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- Superb sound quality
- Includes video pass-through and USB syncing
- Seven-hour battery life
- Stylish design
- Finicky radio tuner
- Not compatible with the iPhone
The Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 has received favorable reviews across the board from the most reliable sources and experts. The reviews conclude that the classy design, excellent sound quality and generous feature set make the iM600 speaker system a good all-around value. User reviews are largely positive and seem to align with professional opinions. However, almost all of the reviews make note of the difficult-to-use radio tuner. A few other reviewers point out minor flaws, such as an unsecure speaker dock and casing that shows even small scratches. The inMotion iM600 isn't certified to work with the iPhone, a feature that is rapidly becoming standard for newer iPod speakers (the inMotion iM600 debuted in 2007). If you like Altec Lansing portable speakers, initial reviews are excellent for the portable Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iMT620 (*Est. $140). This dock has a more streamlined design and is iPod- and iPhone-compatible. We also found excellent reviews for the Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere 2 (*Est. $120), another iPhone-compatible portable speaker set.
ILounge.com, CNET and Macworld all have good comparative reviews, but iLounge.com's coverage is superior for its breadth and depth. ThinkComputers.org conducted an extensive review that uses real-world situations to test the iM600's performance. ConsumerReports.org and Smart Computing also have good but less thorough reviews of iPod speaker docks, including the Altec Lansing inMotion iM600.
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1. iLounge.com
iLounge.com is full of comprehensive, up-to-date professional reviews. Jeremy Horwitz thoroughly tests the Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 and compares it with earlier Altec Lansing models, saying that the iM600 is the company's best iPod speaker ever. The review is also appropriately critical of the finicky radio, but it still assigns the iM600 a high grade.
Review: Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 Digital Speaker System for iPod, Jeremy Horwitz, April 3, 2007
2. CNET
CNET gives the Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 four out of five stars and raves about its sound quality, while griping that the speaker's dock does not secure iPods very well. Because of the unreliable dock, it may not be a good choice for outdoor use.
Review: Altec Lansing inMotion iM600, Jasmine France, April 18, 2007
Reviewer Dan Frakes is most impressed with the wide array of features the Altec Lansing iM600 offers for its price, noting that video pass-through, USB syncing and digital radio are all extras that most iPod speakers in this price range do not typically include. However, Macworld also notes that the radio is difficult to tune.
Review: Review: Altec Lansing inMotion iM600, Dan Frakes, April 12, 2007
In this comprehensive review, Bob Buskirk tests out the iM600 speakers from a consumer's point of view and makes some insightful discoveries. Taking the speakers outside the lab, Buskirk finds that the Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 performs great at a crowded pre-game tailgate party. However, he also wishes the iM600 came with a carrying case, like many other models do.
Review: Altec Lansing iM600 iPod Speaker System, Bob Buskirk, Sept. 29, 2008
5. Amazon.com
More than 100 consumers rate the Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 at Amazon.com, giving it an average overall rating. While many are satisfied with the inMotion iM600, some say the FM antenna is buggy, and others report the system sometimes fails to connect with their iPod.
Review: Altec Lansing inMotion iM600, Contributors to Amazon.com
6. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org tests and rates 10 speaker systems in its reviews. However, this particular report is not as elaborate as reports in other categories. The speakers were tested on sound quality and versatility.
Review: Speakers for Portable Players, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Dec. 2007
This article at Smart Computing reviews only six speakers, all in different categories. The reviews are detailed and somewhat comparative, although Flamig mainly focuses on product specifications and tends to gloss over positive attributes. The Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 is favored for its price and audio quality that surprisingly delivers a "surround-sound feel."
Review: iPod Speaker Docks: What You Need to Know, Blaine Flamig, June 2008
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