CES: SiriusConnect Adapter for GM-LAN Vehicles

Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 4:52 PM


SiriusConnect Adapters for GM LAN Vehicles

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. 

Visteon HD Jump: HD Radio's Answer to the Plug & Play (Look out Sat Rad!)

Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 1:04 PM

Visteon HD Jump
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.

HD Jump
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).

HD Jump
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!

HD Jump
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.

HD Jump
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!

CES: SiriusConnect Universal Vehicle Tuner SC-C1

Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 11:55 AM

SiriusConnect Universal Vehicle Tuner SC-C1
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.

SiriusConnect Vehicle Tuner SC-C1
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

SiriusConnect Universal Vehicle Tuner SC-C1
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.

CES: SiriusConnect Universal Vehicle Dock SC-VDOC1

Monday, January 15, 2007 at 1:55 PM

SiriusConnect Universal Vehicle Dock
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.

 SiriusConnect Universal Vehicle Dock SC-VDOC1

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

Includes:
  • 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.)

CES: XM's New Mini-Tuner Car Stereos

Friday, January 12, 2007 at 4:54 PM

XM Mini-Tuner Car Stereos

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...

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CES: Audiovox XM2go X2G-100

Friday, January 12, 2007 at 1:19 PM

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.

Audiovox XM2go 

Audiovox XM2go 

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

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CES: Jensen NVXM1000 "Rock-n-Road" GPS with XM Radio

Friday, January 12, 2007 at 10:25 AM

Jensen NVXM1000

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.

Jensen NVXM1000
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.

Jensen NVXM1000
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. 

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CES: Audiovox Audiovox DV7300XM Home Theater System

Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 4:50 PM

Audiovox DV7300XM
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.

Audiovox DV7300XM 

Audiovox DV7300XM 

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

CES: Audiovox CE547XM Micro-Shelf System

Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 2:12 PM

Audiovox CE547XM
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.

Audiovox CE547XM 

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

CES: Audiovox XM Mini-Tuner/iPod Desktop Radios

Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 12:24 PM

Audiovox XM Mini-Tuner/iPod Radios
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.

Audiovox XRC200
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.

Audiovox XR100
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...

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