XM SkyDock Now Available for Purchase Across the Country

XM SkyDock(TM) is now available at retailers and online stores (such as TSS-Radio) nationwide including the Apple Store, www.apple.com, Best Buy, RadioShack and www.xmradio.com/skydock

SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI – News) today announced that the XM SkyDock(TM), the first satellite radio controlled by an iPod touch or iPhone, is available for purchase in stores across the country including the Apple Store (www.apple.com), Best Buy, Radio Shack, independent retailers and online retailers (www.tss-radio.com), including www.xmradio.com/skydock.

“We are excited to launch XM SkyDock at our subscribers’ favorite retailers,” said Bob Law, Group Vice President and General Manager, After Market Division, SIRIUS XM Radio. “The XM SkyDock can bring live satellite radio entertainment to millions of iPod touch and iPhone users in their vehicles.”

Subscribers can enjoy all of XM and the complete “Best of SIRIUS” programming package controlled by their iPod touch or iPhone anywhere they drive. XM SkyDock will also charge iPod touch and iPhone devices while listening to satellite radio.

The required XM SkyDock App utilizes the innovative Multi-Touch user interface of iPhone and iPod touch to let customers experience the breadth of content SIRIUS XM subscribers have come to enjoy. The XM SkyDock App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore.

Subscribers can easily tag songs and purchase them from the iTunes Store (www.iTunes.com) –including songs on SIRIUS XM’s 24/7 artist-branded commercial-free channels such as Jimmy Buffett’s Radio Margaritaville, Elvis Radio, Eminem’s Shade 45, The Grateful Dead Channel, B.B. King’s Bluesville, Willie Nelson’s Willie’s Place, and Siriusly Sinatra.

XM SkyDock comes with SIRIUS XM’s PowerConnect(TM) technology, which simplifies vehicle installation, working through the existing vehicle radio and making it easy to move from vehicle to vehicle. An Aux In Cable is a standard in-box accessory to facilitate Aux In connections in vehicles with Aux In capability.

XM SkyDock is compatible with iPod touch (1st and 2nd generation), iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. All models require iPhone OS 3.0 or later.

XM SkyDock is available at retail locations and online stores nationwide, including the Apple Store (www.apple.com), Best Buy, www.bestbuy.com, www.crutchfield.com, RadioShack and www.xmradio.com/skydock, as well as independent retailers from coast to coast, at an MSRP of $119.99.

To view the interactive demo and to learn more about XM SkyDock, please visit www.xmradio.com/skydock.

To learn more about XM, please visit www.xmradio.com.

Out of the box it may not seem like much, but combine SkyDock with an iPhone or iPod Touch and you really have something special. Simply stated, SkyDock blows away any other satellite radio ever made.

What makes SkyDock special? Let’s start with installation. It could not be more simple. SkyDock features PowerConnect. A technology that mounts and runs this device right from your cars cigarette lighter socket. PowerConnect does away with the traditional FM modulator and running power cords. You can simply plug in the SkyDock, attach the antenna, and you are jamming to the tunes that only Sirius XM can deliver.

Skydock delivers satellite radio through a user interface in the form of an app that can be downloaded from iTunes. Once you have the SkyDock app downloaded, get ready for a user interface that is unmatched by any other satellite radio out there. You can scroll through channels with the flick of a finger, and the tuning is virtually instantaneous. Simple and logical menus guide you through the robust offering of music, sports and talk content, and you can tag songs you like for future download on iTunes.

SkyDock carries advanced features such as sports tickers, notifications when your favorite teams are playing, artist select, and even has a section where you can access your favorite channel listings. The best part is that the actual satellite radio is in the SkyDock, not in your iPhone. This means that getting a “new” radio is as simple as an update to the application. You no longer have to fear that your radio will be outdated, because the functionality is in your existing iPhone or iPod Touch. When Sirius XM update the app or add features, you are a few clicks away from having the latest and greatest offerings.

