OK, OK. So I have still not taken much of a part in the world of satellite radio. Perhaps I just needed a virtual boost from a new toy such as the one known as the Sportster4 radio?

Then again, XM is not looking too shabby either, you know? Perhaps I ought to just spring for them both?

To prove that there is still life in the world of consumer electronics outside of videogames and laptops, Sirius broke up today’s monotony by announcing an updated version of their Sportster series of Plug and Play satellite radios with 44-minute buffers. The Sportster4, which is small enough to easily transport between home and car, maintains the same recording capacity and features as its predecessors, but adds a new vehicle dock that includes an auxiliary input for your MP3 player. Additional niceties include 30 presets, bundled remote, favorite artist alerts, and game reminders to keep you updated on score changes. Look for the Sportster4 later this month for around $170, with accessories like boombox docks soon to follow. Source: Engadget

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