Testseek.co.uk have collected 23 expert reviews of the Altec inMotion iM500 and the average rating is 70%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Altec inMotion iM500.
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23 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: Theres rarely a day goes past when an iPod speaker dock doesnt turn up in the MacUser postbag. The quality of their output is as varied as the appeal of their aesthetics, but over the last year, one manufacturer has consistently come up with the good...
Looks cool, Solid construction, Ultraportable, indeed, Optionally powered by batteries
Impossibly thin feature set (no FM tuner or wireless remote), Sound quality on par with others, but nothing to rave about
Ah yes, the conclusion. To recommend, or not to recommend, that is the question. This is where things get tricky! So lets start out by recapping some of my earlier points. I like the design of Altec Lansings iM500 iPod nano speakers. They look great ...
Abstract: The Altec Lansing inMotion iM500 is an ultra-thin speaker system for the iPod Nano. The iM500 was designed to be small and portable but with such thin speakers would sound quality be heavily affected?Upon taking the iM500 out of the packaging you will...
Good sound quality, Works with other audio devices, Light and thin
Heavy distortion at high volumes, Very little bass response, Flip out base can be wobbly
The bass response and distortion was a bit of a disappointment, especially in comparison with its older sibling. But if you are just looking to play music (at a reasonable volume) from any of your various audio sources, and you dont mind the mediocre ...
Abstract: Altec Lansings latest MP3 speaker system is just for the iPod Nano and in keeping with the Nanos style it is super thin. But does this mean the sound will be super thin too?
Can run on wall power or batteries, Recharges your iPod while in use, Independent volume controls, Clear sound with good bass for small speakers, Includes USB and Auxiliary Audio connections, Up to 8 hours of battery life
Needs 6 AA batteries, Stand is a bit flimsy
For the price of $129.95 SRP this is a great addition for any iPod owner despite its few very minor flaws. The audio from these speakers is simply amazing considering their size and the sound quality continues to sound amazing when running on batterie...
