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Product review - Altec Lansing iM237 Orbit MP3 speaker
Back in July I posted a review of the Altec Lansing iM207 "Orbit MP3" speaker. This product has long been one of my favorite gadgets on the road, albeit with a couple of minor issues that annoyed me (the lack of a power light for example). Altec Lansing clearly listened to their customers, because they just released their newest Orbit MP3 speaker (the iM237).
This portable speaker has the same basic features of the previous model, but adds a "real" power switch and a power indicator light. The power light also shows the battery life by turning red when you are running low.
The tiny speaker produces a mindblowing amount of sound, and it sounds very clear and crisp, with no distortion at all. Of course, it is still a single speaker, so you won't get that full stereo effect. Audio even has a decent amount of bass.
Altec Lansing also made some design improvements when it comes to carrying the speaker; they added an opening for attaching a wrist strap (included in the box), as well as a nice carrying case with a carabiner for hooking the entire thing to your belt loop or bag.
The speaker runs off 3 AAA batteries which provide enough juice for about a full day of non stop music. When you are not using the Orbit, you can store the audio cord around the bottom of the device and clip the audio jack in place. Like the previous model, the audio jack is still compatible with the previous generation iPhone.
Compared to the previous Orbit MP3 the basic concept has stayed the same, and it produces the same stunningly good sound quality, but the minor changes in design and accessories really make it a big improvement, and well worth the purchase price.
The Orbit MP3 is currently available directly from Altec Lansing ($39.99), or from Amazon.com ($35.11).
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