inMotion for your iPod

[MacRumors]

Altec Lansing (http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=SVBIZINK5.story&STORY=/www/story/10-01-2003/0002027479&EDATE=WED+Oct+01+2003,+09:05+AM) revealed the inMotion today -- "the first portable audio system designed expressly for the Apple iPod"

The inMotion iPod/Speaker system provides a docking bay, allowing 3rd Generation (Dock) iPods to perform syncing functions, alarm integration and easily dock with the Speaker System.

Available exclusively in the Apple Online Store (http://store.apple.com/) in October, and then a general release.

inMotion provides a unique use of the Dock Connector introduced in the 3rd Generation iPods, possibly eliminating one of the possibilites on the wishlist from the rumored iPod Peripherals

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[e2chris]

Runs off of batteries?? That thing is weak. 2 Watts a channel. I think I can hum louder than this thing.

[noel4r]

this is gonna be cool, i can't wait to get it

[srobert]

Well... it's not ugly but it sure ain't applelicious looking.

[Mudbug]

Originally posted by e2chris
Runs off of batteries?? That thing is weak. 2 Watts a channel. I think I can hum louder than this thing. well, I don't think anyone expects hifi sound out of the thing - more like this is intended for folks who just like to listen to music in a smaller setting, like an office. This would be great where I work - bring in the ipod, plop it in, and shazamm my tunes coming out of a radio not loud enough to overpower the person I'm talking to on the phone.

You want bigger sound, plug the dock line-out into your home stereo. That's what it's there for. This is what it promises to be - external speakers for an iPod. Nothing more.

On a different feel tho - what's the deal with apple and battery-operated products? Easy to replace with a itty bitty fuel cell later? I dunno...

[evolu]

Originally posted by srobert
Well... it's not ugly but it sure ain't applelicious looking.
Hopefully more to come...

[e2chris]

Originally posted by Mudbug
well, I don't think anyone expects hifi sound out of the thing - more like this is intended for folks who just like to listen to music in a smaller setting, like an office. This would be great where I work - bring in the ipod, plop it in, and shazamm my tunes coming out of a radio not loud enough to overpower the person I'm talking to on the phone.

You want bigger sound, plug the dock line-out into your home stereo. That's what it's there for. This is what it promises to be - external speakers for an iPod. Nothing more.

On a different feel tho - what's the deal with apple and battery-operated products? Easy to replace with a itty bitty fuel cell later? I dunno...

Good point about the Office for it. It would be perfect for that situation.

You can plug it into a stereo?? Your kidding me... <Sarcasm>

I would like to see Bose or Cambridge Soundworks come up with something.

[arn]

Originally posted by evolu
Couldn't find an image... link?

images posted in the first post now

arn

[evolu]

i can't say i'm interested in scrolling the wheel with the ipod sitting up like that - I like holding it to scroll my thumb around... With those speakers in the way you'd kinda have to point at the wheel and buttons. Could be awkward.

[macnews]

How about a docking system like you can get with XM radio? Your iPod mounting in your car and then pulling it out for something like this in the office. Of course, this wouldn't be the best solution for home but as was already mentioned, there are other options in that area.

[DTphonehome]

The question is.....does it go to 11?

[settledown]

this is a new version of an old classic.
The Boombox.

but modular.
keep one in your office
keep one in the garage
keep a dock next to your home stereo
keep your headphones in your backpack
keep a ??? in your car

all you do is take your iPod with you.
nothing bulky

i like this approach

eliminates the cd wallets and ugly radios

edit:i just saw that it costs $149, they can shove it!!

[alia]

This thing is pretty cool, although I don't know if I'd be willing to spend $150 on it when I can buy a cable for $20 and plug my ipod into my home speakers. I guess when I get an office job again, it would be useful. :)

Alia

[Grimace]

If you pay $20 for a y-cable into your home speakers, I'm going to open a store that just sells those cables and become a millionaire. Try $4.99

[.a]

the small icons are almost okay, but the bigger pictures look like baby-renderings ... sorry, but their pdf (download it @ apple store) is so non-professional - for sure this stuf was not done by an apple grafician :(((
.a

[Lancetx]

To be fair here you'd need to buy a dock too to use the line-out/charger and not just a cable to get the same effect from a stereo. Unless you want to carry your dock around from room to room and/or to work with you too. $149 is a bit pricey for this thing, but I'd like to see one first before I would rule it out since it is an all-in-one solution. Plus when other retailers start carrying it in November, you can probably get it at some discount, as Apple always charges full retail for everything of course.

