October 2008 – Altec Lansing, a division of Plantronics Inc. and market leaders in digital audio, announce European availability of the New Orbit™ iMT237 MP3 Ultra Portable Music Speaker today.  

Following on from the success of Altec Lansing’s wildly popular Orbit™ iM207 (introduced in 2007), the Orbit MP3 ultra-portable mini-speaker is back with a rugged new design and improved functionality.

Tougher than ever, the new Orbit™ MP3 is built for mobile lifestyles; the mighty mini speaker is light weight, shock resistant, robust, ultra portable and small enough to be carried in a pocket or handbag. Equipped with a neoprene case and carabineer hook the Orbit can be safely stored when not in use.

Offering a sociable alternative to headphones, the Orbit™ MP3 gives with a rich quality of sound with a full-bodied clarity and superb depth. Powered by Altec Lansing’s award winning acoustic tailoring the diminutive, single-driver Orbit™ MP3 delivers a surprisingly clear, 360-degree field of full-spectrum sound without distortion.

Luc Ackaert, head of the European Consumer Division for Altec Lansing, comments, “The Orbit™ is the ideal speaker for music sharers on the move.  Perfectly complimenting MP3 players, iPods and music mobile phones – turn up the volume and get the party started ”

Altec Lansing’s new Orbit™ MP3 speaker features a redesigned on/off button and a battery indicator light that lets you know when the battery power is low.  The integral cable management allows wrap around cable storage that fits neatly onto the underbelly of the speaker for protection and convenience so there is never any messy wires to untangle.

 Instant connectivity from any digital audio device including iPhones, iPods or laptops and 24-hours of continuous play from just 3 included AAA batteries makes away from home listening is easy.

The Orbit™ MP3 has a RRP of £29.99 Euros39.99 and is available from most electrical retailers and various online stores.  

For more information visit: http://www.alteclansing.com