Altec Lansing iM-237 Orbit Ultra Portable Speaker for MP3 players (Silver)
 |   Publisher : Altec Lansing Technologies Company : Altec Lansing |
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 (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
Amazon.com Product Description--Posted September 12, 2008
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.
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. Click to enlarge. 
Full-bodied, 360-degree sound that will amaze your friends with its clarity and range. Click to enlarge. 
Includes a protective carrying case. Click to enlarge.
Share Your Tunes--Anytime, Anywhere
Incredible Volume and Clarity
Enjoy clear, distortion-free sound wherever you need it. A single up-firing neodymium driver provides sound in a 360-degree pattern for impressive sound in all directions.
Total Connectivity
Easily connects to portable CD players, MP3 players, music-enabled phones, laptops, and other audio devices, including iPod and iPhone. Conveniently connects to any music player with a 3.5-mm connection and most music phones with the 2.5-mm adapter (included).
Portable, Rugged Design
Handles whatever your mobile lifestyle dishes out. Plus, the Orbit's wrap-around design protects cord and connector. Just wrap it up and go. And its compact size fits any bag or pocket.
Battery Powered
Take it with you anywhere, no AC required. Plays up to 24 hours on 3 AAA batteries (included). The LED indicates power on/off and battery status.
What's in the Box
Altec Lansing iM-237 Orbit M speaker with 3.5-mm connector, 2.5-mm adapter, protective case, 3 AAA batteries, user's guide, and quick connect card
Customer reviews
Very happy with it
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.
40% better than the iM-207
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.
Very good but with some flaws
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.
The New Orbit is Out of this World 
I had the original orbit and returned it because the ergonomics were so poor. All of those have been addressed. This speaker has as good a fidelity as my Advent Powered Partners for listening to podcasts. This is a winner.
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