[Jerry Spoon]

Originally posted by settledown
this is a new version of an old classic.
The Boombox.

but modular.
keep one in your office
keep one in the garage
keep a dock next to your home stereo
keep your headphones in your backpack
keep a ??? in your car

all you do is take your iPod with you.
nothing bulky

i like this approach

eliminates the cd wallets and ugly radios

edit:i just saw that it costs $149, they can shove it!!
I love when someone totally buys into a product and then turns on it in an instant:D Makes for good reading.

I don't like the fact that it runs off of batteries. There should be an ac adapter in the thing for those who would use it as a more stationary device. I would consider using this in my office, but not if I'm going to be changing batteries every week. I'd also have to listen to the sound quality though. Don't want some cruddy sound coming out of it when my eMac can provide better.

[bertagert]

so whats the point to this? Something that cost $150 and you'll have a place to put your ipod when in your hotel room? Why not get some cheap little flat speakers or even the $60 Apple pro speakers and plug them into your ipod? I just don't see having this compared to regular speakers. Someone fill me in.

[Eslyjah]

What I really want is something like this for a car stereo. Stick my iPod into the head unit and listen through the car's speakers. Any takers?

[Wash!!]

I use one it works great

[arn]

Originally posted by Eslyjah
What I really want is something like this for a car stereo. Stick my iPod into the head unit and listen through the car's speakers. Any takers?

i-Move? (http://217.19.49.36/smart.html)

http://www.macbidouille.com/news/photonews15/smartimov6.jpg

[jimthorn]

It seems ugly and clunky. It lacks the elegance of Apple's products. I also agree with another post about the scroll wheel being more awkward to use in this configuration. This design looks like a first draft that should have been revised a few more times.

[sharky2313]

good effort but this product falls short.

1. too expensive. Price point is way too high
2. battery life seems to be a problem, "runs continuosly for 24 hours on 4 AA batteries" . . .so you can only count on 25-30hours before changing batteries? Let's see I work 8 hours a day so every 3 days I need 4 new batteries. UGH!
3. Why no car adapter?
4. Why no remote?

[iLife]

Originally posted by Wash!!
I use one it works great

not everyone has a tape deck...

i can supposedly get a line-in put into my car, through the dealer... i need to look into that. when i got my iPod i had bought the belkin FM transmitter.... too many FM Stations where i live, it sounded like junk... i'm just frustrated because i really wanted to use my iPod in my car and not have to hassle with CD's anymore.

Augz

[punter]

ppl are saying you can just plug your ipod into speakers and get the same effect. But surely ipod->speakers wouldn't have enough amplification for any sort of volume.

I wouldn't get one (personally). I'd line out to a stereo or have the headphones. Hope it works for some people tho.

[brhmac]

Too expensive

Too expensive

Too expensive

OK, I repeat myself. $150 for what? A 2-watt system that requires $10 in batteries a week to operate, eats up valuable desk space and makes the scroll wheel hard to use? :confused:

A $20 pair of computer speakers with the same audio quality and an electrical plug is a far better buy. The main cable for the speakers plugs right into the headphone jack in the iPod, and the speakers themselves fit neatly in the space around your computer.

Voila!

[Wash!!]

Originally posted by iLife
not everyone has a tape deck...

i can supposedly get a line-in put inot my car, through the dealer... i need to look into that. when i got my iPod i had bought the belkin FM transmitter.... too many FM Stations where i live, i sounded like junk... i'm just frustarted because i really wanted to use my iPod in my car and not have to hassle with CD's anymore.

Augz

Then get an RCA line adapter, there are several available on the net i want to get one but I'm going to be switching cars soon so I haven't done it to my current car but I wil with the new one.

[mistafro]

Actually the ipod is equipped with a high quality output so going line out to a stereo is no problem and sounds great!

[Wash!!]

Originally posted by arn
i-Move? (http://217.19.49.36/smart.html)

http://www.macbidouille.com/news/photonews15/smartimov6.jpg

If you got thru the site they have acc music files you can download for your ipod (very cool) I like them nice site too i wish we could get these kind of cars in the us.

[Frobozz]

Is this a rumor? I don't want solid facts about released products, man! Give me rumors about unreleased products!

That's it. I won't sleep tonight. Thanks.

