Altec Lansing Orbit MP3 iM237

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1533 reviews of Altec Lansing Orbit MP3 iM237. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the sound and design. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed views about the reliability.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 51 user reviews of Altec Lansing Orbit MP3 iM237 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the usability and design are overall positive. The price and size also get good opinions. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1413 user reviews of Altec Lansing Orbit MP3 iM237 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the design and price. The usability and size also get good feedback. There are some mixed comments about the reliability.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Altec Lansing Orbit MP3 iM237 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. People really like the sound and bass quality. The usability and size are also mentioned favorably.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Ardjuna Seghers (trustedreviews.com)

Altec Lansing iMT237 Orbit Portable Speaker

Does the iMT237 Orbit portable speaker deserve its tagline of 'mighty little speaker'?

At only 190g, the cylinder-shaped iMT237 is light but it still appears rather imposing for such a small device (only 5.5cm tall with a diameter of 9cm). This is partially because of the metal upper part, and partially thanks to the industrial-looking...

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Roman Loyola, Macworld (techadvisor.co.uk)

Altec Lansing Orbit-MP3 review

Altec Lansing's £30 Orbit-MP3 is a portable speaker that's small enough to carry with you in a bag or backpack, and its sound quality is surprisingly good for such a small device.

For £30, the Orbit-MP3 is a very nice compact speaker you can take with you around town or on trips. Its sound quality is better than other portable speakers in this price range. I wouldn’t mind paying a little more for a power adaptor; instead, I’ll...

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by : petew (gadgetspeak.com)

Altec Lansing update their Orbit with the iMT237 : Altec Lansing iMT237 Orbit -MP3

Around a year back I reviewed the original Altec Lansing Orbit. One year on thedesign has been revamped and I'm pleased to see that one of my few criticisms hasbeen addressed.

Despite keeping the circular design and 3xAAA power source the new Orbit - the Altec Lansing iMT237 has had a significant make over from . For a start it's bigger. The diameter of the unit is about the same however an additional 15mm has...

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : James Hutchinson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Altec Lansing orbit MP3 (IM237)

Not to be confused with the Orbit-MP3, Altec Lansing's orbit MP3 (IM237) is a highly portable speaker designed to share music from MP3 players and not...

Small and very portable, long-lasting battery life, reasonable audio quality

Heavy distortion at high volumes, cord can be hard to retrieve when wound

The Altec Lansing orbit MP3 (IM237) is a great portable speaker designed for listening to music while on the go. Good battery life and acceptable sound quality make for a great way of sharing music with friends.

May, 2009

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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com)

Altec Lansing Orbit-MP3 iM207 review: Altec Lansing Orbit-MP3 iM207

Altec Lansing Orbit-MP3 iM207

The Altec Lansing Orbit-MP3 is compact, stylish, inexpensive, and versatile. It's an incredible value for a portable speaker.

Like many speakers of this size, the Orbit-MP3 suffers from hollow-sounding audio. The power ring feels fragile.

The Altec Lansing Orbit-MP3 is a great choice for any frequent flier, thanks to its travel-friendly design, low cost, and versatility--in the realm of portable speakers, this one's an excellent value.

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

Altec Lansing Orbit iM237

We like the new and improved version of Altec Lansing's portable single speaker, the Orbit MP3, better than the previous model, but it costs a bit more.

Compact and attractively designed ; Comes with a protective carrying case ; Sound is OK for a speaker this small ; Integrated cable plugs into headphone jack of MP3 players and other devices

While it's inexpensive, this model is a bit pricier than the previous Orbit ; Overall thin sound ; Distorts at higher volumes

While the RRP is AU$69, you'll find the Altec Lansing iM237 Orbit MP3 for about AU$40 online. That puts it more or less in the middle of the other mini-portable speakers we've seen. That said, the price tag is a little disappointing considering that...

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com.au)

Altec Lansing Orbit-MP3 iM207 review: Altec Lansing Orbit-MP3 iM207

Altec Lansing Orbit-MP3 iM207

The Altec Lansing Orbit-MP3 is compact, stylish, inexpensive, and versatile. It's an incredible value for a portable speaker.

Like many speakers of this size, the Orbit-MP3 suffers from hollow-sounding audio. The power ring feels fragile.

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : Mendelson Tiu (smarthouse.com.au)

Altec Lansing Orbit M iMT237

It may be small, but the Altec Lansing Orbit M is a mini-speaker that can rock with you and your friends. It is compatible with any audio player with a 3.5mm jack (or 2.5mm with its adapter) and can be brought anywhere thanks to its small profile.

Tough build; 2.5mm adapter included; Protective case; Decent sound; Price

Uses odd number of AAA batteries; Distorts at high volumes

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : Steven Johnson (iphonespeakerreviews.com)

Altec Lansing Orbit Speaker (iM237) review by iPhone Speaker Reviews

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : Jeremy Horwitz (ilounge.com)

Review: Altec Lansing Orbit MP3 iM237

Both iM207 and iM237 rely upon the same formula: each has a metal grille on top, covering a single speaker that's housed inside of an otherwise mostly plastic shell. The bottom of each shell unscrews to house three AAA batteries for 24 hours of run...

Which of these two systems is better? Neither. While we'd pick iM237 on aggregate sound quality, the difference between the units' audio is small, though the size, cosmetic, and pack-in differences may matter to some users. In our view, iM237 is an...

Nov, 2008

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