Altec Lansing iMT620 inMotion Classic Portable iPod Dock with Rechargeable Battery and FM Tuner | 
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| Brand: Altec Lansing
Category: CE
List Price: $149.95
Buy New: $90.00
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Rating:  151 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Battery: 1 Rechargeable Li-ion
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 2.5 x 13 x 6
MPN: iMT620
Model: iMT620
UPC: 021986801689
EAN: 0021986801689
ASIN: B002I636XM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Compatibility: iPod mini; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G; iPod classic 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch 1G, 2G; iPhone, iPhone 3G | | • | Two 3-inch, full-range neodymium drivers and DSP technology for room-filling sound | | • | Rechargeable battery, handle that doubles as stand, and remote cubby for total portability | | • | Digital FM radio with 4 station presets; high-contrast LCD for radio or iPod info | | • | Auxiliary input for connecting external audio devices |
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 151
 Brilliant re-engineering of an already outstanding product. September 1, 2009
W. C. Bryant (Columbus, OH USA)
205 out of 208 found this review helpful
When you have a product as strong as the Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 USB-Charging Portable Speaker System with FM Receiver for iPod (Black) you'll be forgiven, particularly in a niche market such as this, for leaving well enough alone and letting a good thing ride in the marketplace. Instead, Altec Lansing has clearly listened to those who bought the iM600, and re-engineered the product as the iMT620 addressing virtually all the concerns, while also raising the bar where there were few if any complaints.
Right out of the box, in contrast to the 600, the 620 is a sleeker unit. Gone is the high gloss black bezel that looked great but would forever show fingerprints around the buttons. While the 620 weighs in a scant 6 ounces heavier than the 600, it has a lower profile than its predecessor by nearly two inches. Portability is clearly one of the areas of improvement, as the 620 is now supported by its own full-width handle, a feature the 600 lacked, as it was supported on a hinge by the part of the device that served as the dock. Which is to say that when you plugged your iPod or iPhone into the 600, and sat it down on an uneven surface, the iPod could move and bump up against the front face of the 600. The dock in the 620 is set into a fixed recess, meaning once your iPod/iPhone is in place, it's secure. Another obvious change is the antenna -- the 620's extends nearly a foot higher and is of much sturdier construction, which translates (from my own experience) to much crisper, sharper, and clearer reception from local radio stations.
Much can be said about the audio quality, but subjectivity and a lack of a baseline make it difficult to be precise. As a starting point, I will say that the sound quality (given the small size of the device) is exceptional for both the 600 and the 620. That said, the 620 is audibly superior by a perceptible margin on a number of fronts. Deeper is the base, less tinny is the overall sound, more natural are the vocals. Again, however, it's important to note that these aren't slights towards the 600, but rather areas in which the 620 has improved upon what's already good in the previous model. You're not going to close your eyes and confuse the audio for something that would come out of a pair of Martin Logan speakers hooked up to a top-end tuner and amp; what you are going to get is sound quality that will very likely exceed your expectations based on the size of the unit. You just don't expect that depth and range of sound from such a small device. I set the 600 and the 620 side by side, and played different types of music through each in a direct comparison. Andrea Bocelli, Wu-Tang Clan, Nine Inch Nails, The Doors -- each (while offering very different 'needs' for play-back) performed well on the 600, but on the 620 sounded more 'natural,' for lack of a better word.
The remote, a feature largely ignored on my 600, may be one of the best improvements. No longer do you have to use the iPhone/iPod itself to find the song you want, the remote is complete with menu controls, and you can control the music storage device from a distance right on its own screen. Obviously this is a bigger deal for those devices (like the iPhone 3G/3Gs) that have larger screens, but it is highly convenient.
Depending on the volume, the internal lithium battery will hold a full charge for about 5 hours. While it will not charge your iPhone/iPod while running on batteries (this is simply a matter of voltage), you really wouldn't want it to anyway, as that would dramatically reduce the play life of the device off-power.
