Photos: Portable satellite radio receivers

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RCA Micro Audio

The RS2100 RCA Micro Audio System with SiriusConnect, scheduled to go on sale this summer. Priced at $299, it can get Sirius Satellite Radio channels, play CDs and record MP3 tracks, FM radio and Sirius audio onto a portable MP3 player, which is included.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:59 GMT (08:59 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
S50

Previewed last August, the Sirius S50 is the company's first wearable receiver. Users can capture and store up to 50 hours of Sirius programming and MP3/WMA files. The device also can tune in to live radio broadcasts.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:59 GMT (08:59 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Sirius S50

The Sirius S50 is priced at $359.99, including a car docking station. A home docking station also is available.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:59 GMT (08:59 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Pioneer Inno for XM

Earlier this month at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, XM Satellite Radio unveiled a pair of devices that double as radio receivers and MP3 players. Both are part of its XM2go line and are expected to go on sale in March. A tie-in with the Napster online music service lets people bookmark songs they're listening to for later purchase. Pictured here is the $400 Pioneer Inno (4.5 ounces, 3.7 inches high by 2.2 inches wide and a half-inch deep), which stores up to 50 hours of programming.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:59 GMT (08:59 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Samsung Helix for XM

XM Satellite Radio unveiled a second radio receiver/MP3 player at CES, the $400 Samsung Helix. It sports the same dimensions as the Inno and similarly stores 50 hours of programming. Both devices are due out in the first quarter.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:59 GMT (08:59 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
XM Roady XT

The XM Roady XT, $80 from Delphi (now available with a $30 rebate), is the company's smallest plug-and-play unit, measuring roughly 2 inches by 4 inches. It can transmit a signal through any of 100 FM frequencies and can display both sports scores and stock prices on its two-line display. An optional $100 pack with a battery, headphones and a built-in antenna will be available from Belkin by March. The pack will allow the Roady XT to be used as a portable unit.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:59 GMT (08:59 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Delphi XM MyFi

XM's original on-the-go unit, the Delphi XM MyFi. It costs $225 (available with a $50 rebate) and can be used in most outdoor locations, thanks to its built-in antenna, though reception can be uneven. It also can also record up to five hours of programming. To improve on-the-go signal reception for this and other older XM2go receivers, users can purchase a $25 Belkin headset that includes a built-in antenna.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:59 GMT (08:59 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler

The selection of portable receivers is growing as satellite radio services vie for listeners.

RCA Micro Audio

The RS2100 RCA Micro Audio System with SiriusConnect, scheduled to go on sale this summer. Priced at $299, it can get Sirius Satellite Radio channels, play CDs and record MP3 tracks, FM radio and Sirius audio onto a portable MP3 player, which is included.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:59 GMT (08:59 PDT)

Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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