If you're the owner of a newer GM vehicle, you could very well have a GMLAN equipped system. If that's the case, then the GM SiriusConnect SIRGM1 adapter to convert your headunit to receive Sirius (instead of XM) won't work for you.

Enter the SiriusConnect GML-SC1 GM-LAN Vehicles. It allows for control and playback of Sirius through the GM-LAN headunit and connects to the new line of SiriusConnect tuners like the SC-C1 Universal Vehicle Tuner, and the SC-VDOC1 Universal Vehicle Dock.

It's compatible with many 2006+ GM-LAN vehicles, in both 11-bit or 29-bit versions, and maintains all factory accessories.

Available in Spring 2007. 

Introducing HD Radio's answer to the plug-and-play radio, the Visteon HD Jump. With HD Radio OEM units running a cool 500-clams, a cheaper add-on solution is necessary (because, y'know, market demand is so high). So the HD Jump is here to supply the yearning masses for all their HD Radio needs.

Now this is state-of-the-art technology here folks. The HD Jump offers a full spectrum of features, including "real-time" song title, artist and album information (amazing!) plus the HD Jump has multicasting capabilities (if you can find one).

Note the gorgeous, and modern-looking, monochromatic display. The six preset buttons allow you to store up to 18 different stations (if you can find them). I liken the large tactile control knob to that of the iPod - just spin it and select what station you want to listen to!

The HD Jump features an FM modulator, so you can interface with your regular car or home radio. Sure, you'll be going from "crystal-clear" HD digital radio back to analog FM radio, but it's worth it to get all that compelling content.

The thin profile is quite attractive and would hardly be noticeable on your dashboard. With the built-in AUX jack so you can plug in your iPod, the HD Jump does it all!

The HD Jump is expected to retail for only $200, and should be available this Spring. Can't wait!

The SC-C1 SiriusConnect Vehicle Tuner is a compact component that can seamlessy integrate with any Sirius-Ready or SAT Radio Ready headunit when combined with a specialty SiriusConnect interface bus translator.

Features include:

• Compact size for hidden installation
• Interface cable integrates power, audio and control through a single connection
• Compatible with the next generation of SiriusConnect interface translators

The SC-C1 Kit includes:

• A mini magnetic antenna
• SiriusConnect interface cable
• Removable mounting plate

Like the SiriusConnect Universal Vehicle Dock, this is all part of Sirius' next-generation SiriusConnect setup for vehicles.

The SiriusConnect Universal Vehicle Tuner SC-C1 with go for an MSRP price of $49.95 and is expected to be available in Spring 2007.

Introducing the SiriusConnect Universal Vehicle Dock (SC-VDOC1). It allows Sirius Plug-and-Play receivers (with the latest generation of "universal" ports) to be connected to and controlled by SIRIUS-Ready headunits (including OEM headunits) when combined with specialty SiriusConnect interface bus translators.

Features:

• Sirius Universal Docking capability (such as with the Sportster4, Stiletto, Starmate4, Stratus, etc)
• Compact size and various mounting options for easy install
• Interface cable integrates power, audio and control through a single connection - providing a direct audio connection to the headunit
• Compatible with the next-gen SiriusConnet interface translators
• Locking with push-button release creates a secure connection

• SC-VDOC1 universal dock
• Changeable adapter plates for Stiletto, Sportster, Starmate/Stratus products
• SiriusConnect interface cable
• Mini magnetic antenna

The SiriusConnect Universal Vehicle Dock SC-VDOC1 with go for an MSRP price of $49.95 and is expected to be available in Spring 2007.

(Did you think the CES coverage was over? Not even close, I just took a break for a couple days to take care of a house full of sick little-ones.)

Ding dong, the Plug-and-Play is dead. That's the first thing that came to mind when I saw this display of XM Mini-Tuner enabled car stereos.

No longer would we need a fish-finder stuck to our windshield. No longer would wires be running across my dashboard. The car stereo has finally whole-heartedly taken on satellite radio, and with the XM Mini-Tuner, I can take my subscription with me anywhere!

What you see above is XM's display for new car stereo headunits (and the bottom two are marine stereos) at CES this year. On the outside, it doesn't appear impressive (hell, they're just stereos), but that's partially why I feel they're so desirable. These are perhaps the most significant receivers on display at CES.

Follow the jump to read on, and of course, to see a ton of pics...

We already know all about the upcoming Audiovox XM2go handheld XM satellite radio receiver, but here's some shots of the device from CES. The black skin actually looks really cool.

One more shot of the Audiovox XM2go docked within the Belkin Portable Audio System, after the jump...

