and/or cool these speakers are and that they sound good. There are now dozens of choices in this area and I've played with a lot in the local Apple store. I still maintain that for the price and simplicity, this speaker system is the way to go. Is the Bose system louder? Yes, but it's too cumbersome for my tastes (and pricey). Does the JBL system look cool, yes but the portability is not there. Don't get me wrong - I'd take one of those sets if you want to send me one, but the Altec set still gets amazed comments and pumps out enough sound for me.
  
  
• Suits my needs, but could be a little bit better
  By A1JPKRIDZ4EX1Z on 2004-09-23
  I live in a small townhouse, where huge booming sound would be unnecessary for me and inconsiderate of my neighbors. These speakers are great for my situation - compact, good-looking with good sound quality. (If you were expecting giant defibrillating sound from a speaker set that is the size of a paperback book, well then you need to keep going and find the magic portal to Narnia because I don't know of any speakers around that will fit that bill.)
  
  Satisfaction aside, I gave it 4 stars because I agree with some of the other reviewers:
  -Some kind of indicator to show where you are in the volume scale would help
  -An equalizer would be great, although I'm doing ok just using the equalizer settings on the iPod
  -A remote control would have been really great.
  
  Altogether though, I am really satisfied with these and the points I listed would just be nice to have.
  
  
• If I Could Only Have One iPod Accessory, This Would Be It!
  By A1CYWV2IMKJEN5 on 2004-12-02
  I'm sold on the iPod. But I've never been a big fan of headsets. The cords always tangle and within a half hour, my ears start hurting. Besides, I'm from the pre-headset generation when earphones were for audio engineers and hi-fi fanatics. I like big-space listening while I accomplish life's sundries ... cords that tie me to my music just get in the way. The only time I really use a headset is when I go for a long walk.
  
  The InMotion system is a dock that allows a full interface between my iPod and my computer. It's a charger. With 4 AA batteries, it's completely portable. It sure as heck beats those FM transmitter gadgets for in-car listening (not that the gadgets themselves are bad, but try keeping a strong-signal, station-free channel on a three-hour road trip). It comes with a soft carrying bag in which I can also stow the iPod. The quality of the sound is more than sufficient to keep me smiling. And, on top of all that, it's up there on my list for amazing product design.
  
  I only wish I could find a car adapter that would work with it (tried the Belkin-iPod one and couldn't get it to power the InMotion), so I wouldn't have to rely on batteries for the road trips.
  
  Between this incredibly cool product and my iPod (oh, and the computer), I feel my modest 21st-century audio entertainment requirements are complete.
  
  
• could have been better....
  By A3R4HBYEYMTXZX on 2005-03-07
  these sound nice, however, there is a major design flaw--the only way you get sound from the speakers is through batteries. The ac adapter which charges the ipod-should have also powered the speakers. THis is not a problem if you don't mind carrying around a bunch of rechargeable speakers.
  
  
• Really Cool Speakers, if You Have Money to Burn
  By A1AB2Y7SJZOSE6 on 2004-04-05
  Being greatly impressed with my relatively inexpensive set of 2.1 Altec Lansing computer speakers, when I saw this product, I had to have it. While I realized that speakers this size could only give so much power, I was expecting a bit more out of them. The satellite speakers on my 2.1 system give you the impression you're listening to a full stereo and they are no larger than these. I don't see the sounds I get out of these speakers being any better than those from from a typical boom box. I would even say they are inferior to most modern ones. The battery life is very low as well. They suggest you could get 20 hours of playtime from a set of batteries. This is really relative to how loud you play music. If you play music at any kind of reasonable volume, the battery life should be no more than 10 hours. In the end, you could get a really nice set of portable computer speakers for a quarter of the price. While the sound these give is enough to turn some heads, it's really just another expensive novelty. I have grown rather attached to these speakers for travel use, but I would probably buy something else if I could go back.
  
  
• Not worth the money
  By ADUXMJUX28ZX7 on 2004-08-07
  Hi,
  
  Just received mine. Nice design and packagin. But the sound is not worth it. It sounds like a tin can
  Do not waste your $ on this
  
  
• Total Waste of Money!
  By A2KZQ6ZK98FSI7 on 2005-03-10
  Come on?! Do you really expect to get any sort of sound out of this cheap product? If you are an ant with really small ears, then you may like the crappy sound. This is so overpriced. People are jsut falling into the whole iPod "gotta have it" syndrome, that they pick this up and may think its great?
  I recommend buying a 50.00 pair of computer speakers and hooking them up instead. You will get way better sound!
  The only +++ of this product is that its really small, but that is also its downside when it comes to quality sound.
  
