XM's New Portable, Codenamed: Phoenix

The super sleuths over at Orbitcast have got the inside word on XM's next portable, set to replace the inno and and SkyFi. The new device is codenamed "Phoenix" and although pictures are not available yet, hopefully the good 'ol FCC will offer some insight pretty soon. Here are some of the details Orbitcast was able to get their hands on:

• Slightly smaller than the existing inno
• Will have a better GUI than the inno
• Will have a rotating wheel similar to the SkyFi2
• Has a MicroSD slot so you can bring your own MP3s along with you
• Internal storage space may be increased, but no details on how much
• Larger than the inno, but with a similar antenna
• Should be here in the fall (which is pretty common for all new satellite devices as they want to hit the X-mas rush)

We'll keep you posted as more news comes to light (and hopefully a leaked image because, in case you hadn't noticed, I photoshopped the above image!).

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Source: Orbitcast

Scooped: Sirius Stratus 5!

Well, the guys at the FCC have hooked up gadget geeks again with another sneak peak of a Sirius product, this time the new Stratus 5. It's not a terribly exciting, but I figured we'd share it anyhow. The new Stratus 5 will feature a "hot" monochromatic three-line display, built-in wireless FM transmitter, and a pretty thin profile. While it's nothing to get uber-excited about, it is pretty perfect for those interested in getting an inexpensive taste of Sirius. The guys at Orbitcast suspect this also won't support the a la carte programming feature either, which is kind of weak, but oh well. Follow the jump to check out a full pic with accessories and the owner's manual (pdf).

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Source: Orbitcast

Scooped: Sirius Starmate 5!

The satellite radio junkies over at Orbitcast got the scoop on the new Sirius Starmate 5 before its official release thanks to the FCC's website. The Starmate series is one of Sirius' basic portable/dockable solutions for satellite radio. Like most current Sirius portables, it will feature the Sirius universal dock so it can also be used as a direct-connect tuner for your aftermarket or factory radio (like what Mr. Mobile showed us in the latest "I Want That" video.) Here are some of the specs for the new Starmate 5:

• Sirius Replay: Pause/rewind/replay up to 44 minutes of live radio
• Memo function: Store up to 30 favorite songs and artists, plus a favorite sports team or NASCAR car, and be alerted whenever they're on.
• Wide-angle 5-line display
• Built-in wireless FM transmitter
• Remote control
• Universal dock

Hop on over to Orbitcast for the rest of the juicy details.

Source: Orbitcast

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