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   July 20, 2004
 16 out of 18 found this review helpful

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   September 23, 2004
 14 out of 15 found this review helpful

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!   December 2, 2004
 14 out of 14 found this review helpful

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....   March 7, 2005
 14 out of 22 found this review helpful

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.