- The Altec Lansing inMotion Classic III is a portable dock for all iPhones and iPods. It features a clever spring-loaded connector which you can push away when transporting the unit to protect the pins and ensure you get a great connection every time
- The 7 hour lithium ion battery integrated into the dock means that you can get great sound without a power cable. Perfect if you want to sit in the garden, take it to a friend's house or simply move room-to-room
- The 3.5mm auxiliary connector allows you to connect a second audio device
- The included remote is cleverly housed in the rear of the unit, and held in magnetically so you don't lose it
- The stand on the inMotion Classic III flips up to sit flush with the back panel of the unit, making it easy to carry
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The inMotion Classic III is an ultra-portable speaker system for iPhone and iPod that delivers high-impact audio in a sleek, small package. Plug it into an outlet, or enjoy the 7 hours of battery life from the integrated lithium-ion cell. The IMT630 is compact enough to easily move from room to room, or travel with you away from home.
From looking good to sounding good, the IMT630 never fails to stand out and deliver amazing audio.
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Altec Lansing inMotion Classic III
AC Adapter with UK and EU tips
Warranty Card
Remote Control
AC Adapter with UK and EU tips
Warranty Card
Remote Control
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Anyone who's ever owned an Altec Lansing iPod speaker dock will know that they make good quality product. The inMotion Classic III is the third Altec Lansing dock I've owned, after the original inMotion nearly a decade ago and more recently the Altec Lansing T612 - High End Speaker For iPhone/iPod - Black, which is still in use as the main stereo in our home. Both were/are excellent products and the inMotion Classic III continues that trend.
Sound quality-wise I can't really fault it. Considering its size and intended purpose it provides clear playback. If you're an audio snob who wants to hear every note of a performance then maybe you'll be disappointed, but if you were I doubt you'd you be listening to an iPod in the first place. If all you want to do is fill a room or space with sound then the inMotion Classic III will happily do that for you.
Looks wise its also pretty good, if hardly striking. For the most part matt black and with a long but relatively shallow profile it seems intended to blend into the background rather than be a stand-out piece of cutting edge design. It functional rather than flash.
This is best epitomised by two nice little design features; the pop out dock and the magnetic cubby-hole for the remote-control. The former has two advantages. Firstly it prevents you from accidentally damaging the iPod connector when the dock is in transit and secondly it means that you don't get a build up of dust and dirt around the dock when its not in use (something all my various iPod docks have been prone to). The remote control storage is even better however, as it improves the portability of the entire device.
The same can be said of the inclusion of a built-in rechargeable lithium battery in the Dock. This is probably the unit's most user friendly feature, as it allows you to simply unplug the unit from its power cable and carry it to wherever you want without worrying about whether you have the correct batteries for it. The one thing I can't say is how long the battery lasts after a full charge because I haven't had the unit long enough to run it down, but if its anything like a typical mobile phone battery it should allow for several hours of playback.
If there is a downside to the unit (beyond its somewhat pedestrian appearance) its one of size and weight. Prior to getting hold of the inMotion Classic III the portable dock I used when travelling was the JBL On Stage Micro Black Mac/Win. Whilst that unit lacks the built-in battery, remote control cubby-hole or retractable dock it is lighter and smaller than the Altec Lansing, which is important when you want to stash it in your luggage. The Altec Lansing has features that make more suitable for carrying around with you, but its size and weight definitely count against it and reduce it from five to four stars.
Sound quality-wise I can't really fault it. Considering its size and intended purpose it provides clear playback. If you're an audio snob who wants to hear every note of a performance then maybe you'll be disappointed, but if you were I doubt you'd you be listening to an iPod in the first place. If all you want to do is fill a room or space with sound then the inMotion Classic III will happily do that for you.
Looks wise its also pretty good, if hardly striking. For the most part matt black and with a long but relatively shallow profile it seems intended to blend into the background rather than be a stand-out piece of cutting edge design. It functional rather than flash.
