Altec Lansing iM207 Orbit-MP3 for iPod and MP3 Players

Altec Lansing iM207 Orbit-MP3 for iPod and MP3 Players Features

Additional Altec Lansing iM207 Orbit-MP3 for iPod and MP3 Players Information

The Altec Lansing Orbit Speaker: projects sound in all directions; can tilt on its edge for personal listening; provides 24 hours of listening on three AAA batteries; and has built-in cord management.

The unique round design offers a 360-degree sound.

Tipped on its edge, the speaker can be directed for personal listening. Unique, Round Design with 360-Degree Sound
With just a quick look at the Orbit, you know you're in for something special. Its round form uses a cone design integrated with a custom Altec Lansing speaker to project full, distortion-free sound in every direction. All your friends will hear the music and wonder where the great sound is coming from. If you would like a more personal listening experience, just put the Orbit on its edge for a more focused and directed sound.

At just 3.5 inches in diameter and 1.6 inches tall, the Orbit will go wherever you go. Throw it in your pocket or purse and pull it out wherever you are: on a park bench, on the street corner, waiting for the bus. To turn it on, simply twist the entire speaker; this prevents it from accidentally turning on in your bag or pocket. And don't worry about damaging the Orbit; it's built to handle even the most reckless travelers.

A smartly designed integrated cable management lets you wrap the cable around the speaker and keeps the stereo mini-plug out of the way when not in use.

Outstanding Battery Life
You don't have to worry about battery life with the Orbit; with three AAA batteries, the Orbit will play for up to 24 continuous hours, more than enough to keep the party going all night long.

The Altec Lansing Orbit is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Orbit speaker (with 3.5-inch cable attached), user's manual.


Get a party started no matter where you are.

What Customers Say About Altec Lansing iM207 Orbit-MP3 for iPod and MP3 Players:

Sound is good and batteries last me about 16 hours, depending on volume levels. This was a two for one Tuesday special and both are the same way. Maybe this problem was fixed. I purchased on woot.com and quickly found out why they were selling cheap.CAN'T TURN IT OFF. Designed to twist the whole thing to turn it off and on but it's nearly impossible. I use it when I travel, but turn it off and on by taking out the batteries.

Next you find three or four small "nubs" on the black ring area of the speaker. (Your milage may vary) You'll see after you remove the grill how the switch works and how it lines up. Then you line up the black switch line on the silver ring with the "off" on the speaker and snap it back on.

These stick out just a little (I assume to give tension) take a small file and gently go over each nub once. Then paying very close attention to the "cutout" on the grill (the cutout goes over the switch area) gently push the grill back on. Who was the idiot that designed this. Wow. It comes off pretty easy. That's the only way I was able to turn it on and off.

The sound is not bad, once you can get it on.******UPDATE*********I got tired of breaking my hand trying to get this thing on, so I fixed it. Then take the tip of a very small flat-blade screwdriver and from the INSIDE of the silver ring, work around the ring and gently pop it off. Just barely file them. What a difference. Altec forgot to include the rubber thingy you use to open jars. Here's how (this might void your warranty).: Take the sharp tip of a utility knife and gently pry the grill off.

Then, because I had some, I took a Q-Tip and put a little white lithium grease and coated some of the speaker ring area.

Great price. I like how it turns on and off by turning the speaker cover--no protruding switch to get in the way or be unsightly. I wish the cord was a little longer; it's only about 5 inches long. For the volume it has, the sound quality is really very good. The buying process was seamless and perfect. Got the shipment in 4 days, I think, and in good condition. And I know this wasn't built to be a high volume speaker, but I'd like it to be a little louder. But for a quiet setting---at the desk or sitting alone, it's pretty good.

I really like it for sharing my MP3 songs with friends. Nice buy overall. This speaker is very easy to use, seems very durable and looks neat. It's not loud enough to hear it well travelling in the car, or with other ambient noise too close. For good loud volume, stick to ear buds.

But once I put new batteries in it, it went away. Overall though it has a nice sound (with no bass) that carries from one room to the other well for its size. If you have troubles opening a jar, this is not for you. You have to get a good grip on the base and top and click it over. It takes 3 AAA batteries that are a little difficult to get in because of the base, but they last a pretty long time (as long as you don't forget to shut it off). The speaker is pretty decent for the price. Like others said, it is not as easy as flipping a switch to shut it off. The other downfall was that I thought I had blown the speaker because it was getting some crackling noise.

Not ideal for my functions at all (which was a speaker for my ipod alarm). Initially i thought this was a great buy with the price and all, but through use all I got out of with was lots and lots of frustration. Can't turn my ipod up past a certain volume(around halfway is maximum) or the sound will get severely muffled. I'm going with something else now. Very very very difficult to turn on and off. Guzzles through batteries within a couple of days. If it had an adapter, that would make it a 3 star as I could have dealt with the incredibly difficult on and off "switch" but after it ran through my batteries after 3 or so nights, I was through.