[Malic]

Originally posted by e2chris
Runs off of batteries?? That thing is weak. 2 Watts a channel. I think I can hum louder than this thing.

True. If Apple had designed this, the same Firewire connection that allowed sync'ing/recharging would also recharge the inMotion.

[hexor]

Anyone who is still buying AA batteries instead of getting simple rechargeable AA NiMH batteries is nuts. Look at http://www.mahaenergy.com/

[pbooktebo]

It sounds like there are some people who think you need a dock to connect your iPod to a stereo.

I've been connecting my first generation iPod to everything since day 1.

Connecting to external computer speakers has already been mentioned, as has connecting to car via cassette tape (which I use) or radio transmitter (which I don't use).

I also use a 3.5mm to RCA connector to connect to a mixer or directly into an RCA port on a stereo receiver. I do this when at a friend's house.

It's a simple $5.00 cable, available at Fry's, Radio Shack, etc:
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CMR203/

[jer2665]

Originally posted by iLife
not everyone has a tape deck...

i can supposedly get a line-in put into my car, through the dealer... i need to look into that. when i got my iPod i had bought the belkin FM transmitter.... too many FM Stations where i live, it sounded like junk... i'm just frustrated because i really wanted to use my iPod in my car and not have to hassle with CD's anymore.

Augz

the itrip from www.griffintechnology.com or something like that lets you choose which fm station you want to pay it on. but screw those guys. They suck, i preordered it in early july when they said it'd be shipping late july or early august, and i waited. com mid august i got a very confusing email basically saying "they aren't coming yet, and we dont know when they will" then come mid september, no word from them, so i cancelled it. we should all boycott them, because they're worse than even apple.

[jer2665]

eh, this is stupid, i went right on and purchased one, because I liked it, and thought it'd be good for here at the store. It went through, estimate ship date is on or before 10/16/2003 what a load of crap. DON'T F'N RELEASE SOMETHING UNLESS YOU HAVE THEM! they were just released online today right? and they already dont have them, that's simply retarded, terrible business, and i dont quite understand why apple and all of these other people do it. i understand to see what kind of interest you have, but come on, atleast have some made, i doubt a ton of people went and bought them for $150. needless to say, i just had them cancell it

[jer2665]

Originally posted by Wash!!
If you got thru the site they have acc music files you can download for your ipod (very cool) I like them nice site too i wish we could get these kind of cars in the us.


That is quite possibly the gayest vehicle ever produced. I'd rather have a ford focus. or hell, even an element before that. but hey, leave it to the french.

[bperkins]

Originally posted by settledown this is a new version of an old classic.
The Boombox.

but modular.
keep one in your office
keep one in the garage
keep a dock next to your home stereo
keep your headphones in your backpack
keep a ??? in your car

all you do is take your iPod with you.
nothing bulky

i like this approach

eliminates the cd wallets and ugly radios

edit:i just saw that it costs $149, they can shove it!!

Damn that is funny as hell :D

[barrettd]

Originally posted by e2chris
Runs off of batteries?? That thing is weak.
The link to the press release mentions that it comes with an AC adapter which charges the iPod while powering the system, a point which most here seem to have missed.

BD

[stompy]

Originally posted by barrettd
The link to the press release mentions that it comes with an AC adapter which charges the iPod while powering the system, a point which most here seem to have missed.

BD

Great post! Finally, someone who can read, rather than simply posting inane and hasty comments.

[devotchka]

i had a dream about this just last night... im glad to see that dreams do come true in a timely manner!

[Wash!!]

Originally posted by jer2665
That is quite possibly the gayest vehicle ever produced. I'd rather have a ford focus. or hell, even an element before that. but hey, leave it to the french.

There's nothing wrong with the car at the rate the gas prices are going in the us we should have them already here...

[neilw]

Sole use I can think of for this thing is portability; it appears to fold up into a nice little package for transportation. Easier than carrying PC speakers and a bunch of wires.

For more stationary applications (e.g., office), there are any number of much better solutions.

But the price of this thing is really way out there. Man oh man, what are they thinking?

[docpsycho]

Originally posted by e2chris
Good point about the Office for it. It would be perfect for that situation.

You can plug it into a stereo?? Your kidding me... <Sarcasm>

I would like to see Bose or Cambridge Soundworks come up with something.

Geez... Someone here is beyond Tone DEAF!!!

Bose :o and sound good does NOT, I repeat, does NOT belong In the Same sentence.

regards from a musician and an AUDIOPHILE.

