Sirius S50 - Viable alternative?
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Sirius S50 - Viable alternative?
Hey everyone,
Mods - Thought I'd post this on the main page, but if it needs to be moved to 'Audio', my apologies......
I did a search on the forums (3G TL) but did not see anything about the new Sirius S50 portable. It actually looks really nice.... built-in HD to store either Sirius broadcasts or you can d/l your own MP3s - Color screen.
It's due out any day now (Sirius website says Nov. 2005) for $350, but I think this comes with the 'car kit' (I'm assuming an antenna) and some kind of cradle - Apparently, an FM transmitter is built-in to the cradle. AND there is 'voice-command'....
My 3G iPod is staring to die (battery, screen contrast, random stoppages
) ... The S50 might have moved to the top of my short list, and as an added bonus, I get to have Sirius in my TL!!!!
Mods - Thought I'd post this on the main page, but if it needs to be moved to 'Audio', my apologies......
I did a search on the forums (3G TL) but did not see anything about the new Sirius S50 portable. It actually looks really nice.... built-in HD to store either Sirius broadcasts or you can d/l your own MP3s - Color screen.
It's due out any day now (Sirius website says Nov. 2005) for $350, but I think this comes with the 'car kit' (I'm assuming an antenna) and some kind of cradle - Apparently, an FM transmitter is built-in to the cradle. AND there is 'voice-command'....
My 3G iPod is staring to die (battery, screen contrast, random stoppages
) ... The S50 might have moved to the top of my short list, and as an added bonus, I get to have Sirius in my TL!!!!
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It sounds like a great device with dual/triple functionality, especially for those TL'ers who are Sirius fans. $350 is pretty steep for it, though. I also feel your pain about the 3G iPod. Mine died last month. I ended up buying a 5G (video) iPod. I sold the old, broken iPod on eBay for $60. 
Back on topic....It would be nice if Acura offered a choice between Sirius and XM as Nissan does. Unfortunately, it'll never happen as Honda is a big investor in XM.
In any case, I've gotta move this.
Back on topic....It would be nice if Acura offered a choice between Sirius and XM as Nissan does. Unfortunately, it'll never happen as Honda is a big investor in XM.
In any case, I've gotta move this.
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Originally Posted by erok72
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My 3G iPod is staring to die (battery, screen contrast, random stoppages ) ... The S50 might have moved to the top of my short list, and as an added bonus, I get to have Sirius in my TL!!!!
My 3G iPod is staring to die (battery, screen contrast, random stoppages
) ... The S50 might have moved to the top of my short list, and as an added bonus, I get to have Sirius in my TL!!!!FYI, Apple has an out of warranty battery replacement program for $66:
Apple Out of Warranty Battery Replacement
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Originally Posted by nfnsquared
FYI, Apple has an out of warranty battery replacement program for $66:
Apple Out of Warranty Battery Replacement
Apple Out of Warranty Battery Replacement
Or you could do it yourself for $34:
ipodjuice.com
Sorry, didn't mean to hijack the thread.....
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