For him or for her, satellite radio is the perfect gift for the Holidays. If you already own XM or Sirius, then you know how much that special someone on Santa's lil' list will appreciate your thoughtful gift.

To make things easier, below is a list of three of the latest satellite radios from both Sirius or XM, each arranged in order of affordability.

And we've taken it a step further and even provided a viable alternative to each item listed; so you won't be left in the cold when something is out of stock. How nice is that? (Hey Santa, take note!)

SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Sirius InV Radio

Looking for an affordable Sirius satellite radio? Go no further than the Sirius InV. Sure, there's the Sirius One (which is even cheaper), but nobody wants last year's model under the tree. The Sirius InV is brand spankin' new, and has all the features expected of a plug-and-play receiver. Only drawback is that it doesn't support the universal dock, but it's got everything you need to hook into your car.

Alternative: Sirius Stratus
Slightly more expensive than the Sirius InV, but comes with support for Sirius' universal docking system. A bit more scalabilty for only a few more bucks, it's a good alternative if you can't find an InV in stock.

Sirius Starmate 4

Last year's Sirius Starmate Replay was the best selling Sirius radio ever, and for good reason. Its wide-screen design and gorgeous blue backlit screen makes it fit right at home on your dashboard. This year's model is even cooler with the universal Sirius dock support (so you can use all the latest Sirius cradles) and it's thinner than ever before. The Starmate4 pauses and replays up to 44-minutes of live Sirius broadcasts, so you never miss the action.

Alternative: Sirius Sportster 4
A great alternative for the Starmate4 with it's large six-line display (as opposed to the five-line display of the Starmate4). It's priced only slightly higher than the Starmate, so well worth your consideration.

Sirius Stiletto 100

Sirius' premiere wearable, the Stiletto 100, gives you Sirius whereever you go. Perfect for the family member who simply must have the latest and greatest device on the market. Ditch the iPod, because the Stiletto 100 receives and records live Sirius broadcasts, has WiFi capabilties, and lets you mix in your own MP3s for the ultimate listening experience.

Alternative: Sirius Stiletto 10
The Stiletto 10 is setup as a cheaper alternative to the Stiletto 100 (a full $100 cheaper in fact), so if the person on Santa's list has no need for WiFi or MP3 storage, and will be happy with 10 hours of recording - this would be a great choice.

 

 

XM Satellite Radio

AGT Sportscaster

If you're looking for the best bang-for-your-buck XM satellite radio, there's no better choice than the AGT Sportscaster. Small, sleek and did I mention cheap? All the functionality of most other plug-and-play receivers with the added expandability of an on-the-go kit. While the Sportscaster doesn't have any live pause/replay functionality, it makes up for it by being incredibly affordable.

Alternative: Delphi RoadyXT
It's a tiny and an extremely capable XM radio. Slightly more expensive than the Sportscaster, but affordable nonetheless.

 

 

 

Delphi SkyFi3

The latest generation in the beloved SkyFi family, the SkyFi3 includes all the functions most people would ever want, but in a package fit perfectly for the car. Featuring live pause/replay functionality, the largest display of any satellite radio, and the added convenience of removable MicroSD cards. The SkyFi3 also has the ability to be a handheld wearable receiver with the optional wearable kit.

Alternative: Samsung NeXus 25/50
The handheld equivalent of the SkyFi3, if you're buying a gift for someone who's on-the-go more than they're in-the-car, the NeXus should be on your list.

 

Pioneer Inno

XM's flagship handheld wearable satellite radio receiver - the Pioneer Inno - is the perfect gift for any technophile who already has it all. Featuring a built-in antenna, 50 hours of XM recording and MP3 storage - oh and it even comes in pink. The Pioneer Inno will satisfy the fanatic who wants it all, and wants it anywhere. Shop around because Innos are cheaper than ever.

Alternative: Samsung Helix
The twin-sister to the Pioneer Inno, this is a good alternative to those who don't like the Inno's gunmetal color.