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Altec Lansing MP450

Altec Lansing MP450
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alaScore 94

69 reviews

Apr, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 69 reviews of Altec Lansing MP450. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Computer Speakers for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Computer Speakers the Altec Lansing MP450 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Ben Harvell (techadvisor.co.uk)

Altec Lansing Octiv Stage MP450 review

 

The Octiv Stage MP450 has a small footprint for an iPad dock, but it still manages to produce decent sound.

We love the rotating arm for portrait or landscape orientation, as well as the small footprint and auxiliary input. However, there's no USB connection, and your iPad will cover the speaker in portrait orientation.

Jul, 2011
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Expert review by : Ben Harvell (macworld.co.uk)

Octiv Stage MP450 review

 

The Octiv Stage MP450 offers rotation and angling movement for docked iPads

Rotating arm for portrait or landscape orientation; small footprint; auxiliary input

No USB connection; iPad covers speaker in portrait orientation

The stand that holds the iPad can also be angled back and forth in order to achieve a better viewing angle and a rubber adaptor is included in the box to better fit the iPad 2. Auxiliary input is also available via mini-jack connection to the rear of...

Jul, 2011
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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Altec Lansing Octiv Stage (450) review

 

No matter how much you love your iPad, there will always come a time when you feel the need to prop up this hefty tablet while simultaneously giving its audio...

Dec, 2010
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Altec Lansing Octiv Stage MP450 review: Altec Lansing Octiv Stage MP450

 

Altec Lansing Octiv Stage MP450

Speaker dock that supports iPad along with iPhone/iPod; excellent tilt/swivel design allows you to put your iPad in portrait or landscape mode; works with Altec's Alarm Rock iPhone app to deliver a rich alarm clock feature set; remote included.

Thin bass; basic feature set; somewhat high price tag.

If you can look past its so-so sound quality on music, the impressively flexible design of the Altec Lansing Octiv Stage MP450 turns your iPad into a video monitor for bedside or kitchen viewing.

Dec, 2010
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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Altec Lansing Octiv Stage (MP450)

 

Slowly but surely, the iPad speaker docks are rolling out, and the Altec Lansing Octiv Stage (MP450) gets the physical design right, but lacks stellar sound or a useful remote.

Compact design. Excellent rotating docking arm allows for vertical, horizontal and even flat viewing.

Poor audio performance for the price. Remote control does not navigate the iPad well. Can't use alarm apps—even ones from Altec Lansing.

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Dec, 2010
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

Altec Lansing Octiv Stage MP450 review: Altec Lansing Octiv Stage MP450

 

Altec Lansing Octiv Stage MP450

Speaker dock that supports iPad along with iPhone/iPod; excellent tilt/swivel design allows you to put your iPad in portrait or landscape mode; works with Altec's Alarm Rock iPhone app to deliver a rich alarm clock feature set; remote included.

Thin bass; basic feature set; somewhat high price tag.

If you can look past its so-so sound quality on music, the impressively flexible design of the Altec Lansing Octiv Stage MP450 turns your iPad into a video monitor for bedside or kitchen viewing.

Dec, 2010
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Expert review by : Jez Ford (avhub.com.au)

Altec Lansing Octiv Stage MP450

 

Dock your iPad

Sure the iPad 2’s rolling Smart Cover kinda handily props up your iPad 2 in landscape mode. But Altec Lansing’s Octiv Stage not only lifts your Pad high and sturdy on its stand in a swivelling choice of landscape and portrait mode, but also adds a...

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Very helpful

 

I bought this three years ago for my wife and it's still going strong. She discovered Pandora and this has become her music system. Even better, she uses it all the time for Face Time. She keeps it in the kitchen and also regularly uses it for Food...

Versatile, charges well, remote, good sound

Not a lot of volume; remote range somewhat limited. A little hard to turn on.

Oct, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Very helpful

 

I bought this three years ago for my wife and it's still going strong. She discovered Pandora and this has become her music system. Even better, she uses it all the time for Face Time. She keeps it in the kitchen and also regularly uses it for Food...

Versatile, charges well, remote, good sound

Not a lot of volume; remote range somewhat limited. A little hard to turn on

Oct, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Altec Lansing Speakers/Dock

 

They are still working good. My 2 grandchildren are using them almost everyday. They're built to last & wish I would have purchased 4 of them...

Price was right ; Worked with iPhone 4s ; Working with iPhone 5s

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Oct, 2014
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