| | |  | Entertainment | Home » » Altec Lansing iM-237 Orbit Ultraportable Speaker for MP3 Players (Silver) | | | | | | | Description: | | The compact, portable iM-237 Orbit M speaker system is an ideal way to share your MP3, CD player, music-enabled phone, or laptop tunes anytime, anywhere. Slip it out of your pocket or purse for an instant audio broadcast. Just plug and play--the incredible, full-bodied, 360-degree sound will blow you away with its clarity and range. At the park, at a party, or just at your desk, it's a great companion for your favorite music device when you want to share your tunes with friends or need a break from headphone wires. And, with its long battery life, the music keeps playing well into the night. | | | Features: | |
• Compatibility: all MP3 players; iPod mini; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G; iPod classic 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch 1G, 2G
• Conveniently connects to any music player with 3.5-mm connection and music phones with 2.5-mm adapter (not included)
• Single up-firing neodymium driver provides sound in a 360-degree pattern to easily share the music
• Compact size and battery power for maximum portability; LED indicates power on/off and battery status
• Wrap-around cable storage
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 3.4 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 6.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.6 pounds | | Package Length:
| 6.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 1019 reviews |
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| $39.77+ $4.99 *Shipping | Used
- VeryGood | | | $44.45+ $3.99 *Shipping | New | | | $45.98+ $4.99 *Shipping | New | | | $50.00Shipping Free | Used
- Good | | | $69.96+ $4.99 *Shipping | New | | | $70.50Shipping Free | Used
- Mint | | | $560.00+ $4.99 *Shipping | New | |
| New | |
| $44.45+ $3.99 *Shipping | New | | | $45.98+ $4.99 *Shipping | New | | | $69.96+ $4.99 *Shipping | New | | | $560.00+ $4.99 *Shipping | New | |
| Used | |
| $39.77+ $4.99 *Shipping | Used
- VeryGood | | | $50.00Shipping Free | Used
- Good | | | $70.50Shipping Free | Used
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746 of 756 found the following review helpful:
 Audio demonstrationMay 15, 2010
By Louie Arrighi
"Lou da Joo"
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2WZM1AFWAG7WL This speaker has more bass than the Altec Lansing Music Speaker, which I also own. If you want to go that extra mile and spend a little more for a richer bass experience, I recommend this speaker.
517 of 533 found the following review helpful:
 40% better than the iM-207Oct 30, 2008
By R. S. CRAWFORD
"Slangevar"
I bought an iM-207 and an iM-237 at the same time, curious to see what the difference was.
The 207 is roughly 25% smaller and comes with a 1/8 to 3/32 stereo adapter, is designed to function sitting with the speaker pointing upward or will sit at a slight angle back on its side. I think it is money well spent- compared to the same amount I spent 3 years ago on one of those fold-up cube type dual speakers. In comparison to that fold-up cube, I think the sound is like 3 times better: quality-wise and volume-wise. The iM-207 lacks an LED that lets you know if the power is switched on, so you might drain the batteries out if you forget to turn it off after you unplug your player unit. It turns on and off by rotating the outer chrome ring-not a smooth switch at all compared to a rocker, slider or push button. Now on to the iM-237: a bit more stylish than its predecessor the iM-207 and at a price that is 130% more. It comes with a swanky padded and zippered carrying case with a mini carabiner clip and a tether that can be attached to the speaker to secure it to your wrist or hang it on the wall, it doesn't have a 1/8th to 3/32 adapter. the sound is cleaner than the 207, more defined at both ends and easier to listen to and has more volume. I wouldn't say the sound is twice as good though- I'd say more like 40% better. I'm not an acoustical engineer and don't have the audio equipment to evaluate the quality on any emperical basis. The iM-237 does have a nice green LED to let you know the power is on and a simple push button on/off button (which is vulnerable to accidental activation) the cord conceals neatly in a winder molding in the base and secures the plug well- a little too well, it's hard to get it out if you don't have long fingernails! I'd say value wise the 207 has a better quality to dollar value, however if you prize sound quality then go for the iM-237.
220 of 224 found the following review helpful:
Very happy with itNov 13, 2008
By adam
"Spendthrift"
I bought one of these to play music from my iPhone during a vacation. I used it outdoors by the swimming pool for about a week. Went through only one set of batteries (AAA). My friends and I were consistently impressed with the sound that came out of this little speaker; it's surprisingly loud and clear.
I figured when I bought it that it was basically a throw-away. Not so. It's a good little speaker that fits the bill.
151 of 156 found the following review helpful:
Very good but with some flawsOct 29, 2008
By baf10
"baf10"
When I first opened the IM237 I was dissapointed. I could not believe that the new orbit was about 50% bigger than the old one -IM207. When I listened to it though they did improve the sound. The new one does have improved bass. While its great that they added a light to show if the unit is on or off, the switch sticks out too far when it is off. This can cause it to accidentally turn on. The could easily have been fixed if they simply had it on when it was out and off when it was in. The second flaw is the cord is the same short lenghth as the old one when it could have been 6 or 12 inches longer without effeting anything. Infact I was able to wrap a 3 foot extention in addition to the actual cord in the bottom. There is plenty space for a longer cord.
While I still think the original is a great speaker the new one is improved. If you are on a tight budget or you want a really small speaker that will fit in your pocket buy the old one for $15. If you want better sound and dont mind carrying a bigger speaker get the new one. Its a shame about the 2 flaws which could have easily have been fixed.
150 of 155 found the following review helpful:
 A source of confusionJun 29, 2011
By russell
I knew I wanted one of the Altec Orbits series speakers. The question was, which one? I had settled, for all the right reasons, on the IM-237. Or so I thought. When I actually went to purchase it I noted a window that said there was a newer model of the item. A newer model? The window suggested the IM-227. So the first odd thing, not many model numbers are retrogrades. Did it have different features? Was it improved?
As it turns out the answer is much simpler. Altec found a way to make another buck or two by not including the case. Which is kind of drag because I think the case would actually be useful.
Soundwise, the Altec IM-227 is a good value for $20 or so. It's not stereo, it's a single speaker. The tiny amplifier powered by three AAA batteries (which you supply) is fairly clean for what it is. Make no mistake, this is close listening device. You won't entertain others with this thing. It works at a desk, in a cubical or a small room with no background noise. I can see where it would be great for camping though I haven't checked the full length of the battery life claimed by Altec (24 hours). For a single driver speaker of this size the sound is rich, detailed and reasonably accurate (given the device). I think it's worth $20 if your needs match what this speaker does.
Downsides:
-The cord is short. I mean short. I'm talking seven inches of short.
-It's very simply constructed of plastic.
-It's not very cool looking.
-Max volume isn't loud.
-Power button gets turned accidentally if packed with other things (I pack mine without the batteries after learning this).
-That skinny little cord is going to break and then this thing will be a throwaway (which is sad).
Upsides:
-It's cheap.
-The sound is rich and reasonably accurate.
-It's light.
-It's small.
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