The Jensen NVXM1000 GPS with XM Satellite Radio - nicknamed the "Rock-n-Road" (ha! ya' get it?!) - features a built in slot for the XM Mini-Tuner as well as a full featured navigation system and an 8GB hard-drive. The device provides full U.S. and Canada mapping, plus over 11 million Points of Interest, on a beautiful 4-inch color touchscreen display.

Turn-by-turn voice prompts are provided in 12 languages (just in case) and it's powered by a built-in rechargeable Li-Poly battery. There is also an optional rear-view camera to check blind spots and an FM modulator that allows you to hear navigational instructions or XM programming through your car's speakers.

Plus there's that built-in XM Mini-Tuner slot (pictured above), that by simply popping in a $30 XM Mini-Tuner, enables the NVXM1000 to receive all your favorite XM Satellite Radio channels.

The Jensen NVXM1000 "Rock-n-Road" GPS/XM nav system will go for an MSRP price of $999.99 and will be available this Spring.

Check out a ton more photos of it after the jump... and for the record, after playing with this thing, I want it - badly. 

If you can say anything about Audiovox, you can say that they're dedicated to bringing the XM Mini-Tuner to market in a big way. As part of the onslaught of new Mini-Tuner compatible products, the Audiovox DV7300XM Home Theater System joins the fray with 300-watts of high-quality audio performance and a host of other features.

The DV7300XM will fill a room with high-quality sound to support any movie, concert, etc - and when you add in the Mini-Tuner docking station, you have the complete home theater package.

The Audiovox DV7300XM Home Theater System will go for an MSRP price of only $199.95.

The Audiovox CE547XM Micro-Shelf System includes an XM Mini-Tuner docking station in addition to AM-FM and CD functionality.

The CE546XM has a full-range speaker system consisting of wooden speaker boxes and cloth grilles for the truest sound reproduction, delivered by 20-watts of output power. It's the kind of tonal quality that can only be obtained from tried-and-true wood-constructed speakers.

The Audiovox CE547XM Micro-Shelf System will sell for an MSRP price of only $129.95. 

Audiovox unveiled two desktop radios equipped with the XM Mini-Tuner docking capability and an iPod docking station that will play and charge your iPod at CES 2007. And yes, they're also alarm clocks.

The Audiovox XRC200 Desktop Radio, along with the ability to accept the XM Mini-Tuner, has a CD Media Center that will play back CD-DA, MP3, WMA, CD and CD-R/RW. It's driven by an amplifier with the power to deliver "concert hall-like quality." For those begging for an XM Mini-Tuner equipped alarm clock, the XRC200 provides multiple alarm-snooze-sleep and time settings from 30 to 90 minutes.

Also included are AM, FM and CD playback and an iPod docking station that will play and charge your iPod. The XRC200 will go for an MSRP price of $229.95.

The Audiovox XR100 Desktop Radio combines high-quality sound with attractive, "fits-anyplace" cosmetics. There's a built-in Mini-Tuner docking station (shown after the jump) as well as 30 presets for XM, AM and FM.

Like it's big sister, the XR100 has an iPod docking station to play and charge your iPod. It also serves as a dual alarm clock with settings for people on different wake-up schedules.

The XR100 will go for an MSRP price of $119.95.

Check out additional photos of the XR100 showing where the XM Mini-Tuner docks in after the jump...

The Audiovox DV7600XM is a 600-Watt 5.1 Dolby Home Theater System with a XM Mini-Tuner docking station.

It provides an impressive audio show, supported by five satellite speakers and a passive subwoofer. Perfect product for anyone buying a home theater system and with the added mobility of the XM Mini-Tuner, you can take your XM subscription with you.

The DV7600XM XM Mini-Tuner Home Theater System will go for an MSRP price of $159.95.

I crawled around the XM "Infotainment" vehicle which showcased a lot of XM's latest capabilities, and to my regret I didn't snap off nearly as many shots as I should have. The reason being that I was so into it that my camera was left by my side while I was awed by this technology.

Either way, here's what few shots I have. Though they don't do it any justice.  

First up is XM ParkingLink, which was unveiled at last year's CES, though it appears that the interface has been improved.

Right now it's in beta in select cities, XM is partnered with Standard Parking to integrate the sensors into their parking spaces. With these embedded sensors, you can literally see how many parking spots are available at surround parking lots in your area.

Note the color coding so you can quickly see what lots are full while driving.

Then there's XM's Satellite Video capabilities. I say "capabilities" because the XM infrastructure can currently support video, but they just haven't seen a business model to make it a worthwhile effort yet.