I have few complaints, and those that I do have are minor. First, there are little adapters that click into place on the port so that the slim body of an Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (4th Generation) NEWEST MODEL (for example) will be as properly supported as a full-sized iPhone 3G/3Gs. Once that particular adapter clicks into place, it's not the easiest or quickest thing to remove. As my wife has a Nano, and I have a 3Gs, and we'll use each device in the 620 at different times, we're going to have to figure out the best way to handle that, one that doesn't involve prying it out with the tip of a knife. Perhaps we're just over-looking something obvious. Another wish is that you could pre-set radio stations, but that is the weakest of concerns, given how quick and easy I found it to hop back and forth between them.
Wrapping up, the iMT620 has greatly improved upon the iM600. Enough so, that for many it may well be worth the upgrade even if you already own the latter. For those interested in a docking/charging/external speaker/FM radio solution for the iPod/iPhone, I really don't know that you can do better at present. Light, attractive, convenient, feature-rich, outstanding depth and quality of sound given the size; it really is a nearly-ideal option, and one that I will be enthusiastically recommending to friends and family.
Perfect for your desk, the kitchen counter, bedroom -- or take it to a small gathering to rock out or relax with some cool jazz September 22, 2009
Dieds (Pacifica, Calif.)
109 out of 111 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2241LSQ65Z714 The iMT620 works perfectly with both my iPhone and my iPod. My video review runs through most of the details -- one thing I left out is that if you have your Bluetooth earpiece handy, it automatically pauses during a song and allows you to take the call. When you hang-up, the music kicks back in. A very nice feature!
Great Sound, Great Product! September 3, 2009
Jeff Kraus (Orlando, FL USA)
18 out of 20 found this review helpful
I'm giving this product the full 5 stars because it does its job really well. I have found a few minor issues, but nothing big enough to merit the loss of a star. I'll mention those issues below.
So let's start with the good stuff! First of all, the build quality is excellent. No creaking or flexing in the plastic. The hinge that allows the handle to turn into a stand has a smooth motion and good positive feedback for the preset stopping points.
The LCD display works pretty well, though in most cases you won't need it for anything. In iPod mode, it will show you the song and artist information -- the same information available on the iPod itself, a couple of inches to the left, on a bigger screen. The LCD also shows the FM station, mode, and volume level when it's being changed.
The FM tuner and antenna are nice. Reception is surprisingly good and the quality is clear. You are given four radio presets, accessible on the remote. Pressing and holding one of the 4 preset buttons sets the station, and a single press brings it up.
There is also an auxiliary input that accepts a 1/8-inch jack.
The sound quality is fantastic. Certainly better than I had hoped for in a unit so small. It also has a good volume range and distortion is very well controlled at higher volume levels.
Initial charging of the battery was fast. While I didn't time it, I can say this: After taking it out of the box, I plugged it in and sat down to eat some food that I had brought home with me. I checked the unit again about a half hour later, and the battery level indicator was at full. It will charge your iPod/iPhone while it is plugged in, but not when it is running on battery power (which is to be expected).
The remote, while not perfect, is pretty cool. It's really thin and slides into a slot in the back of the main unit when not in use. When in that slot, you can't even tell there's anything there. It runs on a button-cell battery, keeping the profile as small as possible. You can control your iPod/iPhone menus from the remote, change volume, select FM presets, skip tracks, pause, etc.
As a whole, I love this thing. High quality in just about every way. Of course, nothing is perfect. Here are the relatively minor issues I have found:
While the iPod/iPhone connection seems pretty strong, the "basin" that it rests in is bigger than the base of an iPod Classic or Touch, and bigger than the base of an iPhone 3G, even with my case attached. It's good news that you can fit an iPhone with a case in there. But I'm not a huge fan of the fact that since this "basin" is so big, when placing one of these above mentioned products onto the unit, the actual port that plugs into the iPod/iPhone is the only real point of contact. The iPod/iPhone does not rest against the unit, so I'd be a little worried about accidentally bending that port if someone were to push the iPod back towards the base or pull it forward towards them. There are plastic adapters to get a snug fit for the smaller members of the iPod family, but nothing specific to the full-size line.
Because of the small profile of the remote, I always feel like I'm going to break it. And the unit doesn't always respond quickly to the remote commands. Also, when you first put an iPod or iPhone on the system, it immediately starts playing some random song. I wish it would just do nothing until I tell it to play something.
