CES 2007: Altec Lansing video speakers: way better than watching your laptop

By Staff writers on 09 January 2007

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CES 2007

Altec Lansing says its new video-iPod-compatible iMV712 speaker system, just released here at CES, belts out a "genuine movie theater experience."

Hyperbole aside, we love the idea of portable speakers with an 8.5-inch LCD screen, especially for small flats, kitchens, or anywhere else you don't have (or don't want) a TV, but where you just might spend some quality time catching up on The Office.

Two 3-inch speakers, a 4-inch subwoofer, and a remote control give this portable getup an edge over your laptop any time. (Anyone else tired of propping notebooks on their knees in bed?)

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