[johnnowak]

Yay, Maxxbass technology. :rolleyes:

Whatever happened to buying real speakers.

And yes, Bose sounds like -TOTAL ****-.

Anyone who says otherwise has no idea what they're talking about. Period.

Go into ANY hi-fi store anywhere in the country and ask them how Bose stacks up against ANYTHING that's not sold at Circuit City. 'Tis crap.

[3-22]

As others mentioned $150, is a crazy price for this 4W piece of plastic. For $150, you can buy a nice set of speakers and maybe even headphones. For $100-200 you could do Monsoon, HK, JBL, Klipsch, etc.

Portability is nice, but just get a set of headphones.

Anyway, I guess if you have money to blow...

[rainman::|:|]

Originally posted by hexor
Anyone who is still buying AA batteries instead of getting simple rechargeable AA NiMH batteries is nuts. Look at http://www.mahaenergy.com/

umm... except that using rechargable batteries in many electronics will void your warranty. for instance, i think their new mouse is NOT to be used with rechargables. So there's plenty of reason to keep buying disposable.

and yes, it does matter.

as to the thread in general.
too expensive. especially for battery-operated.
ugly. just a few tweaks would have made this appropriate. but they obviously have no sense of proportion whatsoever.

By the way, i think it should be noted that according to them, this is not just for 3rd generation iPods, as the main post suggests:

The inMotion portable audio system supports all iPods. (iPod with Dock connector as well as iPod with FireWire connector)

pnw

[restiffbard]

During the dark times following Hurricane Isabel my iPod was the only thing still running that had an alarm. I picked up some of those little unpowered Sony speakers for 9.99 at BestBuy. With the volume set all the way up MC Frontalot woke me up for 8 days.

I was thinking of getting these (http://www.americas.creative.com/products/product.asp?maincategory=3&category=521&product=1034) for 69.99. Its supposed to last 35 hours on 4 AAAs. Also includes power adapter. It's still 2+2 watts but the price point is a little more in line with a reality I'm familiar with.

[themadchemist]

...can anyone say "pointless"?

At home, I plug it into my computer and listen.

In the car, I can plug it into the adapter there and channel it through my car speakers, which are much better than these.

When walking around, I can put the headphones in my ears and enjoy my music...Much more discrete than carrying around these speakers.

I'm really confused as to what the target or purpose of these speakers is. Why would you need portable speakers for a portable music device?

And if it were acceptable to walk around on the street listening to music without headphones, this system would still not be portable enough to do so...Unless you were into that whole carry-a-boombox-and-nod-your-head-to-the-beat-annoying-everyone-else thing.

I thought this sounded really cool at first, but then again, it takes me about 2 and a half seconds to actually think about these things.

[themadchemist]

Originally posted by docpsycho
Geez... Someone here is beyond Tone DEAF!!!

Bose :o and sound good does NOT, I repeat, does NOT belong In the Same sentence.

regards from a musician and an AUDIOPHILE.

I think that Bose speakers sound quite nice, and that their "status," which probably contributes to their price more than any other component, is also a plus. Bose is Bose, and those who purchase Bose (not me, I'm a student!) are paid a certain deference.

I may border on presumption by commenting any further. However, although I do not command any real credentials or expertise in the field of music technology, I find it not too unreasonable to forward the idea that Bose or Cambridge might design better quality sound systems than, say, an Altec Lansing 2+2 watt compendium of plastic...

But perhaps that would be debatable. That is, if it weren't for the fact that the entire subject is moot since the concept of a portable sound system for an iPod is completely outlandish. That, I think, is the prevailing opinion of the contributors to this thread, whether they like Bose or Cambridge or Monsoon or Altec Lansing or even the sound of drumming on the pieces of cardboard they call their homes as they pretend to be listening to some sweet beats on a 3rd gen 40 gig iPod.

Not to say that I have anything against the homeless...Because I don't...And in fact, I have a great deal of respect of their dignity and strength in face of adverse situations...So don't flame me...Really...You know it's totally unnecessary.

[rainman::|:|]

Originally posted by johnnowak
Yay, Maxxbass technology. :rolleyes:

Whatever happened to buying real speakers.

And yes, Bose sounds like -TOTAL ****-.

Anyone who says otherwise has no idea what they're talking about. Period.

Go into ANY hi-fi store anywhere in the country and ask them how Bose stacks up against ANYTHING that's not sold at Circuit City. 'Tis crap.

if this is what i sound like when i go off on PCs, i'll never do it again. i guess it took seeing someone act like a self-righteous prick to point it out to me.