More pics, and a tour of XM Weather Tracking (not the official name), available after the jump...

The new XM CommanderMT universal satellite radio receiver delivers XM to any FM car stereo, regardless of make, model, or year. Updated from the original, the new CommanderMT adds support for, you guessed it, the XM Mini-Tuner.

More than a plug-and-play, the newly renovated CommanderMT is meant specifically for the car by integrating the slim, sleek faceplate seamlessly into the dashboard.

But for the added mobility of the plug-and-play, the CommanderMT now works with the removable XM Mini-Tuner cartridge, rather than a traditional tuner box. So if you want to take your XM with you - just pop the tiny Mini-Tuner into your pocket, instead of the entire PnP unit.

One of the interesting thoughts with "the return of the Commander" is that this is essentially embracing the professional install. Since the FCC-mandated changes to the FM modulator now pretty much makes professional install a requirement for any plug-and-play unit (or at least, a more complicated DYI install). So if you're going to go through the trouble of doing that, then you might as well have it integrated into your car.

The CommanderMT is essentially targeting those who want to keep their existing headunit (whether it be an aftermarket, or stock, headunit).

More pics after the jump... 

The Delphi Premium Sound System was unveiled this week at CES. Now, before we go any further I have to say - don't call this a boombox - because it sounds too good to be lumped in with a boombox.

The Premium Sound System is compatible with the Delphi SkyFi3, Roady XT, MyFi and the Audiovox Xpress. It's also compatible with the Inno, Helix and Audiovox XM2go with an optional cradle. It's powered by an AC adapter, and by battery (with a battery-switch that allows you to protect the battery power completely).

Delphi's Premium Sound System also features some serious advanced acoustic systems. With dual DSPs (digital signal processors) and a bass enhancer that gives a rich sound even at low levels, the Premium Sound System delivers a quality of sound not usually found in this price range.

The unit comes with an integrated handle, and a compact design that stows the antenna away internally. Covering the hidden antenna is a special plastic that allows the satellite signal to penetrate without any loss. With the cover removed, you can remove the antenna and run it to any place that allows for a better signal. This is great for people who live in strong terrestrial signal areas and who don't need to run the antenna.

The Delphi Premium Sound System will go for an MSRP price of $179, and will be available this Spring. 

At CES I had the unique opportunity to not only get a demonstration and detailed tour of the Bushnell ONIX400, but also to hold molest the device in my own grubby hands.

To truly understand and appreciate the technical feat that this device is accomplishing really requires a full rundown of it's abilities from the people who know it best - the engineers. Every millimeter of the Bushnell ONIX400 Weather Tracker has been meticulously designed and thought out. And it uses technology so advanced that... well, that it doesn't exist yet (it'll be available this Summer).

Read more, and view more hands-on pics, after the jump... 

The SiriusConnect SC-V1 Audio/Video Tuner is the first satellite tuner that not only receives Sirius audio, but also Sirius Backseat TV programming. Listen to Howard in the front, while the kids watch Spongebob in the back.

Designed as a multi-zone univeral system, the kit includes the SC-V1 A/V Tuner module, a wired display control unit, wireless audio remote control, wireless video remote control, remote eye (for rear seat control), FM switching interface, two mini magnetic antennas, and removable mounting plates.

The SC-V1 Multi-Zone operation allows for the regular Sirius Audio to pass through the main audio system, while the Sirius Backseat TV plays for the rear passengers.

Included with the SC-V1 kit is a display control unit that mounts up front and can operate either the audio functions or the video functions. There’s also a dedicated remote control for backseat passengers to change video channels and a diversity antenna system for maximum signal reception.

The SC-V1 has a built-in FM modulator and antenna interface to connect to your car. It’s compatible with standard NTSC monitors. The Sirius Connect A/V Tuner SC-V1 will be available at retail in Spring 2007, and will MSRP for $299.99.

There's a TON of photos after the jump (warning, not for the bandwidth squeamish)...

The Audiovox DS7000XM is a stand-alone docking station for the XM Mini-Tuner. XM programming is played out through the detachable speakers at 4-watts output power.

Digital volume control and signal strength are shown on an LCD display and the user can tune all XM program categories manually using arrow keys.

The Audiovox DS7000XM will go for an MSRP price of $119.95.

Introducing the Clifford Scout420 Sirius-Ready Portable Nav System and Personal Media Player.

The Clifford Scout is a portable GPS navigation system with North American maps pre-loaded and more than 2 million points of interest. It also functions as a Personal Media Player - sporting a very nice 20GB hard drive - and a large 4.3-inch color touch-screen display. The Scout420, is also Sirius-Ready.

