Alpine/Sirius Satellite Radio + Traffic Tuner

The SIR-ALP10T SiriusConnect tuner is the first SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner to incorporate both audio and traffic data services. Compatible with all Alpine satellite radio-ready headunits, the SIR-ALP10T can also interface with the new Alpine NVE-N872A Navigation System to deliver traffic data, including traffic incidents, road speed and flow information.

Specs & Features:
MSRP: $299.99
Available: November 2005

Alpine NVE-N872A ($1,699)

This unit also marks Sirius Satellite Radio’s introduction to begin broadcasting traffic data services in a partnership with NAVTEQ. Rumor has it that we can expect to see SIRIUS Traffic Services becoming available as early as next month.

Own a GM but want to get Sirius instead of XM? Now GM owners with satellite radio enabled vehicles can get SIRIUS installed with the GM SiriusConnect unit.

Compatable with over 50 2003+ GM vehicle models (some require satellite radio compatibility, some require specific radio models), the GM SiriusConnect includes a T-harness cable to provide compatibility with existing audio accessories such as CD changers. Includes micro-antenna.

Specs:

MSRP: $99.99

Available: November 2005

Now you can add Sirius Satellite Radio to new or existing Sony headunits. The Sony SiriusConnect supports pass-through functionality (for Sony CD changers or other UniLink accessories) and can be installed in any vehicle.

Compatable with many Sony UniLink headunits (back to 2003 models), the Sony SiriusConnect includes a micro-antenna, power harness, and a UniLink bus cable.

Specs:
MSRP: $99.99
Available: November 2005

Continuing with out coverage of the Sirius 2005 Holiday Preview, here’s the XACT XTR3CK Visor. A compact satellite radio unit, with a unique rotary control knob, the XACT Visor also has an easy to read 1-line, 16-character display that will flip when the unit is flipped. Pretty cool.

With 36 channel presets, and of course a built-in FM transmitter, the Xact Visor also includes a mini car antenna, 12v cigarette lighter adapter, and a remote control. You can dock the Visor in 4-positions including a sun visor mount (hence the name! ho ho!), a windshield suction mount, adhesive dash mount and a plate mount.

Specs:
MSRP: $99.99 ($50 from Circuit City)
Available: Late September 2005

Optional Accessories:
Home Kit TBD

The XACT XTR8CK features the same 44-minute Replay capabilities as it’s brethen, as well as the new SIRIUS-Seek function which alerts up to 30 artist names and/or song title combinations. The XTR8CK also includes a 5-line wide-screen display, a sweet 4-way navigation button, 30 channel presets with preset scan, and the 100-frequency FM transmitter (with FM preset button that stores 5 FM frequencies that can be access with a touch of the preset button).

The Satellite-updated real-time clock is a cool feature, with the same Game Alert, Game Zone, and Jump Button features as others. The XACT XTR8CK also includes a suction cup mount, mounting plate with “cable management features,” low profile car antenna and a remote control.

Specs baby Specs:
MSRP: $129.99
Available: October 2005

Optional Accessories:
Home Kit - model #XS082 ($39.99)

Check out the in-person photo of the XTR8CK after the jump…

Similar in form as the original KT-SR3000 Sirius Satellite Radio unit, the updated JVC Replay KT-SR3000 Plug and Play is enhanced with new Replay features including the 44-minutes of satellite radio time-shifting, 6-line display, 30 channels presets, S-Seek, Game Alert, Game Zone, and Jump Button.

Specs:
MSRP: $169.99
Available: October 2005

Optional Accessories:
Home Kit ($49.99)
Additional Car Kit ($49.99)
Boombox ($129.99)

So it's time to do the round up of the new offerings by Sirius for the 2005 Holiday Season. To be honest, I don't really have many in-person photos of some of these units because I was so absorbed with the Sirius S50 and the Starmate Replay. Still, specs are what people are asking me for, so specs are what you'll get! I've also included Sirius' photo of each unit for your viewing pleasure.

Anyway, enter the Audiovox PNP4.

Like many of it's counterparts, this new offering replays 44 minutes of content (such an odd number, but I'm sure there's a reason for it), it lets you rewind and fast-forward by song, or time. You can also Search and choose songs from your Replay List. With a 6-line graphic display, 30 channel presets, aux inputs for MP3 or CD players, and you can use the 100-frequency FM transmitter.

The Audiovox PnP4 also features the S-Seek (favorite song alert), Game Alert (favorite team alerts for when they start playing, or when the score changes), Game Zone (lists your teams' scores on one screen) and the Jump Button (one touch to jump to local traffic or weather reports).

Specs yo!
MSRP: $169.99
Available: October 2005

Optional Accessories:
Home Kit ($49.99)
Additional Car Kit ($49.99)
Boombox ($99.99)

BIGresearch ran a study profiling the average satellite radio listener and has delivered some very interesting (and hilarious) results. We're a buncha fat, 40-year-old, money spending, unhealthy men with too much leisure time and most of us own dogs. Damn.

Check out the breakdown of the study after the jump:

This is the Sirius One unit. I need to catch a train, so uhhh.. I’ll update more on this later.

One more photo after the jump…

And so as Orbitcast gave you a sneak peek at the Starmate Replay, now here’s the up-close-and-personal photos with the actual unit. Very gorgeous, but I have to admit that I didn’t play with it all that much because I was distracted by the Sirius S50.

More photos of the Starmate Replay after the jump…