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Brand: Altec Lansing
Category: CE

List Price: ~~$39.95~~
Buy New: $14.99
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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

79 reviews

Color: White
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 2.4 x 8 x 7

MPN: iM 207
Model: iM 207
UPC: 021986954507
EAN: 9556156040038
ASIN: B000YEKM0U

Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 3 to 5 weeks

Features:

•	Compatibility: all iPods, MP3 players, CD players, laptops
•	Ultra-portable speaker produces full-bodied, 360-degree sound
•	Long battery life provides up to 24 hours of play on 3 AAA batteries (not included)
•	Smartly designed integrated cable management system; shock-resistant, rugged design that's perfect for travel
•	Projects music in all directions for full stereo experience; special features lets you direct music to single listener

Accessories:

•	Dc USB Charger

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description--Posted October 14, 2008
The ultra-portable iM207 Orbit by Altec Lansing lets you easily share your music with those around you. With a unique design that produces a full-bodied, 360-degree sound, you will hear the music loud and clear. And with a tiny footprint that easily fits in your purse or pocket, you can get the music started for an impromptu party at any time.

The Altec Lansing Orbit Speaker:

projects sound in all directions;
can tilt on its edge for personal listening;
provides 24 hours of listening on three AAA batteries; and
has built-in cord management.

The unique round design offers a 360-degree sound. View larger.

Tipped on its edge, the speaker can be directed for personal listening. View larger.

Unique, Round Design with 360-Degree Sound
With just a quick look at the Orbit, you know you're in for something special. Its round form uses a cone design integrated with a custom Altec Lansing speaker to project full, distortion-free sound in every direction. All your friends will hear the music and wonder where the great sound is coming from. If you would like a more personal listening experience, just put the Orbit on its edge for a more focused and directed sound.

At just 3.5 inches in diameter and 1.6 inches tall, the Orbit will go wherever you go. Throw it in your pocket or purse and pull it out wherever you are: on a park bench, on the street corner, waiting for the bus. To turn it on, simply twist the entire speaker; this prevents it from accidentally turning on in your bag or pocket. And don't worry about damaging the Orbit; it's built to handle even the most reckless travelers.

A smartly designed integrated cable management lets you wrap the cable around the speaker and keeps the stereo mini-plug out of the way when not in use.

Outstanding Battery Life
You don't have to worry about battery life with the Orbit; with three AAA batteries, the Orbit will play for up to 24 continuous hours, more than enough to keep the party going all night long.

The Altec Lansing Orbit is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Orbit speaker (with 3.5-inch cable attached), user's manual.

Get a party started no matter where you are.

Customer Reviews: Read 74 more reviews...

2 out of 5 stars

Loved this for 2 months and then... November 28, 2008
L. Johnson (New Orlean, LA)
This little speaker worked great for its intended purpose. Took a bit getting used to the on/off switch. Then it began shorting out. At first I thought the batteries needed replacing but the problem persisted with new batteries. I now think the problem is with the on/off switch on the ring. Disappointing.

4 out of 5 stars

round sound November 25, 2008
Sonia Zuniga (pleasanton, CA)
I found the Orbit-MP3 well worth it's value... very easy to carry
around when traveling and the sound is great for a single speaker unit.
The only problem is the opening hatch for the batteries... but it can
easily be overcome. Would have been greater if it has a stand for the
iPod!

4 out of 5 stars

Great sound and portability for it's tiny size. November 20, 2008
N. T. Penalba Ostman (NH, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I use a couple of these for several iPods, laptops and a portable DVD player.

PROs:

- Its sound is so much better than the built-in speakers in laptops and portable DVD players.

- It is very portable, I use it in the car and every place in the house, and outdoors especially for audiobooks and academic video lessons. My child uses it for watching his favorite DVDs while bathing and playing in the tub.

- It lasts a long time on batteries. I've been using these daily for almost a month, so far I've only changed batteries once.

CONs:

- It's not super easy to turn the top to switch it on (but I have gotten used to it), so I keep it on the "ON" position most of the time for convenience (especially since the volume is controlled by the device one connects it to).

Unusual Operating Behavior:

- When the battery level goes low it sounds like a radio station that is not getting a good signal and spits the audio about. So I use that as the indication to change my rechargeable batteries.

1 out of 5 stars

on-off switch November 17, 2008
J. McDonald (Amherst, MA)
Sure, the sound is fine. But I don't know how anyone can USE this product with the horrible on-off switch. Looks like I'm not the only one. I'd send it back in an instant if it was worth the shipping. The only realistic way to turn it off is to remove the batteries -- clunky!

2 out of 5 stars

I must have received a dud November 15, 2008
S. Michaud (Maine)
I see the reviews for this are great. The reason I bought this was because of the reviews. Mine is horrible! The off mechanism is not a switch. The tob grill turns to turn it off. Well, mine is almost impossible to turn off. It is very cheap feeling. I would spend $10 more and get a better one. I will just give this to my friend and get another one. On a good note the sound is quite good for podcasts. Music is marginal.

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