Sirius releases Stiletto 2
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Today, Sirius announced the launch of the Stiletto 2, the highly anticipated update to the Stiletto 100, a portable satellite radio that doubles as an MP3 player. The new Stiletto measures 4.3x1.9x0.6 inches and weighs 4.3 ounces, making it both smaller and lighter (by about 25%) than its predecessor--a definite plus, as one of our complaints about the 100 was its chunky build. The new player also offers enhanced WiFi capability with support for commercial hot spots, and it has a microSD card slot for memory expansion--both features that were lacking in the Stiletto 100. Features the Stiletto 2 shares with its predecessor include the ability to record live satellite songs, support for MP3 and WMA tracks (including subscription tracks from the likes of Rhapsody and Yahoo Music), and 2GB of internal flash memory. More specs after the pic.
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- Schedule recording: record up to 100 hours of your favorite shows or programs
- One-touch recording: quickly store up to 10 hours of individual songs from SIRIUS commercial-free music channels
- Bookmark songs: tag favorite songs to buy using a compatible online music service
- SIRIUS Replay: pause, rewind and replay up to 60 minutes of live radio
- Easy navigation: surf channels or media files on the fly with large (2.2-inch), bright-color display and enhanced media dial
- Advanced audio processing: improved bass and customized listening environments
- Personalized Sports Ticker: real-time updates of your favorite sports
- User-replaceable battery: rated for 4 hours (live satellite), 10 hours (WiFi), and 20 hours (Non-live)
- Complete kit includes radio, earbuds, headset antenna, battery, AC power adapter, PC cable and My SIRIUS Studio software
- A vehicle kit (MSRP $49.99), home kit (MSRP $49.99), executive system (MSRP $149.99), additional batteries and headphones, and other accessories will also be available
For more than five years, Jasmine France has covered a variety of tech products for CNET--from scanners to keyboards to GPS devices--but she's happiest where she is now: sitting atop a pile of MP3 players, "testing" every music service known to man, and jamming a variety of earbuds in every shape and color into her absurdly small ears. E-mail Jasmine. 
1. The record (e.g. TiVo) feature doesn't work without kit. Called tech support and was told must buy a home/car docking station for this feature to work.
2. Signal strong only in NYC or open field. Strong signal in my office in Manhattan because of Sirius' terestrial signal but spotty reception in my yard in suburbs. Must stand in wide open space and not move to maintain signal.
3. Doesn't pick up all stations via Wi-Fi option. Will pick up good Wi-Fi signal in my house but Sirius has limited availability of stations using the Wi-Fi capability (e.g. CNBC not available via Wi-Fi).
4. Poor customer service. First person I spoke with didn't know Stiletto 2 features. Handed over to another person who didn't understand how it records programs (TiVo feature). Was told to call another number to get an exchange.
- Short of My Expectations
- by jelarv November 16, 2007 4:56 AM PST
- Stiletto 2 fell short of my expectations because:
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(4 Comments)1. The record (e.g. TiVo) feature doesn't work without kit. Called tech support and was told must buy a home/car docking station for this feature to work.
2. Signal strong only in NYC or open field. Strong signal in my office in Manhattan because of Sirius' terestrial signal but spotty reception in my yard in suburbs. Must stand in wide open space and not move to maintain signal.
3. Doesn't pick up all stations via Wi-Fi option. Will pick up good Wi-Fi signal in my house but Sirius has limited availability of stations using the Wi-Fi capability (e.g. CNBC not available via Wi-Fi).
4. Poor customer service. First person I spoke with didn't know Stiletto 2 features. Handed over to another person who didn't understand how it records programs (TiVo feature). Was told to call another number to get an exchange.