iMainGo 2 Handheld Speaker Case for iPod and iPhone (Black) | 
| Brand: Imaingo
Category: CE
Buy New: $39.99
as of 9/7/2010 06:26 CDT details
New (19) from $39.10
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  92 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Battery: 4 AAA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 3.8 x 2.4 x 5.7
MPN: 08BWB02
Model: 08BWB02
UPC: 845041000103
EAN: 0845041000103
ASIN: B001DJJO2W
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| Features:
| • | Custom fits and protects all iPods (except Shuffle), iPhone, iPod touch, and Zune | | • | Play, control, and view your MP3 player without opening your iMainGo2 | | • | State-of-the-art electronics and premium titanium speakers for big sound | | • | Battery life of up to 30 hours on four AAA batteries | | • | One year limited warranty |
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Product Description
You and your iPod or iPhone love going everywhere. iMainGo2 provides a protective case for your iPod, iPhone and, built into the case, a portable speaker system. Now you can choose to listen by headphone or speaker. Share tunes with your friends. iMainGo goes wherever you go. No Need to plug it in or recharge. Its advanced design gives its four AAA batteries unprecedented life up to 30 hours. Don't be fooled by the size. Thanks to iMainGo's state-of-the-art electronics and speakers, you hear rich full sound you'd expect from systems many times its size. iMaingo2 is tough. Safely inside, your iPod and iPhone are protected from bumps and other rough handling by iMainGo's sturdy construction. The edge of iMaingo2 is the sound quality coming from the built-in speaker. What contributes in making iMainGo2 sound so fine is a combination of a high-quality digital amplifier, high-output stereo speakers, and tuned porting for enhanced bass response. All this and a case too! The iMainGo2 unit can be held in your hand and offers simple access to your iPod and iPhone's controls. It's both stylish, comfortable and is designed to fit all iPods and iPhones.
Amazon.com Product Description
It may be small, but with its advanced electronics, iMainGo2 can flood a room with sound. Protect and enjoy your iPod, iPhone, MP3 player, or other device wherever you may roam.  It may be small, but with its advanced electronics, iMainGo2 can flood a room with sound. Click to enlarge. |  Protect your device from bumps and rough handling. |  Premium titanium high output stereo speakers. | It's Portable
iMainGo2 goes wherever you do. No need to plug it in or recharge. An advanced design gets you up to 30 hours of playback time from the four AAA batteries (included). It's Powerful
Don't be fooled by the size. Thanks to iMainGo2's state-of-the-art electronics and new titanium speakers, you get the kind of rich, full sound you'd expect from larger systems. It Protects
iMainGo2 is tough. Safely inside, your iPod is protected from bumps and rough handling by iMainGo2's sturdy construction. It's Easy
To use your iMainGo2, just unzip it, plug in your iPod (any iPod fits), iPhone or MP3, zip it up and stand back! Control your device through the iMainGo2's touch sensitive window. Not Just for iPods
Because the iMainGo2 connects to any device with a standard 3.5mm jack, it can be used as a stereo speaker system for most MP3 players, cell phones, laptops, portable gaming systems, electric guitars, and more. One Year Warranty
The iMainGo2's one year limited warranty means you get a little extra peace of mind with your purchase. What's in the Box
iMainGo 2 Handheld Speaker Case for iPod and iPhone (Black), Four AAA Energizer batteries, Removable Carry Strap
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 The best ultra-small portable sound system that I could find November 18, 2008
David H. Peterzell (San Diego, CA United States)
114 out of 122 found this review helpful
Donald Norman (great psychologist and human factors expert) has emphasized that products should be functional, but that they should also be beautiful and have an emotional impact as well. "We know how to make products that work fine; how do we make products that make you smile?" Well, there's something about the design of this little gadget that forces my lips to curve upward. The sound quality, simplicity, compact design, and usability combine to make this both a pleasure to use and a joy to behold.
Well... there are plenty of tiny portable speaker systems out there, and I've tried many of them. Back in the dark ages (early 2000's) I trekked around with Sony SRS-T77 portable speakers and a (gack) portable CD player. Despite being limited to such primitive tools, I learned that I could have a portable blast all over the place -- in homes, cars, planes, parks, hotel rooms, conferences, cafes, beach bonfires, sporting events, and more. And I learned a valuable law of the universe -- If you clunk around with an obnoxious boombox, then you are trying too hard. You'll find more, and better, trouble without the excess. (Amazingly, the SRS-T77 is still on the market, and it really is not a bad choice compared to some of the the junk out there. Mine still works despite years of trying to kill it. Don't mess with the newer Sony SRS-T33; it sounds worse.)
Anyway, I used the original iMainGo for about a year until mine was stolen. It (a) sounded really good (compared to any other tiny speaker system available at the time), (b) was easy to carry without a lot of clutter, and (c) protected my iPod within its zippered enclosure. I liked the fact that the iMainGo was a protective enclosure, and not just a peripheral portable speaker. And I liked the fact that it was really small. And it got plenty of attention, for better or for worse. Once the iPhone, iPod Touch, and Zune came out, the system became somewhat obsolete because these newer products did not fit easily into the plastic inner shell of the iMainGo. Moreover, the iPhone required an an unglamorous adapter plug to connect to its earplug jack.
The iMainGo2 was announced by its parent company early this year, but there didn't seem to be any for me to get one until now. Mine arrived last week, and I've been subjecting it to rigorous experimentation, in the interests of science, of course. The revised product doesn't differ much from the original, except for a re-designed plug, an enlarged storage compartment, and use of memory foam. In particular, the new design uses memory foam to fit the contour of the iPhone, iPod or any other phone/MP3 player. Additionally, the speaker plug is now compatible with iPhones (no adapter needed). The iMainGo2 attaches to any earplug jack with a tiny internal mini-plug cable, making it compatible with just about any brand of MP3 player.