  
• Good system - one huge flaw
  By AJG4K1P75TOJG on 2006-11-08
  This is a good product - sounds great, gets good battery life, everything you'd hope for in an iPod dock. But it has one major flaw. The iPod docking port is really flimsy, and has no structural support aside from the actual electronics themselves. After a little bit of use, the connection between the iPod and the dock deteriorated to the point that the volume fluctuated up and down, and sometimes the sound cuts out all together.
  
  If they added some kind of simple support so that bumping the iPod wouldn't stress the electronics, I'd give this thing 5 stars. But without that, it simply breaks quickly, and no longer performs its only job - to sound good.
  
  
• Amazing device for the Ipod
  By on 2004-02-29
  This is a great product for the Ipod. Not only is the sound simply brilliant for such a small package, but the convenience and portability is fantastic. It's simply a must have for any Ipod user.
  
  
• Many pitfalls
  By AXQ9M5DIMYATO on 2004-09-24
  This unit is ok for just putting your iPod in and playing music over the speakers.
  
  The docking pass though does not work for USB on XP. XP will not recognize it though the docking station, but if you take the iPod off the docking station and connect direct it works fine. This does not allow you to leave the iPod in the charger while connected to your PC. At least with XP and USB.
  
  Also if you get one of those remote control units that goes on top, you cannot control the volume though the remote, you must use the volume control on the base unit.
  
  
  
  
• Road Warriors Dream
  By A2C6CI25MPTTNK on 2004-03-07
  Sure, we love to listen to our iPods on the plane, especially with noise cancelling headphones, but do you really want to be that isolated in your hotel room? These speakers have great sound considering their size and portability, run on 4 AA batteries, and look great with the iPod attached. If you travel with a laptop with decent speakers, this wouldn't be an item you need (you could just us iTunes to play your iPod), but you still may want these speakers to take the the beach, etc.

  Only complaints: why is the supplied power cord so ugly? The bundled power cord is the standard black cord with a AC converter attached to the plug. You can use your iPod Firewire cord and AC adapter with these speakers, but oddly enough, this will only charge the iPod and not provide power to the speakers. So far, I've gotten about the 24 hours on the AA batteries as claimed. I also have to take off my iSkin to use this, but I guess that's my problem!
  
  

• good sound could be great, plus one problem
  By A1412772R1XMD3 on 2004-07-18
  i am replacing my cambridge speakers with this little compact unit. the inmotion sounds adequate for its size but if you're a bass junkie like me you have to have more bass. just to experiment i plugged the jack from the (cambridge) sub into the headphone jack of the ipod and voila, nice tight bass, controlled by the ipod volume, and speaker volume controlled by the inmotion panel. if you have a small sub already,you're set, otherwise add the price of a computer size sub to use with this set. i set the ipod to "treble boost" since i have the sub hooked up. the sound is wonderfully rich and you won't complain because you have highs and lows, perfect for the office!
  just remember when travelling around with it, you're back to so so sound, but for something this size, it's great.

  here is the downside i've found so far. plugging into the back dock, the ipod says "do not disconnect" and the ipod never mounts.
  i'm using a windows machine configured to work with mac ipods
  and the ipod works when plugged directly with the computer but
  via the inmotion it just doesn't work. hoping to get help on this. even if i can't get it to work that way i'll still keep the "inmotion".
  
  

• My Final selection after buying and testing 3 systems
  By A3JABU0U52YE5L on 2005-04-15
  I bought and tested the InMotion, JBL On Tour and I-station systems with my Ipod.
  
  Overall the In-Motion system had the best sound - fullest range and brightest presence of the systems. JBL On Tour was a close second.
  
  
• VERY NICE LITTLE SPEAKERS!
  By A2GUUC29JCH1R5 on 2006-03-08
  Just got these this evening and started testing them out. So far, I'm very impressed. They work great with my ipod nano - the sound is great and it charges the nano too - a very handy thing I think. It also plugs into my ibook and really sounds great when using both itunes and when playing a DVD. (I wish that particular cord were a bit longer, so that the speakers could sit above & behind the computer, but I'll work it out-no big deal.)
  As far as the distortion/bass complaints, it gets pretty loud before that happens. Certainly loud enough to hear throughout my apartment (granted, 4 rooms, but still...). I don't listen to too much that has wild jamming bass, so I can't judge for that. But, if you want million dollar sound, you have to pay for it. This is a simple, inexpensive answer to a basic need.
  Lightweight, portable, about the size of a large paperback, with a little carrying pouch, I can forsee using it on the patio, road trips, right at home and for movie nights at an art studio I work at.
  Haven't tried out the battery power yet, so I can't really review that part.
  Small, portable, inexpensive and nicely designed. I'd say the inMotion is a pretty good choice. Thumbs up.
  