Lastly, if you plan on using this with your iPhone, you'll have to deal with your screen lock settings. Personally, I have my iPhone set to auto-lock the screen after a minute of not being touched. This happens while it is on the dock playing music. It's fine if you're just letting it go, but once it locks, you can't use the remote to navigate through the menus because the remote can't unlock the iPhone. So you have to get up anyway, to unlock it before selecting your new song. This is not an issue with the iPod line, and if you want I guess you can turn off the screen lock on your phone before using it.
Even with a couple of minor irritations, I love this thing. Certainly worth the money, and every one of the 5 stars I gave it.
Great iPod docking station December 30, 2009
J. Kwiatkowski (Waterford, MI)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I purchased two of these Altec Lansing iMT620 docking stations for my kids. One has a 4th gen Nano and the other a new iPod touch and the station works great with both, charges both units when docked and the sound is great. Having the radio tuner is an added plus. I've got nothing but good things to say about this product, it works great!
It is fantastic! Works with the iPhone 3G! Sounds great! September 4, 2009
J. Haggard (Nashville, TN)
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
When I had the opportunity to review this product from amazon I snatched it up. I currently use a speaker system/dock however every time I put my iphone into it I get the "this device is not designed......" which isn't a problem but it is a pain. Well that problem is solved with the Altec Lansing inMotion Classic. This speaker system/dock really gives your iphone or ipod more power then you had before when it comes to listening to music.
The speakers on the dock are good for their size. Keep in mind this is a portable ipod/iphone dock so it's not going to shake the walls BUT in sampling jazz music from Jessie J and old classics from Journey the sound was amazing for the size system it was.
What I really like about this system is:
1. It has a build in FM radio with a digital tuner, something that the iphone is lacking, but this dock gives you that feature and you don't even need to have an ipod/iphone in it to utilize the fm feature and even without using the built-in antenna which is attached for easy access I can still get most of my local channels. When I use the antenna in the full upright position I get every channel I am aware of around me.
2. It sounds great! It has great deep bass and the vocals are clearer then other systems I've played with including altec lansings previous model the IMT600 which I also reviewed in parallel with this new model.
3. It has a rechargeable battery to truly make this portable. As a computer tech I often work in remote locations setting up systems and it's nice being able to take this system with me without needing to worry about finding an extra plug for the dock.
4. The LCD display is a orange/amber color which I like, it's not the bright distracting blue led so many devices use these days. PLUS as you listen to your ipod/iphone it actually displays the title of the song you are listening to in the LCD bar so you could power off the display on the screen and still see the name of the track.
5. It does fold a little, the stand on the back folds under it sort of like an old retro style boom box. In fact it has that old look to it which I really like.
6. The speaker system itself is shielded so that you don't hear that over the air static when listening to music like you do on other systems. This is a huge win for me as I normally lay my phone on my nightstand at night and if it is to close to my alarm clock I hear static every now and then and it is really annoying. The shielding on this dock has solved that issue so I'll be moving my alarm clock and probably putting this on my nightstand!
7. The remote control is easy to use and very intuitive.
In addition to this product Altec Lansing and Amazon sent me the previous model the IMT600 so I could see the difference between the old and new model. I will say that the old model (IMT600) works. But it does give the "this was not designed for your iphone" error message which like I said isn't a problem, it's just annoying. Also, the old IMT600 uses the bright blue LED's which make it very distracting. And the old model the IMT600 does NOT have the shielding in place so you hear that static / buzz sound as I mentioned above that I get with my alarm clock but that is solved in the newer model. I personally want something I can put on my desk and use during the workday. I probably would not have purchased the IMT600 because of the brightness of the LED's and the incompatibility error I got when docking my iphone 3G.
Big thumbs up to Altec Lansing in the design of this device, it works as good as it looks! A huge improvement from their previous model. I really want to give a big thanks to Altec Lansing and Amazon Vine for allowing me to review this product! This dock is truly one that you need to purchase if you are looking for a good quality dock. It is portable but I see myself putting this on my desk at work, on my night stand or all of the above. And because it's so portable I can!
Fantastic product!
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