Altec Lansing is known for being a computer speaker heavyweight. Their speakers are always high quality, well designed and reasonably priced. The Orbit - MP3 Portable Audio System stays true to those standards. We were introduced to the Altec Lansing Orbit at CES a few weeks ago and were so very impressed by the sound quality of this small, palm-sized disc. Even in the super noisy convention hall, the audio was loud and clear and the music we chose by just plugging it into an iPhone could be heard several booths down.

We were introduced to the Altec Lansing Orbit at CES a few weeks ago and were so very impressed by the sound quality of this small, palm-sized disc. Even in the super noisy convention hall, the audio was loud and clear and the music we chose by just plugging it into an iPhone could be heard several booths down. (Check out our CES photo gallery by clicking here.) Don’t let the small size fool you - the Orbit was engineered with Fusion360 technology, which produces a surround-sound listening experience. The fact that the Orbit retails for less than $30 is amazing.

If you need speakers for a laptop, cellphone, MP3 player, or iPhone, the Orbit is small enough to toss in your backpack or purse, shock-resistant and plays for up to 24 hours with 3 AAA batteries. It’s also a nice alternative to headphones. We tested the Orbit on stationary devices with excellent results. At a company meeting we plugged it into a Mac Mini attached to a 42” monitor to watch a movie clip. The Orbit delivered deep bass with a rich tone even at maximum volume. The speaker did not crackle or pop and sat nicely right next to little Mac Mini, taking up barely any space. The Altec Lansing Orbit is a definite must have.

Compact size + BIG sound + Altec Lansing quality + under $30 = WORTHY!

5/5 U's