  
• Good Concept, Poor Product!
  By A1VQD7I4KTVRG8 on 2004-07-20
  I like the idea of having portable speakers for my ipod, but Altec seemed to not put much effort in to the quality of manufacturing these speakers. Within two months of use my left speakers went out. I opened it up to find that the motion to open them split the wire because they were not tucked away properly. Currently I have gone in and ghetto ridged the speakers to work. The core components are there but the assembley is bad. Sounds like other people are having better luck with theirs, just beware of potential problems.
  
  
• Great 1st impression!!!
  By A3PD43SAXX1YBP on 2005-01-08
  Just got ours in the mail. Based on user reviews and the product literature it definitely has exceeded my expecations so far. My wife ordered it and after reading up on it I thought I would probably be sending it back because I didn't get the impression that it supported the iPod mini (other than using the line out jack). I was very pleasantly surpised to find that there is a cradle adapter in the box for my wife's iPod mini and I can just as easily put in my good old 30GB iPod.
  
  It's a snap to set-up... about 2 minutes from box to sound. This is a small device, so I wasn't expecting incredible sound. It's not the type of thing you're going to use for blasting tunes at a party, but it's perfect for incidental listening in a small room (bathroom, office, hotel room). It looks like a great travel companion too! It folds up into the size of a small book... perfect for taking on trips.
  
  Given the chance to weigh in with my opinion, I probably would have waited for the most recent model (IM3)... it sounds like it has a few more bells and whistles (next generation speakers, remote, etc.) but at this point I'm pretty happy and don't see the need to eat the return shipping plus pay another ~$80+ to upgrade.
  
  
• I am loving it
  By AYX88LTBDO8GY on 2005-02-18
  Yeah I agreed with all the people who give 4-5 stars on this product. I used this product for about a week and I love it so much and it made me forgot to feed my cat and dog on time. I love its trendy design as well as it marvelous sound output. Also it is so small so you can bring it anywhere just like your ipod. I own an ipod mini and it has no problem inserting it into the jack of the speaker.
  
  Travel aboard? No problem, the power outage is 110-220V so you can use it around the world. One more thing I like is that I can set an alarm on my ipod and it wakes me up with my favourite playlist.
  
  Price is fair, not too expansive but I cannot say it is cheap. But believe me, once you own it, you will never want to return it. Yeah!!!
  
  
• Great Portable Speakers
  By A2IMC2GQ2GZ338 on 2005-07-27
  I was going to order the Bose Speakers for my iPod - 20 Gig, but after reading these reviews, I realized that I was more interested in portability, that great sound. Therefore, I purchased these speakers and have not been disappointed. I use them with the batteries on my back porch in the evening (where a power cord would be a real pain) and they work fine for personal listening.
  
  I agree with a number of reviewers that the sound output is not that great, but then this is not the unit to get if you want to fill a dance hall. They do fold up into a very small package and come with a travel bag, which I did use on a recent vacation.
  
  For `big' sound I play the iPod with the iTrip adapter over my inside, Bose surround sound system and that works great.
  
  
  
• You get what you pay for
  By AHCVWPLA1O4X8 on 2006-06-03
  I tested this product quite a bit when I was looking for a home stereo system for my iPod. The sound is okay at a low level--it's actually better than I'd have thought considering the size--but distorts quite a bit when you turn it up much. You also have to adjust the settings on your iPod to get it to play well--there's a small speaker option on most of them. The upside of course is that it's portable, so you can take it with you on a trip or wherever, and it's cheap. For me, however, it comes to this: when I pay as much as I did for 'the next generation' of music (the iPod) I want it to sound like the next generation of music. With that in mind, I prefer a higher end, better sounding stereo system.
  
  
• Hate your ear buds?
  By A32O5FZH994CNY on 2004-12-29
  Who doesn't?
  
