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May 12, 2005
XACT ReGo Update
It seems that Crutchfield has added the XACT Xtr5 ReGo to their product listing with a release date expected on June 3rd, 2005. This is a little sooner than the Father’s Day release date I was told - but close enough for me.
All the previous specs I released are also pretty much on the money. Here’s the highlights for you lazy people out there:
- ReGo Base Unit Cost: $279.99
- The ReGo radio itself comes with accessories for the car. You want it to be wearable, or use it at home, you need to buy separate kits.
- Xact ReGo (XS043) Wearable Kit Cost: $99.99
- Wearable Kit includes a clip-on lithium polymer battery rechargeable battery, headphones with an integrated antenna, AC power adapter, and belt clip.
- Wearable Kit has a built-in antenna on the headphones, so you’re sure to pick up all the ladies.
- Home Kit Cost: $79.99
- Home Kit includes desktop cradle, indoor/outdoor antenna, amplified speaker, audio cable, and power adapter.
All prices are based on what Crutchfield is charging, so I’m sure there will be places where you can get the Xact ReGo cheaper.
The only slightly confusing thing I’m seeing is the line item listing:
“MP3 accessories included: lithium-polymer rechargeable battery, 32MB Trans Flash card, earphones”
I’m not really sure what the difference between the Base Unit’s rechargeable battery, and the wearable kit’s rechargeable battery is. Is it the “clip-on” part?
I’ll be bugging the folks over at Xact for some more details. For now, enjoy this latest hi-res picture of the ReGo on the carkit suction-cup mount. You can put your name on a list to preorder it for $275 - cheapest price so far.
May 12, 2005 08:47 AM
Comments
What's the deal with the clip on "block" on the right side? The cost is too high. Until Sirius comes out with its 3G chipset, this "portable" is a bit absurd. I do like the MP3 feature, but not at that cost and with all the clip on attachments to make it work. I also don't like the idea of having to use their headset because the antenna is attached. For that price, I can buy the MyFi and an iPod Shuffle and have some $$ left over!
Posted by: iband at May 12, 2005 11:46 AM
The problem is that the Myfi doesn't work in several places where they're not served by repeaters. Even with the accessory antenna it doesn't work as a wearable in the Northeast very well.
Sirius will release their own wearable in due time, but this is a step in the right direction anyway.
However - I really think that they should offer the ReGo with a wearable kit, or with no kit at all and let people pick their kit. This would potentially keep the cost more reasonable.
Posted by: Droo at May 12, 2005 11:55 AM
I think the ReGo will primarily be used as a Plug-and-play unit. But the Wearable factor is definitely a plug for those who want to upgrade later on. I don't see many people shelling out almost $400 for pure wearable usage.
I have no clue what that block is on the right. But I'll find out.
Posted by: Ryan at May 12, 2005 01:20 PM
They should offer the wearable-use battery by itself for people who don't want the buy the kit. I don't want headphones that are connected together. I plan to use my own headphones, plus a miniture antenna installed in a hat.
Posted by: 608zz at May 19, 2005 12:22 PM
Is it solid state or tube circuitry?
Posted by: Goblin at May 27, 2005 08:43 PM
Anybody have any size measurements on this thing? I wonder how big it actually is, this might make it unwearable if it is too heavy.
Posted by: Dan at June 1, 2005 01:32 PM
Crutchfield is now listing this as available June 30th.
Posted by: Paul at June 2, 2005 01:34 PM
Thanks Paul, I'll update the entry to reflect that.
For size, I'll hopefully get some photos of the Xact ReGo shortly that reflect exactly how big it is.
Posted by: Ryan at June 2, 2005 05:54 PM
