Altec Lansing introduces ultra-light speaker systems

Altec Lansing, a division of Plantronics, has unveiled a series of ultra-light, ultra-portable, and corded speaker systems designed to deliver clear, rich audio directly from MP3-enabled mobile phones, iPods, laptops and other portable digital devices.

The company also unveiled the latest PC speaker system for flat-panel displays.

“Multimedia phones have elevated the utility of handsets beyond voice, and MP3 players and laptops are fundamentally changing the way consumers access and experience their favorite music and entertainment,” said Bernice Cramer, vice president for integrated communications and entertainment products of Altec Lansing.

“Our goal is to give consumers what they need to enjoy and share their mobile entertainment lifestyle with easy, portable and powerful speaker options from all the devices they use most,” Cramer added.

Clean and simple design plus palm-sized portability are the earmarks of Altec Lansing’s new iMT207 Orbit-M and iM207 Orbit-MP3 ultra portable speaker systems.

Orbit is designed to project surprisingly loud, rich sound in all directions. Featuring Fusion360 technology, it integrates a cone design with a custom-built 40-mm speaker driver to project a 360-degree sound field — while weighing in at a mere .23 kg.

The Orbit is shock-resistant and uses AAA batteries for up to 24 hours’ continuous playtime.

The Altec Lansing iMT207 Orbit-M features a 3.5-mm connector for iPhones and most MP3 players, with a 3.5-mm to 2.5-mm adapter for most music-enabled phones.

The iM207 Orbit features a 3.5-mm connector for iPod, iPhone, MP3 players and laptops.

Altec Lansing and Nokia co-developed the new Nobi as a stereo system accessory to Nokia’s new XpressMusic series of MP3-enabled mobile phones.

The combination of Altec Lansing’s stereo speaker expertise and Nokia’s advanced music-enabled handsets reflects the two companies’ dedication to offering consumers a dynamic, simple and portable music experience.

Small enough to fit in a pocket, bag or backpack, the compact Nobi portable speaker system weighs only .28 kg.

When coupled via the 3.5-mm connector to a Nokia XpressMusic mobile phone or any other audio device, the Nobi provides rich, clear 360-degree sound. AAA batteries offer 24 hours of audio playtime.