If SkyDock is your first satellite radio, I envy you. You have a wonderful product that combines ease installation, ease of use, and the best audio content on the market all in one place……PLUS, you can make a phone call, check your email, and have full access to your contact list! SkyDock is not only the ultimate satellite radio, but perhaps one of the coolest iPhone accessories to hit the market yet. Stay tuned for a full review.

The company smartly calls the new app “XM SkyDock”. This should avoid customer confusion, and ensure that potential subscribers download the proper app when they are seeking out the great content offered by Sirius XM.

Satellite Radio subscribers hoping to get the most value and content should opt for the “Best of Sirius” on their subscription, thus enabling all that XM has to offer PLUS Howard Stern, and the NFL. With Baseball in the playoffs, and football ramping up, this is perhaps the best sports content solution available to consumers.

Interestingly, this app, combined with the many other apps and features represented on an iPhone could become a one stop fits all solution even for those with a factory installed satellite radio receiver in their car. No longer is your subscription tied to the dashboard, or a portable device that serves only one purpose.

The XM SkyDock app will not work without attaching a subscription to a SkyDock. SkyDocks are now available through various retailers such as TSS-Radio.

The new SR-H2000 permits consumers to add satellite radio to entertainment systems, home theaters and distributed audio systems, allowing them to listen to SIRIUS and “The Best of XM” anywhere in their home or office. Users can control SIRIUS XM programming using the touch-sensitive front panel buttons, via the included remote control or through a home control system. Working with a custom installer, subscribers can enjoy satellite radio seamlessly integrated with their home and daily life.

“We are committed to providing SIRIUS XM subscribers with unparalleled choices in audio entertainment, and that commitment includes a complete selection of high-quality radios,” said Bob Law, Group Vice President and General Manager, After Market Division, SIRIUS XM Radio. “The SR-H2000 Home Tuner offers performance, user-friendly functions and stylish design that will appeal to subscribers who love SIRIUS XM programming in their vehicles and want an integrated solution for their home.”

Several features make this easy-to-integrate satellite radio tuner the ultimate content source for the installer. The SR-H2000 includes a wired 12v IR input, menu-selected RS232 control and an F-type antenna connector, which allows the satellite antenna to be installed using commonly-available RG6 cable that can be terminated quickly and inexpensively. The SR-H2000 also features a video output that can be used to display the user interface and programming information on a TV screen. The included rackmount hardware allows the SR-H2000 to be mounted flush with the front of a rack, fitting elegantly with other entertainment equipment.

By adding a SIRIUSConnect Tuner or Home Dock, the SR-H2000 can play two different channels simultaneously in separate rooms.

The SR-H2000 includes the satellite radio features that subscribers have come to expect, including:

- Pause and replay up to 44 minutes of live satellite radio.

- Direct access to 30 favorite channel presets from the front panel buttons or the remote control.

- Search features including GameZone™, GameAlert™ and S-Seek Alert™ so subscribers never miss their favorite sports events, artists and songs.

- One-Touch Jump™ that allows direct access to the traffic and weather condition of the 20 most congested cities.

- Built-in signal strength meter for optimal antenna placement.

- Output level controls for consistent volume as a user switches from SIRIUS to other sources.

The new SR-H2000 will be available primarily through custom installers and specialty retailers for MSRP of $349 in the fall 2009.

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Both the XM onyX and SIRIUS Stratus 6 include SIRIUS XM’s patent-pending PowerConnect technology, which works directly through the existing vehicle power system to offer easy Do-It-Yourself installation with reduced wires and connections. This will improve the user interface for those that need to use an FM modulator to enjoy staellite radio. Additionally, an Aux-In Cable is a standard in-box accessory to facilitate audio connection in vehicles that have stereo systems with an auxiliary input connection.

“XM onyX and SIRIUS Stratus 6 offer listeners a winning combination of style, functionality and great features that deliver SIRIUS XM at an affordable price point,” said Bob Law, Group Vice President and General Manager, After Market Division, SIRIUS XM Radio. “These radios make it easier than ever for consumers to receive our programming.”

