Altec Lansing releases inMotion iM3 for 4G iPod
By Ryan Block 
posted Aug 24th 2004 3:00PM
posted Aug 24th 2004 3:00PM
Didn't take them long after their iPod inMotion imMini
to catch up with the 4G iPod; apparently Altec Lansing just released the inMotion iM3 for your latest version of the
iPod. We were a little confused because they stated it's "The ultimate portable audio system for the iPod mini!", but
make no mistake about it, that's a 4G iPod sitting pretty right there. It also serves as a docking station and has the
24-hour/4 AA battery playback, auto shutdown, a second input jack, and a remote control. Still pretty steep at $180 US,
but at least it's right purdy.
[Thanks Peter]
I've got one piece of gear with Altec Lansing's name on it -- the HP notebook base station.
The amp and speakers in that are so laughable that I ended up hooking up a $9 pair of unpowered Koss speakers to improve the sound situation.
This is one I would definitely try before buying.
Taken directly from the product description - "How do you make the first portable audio system designed exclusively for the iPod even
better? Make it smaller, sleeker, and add a remote control!"
That's exactly the problem!
It's only a total of .2" inches smaller than it was and still weighs the same as before.
So basically i'm paying like $80 more for a remote (that isn't pictured anywhere) and a "sleeker" look.
I don't think so tim. I'll pass.
I think this is an excellent upgrade from the Inmotion speakers. The IM3 looks so much better and the sounds quality is excellent.
Bring on the IM7 which is out this month in the UK and already in the US