:rolleyes:

subjective = no one's opinion can be "wrong".

pnw

[jer2665]

Originally posted by docpsycho
Geez... Someone here is beyond Tone DEAF!!!

Bose :o and sound good does NOT, I repeat, does NOT belong In the Same sentence.

regards from a musician and an AUDIOPHILE.

exactly, bose = fantastic marketing, not exactly fantastic speakers. they aren't quite bottom of the line, but they aren't the top like many have been led to believe.

[e2chris]

Originally posted by barrettd
The link to the press release mentions that it comes with an AC adapter which charges the iPod while powering the system, a point which most here seem to have missed.

BD


Originally posted by stompy
Great post! Finally, someone who can read, rather than simply posting inane and hasty comments.

This goes out to the both of you! I can read. Actually I read very well. Its you both that have no idea what your talking about. READ IT AGAIN! I looked at the .pdf and the specs on Apples site. There is no AC adapter. It says it can charge the iPod with a Firewire cable that hooks up to your laptop/desktop. Get it? Dont you both feel stupid! LOL!

[e2chris]

Originally posted by docpsycho
Geez... Someone here is beyond Tone DEAF!!!

Bose :o and sound good does NOT, I repeat, does NOT belong In the Same sentence.

regards from a musician and an AUDIOPHILE.

Wow I cant believe this guy... Audio pro? LOL How much does that make you a year? Ok back to Audi 101 for you. The makers of Cambridge Soundworks originally came from Bose when they had a disagreement with the future of Bose. Personally I think Bose are very cheaply made and are overrated. Have you seen inside the Bose speakers and the Cambridge Soundworks speakers? Bose look like little tinker toys compared to the meat in a Cambridge speaker. And all the Audio reviews I have seen have never had anything bad to say about Cambridge soundworks. Cambridge Soundworks is the best bang for the buck period. Audio pro... that is to funny.

[jettredmont]

Originally posted by punter
ppl are saying you can just plug your ipod into speakers and get the same effect. But surely ipod->speakers wouldn't have enough amplification for any sort of volume.

I wouldn't get one (personally). I'd line out to a stereo or have the headphones. Hope it works for some people tho.

Dude, you can get amplified speakers for less than $20.

You can even get "good" near-field (ie, PC speakers, not intended for rockin' a party) amplified speakers for far less than $100!

[jayscheuerle]

You could get a big, 8-D cell battery boom box with AUX input for $150 and RIP OUT the CD player on top to make a custom area for your iPod if you wanted better portable sound. Heck, just sacrifice one of the dual tape decks on the front...

This is one of those "designy" things...

[johnnowak]

Originally posted by paulwhannel
if this is what i sound like when i go off on PCs, i'll never do it again. i guess it took seeing someone act like a self-righteous prick to point it out to me.

:rolleyes:

subjective = no one's opinion can be "wrong".

pnw

Look in any pro-audio review mag man... its a fact, not subjective. Amar Bose himself says its all how you market stuff. Look it up. The stuff is ****.

[CaptainScarlet]

Personally I think it's cool...But I would have to hear what it sounds like before I decide if it's bad or good....

Just remember, the Bose "Wave Radio/CD" sounds very good, and I'm sure it's not 100 watts of power....



CS...out

[jer2665]

Originally posted by e2chris
Wow I cant believe this guy... Audio pro? LOL How much does that make you a year? Ok back to Audi 101 for you. The makers of Cambridge Soundworks originally came from Bose when they had a disagreement with the future of Bose. Personally I think Bose are very cheaply made and are overrated. Have you seen inside the Bose speakers and the Cambridge Soundworks speakers? Bose look like little tinker toys compared to the meat in a Cambridge speaker. And all the Audio reviews I have seen have never had anything bad to say about Cambridge soundworks. Cambridge Soundworks is the best bang for the buck period. Audio pro... that is to funny.



doesn't audiophile mean like an "audio addict" or someone that just knows alot? he didn't necessarily say pro.

[kugino]

Originally posted by e2chris
Wow I cant believe this guy... Audio pro? LOL How much does that make you a year? Ok back to Audi 101 for you. The makers of Cambridge Soundworks originally came from Bose when they had a disagreement with the future of Bose. Personally I think Bose are very cheaply made and are overrated. Have you seen inside the Bose speakers and the Cambridge Soundworks speakers? Bose look like little tinker toys compared to the meat in a Cambridge speaker. And all the Audio reviews I have seen have never had anything bad to say about Cambridge soundworks. Cambridge Soundworks is the best bang for the buck period. Audio pro... that is to funny.