XM OnyX

The easy-to-use XM onyX boasts an elegant design with a high-resolution color display and all the essential features needed to enjoy satellite radio. XM onyX is customizable, with selectable display colors and trim rings to match the customer’s vehicle dash lights and interior or personal taste. Other features include the ability to save and quickly access up to 10 favorite channels, One-Touch Jump™ that allows direct access to the traffic and weather condition of the 20 most congested cities, and the ability to browse, and scan other channels by categories. XM onyX is sold with a PowerConnect vehicle kit and the Dock & Play design makes it easy to add accessories for listening at home, in the office and elsewhere.

The XM onyX supports all programming packages currently available on the XM network, including “The Best of SIRIUS” package. XM onyX will be sold in stores and available at www.shop.xmradio.com beginning in the fall 2009 at an MSRP of $79.99.

SIRIUS Stratus 6

SIRIUS Stratus 6 supports A La Carte channel selection and offers every programming package currently available on the SIRIUS network, including “The Best of XM.” Stratus 6 features a blue backlit display for easy viewing of artist name, song title and other channel information as well as the ability to save and quickly access up to 10 favorite channels, and One-Touch Jump™ that allows direct access to the traffic and weather condition of one of the 20 most congested cities. Stratus 6 comes with a complete PowerConnect vehicle kit plus its universal docking capability makes it easy to transfer between compatible docks and sound systems for the home, office or a second vehicle.

The SIRIUS Stratus 6 will be sold in stores and available at www.shopsirius.com beginning in the fall 2009 at an MSRP of $69.99.

Neither device has been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. These device are not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

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For more about programming packages and pricing on SIRIUS XM Radio, please visit www.sirius.com and www.xmradio.com.

The SIRIUS Tabletop Internet Radio (TTR1) is stylish and convenient way to bring SIRIUS XM’s Premium Online content to the home or office using a wired or wireless high-speed Internet connection. The full-featured TTR1 is easy to set up and use, offering a complete listening solution for subscribers who want to use their high-speed Internet connection to access SIRIUS XM’s online channels without the need for a computer.

“The SIRIUS Tabletop Internet Radio is an attractive radio for our subscribers who want a convenient way to listen to SIRIUS XM programming beyond their vehicle, whether in their office, kitchen, living room or bedroom,” said Bob Law, Group Vice President and General Manager, After Market Division, SIRIUS XM Radio.

The TTR1 has a unique interface that includes a network connection wizard that walks users through a few simple steps to set up and access the Premium Online channels through their wired or wireless high-speed Internet connection. Customers can add Premium SIRIUS Internet Radio to an existing SIRIUS satellite radio subscription ($2.99 per month) or sign-up for a stand-alone subscription ($12.95 per month) for online listening only. All subscribers to the service can easily connect the TTR1 to the Internet to listen to their favorite sports, talk, news, entertainment and commercial-free music programming, as well as exclusive showcase channels that are not available via satellite radio.

TTR1 features include:

- Sleek tabletop design that fits in with most décors.

- Powerful, full-range sound with built-in 2-way speakers.

- Auto-set Clock and Dual Alarms with sleep and snooze timers that can be independently set to a favorite SIRIUS XM channel or buzzer.

-Large display that automatically adjusts brightness to different environments to easily view artist name, song title and clock functions.

- Remote Control that allows users to easily control the radio from across the room.

- User-selectable sound equalizer settings.

- Direct access to 10 favorite channel presets from the front panel buttons or the remote control.

- Parental controls to lock-out channels with controversial content.

The TTR1 measures 11” x 7.25” x 3.75.” It includes a wired Ethernet jack for customers who have network connectivity near their listening location; Aux-In capability for connecting a digital music player or alternate audio source; and line-out for connection to a stereo or home entertainment system. Connections are also available for headphones. The TTR1 is compatible with 802.11b & 802.11g wireless networks with WEP and WPA2 security.

The TTR1 will carries an MSRP $149.99 and will be available in the fall of 2009.

