Altec Lansing inMotion iM600

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Another disappointment was the iM600's advertised alarm clock feature. Instead of providing a functional alarm clock that could use either the iPod or the FM radio, this feature is nothing more than support for the iPod's existing alarm clock. This means no snooze button. It also means you'll be without an alarm clock if you forget to dock your iPod the night before.

Sound control
Like previous Altec Lansing inMotion systems, the iM600 lacks even basic EQ control. This is fine if you want to use your iPod's built-in EQ settings, but disappointing if you want tone control over the FM radio or auxiliary input. Regardless, the iM600 has a full, rich sound that didn't leave us wanting fiddle with EQ adjustments. There is an audio enhancement function that's subtle enough to leave on for most applications and gives a pleasant widening of the stereo image plus a little low-end boost.

Final thoughts
The Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 is a great audio system that in many ways improves upon the outstanding iM7 system by providing a more compact body, an FM tuner, and video output. The sound from the iM600 is loud enough to fill a room and detailed enough in both the high and low end to satisfy the majority of users. At maximum volume you will experience some distortion, but this is common among all its competition and a small price to pay for all the versatility the iM600 packs in such a small package.

Note: Be sure to check out our Tips & Tricks for the Altec Lansing iM600.

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"True Quality sound with good looks and portability"

by Par Seven on October 5, 2007

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"better than bose sound dock, ihome, and jbl dock"

by sb12345 on August 26, 2007

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"Altec Lansing has created a user friendly, innovative speaker dock!"

by yisrael2 on October 24, 2007

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Summary: Like the mm50, the iM600 includes a built-in rechargeable battery which charges in approximately three hours using the included AC adapter. Altec Lansing rates the battery at 7 hours of continuous playback. I actually saw longer playback times than that-a

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