I love the iMainGo2. Like its predecessor, it's loud enough to annoy the really old lady across the street, but clear enough to party for hours with her granddaughters.
If you find something better... let me know! Since losing my original iMainGo, I had been using the new Altec Lansing portable speaker. It sounds really good... but it doesn't have the other features that I've come to appreciate in the iMainGo products.
The product uses 4 AAA batteries. Use rechargeable batteries, and this will save you a variety of headaches. Also, if the batteries are weak, the sound is not very good.
By the way, here is my wish list for the iMainGo3!
1) Make the enclosure/memory foam space even larger. As it is, my iPhone (including my new iPhone 3G) fits tightly into the iMainGo2. I have to take it out of its usual protective case to put it in the iMainGo. It would be better if at least some iPhone cases fit inside the iMainGo
2) Design the iMainGo so that you can answer calls if you are storing an iPhone inside it. The instructions suggest that you shouldn't even try to answer an iPhone when it is stored inside. But this detracts from the usability of the device.
3) Recognize that many of us use the iMainGo unzippered, with the cell phone facing in rather than out. I'm betting that I'm not the only person who does this! Instead of using just one velcro band that crosses the middle of the touch pad, use two - one at the top and one at the bottom.
4) Provide an a/c power option. And while you are at it, improve the battery chamber. The springs are a bit cheap, I think.
Alternatives:
Don't be seduced into buying speakers just because they are tiny. Many small speakers sound horrible, and even the good ones aren't all that much fun to carry around. Also, don't expect some of the larger stuff to be any more portable than a bowling ball.
If you are looking at comparable systems, then take a look at the Sonic Impact i-Fusion (iPods only, I think), LG Portable stereo speakers (MSP-100), Altec Lansing InMotion iM4, Logitech mm32 portable speakers, Creative TravelSound, JBL On Tour, Audio Source DB5, or the Altec Lansing iM-237 Orbit (see my review). All of these are OK, IMHO.
Here are the products I didn't try but wish I had... (1) DLO Portable Speakers for iPhone. They may be more appealing to some iPhone users than the iMainGo2. The speakers fold into an egg-shaped unit and turn the iPhone into a speaker phone. (2) Logic3 portable speakers for iPhone. They supposedly sound pretty good. (3) LiveSpeakR iPhone speakers. (4) LG Portable Stereo Speakers MSP-100. These are very small and reportedly sound good, (5) Kensington 33388 FX 300 speakers. (6) JVC MP3 case with built in speakers. The last two share something of a resemblance to the iMainGo. I doubt that any of these could replace my iMainGo2! I am, however, thinking that I'll need to try (7) the Dada Code M footwear MP3 player... (Check this one out -- it is totally nuts...)
THE BEST PORTABLE SPEAKERS EVER! June 15, 2010
Scott Daly (San Ramon, Ca United States)
36 out of 36 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3992M6LMRCMRS I made this video the first day I got my IMainGo2 because I fell in love with this product right away. These are the best portable speakers I have ever had. The sound is so rich and clean and can really lighten up a room. I hope from watching this video you can see how much I really love this product and i hope you will take my advice and get one ASAP!
An excellent speaker system January 9, 2009
The Donald
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
I bought the Imaingo2 based on all the positive press on the internet. It is billed as having room filling sound. I agree, although wide open there is a little distortion.
I have to say, the styling, fit, finish, and protection are excellent. I also find the case makes my Ipod Touch G2 easier to hold and operate, since the Ipod is so tiny and slippery to begin with. Excellent product.
iMainGo2 February 6, 2009
J. Hicks (I Da Ho)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
When they say the batteries arent easy to get into this player, they are correct. However, that is its only fault. This puts out amazing sound for its size. Dont hesitate.
Amazing Sound. Amazing Value. September 22, 2009
Jerry P. Danzig (New York, NY USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Wow, the other positive reviews here and elsewhere were NOT exaggerations.
I don't know how this little case puts out such fine sound, but it does.
The bass is especially surprising: it's much richer and fuller than that produced by any other comparably sized portable speakers I've encountered, including those from Sony, Yamaha, and iHome. I'm sitting here listening to a Brahms Violin Concerto, and the whole orchestra is right here with me, including the basses and tympani.
The form factor of the case is also noteworthy. Two stereo speakers (plus two bass ports) all in one compact case that also holds your itouch, iphone, or other mp3 player (I'm using a Samsung K3, and it fits perfectly). The miniplug cord and foam insert allow a good deal of flexibility to accommodate different mp3 players.
I have the K3 facing out through the plastic window, and it's easy to access the player's touch-sensitive controls.
My only disappointment is that the case doesn't have a long enough miniplug cord to serve as an effective antenna for my Insignia HD radio, but that's not the fault of the iMainGo2. Use it with an mp3 player, and you'll be as happy as can be.
Other customers have complained about the difficulty of installing batteries in the case. Put the two bottom batteries in first, folks! Problem solved! I'm using 1000mAh NiMH rechargeables, and the iMainGo2 plays beautifully for hours.
The fact that all this goodness costs just $40 is commendable as well. Pay attention, Bose -- good sound doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg!
So if you have been wanting excellent sounding, compact, and convenient speakers for your mp3 player at a bargain price, your search is over. I think I'm in love...
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