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An interoperable radio has been on the wish list of hard core satellite radio fans for quite some time. Now that it has finally arrived in the form of the MiRGE, those fans find themselves asking one simple question. WHY? With the merged channel line-ups, and the BEST OF programming now available, there is little reason for subscribers to pay and additional $3 ($19.99 per month) for Sirius Everything or XM Everything, when BEST OF delivers almost identical content for $16.99.

The main reason behind the MiRGE is that it became an FCC requirement of the merger. Thus, because something made sense month or even years ago, the company needs to spend money today developing and dedicating shelf space to a device that was simply no longer needed.

To be fair, the Mirge will deliver some additional content, most of which will be on the sports and talk segments of the programming line-up. However, with rumored consolidation in that area of programming as well, the distinct differences that Mirge can deliver are scant at best.

While the Mirge does deliver a technological feat that many considered very important only two years ago, the announcement of the device is a hollow victory for satellite radio. Simply stated, the Mirge was outdated the second the channel consolidation happened. Seeing that the channel line-up predated the release of the Mirge, it will likely mean a short shelf life for the device.

All of that being said, the Mirge has promise of being a stable and reliable radio given that it is built on an already familiar platform. It also has potential to become a retail staple as a replacement receiver, given the fact that it allows users to pick their base service. I do not envision end users of the Merge becoming $19.99 per month dual subscribers though. The high point of the interoperable aspect of this device is not that you can subscribe to both or switch back and forth at a whim, but rather that you can have one device platform that allows you to select the base service you are familiar with.

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The XMP3 arrived from TSS-Radio, and the only disappointment I have experienced so far is the knowledge that I will only have this hot little unit in my hands for a short period of time.

Upon arrival, I wanted to try the device out quickly. Fully charged and ready to go, I turned on the XMP3 and jumped right in. A good electronics device is intuitive enough that the end user does not have to go crazy trying to figure out how to use it. The XMP3’s simplicity of operation makes it a winner right off the bat. The unit features an easy to use navigation wheel that will be familiar to iPod and Stiletto users. A row of four buttons under the screen get you to any function you need, and the scroll wheel lets you navigate all pop-up and drop-down menus with ease.

Sirius XM Radio made several improvements over previous devices that go beyond size. A better color screen with higher resolution are obvious upgrades, but it is perhaps the recording capabilities that make this device stand apart from a simple MP3 Player. The XMP3 allows live recording of up to five channels at the same time. This means that you can grab content from many sources, and play it back latter. Want to record a specific show? No problem. The XMP3 lets you schedule recordings. In fact, this little device will let you grab up to 75 hours worth of shows! Want an added bonus? The XMP3 automatically records your favorite shows. Hear a song while listening live that you want? Press one button, and it becomes the latest addition to your music library. You can store up to 10 hours of individual songs. Want to import songs from your existing library? The XMP3 features a micro-SD slot. The XMP3 also has a nifty live programming feature that shows you what will be happening on XM for the next two weeks. You can choose to record any show right from this menu.

For investors, the XMP3 allows delayed stock quotes. While the quotes are delayed, it does allow you to know where your stocks are at any given time. For sports fans, you can get score updates right on the screen while you listen to other shows.

Having tried virtually every satellite radio that has come out, I can say that the XMP3 is the best satellite radio device that has ever been offered. The new smaller size combined with greater functionality give satellite radio fans a chance at the ultimate in a satellite radio receiver. TSS-Radio has the XMP3 available at TSS-Radio for $239.99 after a $30 mail in rebate. Whether you are an XM subscriber or a Sirius subscriber, this device is sure to satisfy. The BEST OF programming, which is now available, and the new channel line-ups make this device far more of an asset to audiophiles than a standard receiver. Simply stated, the XMP3 allows you to get the most out of your satellite radio experience, and set yourself apart from the iPod crowd.

