Early this week we saw Rhapsody hop on board the iPhone train with the announcement of their streaming app (now pending). While XM/Sirius has had an app for sometime now, the satellite radio company is ready to take yet another leap in displaying their devout allegiance to Apple’s iPhone/iPod.
The XM Skydock is probably best described as a satellite radio head unit without a faceplate. That’s where the iPod Touch and iPhone come in. By snapping either one into the Skydock’s clutches and firing up the XM/Sirius app, subscribers can receive full blown, live satellite radio. It’s intended for use in the car as the flexible stalk features a cigarette lighter compatible plug. XM has also tossed in a Magnetic Mount Antenna and an Aux cable, that is assuming your car’s head unit has the appropriate input.
The XM Skydock will launch this Fall for $119.99 and will probably attract a fair number of XM’s 18.5 million subscribers.
Full release after the ‘leap’ …Continue reading: XM’s Skydock Is The Perfect Companion To The iPhone
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