I believe you have misunderstood the original quote...the original quote was dismissive of Bose, which would be right in line with your thinking. All audiophiles know the good stuff, I presume, and Bose does not even come close to audiophile-quality. That's a lot of buck for a little bang, IMHO. But, you should read the quote and understand it before you criticize!

[barrettd]

Originally posted by e2chris
This goes out to the both of you! I can read. Actually I read very well. Its you both that have no idea what your talking about. READ IT AGAIN! I looked at the .pdf and the specs on Apples site. There is no AC adapter. It says it can charge the iPod with a Firewire cable that hooks up to your laptop/desktop. Get it? Dont you both feel stupid! LOL!
Did you read the press release (http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=SVBIZINK5.story&STORY=/www/story/10-01-2003/0002027479&EDATE=WED+Oct+01+2003,+09:05+AM) that the original article linked, announcing the device? It very clearly states:

"inMotion's Class D Amplification provides maximum sound with minimum power consumption. Smaller, cooler, and more efficient than other amplifier alternatives, inMotion's onboard amp can support up to 24 hours of continuous playback on just four AA batteries (not included). For desktop or other indoor use, inMotion also includes an AC power supply that recharges the iPod anytime it sits in the inMotion docking bay."

I mean, since you can read very well and all, it seems you would have picked up on this...Now, what was that you said about feeling stupid?

BD

[themadchemist]

Originally posted by jer2665
doesn't audiophile mean like an "audio addict" or someone that just knows alot? he didn't necessarily say pro.

Literally, it means "on who loves audiophile." Apparently, though, it is also being used as a source of credibility on the critique of audio products.
---

And Amar Bose may HAVE said that it is all just how you market stuff...But I think everybody says that. And I don't think that it takes away from the fact that he is supposed to be a very gifted engineer.

[MacRETARD]

Originally posted by docpsycho
Geez... Someone here is beyond Tone DEAF!!!

Bose :o and sound good does NOT, I repeat, does NOT belong In the Same sentence.

regards from a musician and an AUDIOPHILE.

Oooh an AUDIOPHILE! Doesnt this usually mean someone who spends as much on audio cables as normal people do on computers?

Bose isnt crap just overpriced.

[MacRETARD]

Originally posted by jer2665
doesn't audiophile mean like an "audio addict" or someone that just knows alot? he didn't necessarily say pro.

Audiophile means someone who is an audio snob. Audiophiles like to think they know a lot, but they tend to have a herd mentality. If some magazine says some new cable maker has increased the sound quality .0001% then they will all run out and spend a few grand on these great new cables.

He probably spent 15,000+ on just speakers when most people wouldnt be able to tell the difference from a 500 dollar set of klipsch speakers.

[themadchemist]

Originally posted by MacRETARD
Oooh an AUDIOPHILE! Doesnt this usually mean someone who spends as much on audio cables as normal people do on computers?

Bose isnt crap just overpriced.

So true...

Wow, I'm amazed at how much we all jumped on that guy's case. In fact, I think it's even funnier because we're all reluctant to argue on the behalf of Bose.

It's more of a "well, don't be so opinionated!" And while he was obnoxious, I think we're all probably opinionated, too, regarding Macs, although we probably provide more material evidence than he provided regarding the relative under-performance of Bose.

Oh well, he got flamed. Next time, he should back up his arguments more, and not make outrageous statements that suggest (by context, not by literal interpretation) that Altec Lansing makes better speakers than Bose.

[Mr T]

I hate when people post and have no idea about what they are talking about. I think this applies to a lot of people on this board. Is this a high school crowd or what?

Where are the inteligent mac heads?:)

[Island Roots]

I don't see the use in this.


It runs off batteries - who wants to constantly be changing batteries?
It's suppose to be portable...but it isn't. Who wants to lug that thing around everywhere you go?
Sound quality can't even be decent. Running off batteries, I'd be amazed if it sounded better than the PowerBook/iBook speakers.