Key Features:

• XM2go® Music Manager feature schedules recordings up to 75 hours
• Over 170 channels of music, sports, news, talk, entertainment and exclusive content
• Record XM programming 3 ways: automatic, scheduled, 1-touch–record up to 5 channels at once
• Listen to a personal music collection (MP3/WMA files) with microSD™ card slot
• Compatible with standard or high capacity microSD™ cards
• Set up to 99 favorite channels and record up to 100 hours of XM
• TuneSelect feature alerts users when certain songs are on-air
• XM programming guide features alerts when ‘the best’ is playing or schedule to record it
• Pause, rewind and replay up to 30 minutes of live XM
• Create and modify playlists of personal MP3 collection or XM recordings
• Bookmark and purchase songs from compatible online music services including Napster
• Purchase and listen to audio books from Audible.com
• GameSelect feature alerts users when certain sports events or teams are on-air
• Info extras feature keeps track of selected sports scores and stocks

Includes:

• Rechargeable Battery
• Earbud Headphones
• Remote Control
• Home Dock
• AC Adapter
• USB Cable
• RCA Cable

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The Starmate 5 will support A La Carte channel selection, as well as “The Best of XM” programming package. With an MSRP of $129.99, the Starmate 5 is available at retailers such as TSS-Radio, a site sponsor of SiriusBuzz.

“We are pleased to launch the first-ever satellite radio enabled for A La Carte channel selection,” said Bob Law, Group Vice President and General Manager, Aftermarket Division, SIRIUS XM Radio. “The Starmate 5 Dock & Play radio reinforces SIRIUS XM Radio’s promise to give consumers more programming and pricing options.”

Starmate 5 features universal docking capability, allowing for effortless transfer between home and car docks. The popular SIRIUS Dock & Play radio features a blue widescreen display for easy viewing and use, and includes a complete vehicle kit. Optional accessory docking kits and audio systems allow convenient use in the home, office and additional vehicles.

The Starmate 5 features:

• A La Carte channel selection or “The Best of XM” and other programming packages
• Blue wide-screen display for easy viewing and use
• SIRIUS Replay(TM): Pause, rewind and replay up to 44 minutes of live satellite radio
• FM transmitter or stereo audio output to connect to any vehicle’s radio
• FM preset function: Store the best FM frequencies in the area
• 30 presets: Enjoy fast access to favorite channels
• S-Seek(TM) Alert: Don’t miss favorite artists, songs and sports
• One-Touch Jump(TM): Jump to favorite channels or local traffic and weather
• Universal docking capability: Add accessories to enjoy in the home, office or additional vehicles
• SIRIUS XM Radio’s “Best of Both” programming and full slate of new plans, including the opportunity to choose channels on an A La Carte basis for the first time ever in subscription media are now available.

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Now, before anyone asks, this is NOT an A-La-Carte radio. The stratus, will be capable of receiving Sirius programming as well as any “BEST OF” that a subscriber adds on to their service.

The Stratus 5 is a capable entry level unit that allows consumers all of the access to satellite radio for only $69.99. The new Stratus 5 has shifted away from the gray case and orange display and opted for a sleek black casing and blue display. The universal connections allow you easily shift your Stratus 5 between docking kits and audio systems for the home, office or other vehicles.

Stratus 5 represents a great value for a satellite radio newbie, a second receiver for an existing subscriber, or a great price point for a gift. The Stratus 5 is available at TSS-Radio. Tell ‘em SiriusBuzz sent you.

STRATUS 5 FEATURES:

• Easy-to-read blue display
• Universal docking capability: Add accessories to enjoy in your home, office or additional vehicles
• FM transmitter or stereo audio output to connect to your vehicle’s radio
• FM preset function: Store the best FM frequencies in your area for optimum integration with your vehicle’s radio
• 10 presets: Enjoy fast access to your favorite channels
• Push-button navigation: Surf channels on the fly
• One-Touch Jump™ to local traffic and weather, or your favorite channel
• Parental controls: Easily lock and unlock channels
• Radio weight and dimensions: 2.4 oz., 4.5″ x 1.9″ 0.6″

KIT INCLUDES:

• Radio
• Dock with dash and vent mounts
• Power adapter
• Magnetic mount satellite antenna
• FM extender antenna

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