Altec Lansing's updated iPod speaker system works with all iPods. With its universal dock connection design, it also assures you that you will be able to use it with all future iPod models. Like previous Altec Lansing iPod speakers, the iM11 features...
expand review loud, crisp sound from a compact body. This makes it equally useful for both home and portable use. When traveling it folds into a easy to carry rectangular shape, and it runs on both batteries or power cord. It boasts longer than average battery life in battery mode (the box says 18 hours!), and it also charges your iPod when connected. In addition, the iM11 features an input jack for a second device such as a laptop (this feature comes in handy when watching DVDs on your laptop), CD players, etc. -mgmnt
The iMmini system is very similar to its big brother iM3, but is exclusively designed for use with the iPod Mini. It features a more compact size (an inch smaller in width and height, weighs 5 ounces less), and a sleeker design...
expand review (when folded up the controls are hidden, rounded corner design). The iMmini does carry a lower price tag than the iM3, therefore it lacks the remote control feature and carrying case. Otherwise the iMmini features the same excellent Altec Lansing sound technology with MaxxBass, compact fold-up design, and docking feature (functions exactly like an iPod dock).
Additional features include an extra line input and adaptor cable that allows you to connect other audio devices such as laptops and MP3 players. The iMmini features extra-long battery life with more than 24 hours of continuous playback using 4x AAA batteries. It also comes with a power adaptor with several different attachments for usage in foreign countries. When not in use, the iMmini automatically shuts down to conserve power.
Cool accessory from Apple that lets you listen to FM radio on your iPod and control everything with a convenient wired remote. Just plug in your iPod Radio Remote and select "Radio" from the main iPod menu, then you can tune to...
expand review your desired station in the color display with your Click Wheel, just as you'd set a classic analog radio.
Mark a favorite station for quick access later, and switch between favorite stations using either the iPod or the remote. If you're listening to a station that supports the Radio Data System (RDS) standard, you can even see song title/artist or radio station information in the iPod display. The iPod Radio Remote supports FM stations from 87.5 to 107.9MHz (in both the US and European standards) and 76 to 90MHz (the Japanese standard). You can switch between the different standards when traveling.
The remote lets you control slideshow, video and music playback — adjust volume, skip forward/back within a playlist -- plus switch between radio stations and turn the radio on or off, even if your iPod is in your pocket or backpack. The hold button also eliminates unwanted button presses.
The radio remote comes with a set of earphones with a shorter cable that's a perfect fit for the remote and is powered by the iPod itself meaning no extra batteries are required. Compatible with iPod nano and iPod with video.
LaCie's stylish firewire speakers not only look nice on your desktop, but also deliver quality, FireWire-powered sound from your Mac, PC or MP3 player. Featuring a frequency response of 90Hz-20kHz, these little guys add way more thump than your built-in computer speakers....
expand review Plus, the built-in FireWire cable makes them extremely easy to use. Just plug and play - that's it! No need for bulky AC adapters or batteries. Another impessive product from LaCie. -snackmaster
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