With just the addition of an optional Sirius Cradle (MSRP: $99), the Scout420 is enabled to receive Sirius Satellite Radio. The Scout420 doesn't receive Sirius through a built-in antenna, so you'll still need to run an external antenna to get the Sirius signal.

It also features a 100 channel FM transmitter, AV-in and Mini-USB for recording from TV, DVD or camcorder. With a 3-hour internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery plus the included carrying case, cigarette lighter adapter, AC adapter, car mounting kit, USB cable, and memory card - the unit is truly portable out of the box.

The Clifford Scout420 will be available in late February with an expected street price of $699.

Check out a photo of the Clifford Scout display after the jump...

At the Audiovox press event, several new products were unveiled - including a very impressive XM Mini-Tuner compatible GPS/Nav system. Actually, the XM Mini-Tuner has a very strong presence in all of Audiovox's new satellite radio products.

Here's some pics from the press event. I'll quickly go over what is being showcased, and then follow up with more detailed posts shortly. 

On the left is three of Audiovox's new portable GPS navigation systems. The top two are XM Mini-Tuner compatible, with the top one being the absolute coolest one.

It features a touch-screen interface, being demo'd here while the presentation continues.

More pics after the jump... 

And here's XM's CES Innovations Awards Honorees.

Delphi SkyFi3

XM Mini-Tuner.

And while the Bushnell ONIX 400 was MIA (or maybe I just couldn't find it), here's the KVH TracVision A7 low-profile mobile video antenna receiver. It uses a hybrid phased-array antenna technology to receive DIRECTV, XM Satellite Radio and local channels to cars.

Live from CES 2007, here photos of the CES Innovations Award Honorees for Sirius Satellite Radio.

The Sirius Sportster 4.

SiriusConnect Home Tuner.

Sirius Stiletto.

The Sirius Stiletto Antenna Headset.

The uber-cool Sirius Conductor.

And technically this is an award for Directed Electronics, but still chalked up to the Sirius category, the very neat Soloist Media Dock.

For the first official night of CES, XM Satellite Radio and Opie & Anthony will host a reception at the nightclub Jet at The Mirage hotel on the Vegas Strip - tonight (Monday) starting at 10:30pm PT.

Monday is usually the busiest night at the club, but for those who want to line up, it should be a good time.

Just a few more details on the Bushnell ONIX 400 portable GPS/XM/XM WX swiss army knife device.

The ONIX 400 will provide current and forecasted weather data, including detailed, real-time weather warnings. It's not just NEXRAD radar overlayed over the map. The ONIX 400 will be the only outdoor device that provides personalized, localized weather content delivery integrated within the GPS map environment.

The handheld features a split screen allowing users to check out what XM content is playing while viewing weather data. The waterproof portable handheld unit is ergonomically designed to fit into the palm of the hand for easy use in any type of weather.

The ONIX 400 has the ability to layer weather information on the screen along with aerial and satellite photos and topography maps for the ultimate in real world navigation.

Other features include enhanced sports scoreboard with user interface, sports statistics and scores; an extra large 3.5" full-color LCD screen (320x240 pixel resolution); an embedded 64Mb MicroSD card for data and map services; and rechargeable Li-Ion battery.

Details on weather-related service pricing will be available at product launch. The ONIX 400 will be available in the summer of 2007.

The folks at XM were kind enough to not only give me a tour of the booth pre-show, but to allow me to snap off photos of it for Orbitcast readers to enjoy.

The display booth was buzzing with excitement as dozens of people were busy making sure that every piece of audio equipment was working flawlessly for the show. And trust me, there's a lot of pieces to this puzzle.

Here you can see a Saturn Sky and a slightly pimped out Hyundai Azera (that's sarcasm folks - the thing is modded to the gills). This is only half of the booth.

Here you can see the famed "Infotainment" vehicle (we gotta work on that name). The guys were hard at work on that badboy, and I have a feeling they'll be there deep into the night fine tuning the details.

Here's one of the kiosks that will showcase various devices... note the lack of units. I think these will be plug-and-plays.

(For the sake of bandwidth, follow the jump for lots more pics.) 

This morning, Pioneer hosted a press conference at CES in Las Vegas, where they demonstrated new navigation and entertainment features for your car. The goal? To make driving fun again.

As part of this unveiling, they've launched a new marketing campaign of "avatars" that illustrate the different key aspects of their new products. The concept behind the avatars is to place 3D characters (they look like The Sims) in scenarios that you, the consumer, can relate to. It's a neat idea.