[rdowns]

Originally posted by alia
This thing is pretty cool, although I don't know if I'd be willing to spend $150 on it when I can buy a cable for $20 and plug my ipod into my home speakers. I guess when I get an office job again, it would be useful. :)

Alia

I just ordered a 15GB iPod from Amazon yesterday for $122 (OK, I had $250 worth of Amazon gift certificates from using my Amazon credit card for work expenses) and I plan on using an FM transmitter (when available) to plat it in my car and office little boom box.

As an aside, www.engineeredaudio.com just released an USB FM transmitter for you iPod-less folks to pay music from your Mac on radios and stereos. Pretty cool for $59.

[pimentoLoaf]

Gee, these speakers sure look pretty but...

Don't think I'll exchange 'em for my JBL Creatures.

[palace]

Originally posted by jayscheuerle
You could get a big, 8-D cell battery boom box with AUX input for $150 and RIP OUT the CD player on top to make a custom area for your iPod if you wanted better portable sound. Heck, just sacrifice one of the dual tape decks on the front...

This is one of those "designy" things...

I've been using the Osiris G-Bag with my iPod at work (outside) and on the go.
Check it out. Boom box in style and a large backpack to boot!

http://www.osirisgbag.com/

[damax452]

yea this inmotion things sounds like its going to flop. Sound quality cant be great from such small speakers...now i know sound quality isnt the point of this thing but when i listen to my $400 iPod, i want to hear some high quality music.

So what i did was buy some sony MDR-EX71 headphones. They sound incredible with the iPod! way better than the stock iPod phones. Plus they block out outside noise very well. BTW, i dont think you can get them in stores in the U.S. I got mine from audiocubes (http://www.audiocubes.com), great sevice and got them all the way from Japan in 5 business days!

To all of you guys arguing that Bose speakers suck...i have to disagree. I own a pair of Bose 301 Series IV speakers and i absolutely love them. I think they sound incredible, and i have heard many stereo systems that dont sound as good. Just out of curiosity...what are some brands/models of speakers that make Bose sound crappy in comparison? Id like to hear them, i dont doubt they're out their either...

[themadchemist]

Originally posted by jer2665
eh, this is stupid, i went right on and purchased one, because I liked it, and thought it'd be good for here at the store. It went through, estimate ship date is on or before 10/16/2003 what a load of crap. DON'T F'N RELEASE SOMETHING UNLESS YOU HAVE THEM! they were just released online today right? and they already dont have them, that's simply retarded, terrible business, and i dont quite understand why apple and all of these other people do it. i understand to see what kind of interest you have, but come on, atleast have some made, i doubt a ton of people went and bought them for $150. needless to say, i just had them cancell it

Yeah, I know! I can't believe ANY company would do that! I've never heard of another company EVER releasing a product before it had supplies...

Wait a minute...Never mind...;)

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Originally posted by bertagert
Why not get some cheap little flat speakers or even the $60 Apple pro speakers and plug them into your ipod? I just don't see having this compared to regular speakers. Someone fill me in.

the Apple Pro speakers does not fit the iPod.

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Originally posted by arn
i-Move? (http://217.19.49.36/smart.html)

http://www.macbidouille.com/news/photonews15/smartimov6.jpg

so i need to buy a car to have this thing? ;)

[toes]

Re:Re:Re: Cool Car


Just FYI: This is not a French car (although French cars are nice), it is made by a subsidiary to Daimler Chrysler ... and since I am off topic: There are a ton of nice cars that protectionist American politics are denying us that would be awesome to have... If you are driving in inner cities anywhere: The "SMART" is truly a smart and fun solution ... they now even have a a little fun roadster ...

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Originally posted by rdowns


As an aside, www.engineeredaudio.com just released an USB FM transmitter for you iPod-less folks to pay music from your Mac on radios and stereos. Pretty cool for $59.

but this ain't wireless, right?

[jaypeebee]

I bought Creative Labs portable speakers, ($139) to use with my iPOd. They run on rechargable AAA batteries and fold closed to the size of an electric razor. I listen to acoustic jazz, chamber music, solo piano, cabaret singers and some orchestral music on them. The sound, if not driven too loud, is clear and well formed. Bass is adequate for a hotel room. The combination of iPod and these are fabulous for a traveler. I can't imagine the Altec Lansing's would sound any better than these.

[boobers]

some of you ppl don't see the point to this item..so let me explain it to you...a long time ago in the 1980's there a was a music machine called the "boom box" it was something you could play music on so your friends could even hear it...you could take it to any street corner and bust a move on any street corner with a piece of cardboard..this is what they are trying to accomplish here...its called sharing. headphones make you unapproachable.