  This portable speaker system is the answer. First I am not an audio geek. I have no doubt that there is a two thousand dollar receiver and/or amplifier out there somewhere that will actually enable you to hear the drummer wipe the sweat off his brow during the guitar solo. But if you wanted to hear that, what are you doing with an Ipod in the first place?
  
  This is a speaker system for the rest of us. Light, portable, battery powered or with a DC adapter it makes your Ipod an experience for a roomful of friends to share without having to wire your stereo so it looks like a Christmas tree.
  
  The sound quality is very good, and having a less personal (as well as less painful if you have small ears) experience enables you to use the clock feature on your Ipod as an alarm clock. One note of caution, there is no snooze alarm feature and if you are uses to smashing your clocks snooze alarm every morning, you may soon need a new Ipod and speaker system.
  
  
  
• Awesome speakers
  By ANA3VQRKCG9G5 on 2005-01-30
  For the small size, you can't beat these speakers by Altec Lansing. My 40GB iPod has such a variety of songs and everything sounds great from classical to pop/rock.
  
  Great bass and woofers. Smaller size than a boom box with a sound like good shelf speakers. After reading some reviews and trying it out in a department store, I bought from Amazon. I'm really protective of these gems now and can't live without them.
  
  Easy to set up and move around. Have not needed the speakers using batteries so I can't comment about battery life or power. Comes with a nice, durable black cloth carry bag that is somewhat protective. The speakers are great on a trip using iPod for an alarm clock with music.
  
  There are bigger sounding speakers, but again, for the size and the money THEY ARE WOW!!
  
  
• Super Little Audio System
  By A3EJDV2RTFROU4 on 2005-06-19
  The inMotion is a fabulous little speaker system. Small, easy to carry and with a surprisingly good sound quality, it has quickly become on of my favoritie electronic toys. Anybody who is disappointed with the volume and distortion level has unrealistic expectations of what a 4 inch speaker box can do. I did return my first one because the sound kept cutting out after it was on for an hour or so. To my surprise, the replacement sounds even better with clearer highs, less distortion at loud volumes and it plays louder. This leads me to suspect that the inMotion has significant quality control problems and I wonder if the bad reviews are due to the user having received a defective product. If you are not pleased with your inMotion, try to compare it to somebody else's or take it back. If you want to fill a hotel ballroom with thunderous bass, maybe you should have bought Cerwin-Vegas. I love the earphones which have a good sound, are comfortable and don't fall out of my ear. Battery life is excellent. I have only one minor complaint about my inMotion: With my iPod in a case, I can't slide it on to the connector and I have to use the auxiliary cord. I highly recommend this product and would have given it 5 stars if quality control were better.
  
  
• Horrible at Best
  By AG1HT24UQBQ2C on 2006-03-31
  This speaker system is terrible. Once the product was properly set up, I hooked up the appropriate wires and turned it on. To describe the sound that came from that device... It was beyond bad.
  
  To start, the sound was only coming fully from ONE of the TWO speakers. This resulted in sounding like something you would hear from a cell phone- not a stereo speaker system.
  
  Next, I went to change the currently playing song. As I touched the iPod, the sound suddenly became horribly distorted. It was so unpleasant I wanted to immediately shut it off. And this is supposed to be portable as well? Right.
  
  Also, the product comes packaged with a few inserts to fit the various generations of iPods available. These are a joke. They don't "fit" into the product at all- they "rest" on top of the product.
  
  Finally, the construction of the system is poor. The material of the system and its components feels as though it was originally intended for a child's toy. A consumer would be better off buying a second dock from Apple and a set of computer speakers- which would probably cost about the same if not less.
  
  
• Very flimsy
  By A1BIZGNAY9CBL5 on 2007-01-30
  Though not very cool-looking like other models, the sound is nice for its small size.
  
  But this device has a major flaw: a very flimsy ipod connector. After just a few months of use, I noted that the volume would fluctuate, or go completely mute, for no apparent reason.
  
  It was the connector. My inMotion sits on my desk at the office, and I hardly ever take the ipod off of it. So there was not much chance of misuse.
  
  I now have to move my ipod around on the docking station in order to get it to work properly or at all. But any small bump on my desk can make it misfire.
  
  I cannot recommend it, and will most likely go Bose ASAP.
  
  

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• Apple iPod classic 80 GB Black (6th Generation)
• Apple iPod nano 2 GB Silver (2nd Generation)
• Apple 30 GB iPod AAC/MP3 Video Player Black (5.5 Generation)