Below are two of the avatars that are directly satellite radio related. The other two Pioneer Avatars - which aren't satrad related, but still interesting - are available after the jump.

It was a pleasant surprise when I was handed a CES Press Badge with a big ol' XM logo on it. In a smart move to get brand recognition, XM put their logo smack dab in the middle of where everyone will be looking throughout the show (all exhibitors like to size up which media outlet they're schmoozing by nonchalantly glancing at the press badge).

Anyway, it makes for a nice scene when you walk into the press room and everyone's wearing these badges.

Hurray! We got bandwidth! Let the good stuff begin...

I'm here at CES now, many of the booth displays are still very much under construction and - to no one's surprise - the WiFi is painfully slow. So slow that I can't upload any photos right now.

So stay tuned, eventually I'll get some bandwidth. 

We spotted the Bushnell ONIX 400 Weather Tracker back in November, but that was just the feature list - we still didn't have the full details on this device that we've been wanting.

Well here it is, and it's pretty damn exciting.

The Bushnell ONIX 400 Weather Tracker is the first portable, handheld device that offers GPS navigation, live XM Radio reception, and the personalized, real-time XM weather system that XM is unveiling at CES. Consider it as a veritable swiss-army knife of satellite devices.

This is revolutionary because instead of getting weather data for your region, the system isolates your location (down to a "cell") and provides the specific weather data surrounding just you. The ONIX 400 Weather Tracker also tracks the specific weather events along your personal route and final destination. So set your destination and this in-depth weather data will be continuously updated and displayed on the GPS map along that path.

While Bushnell is traditionally an "outdoors" focused company, I can see uses for this device for even the most dedicated urbanite. And with an MSRP price of only $499, this 3-in-1 GPS device will be appealing to even the most price conscious consumer.

Check out a ton of photos showing the different screens on the ONIX 400, after the jump...

It's a day before CES 2007 officially opens, but there's no need to wait for Monday to get the scoop on what XM is showing. Nope, in fact, here's an overview of what I've learned is in store for the geeky masses at this year's CES.

The first XM radios were introduced at CES way back in January 2001. This year XM continues the CES tradition by having a large CES display booth (approximately 70' x 90') in the Las Vegas Convention Center's North Hall in booth 4606.

The XM display at CES will include:

• The incredible Bushnell ONIX 400 Weather Tracker 3-in-1 GPS/XM/Weather Tracking device. More on this shortly.
  
• XM is unveiling the new Delphi Premium Sound System for the Delphi SkyFi3. Don't call it a "boombox" because the Premium Sound System is a portable speaker system with advanced acoustics - far too advanced to be called a "boombox." The system offers a modular docking connector that is designed to work with multiple XM radios, including the SkyFi3, MyFi, RoadyXT, and the Audiovox Xpress.
  
• Delphi will also show a new kit for integrating the SkyFi3 with the Bose Wave system. The integration kit includes a universal remote that operates both the SkyFi3 and Bose system seamlessly.
• The new XM CommanderMT - the lovable (but aging) XM Commander gets an upgrade with the addition of the removable XM Mini-Tuner cartridge. The new universal CommanderMT satellite radio receiver delivers XM via a slim, sleek faceplate that can be integrated seamlessly into the car’s dashboard.
• There will be a large wall in the CES booth that'll display many new XM Mini-Tuner capable car stereos, including upcoming models from Panasonic, Sony, Alpine, Pioneer, and Jensen. No more clunky traditional tuner boxes - these all work with the removable XM Mini-Tuner. The newest XM-ready home audio systems will also be on full display.
• An expanded line of nav-systems with XM Radio and the XM NavTraffic real-time traffic service will be on site, including the latest Pioneer multimedia systems and the new Garmin Zumo 550 for motorcycles.
• Inno/Helix users who want Audible content will sure be smiling now, because XM will unveil new software for storing audio editions of books, newspapers, magazines, and other content from Audible. The Audible software for XM2go/MP3 portables is expected to be available in spring 2007.
• XM will also demonstrate the latest cell phones from Cingular and Alltel that receive XM Radio Mobile, as well as hands-on displays of XM's plug-and-play radios. Different kiosks (more like "pods") will allow people to experience XM at the show.
• Along with XM's "Infotainment" vehicle, five different XM-equipped vehicles from GM, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, and Porsche will be parked inside the XM booth.

CES is a-comin' and I'll be there faithfully providing non-stop coverage to you, the yearning masses. I intend on getting absolutely no sleep while I'm there, and loving every minute of it.

Strap in kids, we're going to Vegas baby!

Coverage begins on Sunday.