Altec Lansing iM207 Orbit-MP3 for iPod and MP3 Players
Altec Lansing iM207 Orbit-MP3 for iPod and MP3 Players
Manufacturer: Altec Lansing Technologies
Lowest Used Price: USD 14.99
Lowest New Price: USD 19.50
- Compatibility: all iPods, MP3 players, CD players, laptops
- Ultra-portable speaker produces full-bodied, 360-degree sound
- Long battery life provides up to 24 hours of play on 3 AAA batteries (not included)
- Smartly designed integrated cable management system; shock-resistant, rugged design that's perfect for travel
- Projects music in all directions for full stereo experience; special features lets you direct music to single listener
Good Quality- Until it Breaks
I ordered this speaker so that I could play my music wherever I went, because my iPod nano does not have a built in speaker. So I used it once and the sound was amazing for such a tiny speaker! But I noticed that it was poorly made- you have to twist it on and off, and there is a cord to plug it in. So I put it carefully in my bag to take it to a friends house. I used it there, but when I got it home, the speaker part had broken off from the top. Then I tried to put in new batteries but the battery compartment wouldn't open. So I plugged it in but the speaker did absolutely nothing. It says that it is totally portable, but it is too breakable to be portable. I have decided not to buy another because that one would break too.
on/off dial virtually impossible
The on/off dial is virtually impossible to turn. You have to twist the whole unit like opening a jar except this is the tightest jar you have ever tried to open. You need a jar opener just to turn it on or off. It is probably is easier or harder depending on the build quality of the unit you got, but why take the chance? I bought two as a gift and one is a little easier to twist than the other, but both still require Hulk strength. The sound is fine if you can actually turn it on.
Incredible!
This thing is so tiny, you wouldn't expect it to pack the punch it does. I have another set of fairly large speakers that take two C batteries each (ouch!) and die really fast, and don't get that loud. This itty bitty thing, on the other hand, has incredible sound, lasts forever, and is remarkably durable. Whenever I have it playing in my dorm room, people stop by and try to find where the good music is coming from--then are shocked to see how tiny the speaker is! It's great for tucking into a laptop case when you travel with a computer as a portable speaker system with amazing sound, or hooking up to an iPod to share your music (or listen to it all over the house, like I do.) It is hard at first to turn on and off with the twist feature, but I've gotten good at it. I've had it nearly a year now, and it's still going strong. I love this thing more than any big speakers I've ever bought!
Good for the price
I bought 3 of these for stocking stuffers. The price was great at just under (on sale), so I thought I'd give the a try even though there were some negative comments. The whole family loves them. It is a challenge getting the battery cover on and off, and the on/off switch is not easy to operate (there are "on" and "off" indicators, though). The sound is great for it's size.
On/Off Switch is a problem
I, too, have had a problem with the on/off switch. I have purcahsed and returned two of these. The switch is designed so that you must twist the speaker cover. Both seemed to work OK as first, but it became increasing hard to turn. The sound is pretty good, but it is not stereo.
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