Altec Lansing iM-237 Orbit Ultraportable Speaker for MP3 Players
By admin On December 27th, 2009
- Compatibility: all MP3 players; iPod mini; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G; iPod classic 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch 1G, 2G
- Conveniently connects to any music player with 3.5-mm connection and music phones with 2.5-mm adapter (not included)
- Single up-firing neodymium driver provides sound in a 360-degree pattern to easily share the music
- Compact size and battery power for maximum portability; LED indicates power on/off and battery status
- Wrap around cable storage
Amazon.com Product Description–Posted September 12, 2008
Amazon.com Product Description–Posted September 12, 2008 The compact, portable iM-237 Orbit M speaker system is an ideal way to share your MP3, CD player, music-enabled phone, or laptop tunes anytime, anywhere. Slip it out of your pocket or purse for an instant audio broadcast. Just plug and play–the incredible, full-bodied, 360-degree sound will blow you away with its clarity and range. At the park, at a party, or just at you… More >>
Altec Lansing iM-237 Orbit Ultraportable Speaker for MP3 Players
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brwydave Says: December 27th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
The sound quality was acceptable, but the battery cover was difficult to install and the off/on switch was not positive in setting. The main problem was that it quit working after about six hours usage.
Rating: 1 / 5
PJ Says: December 27th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
May be i was not lucky, but the speaker was defected.
Made annoying noise after 2 minutes of playing.
Well, I returned the speaker.
Rating: 1 / 5
Bill Staley Says: December 27th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
I wanted a good speaker for my iPod in hotel rooms. I have a Bose portable sounddeck, but that’s too big and heavy to travel. (Sounds awesome, though.) I got the iHome iH29 and the Altec Lansing iM237 (one speaker). I received as a gift a Brookstone Ultra-Thin Travel Speaker.
The iM237 is amazing for its size, price, weight (under 8 oz. with batteries) and sound quality. If those are your criteria, get it. Sound distorts a little at high volume (which is not all that loud). Good for spoken word (since it’s pretty clear and it’s mono not stereo). Batteries last a surprisingly long time. Cord is annoyingly short, but it packs up into a very compact package. Improves the sound of a Macbook Air very noticeably for music and spoken word.
The iH29 sounds much better, with stereo making a noticeable difference and the tone of instruments sounding more defined, less muddy. The iH29 weighs 1 pound 10 oz. with its batteries but without its charger. It’s heavy, but zips closed, so it travels well. The cord and charger/transformer do not fit into the zipped unit, though. The iH29 costs three times the price of the iM237.
The iH29 charges the iPod — if the iH29 is plugged into the wall outlet. The iM237 does not charge the iPod, so you would need to travel with an iPod charger or at least the USB cord to charge the iPod from your computer. (It would still be a very light set-up.)
The Brookstone is the lightest with the slimmest profile. It is also mono. The Brookstone does not sound very good and tends to buzz noticeably if the volume is turned up. The Brookstone does not charge the iPod. It folds shut but does not zip. It needs a cord to connect to the iPod, and the cord can’t stay connected to the unit when traveling, so you would want a rubber band around it to keep the cord with it.
The iM237 has a zip bag that makes a package as big as a man’s fist. The Brookstone is the size of a thin, small paperback book. The iH29 is a dense, oddly formed thing, maybe the size (when closed and zipped) of two big fists and two child’s fists — but it sure sounds good. None of them sound as good as the Bose, so get that for home, if you can.
Rating: 3 / 5
JAMAS VONROCKMANN Says: December 27th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
The cords a bit short, 5 inches longer would of made this gem perfect for me. it’s just a little too tag along. other than that, sound quality very clean,it cozies up with Pods nicely and travels well. technology has been good to me again. and just a little added note, Amazon Rocks !!!
Rating: 4 / 5
Lake Girl Says: December 28th, 2009 at 12:37 am
I had bought one of these for myself and loved the portability and sound so much, bought one for my daughter for Christmas.
Rating: 5 / 5