This is best epitomised by two nice little design features; the pop out dock and the magnetic cubby-hole for the remote-control. The former has two advantages. Firstly it prevents you from accidentally damaging the iPod connector when the dock is in transit and secondly it means that you don't get a build up of dust and dirt around the dock when its not in use (something all my various iPod docks have been prone to). The remote control storage is even better however, as it improves the portability of the entire device.
The same can be said of the inclusion of a built-in rechargeable lithium battery in the Dock. This is probably the unit's most user friendly feature, as it allows you to simply unplug the unit from its power cable and carry it to wherever you want without worrying about whether you have the correct batteries for it. The one thing I can't say is how long the battery lasts after a full charge because I haven't had the unit long enough to run it down, but if its anything like a typical mobile phone battery it should allow for several hours of playback.
If there is a downside to the unit (beyond its somewhat pedestrian appearance) its one of size and weight. Prior to getting hold of the inMotion Classic III the portable dock I used when travelling was the JBL On Stage Micro Black Mac/Win. Whilst that unit lacks the built-in battery, remote control cubby-hole or retractable dock it is lighter and smaller than the Altec Lansing, which is important when you want to stash it in your luggage. The Altec Lansing has features that make more suitable for carrying around with you, but its size and weight definitely count against it and reduce it from five to four stars.
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I took this portable music system with me on holiday abroad. It is light and easy to use with my iPhone 4 and produces a nice rich sound that can be regulated with the pocket sized remote. Once charged you can carry it into different rooms which makes a real difference. Altec have hit the right note with this one. Recommended.
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When I got this from the Amazon Vine programme I looked at the price and thought there was no way I'd pay full price for the dock! I'd not come across Altec before, and having had problems with electronics from unfamiliar brands before I set my expectations quite low.
The truth is that even if I had set my expectations as high as I could this dock would have surpassed them even at the price. It is quite simply the best dock I have ever heard. The way it picks up every single element of the sound from the lowest Bass note up is unbelievably good. Whatever you play on this from Metal to Classical, and all points in between on the musical spectrum, will be crystal clear and reproduced in a way that makes the humblest MP3 or iPod sound like the best midi system. Another advantage is that through the connection at the back you can plug in any MP3, not just an iPod.
The most minor of moans that I have is that the remote is a little hit and miss when it comes to raising and lowering the volume, but once you get used to that its not really a problem.
Would I have paid full price for this? On reflection, absolutely and I can give no higher praise than that.
The truth is that even if I had set my expectations as high as I could this dock would have surpassed them even at the price. It is quite simply the best dock I have ever heard. The way it picks up every single element of the sound from the lowest Bass note up is unbelievably good. Whatever you play on this from Metal to Classical, and all points in between on the musical spectrum, will be crystal clear and reproduced in a way that makes the humblest MP3 or iPod sound like the best midi system. Another advantage is that through the connection at the back you can plug in any MP3, not just an iPod.
The most minor of moans that I have is that the remote is a little hit and miss when it comes to raising and lowering the volume, but once you get used to that its not really a problem.
Would I have paid full price for this? On reflection, absolutely and I can give no higher praise than that.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great for portability of quality sound
As a straightforward speaker system for your iPod, iTouch or iPhone, this is lovely. I like the remote feature too. Read more
Published 4 months ago by McColey
Excellent value portable ipod dock
This is an excellent piece of kit. Lightweight, easily portable and easy to use.
The sound quality in a good size room is much better than would expect from a unit this... Read more
The sound quality in a good size room is much better than would expect from a unit this... Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Aitken
Good - but do compare similar models
I have this and I also have the Altec Lansing IMT320. I'm a fan of sound-docks with no bells and whistles, I can't understand why you would spend extra on one with a built in DAB... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Guy Mcevoy
Underwhelmed
This does look very smart, and it is a well designed item, but design should not triumph over function. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Simon Uglow
Impressive performance
This unit provides excellent sound quality for the size of the unit. Naturally it will not be as punchy and room-filling as some other systems much larger and more expensive, but... Read more
Published 5 months ago by downkiddie
Nice design but lacks punch
First and foremost the sound quality in this unit is nothing compared to the Bose Sound dock. It sounds a little tinny despite the "enhanced bass" claim, and lacked clarity and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Loved-IT
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