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Satellite radio is without a doubt one of the most cost effective forms of entertainment on the market today.

Think for a minute about the amount of content that Sirius XM Radio makes available to consumers and the price that they are providing it at. It's pretty hard to find any other form of entertainment that can even come close to satellite radio when it comes to getting the most "bang for your buck."

But the amount of features packed into these radios can sometimes be confusing for consumers looking to buy a satellite radio. Have you ever bought a new device only to find out that you could have purchased something that did a lot more for only a few more dollars? I think we all have.

It's with that in mind that I've put together this "Ultimate Guide to Buying a Satellite Radio" to help sort though the confusion.

As new satellite radios come out, I will continuously update this article to provide and maintain a consistent point of reference for anyone looking to buy the best satellite radio receiver possible.

Just like Acura, GM, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and Volvo in the past; Chrysler is now the latest automaker to jump aboard offering a free satellite radio trial to Certified Pre-Owned vehicle owners.

Well... free for 30-days at least. But it's definitely a taste at one of the longer free satellite radio trial periods yet.

We all know that trial drives purchase - forget all the celebrities and hype: hearing is truly believing - and I've always felt that the 3-day trial was never enough.

So now Sirius XM are giving away free satellite radio for 30 days of the premium online subscription in a "Hear. Now" promotion.

When I first had the chance to play with the XM SkyDock back in August, I boldly stated that Sirius XM Radio "hit the ball right out of the park" with this latest device. I was enamored with the concept of being able to combine my iPhone and a satellite radio in a single neat package.

That was then. The question is, does the sentiment still hold up?

This full in-depth review of the XM SkyDock satellite radio/iPhone dock comes to you after a week of hard testing to find out all the intricate details about it.

But, do I still feel the same about the SkyDock as I did two months ago?

The XM SkyDock won't be available until October 18th, and the iPhone App that makes it work isn't be available until October 11th... but apparently some retailers didn't get the message and started stocking shelves with it.

Let's just hope their sales staff is trained to explain all that to them, before those lucky few consumers try to actually get the device to work.

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Hot on the news that the XM SkyDock will be available for shipment soon comes word that the accompaning XM SkyDock iPhone App (screenshot pictured above) is scheduled to be released early next week, according to a source familiar with the matter.

The XM SkyDock - arguably the most anticipated satellite radio receiver this holiday season - is expected to be available for shipment from select retailers on October 18th, according retailer TSS Radio (via SiriusBuzz).

Some retailers have begun taking pre-orders of the SkyDock, including TSS Radio and others like Crutchfield, and (as usual) these orders will be fulfilled in a first-come, first-serve basis.

Media mogul John Malone came to the rescue earlier this year by providing a bridge loan that effectively saved Sirius XM Radio Inc. from bankruptcy. But was this move part of a bigger plan for the satellite radio medium?

One of the key components of the new Sirius FM-5 satellite, which was just recently put into service, is the satellite's massive advanced antenna reflector made by Harris.

The popular Artist Confidential series that features timeless names in music sitting down for candid interviews, intimate conversations with fans and live performances, will launch its Fall season on Monday, September 28th.

Fans will hear new performances and interviews with Reba McEntire (pictured above), David Gray and Ziggy Marley, among many others.