Altec Lansing iML237USB ORBIT, Ultra Portable USB-Powered Speaker
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	Brand	Altec Lansing
	Color	Black
	Type	Electronics
	List Price	$49.95
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Computer Speakers  Electronics: International Shipping Available  Portable Speaker Systems  USB
Features
USB Powered no batteries necessary Incredible digital clarity Tough Design, Aluminum and composite construction LED Power Indicator Carry case
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Description
Altec Lansing Ulta Portable USB powered speaker for laptops and netbooks, compact speaker offers 360 degree sound. Comes together with carry case.
Customer Reviews
Altec Lansing iML237USB Orbit Ultra Portable USB Powered Speaker   2010-03-07
By Bank Of West (.)
This Speaker Rocks Very clear.I like they have a case with it for on the go.Good job.I only wish they had a mini jack for my ipod.But it does work great for USB computers.
Outstanding sound quality and compact size speaker   2010-03-06
By H. Tang (Albany, CA)
Prior to purchase this little USB speaker, I was using 2 desktop PC speakers for my notebook online TV viewing and listening to music. lines all around my desk between the notebook and electricity wall socket. sometimes people are tripped by the lines. Since the purchasing of this little speaker, it not only replaced all of the unnecessary lines and 2 larger sized speakers but also out performed the sound quality of my old two PC speakers. There is one thing need to be improved from the manufacturer: the instruction of sound volume control is not good and the speaker's volume is low by default setting. There is no volume control nob on the speaker and one paged instruction of two pictures doesn't give your good idea of how to solve this problem. Here is the way of how to do it: after insert USB to the computer, open Control panel classic view, double click the Sound icon, click on the Speakers USB Sound Device, then you will see the Properties at the right lower portion of the menu. Open the Properties' Levels menu you will find the USB speaker's default volume was set to lower side. Just move the volume to the highest and make sure the options of "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device" and "Give exclusive mode applications priority" are checked (which is default) under the Advance menu, then check OK and you are all set. After this setting up you will be able to adjust your speak volume from your notebook volume control or any online audio program volume control to a very high volume level.
Actually pretty good sound for the size and price   2010-02-24
By CKK (Denver, CO)
This speaker sounds pretty good for its small size and price tag. Way better than my built-in laptop speakers. I had to tweak the equalizer in my iTunes on my laptop to get it to sound just right. Mostly boost the bass (as you would expect for its small size), and just a little high frequency boost. You can use it tilted at an angle, or lay it flat directed upward, in the upward position it sounds a little different. Your choice.
Great Product   2010-02-13
By E. Pitzer (Columbus, OH)
Just made this purchase at Staples. I needed some extra boost for my macbook when I listen in the kitchen (the dishwasher drowned out the laptop speakers). This is a very quality little unit, very nice aluminum feel. Easily plugs into the usb and works from the start. Probably provides about 4 times the amount of sound as the laptop speakers -- much more than necessary. I also looked at the JBL portable speakers, but I like this model more because you can run it through the USB -- no need to carry around an extra AC adaptor. I do wish I could use this with my mp3 players, but I figure I'll get the most use out of it with the laptop.
Excellent Mono Speaker   2010-02-03
By Concerned Citizen (USA)
I've only had this speaker for 24 hours, but I can say that so far it's been excellent. I got it for my Thinkpad T400 laptop because the internal speakers were not loud enough, and some things, like DVD movies, or watching TV from my Slingbox had really low volume. I'm running Windows 7 64 bit on the laptop. I plugged in the speaker and Windows installed the driver without a hitch (no CD needed). It worked immediately thereafter. The native speakers are disabled when you plug this one in, and all the volume controls, including the hardware volume buttons on the laptop, work without change on the new speaker. If you unplug it while it's in use the native speakers take over seamlessly. The sound quality is excellent as compared to the native laptop speakers, and the volume, wow! I have the volume set at 5%, which is providing about the same volume of sound as the native T400 speakers provide at 100% volume. If I run the volume all the way up I can easily hear the sound at a comfortable level in the next room, and there is very little distortion. This speaker won't take the place of a set of powered stereo speakers; but for the price, portability, and the fact that it runs off the USB port without any other power source, you can't beat it with a stick.