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.

A Delphi SkyFi3 review unit just arrived on my doorstep courtesy of our friends at The Radio Place. An in-depth review will be written soon, but for now here's some photos of the unboxing and the contents that come with the SkyFi3 (which includes the new XM SureConnect FM transmitter).

 

More photos after the jump...

Reports are coming in that the Delphi SkyFi3 is now shipping to retailers.

While the offical word from Delphi was that the SkyFi3 would not be available until December 1st, some retailers like MyRadioStore and The Radio Place are listing that it's shipping now. Others are reporting their shipments are on the way. Either way, looks like the SkyFi3 is here just in time for the Holidays.

Now if I can only get my hands on one for a review...

UPDATE: Looks like Satellite Radio Superstore and JJI Electronics has the Delphi SkyFi3 in-stock as well. It's officially hit the streets kids!

And the discounts continue from CompUSA.

Here's the XM Sportscaster for $9.99 after rebate. This includes free activation and free 1st month of service. Incredible.

[via BFads]

The Black Friday deal tracking continue.

This time at Circuit City we have the Delphi SkyFi2 with car kit, plus the Delphi Audio System, for just $99.99. According to the flyer, that's a total saving of $180.

[via Black Friday Home] 

Not to be forgotten, three XM products also won the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Innovations Design and Engineering Awards.

The Delphi SkyFi3 satellite radio, the XM Mini-Tuner, and the XM-Ready Bushnell Weather Tracker GPS were among the Innovations 2007 Honorees selected by an independent panel of engineers, designers and journalists.

The SkyFi3 and XM Mini-Tuner were honored in the Mobile Audio category, and the XM-Ready Bushnell was recognized in the Wireless Peripherals category.

We're already pretty familiar with the SkyFi3 and XM Mini-Tuner, but the Bushnell Weather Tracker may be a bit of a mystery to some (myself included). The Bushnell ONIX400CR Weather Tracker GPS is a portable handheld device that offers XM Radio, XM WX Satellite Weather, and GPS all in one fancy device - and that's about all we know. More to come on that one soon.