Mac users can rejoice now that the latest version of StarLight for Mac has been released from the folks behind the StarPlayr line of online satellite radio players. This is a powerful Sirius Internet Radio client wrapped in a slick compact package.The player remains compact when in use, but allows for nice interactive features like Album Art and Lyrics. Here's a screenshot to show the compact player:
XM Radio Online support is coming soon, but StarLight does support Sirius Internet Radio (SIR), the Best of XM upgrade, and SIR Premium. Users can adjust the size of the font for the lyrics display, and select which store they would prefer for buying songs (Amazon or iTunes).
Meanwhile, StarPlayr for Windows Mobile was released. It features support for both Sirius Internet Radio and XM Radio Online. You also get fun features like Album Art, What's Playing and Lyrics.
Both StarLight and StarPlayr for Windows Mobile support the new Sponsor Marketing System. The ads are kept off of the front radio player, and are only shown in areas like the Album Art and Lyrics areas - where the most interaction takes place anyway.
Check out exclusive StarLight screenshots and a special preview download link (the final release for StarLight is expected to be on December 12th) after the jump...
Here you can see the lyrics page. Note where the text ad is being displayed:
Here's what would happen if you clicked on the sponsor link:
Another set of screen shots. This one is showing the Album Art:
And here's the lyrics page:
Compact radio player:
[Download StarLight for Mac Preview Release]
[Download StarPlayr for Windows Mobile]
Here's what would happen if you clicked on the sponsor link:Another set of screen shots. This one is showing the Album Art:
And here's the lyrics page:Compact radio player:[Download StarLight for Mac Preview Release]
[Download StarPlayr for Windows Mobile]
Whens the iPhone Player Coming. Lets get portable.
XM Online support can't come soon enough. The online player sucks for Mac users. I wish XM would get rid of the Windows Media embed and just use a flash player or something.
I've been waiting for the iphone version for months now. I'm really pleased with what they've accomplished so far as regards to the windows version. Keep up the awesome work starguys.
When are we getting this on our phones? I.E. IPHONE!
I always wonder if these applications simply capture login information and reuse that information for other people.
It will be interesting to see if the final Sirius XM iPhone app uses aacPlus or not.
The sound quality from the iheartradio app from Clear Channel is really good, and sucks much less battery power than AOL Radio.
I just installed it on Windows Mobile 6.l...wow. Now I don't have to buy a XMP3 unless I want sports (tempting). Amazing.
I'm not sure why SiriusXM doesn't take advantage of this obvious source of income.
A++++
Now I'm not sure if I'm going to buy a Slacker. Just saved me a total of $500 plus additional subscriptions.
For Sports, you can get an Online Only XM sub for $4.99/mo.
Well, I tried this on my Tilt, but it locks up the phone every time. Hopefully the final version will work, as this would be a great app.
I hope this would be a great app :)