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Altec Lansing releases new portable iPhone and iPod dock

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Today Altec Lansing announced the release of a new iPhone and iPod dock that’s designed to give users high-quality sound and the ultimate in portability. The new iMT630 ($150) is designed to be a fully-functional iPhone or iPod dock for the home, but to also provide great portability when necessary. The dock has a sleek, modern design and runs on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can give up to seven hours of portable playtime. Dual two-inch drivers give full stereo sound and a wireless remote allows users to control playback from across the room. 

The dock also works with Altec Lansing’s free iOS apps including the Music Mood app and the Alarm Rock app to enhance the user experience. Users can use preset options or an advanced seven-band graphic EQ to customize their experiences in the Music Mood app, or play sounds from the accessible ambient library. The Alarm Rock app turns the dock into a full-fledged digital alarm clock system, complete with snooze button, the ability to wake to your favorite songs, and a customizable interface. 

Kelly Montgomery
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Kelly Montgomery is a magazine journalism graduate from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communications…
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