Using your Apple iPod Nano to download music from your home PC or Mac computer is a great way to take your library of music and video with you, no matter where your travels take you. However, if you sometimes want to be able to listen to your downloaded music without the constraints of headphones, choosing a speaker system that will accommodate iPods can be a challenging task. There are a number of systems available that can do this, but many of them are not easily portable, and don't give you all of the features you need to fully manage your music.
One notable exception is the Altec Lansing iM500 iPod Nano Speakers unit. Although this unit delivers stereo quality sound (including impressive bass), the unit is just over a half inch thick. And since the iPod itself acts as the control panel for the unit, rather than having a separate control panel, all of your iPod controls are right at your fingertips.
The Altec-Lansing iM500 can even be powered by disposable batteries - it will play up to 10 hours on 6 AAA batteries, so you can truly take it anywhere you go. And with its custom carrying case, you'll never have to be without your favorite music.
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