We first spotted the elusive Bushnell ONIX400CR when it was honored with the 2007 CES Innovations Award, but at the time there was little details available on the unit. All we knew was that it was a handheld XM-Ready GPS/Weather tracker. Satellite Radio TechWorld even discovered a related patent application back in early October, though it veiled in secrecy.

Orbitcast has obtained the specs to the ONIX 400CR, and this looks like one incredible device. It looks like Bushnell is aggressive going after Garmin by providing XM, XMWX Weather Data, and GPS with Satellite Imagery all in a single handheld device - and it's priced well below the competition.

Here's the features: 

• Large 3.5” full color screen (320 x 240)
• Aerial & satellite photos can be downloaded from Bushnell web site for real world navigation
• Access to live XMWX weather feeds including animated Doppler radar, severe storm tracking & warnings
• Screen layering (including weather)
• Safetrack™  battery conservation mode
• Option of XM satellite entertainment packages available
• Customized user profiles
• Designed for outdoor use
• Ergonomic design
• Waterproof, rugged rubber armor (IPX7 Standard)
• LCD screen readable in direct sunlight
• Imbedded 64MB Micro SD card
• Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
• USA & Canada Base Map
• SiRF GPS Chip Set

The Bushnell ONIX400CR will go for an MSRP of only $499 (half that of the Garmin 376c and a fraction of the cost of the Garmin 396c). The Bushnell ONIX400CR is expected to be available in February 2007.

One interesting thing to note is the use of the "XM satellite entertainment" moniker. This is something that I thought was reserved for satellite video, but I could be jumping the gun on that.