Jeff Campbell
09-08-2009, 05:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.iphonealley.com/news/sirius-xm-announces-xm-skydock-adapter-for-iphone-ipod-touch?' target='_blank'>http://www.iphonealley.com/news/sir...one-ipod-touch?</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"On Thursday, satellite radio provider Sirius XM announced the launch of XM SkyDock, an accessory that will allow iPhone and iPod touch users to receive live XM and "The Best of Sirius" satellite radio in their vehicles."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/at/auto/1251919279.usr105634.jpg" /></p><p>This is very slick, and I'm pretty sure I'll be getting one. At $120.00 USD it isn't cheap, but it actually does quite a bit. The problem with using just the iPhone/iPod Touch app alone is that you can't get some of the premium programming due to rights issues. With this setup, since it's no longer "portable", your app has the full lineup. You can also use it to play your music through your stereo system. And of course it charges the iPhone/iPod Touch while you use it. I don't have built in XM or Sirius radios in any of my cars, we just use the car kits, so this would replace those and look a lot better in the process.</p><p><em></em></p>