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Altec Lansing has created an excellent iPod Boombox with the iM7. Altec is one of the leaders in quality sound for you iPod, computer and other electronic devices. The iM7 has become one of the standards for Portable iPod Boomboxes. Everything is great about this device.

Sound
The sound is extremely rich and clear. The Altec Lansing iM7 has enough quality volume to make this sound good at the lake, tailgating, at the park. It has two 4inch side firing subwoofers that add to the fullness of the sound. The iM7 can fill a room with high quality sound making this a great option to use when around the house, working out in the basement, or working in the yard.

Design
The fact that Altec Lansing surrounds and protects the iPod inside the speaker system, gives this unit a rating of 5 for the design. When you have a portable system it is going to take a little bit of abuse, hit by Frisbees, gets knocked over by a nephew, a dog or even a nephews dog. The more protection you can provide your iPod the better. Other portable speaker systems leave the iPod exposed sitting on top.

The iM7 Looks good and has a solid construction. At around 10 pounds the iM7 has some weight to it. Just think of the weight as quality. This system is not meant to go with you in your suit case on business trips. So we do not feel that the heavier weight is a negative.

Price
The iM7 was originally $249. The price is now very attractive because you can typically find it for under $200. When you look as some of the im7's competition the prices are well into the 200's and one almost $400. With a street price of under $200 allows us to give the iM7 a value rating of 5.

Battery Power
AC adapter or Batteries. The battery life is pretty good. If you are not going to be running the iM7 on batteries for a while then it is best to remove them (they will last longer).

Remote Control
A remote control is included and can handle the treble, bass, volume up and volume down, and power. Not the most advanced remote control. Would be nice if the remote had a few more feature but then we are not purchasing the iM7 for the remote capabilities.


If you go with the iM7 we do not think that you will be disappointed!
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