TWICE reports that the incredibly tiny XM Passport next-gen XM Connect-and-Play satellite radio tuner/antenna will be available in late-May/early-June. The 1.3-inch by 1.65-inch by 0.44-inch XM Passport mini-tuner will MSRP for only $29.99 and will be distributed exclusively by Audiovox.
TWICE gives a full SKU-by-SKU breakdown which I've put together in a shortened version available after the jump...
Desktop radios:
Audiovox XR100 desktop radio - $119 MSRP
A mono model 5-watt Class D amplifier, alarm clock with dual alarm and snooze feature, 30-90 minute sleep function and 30 presets for each of three radio bands. It ships at the end of May or early June.
Audiovox XRC200 - $229 MSRP
Adds stereo playback, remote and CD player that plays discs encoded with MP3 and WMA files. It features Class AB amplifier, a pair of 3-inch drivers, a 4-inch subwoofer and stereo surround mode.Audiovox XRD501 Media Center - $349 MSRP
Slot-loaded DVD/CD player and SRS's virtual surround technology to deliver a 5.1-channel soundfield from two speakers. It plays discs encoded with MP3 and protected WMA music files, MPEG video files and JPEGs. It will also stream the audio and video files from a nearby PC through its USB 1.1 port. Like the other stereo model, it features 30 preset for each radio band and built-in subwoofer.
Microsystem:
Audiovox CE546XM - $115 MSRP
60-watt micro MP3/CD shelf system features front-panel Passport slot, separate enclosed speakers, electronic AM/FM tuning, 20 station presets, alarm clock and remote control. Ships in June or July.
Boombox
Audiovox CE246XM Boombox
Features the XM Passport slot plus an AM/FM tuner, CD, cassette recorder and remote control. Pricing was unavailable. Also ships in June or July.
Undercabinet TVs
Three models due in July or August with the XM Passport slot feature, LCD screens and AM/FM clock radio. One comes with 7-inch screen, one with 7-inch screen and DVD player, and one with 10-inch screen and DVD player. Features include MP3-CD playback. Additional details were unavailable.
Transportable navigation
Two models, an Audiovox-brand and an Jensen-brand model, will feature the XM Passport but the Audiovox NVX406 will have an XM Passport docking station that plugs into the unit instead of a slot.Hold on to your hats kids, these things are a gadget lovers dream...
Audiovox NVX406 - $799 MSRP
Due in late May or early June, features 3.5-inch touch screen, 4GB HDD that includes maps of the US and Canada and lithium-ion battery with three to four hours of operation. Its basic PMP and PDA functions include MP3 and MPEG-4 video playback. The HDD also stores 6 million points of interest, including fuel, food, intersections and attractions.USB 2.0 compatibility allows for fast downloads of music, video or map updates. It comes with dashboard-windshield mounting kit included.
Jensen Transportable GPS System - $799 MSRP
Features the XM Passport slot and includes 4-inch touch screen, 20GB HDD and SD Card slot.Both models are car-to-car GPS navigation systems that also double as portable media players (PMPs) capable of playing MPEG-4 video, MP3 and protected WMA audio, and JPEGs. They also both come with FM modulator to deliver XM Satellite Radio programming through car stereo speakers while the built-in speaker gives turn-by-turn driving instructions.
Car Head Units:
Audiovox car stereo head units with rear-panel inputs to connect directly to an XM Passport car dock will also be available later this year, followed by head units with front-panel Passport slots.
Wow. That's one heck of a product line coming from just one device.
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