"Altec Lansing announces the newest addition to its inMotion family of portable audio products -- the iM9, appropriately recognized as the SUV of portable iPod speakers. Its hardy shell and backpack-style carrying case allow users to keep up with the bumps and bruises of their active lifestyles. Lightweight and compact the iM9 about the size of a lunch box. Since it's name has an "i" it has a dock connector and is compatible with the iPod nano, iPod mini, iPod with dock connector and iPod with color display. It also can double as a speaker system for other devices. The unit comes with an auxiliary input that allows users to plug in audio devices such as CD, MP3 and portable DVD players." via Newlaunches