The Sportster Replay, which the Sportster4 now supersedes.
NEW YORK, May 9, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced the newest generation of its popular "Plug & Play" radios, the Sportster4.
At just 4.5" x 2.5" x .6" and weighing 4.2 ounces, the Sportster4 is 40 percent smaller than the Sportster Replay, while still maintaining a large, easy-to-read 6-line scrolling display and rotary tuning knob.
With an MSRP of $169.99, the Sportster4 is scheduled to be available later this month.
The Sportster4, conveniently transportable between home and car, is very easy to use and comes with a smaller dock for attractive installation. Special features include:
A replay feature that allows users to pause, rewind and replay up to 44 minutes of live SIRIUS programming, and play back individual selections from the buffer.
SIRIUS Game Zone(TM) that lets users select favorite teams from each of the sports leagues, including NFL, NBA and NHL, and view scores on one screen.
SIRIUS Game Alert(TM) that advises users when their favorite teams begin playing and when scores change.
MEMO with S-Seek Alert stores names of favorite artists, songs and programs, and alerts users when playing on any channel.
Program alert that allows users to program the Sportster4 to switch to a selected channel at a specific time.
One-touch Jump(TM) that takes users to and from their local SIRIUS traffic and weather broadcast or any favorite SIRIUS music, sports or talk channel with the touch of a button.
A new vehicle dock with an auxiliary input for MP3 players.
Sportster4 also boasts 30 presets, parental controls, a real-time satellite updated clock with 7 times zones, auto shutdown and sleep timer. Sportster4 includes the receiver, remote control, vehicle docking station, suction cup and vent clip mounting options featuring a standard AMPS bolt pattern and auxiliary input for MP3 players, vehicle power adapter and magnetic ultra low profile antenna. A boombox and other new accessories will be available this summer.