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BMW has given its Sirius satellite radio factory option a little love with an expanded channel line-up and a price reduction for 2010 model vehicles (excluding 5 Series, 6 Series, and X3).

Plus BMW has improved the user interface with its latest generation of the iDrive controller.

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.

In addition to the XM onyX recently unveiled, Sirius XM Radio Inc. have also taken the wraps off the Sirius Stratus 6.

The new unit supports A La Carte channel selection packages and offers every programming package currently available on the Sirius network, including "The Best of XM."

Oh sure, I got to manhandle the MiRGE (the first truly interoperable satellite radio, ever) at CES 2009 a couple months ago, but what I really wanted to do was smash it open with a hammer and peek inside at the guts.

But thanks to the boys at the FCC, no hammer is necessary in order to do a virtual autopsy.

Buy the MiRGE direct from Sirius - the only place you can get the MiRGE. Includes interoperable "Dock & Play" Radio + Vehicle Kit. (Now a new lower price!)
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Get the MiRGE Home Kit and enjoy both Sirius and XM in your home, office, or on your other stereo system/powered speakers.
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The new MiRGE radio, which has the ability to play both Sirius and XM services on the same receiver, was on display at the Sirius XM Radio exhibit at the Bellagio. And Orbitcast had the opportunity to play with the unit, as well as learn some additional details about its capabilities.

As promised Sirius XM Radio Inc. today unveiled the world's first interoperable satellite radio - entitled the MiRGE. In addition to the new satellite radio, which will receive both Sirius and XM signals, the company announced a new subscription package to accompany the device.


Buy the MiRGE direct from Sirius - the only place you can get the MiRGE. Includes interoperable "Dock & Play" Radio + Vehicle Kit. (Now a new lower price!)
[Click for more info]



Get the MiRGE Home Kit and enjoy both Sirius and XM in your home, office, or on your other stereo system/powered speakers.
[Click for more info]

The Holiday shopping season is in full-swing and hoards of savvy shoppers are looking for those bargains to give to family and friends (and, ahem, sometimes just for ourselves).

So Orbitcast's sponsors have put together some phenomenal satellite radio deals for the Holiday shopping season. These aren't the lame low-end receivers that we're all accustomed to seeing at super "low" prices. We're talking about the top-of-the-line satellite radios and fan-favorite packages at great prices.

A little birdy has tipped Orbitcast with leaked photos of the upcoming Sirius SUB-X2 Boombox for Dock & Play radios.

According to our tipster, the new Sirius Boombox will be compatible with current Sirius radios (i.e., the Universal docking system). Judging by the photos, it will also feature a front-panel AUX input and headphone jack output, similar to the SUB-X1 Boombox.

More photos after the jump...

The Sirius Starmate 5 has made its debut on Sirius' website - which serves as the official unveiling of the world's first A La Carte satellite radio.

The features of the Starmate 5 Dock and Play radio haven't changed since info was leaked out of the FCC, but here's a quick rundown as a refresher:

• Supports programming packages or A La Carte selection.
• Blue wide-screen display: Easy viewing and use
• Universal docking capability: Add accessories to enjoy in your home,
  office or additional vehicles
• Pause, rewind and replay up to 44 minutes
  
• 30 presets, S-Seek Alert, and One-Touch Jump
• Parental controls: Easily lock and unlock channels

The Starmate 5's "official" release date, I assume, remains at October 6th even though it's up on Sirius' website now. Additionally, the Starmate 5 will sell at a suggested price of $129.95.

Directed Electronics has started shipping the SiriusConnect FM-SC1 Universal FM Interface, which allows you to connect Sirius to nearly any car stereo.

"It connects to the vehicle radio either by AUX-IN or via the FM antenna," said John Durbin, Director of Product Development for Satellite Radio at Directed Electronics.

When used with the SCC1 tuner the FM-SC1 allows the vehicle sound system to receive Sirius Satellite Radio, controlled by the devices's compact display/control unit. The FM-SC1 can also be used in conjunction with an SCVDOC1 and a Dock & Play radio in the Sportster, Starmate or Stratus families.

The FM-SC1 will be available for a suggested $129 (or $179 when sold in conjunction with the SCC1 SiriusConnect Universal Vehicle Tuner).