Sirius' New Hardware

August 17, 2006

Satellite Standard Group Keeps You Informed.

Sirius Satellite Radio today annonced that it is introducing four new small, sleek plug & play radios - the Starmate 4, the Starmate 3, Sportster 3, and the Sirius Stratus. Each radio can fit into a universal home dock, car dock, and boombox, making it easyilly transportable from the car to the home and on the go. The recently released Sportster 4 will also be able to connect to these docks.

STARMATE 4

The Starmate4 has been designed with an ultra-slim form-factor while maintaining a large wide-screen display that provides the ability to view longer artist names and song titles with up to five lines of text. The Starmate4, like the Sportster4, also replays up to 44 minutes of content and can pause, rewind and fast-forward. The Starmate4 package includes the receiver, vehicle power adapter, remote, vehicle antenna, vehicle dock, and vehicle mounts. The Starmate4 will be available in October at an MSRP of $119.99. Size (4.9 x 1.9 x 0.6) (3.2 ounces)

STARMATE 3

The Starmate 3 provides a less expensive way to experience the Starmate. Expected to hit retail in October, the Starmate 3 has all of the features of the Starmate4 except for the 44 minute replay capability. The radio, at an MSRP of $99.99, will be available at select stores, and includes the receiver, vehicle power adapter, remote, vehicle antenna, vehicle dock and vehicle mounts. Size (4.9 x 1.9 x 0.6) (3.2 ounces)

SPORTSTER 3

The easy to use Sportster 3 features a slim designand the same easy-to-use rotary turning knob and large buttons that have helped make the Sportster series one of the most popular satellite radios. The package will include the receiver, vehicle power adapter, remote, vehicle antenna, vehicle dock, and suction cup mount. At an MSRP of $119.99, the Sportster 3 is expected to be available in september. Size (4.5 x 2.9 x 0.6) (4.2 ounces)

THE STARMATE 4, STARMATE 3, AND SPORTSTER 3 ALL ALSO FEATURE:
>Sirius Game Zone, which 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, which advises users when their favorite teams begin playing and when the score changes.

>One Touch Jump, which 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.

>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 radio to switch to a selected channel at a certain time.

>30 channel presets

>Parental Controls

>A built-in 100 channel FM transmitter allowing Sirius to be heard through any FM radio

> Real time satellite updated clock with 7 time zones, auto shutdown and sleep timer.

SIRIUS STRATUS

The SIRIUS Stratus, expected to be available in October at an MSRP of $59.99, is the affordable receiver option that still features the new SIRIUS universal docking capability. Features include: 10 button presets, direct entry tuning, a three line display and large buttons - as well as push button controls, One-touch Jump, 10 presets, direct channel access, parental controls, a 100 channel built-in wireless FM transmitter, FM frequency shortcut button, and a real time clock. The package includes the receiver, vehicle power adapter, magnetic antenna, and dash and vent mounts. Size (4.5 x 1.9 x .6) (3 ounces)

UNIVERSAL PLUG & PLAY HOME KIT
The Universal Plug & Play Home Kit SUPH1 features a high gloss finish and an angled back for easy viewing. Expected to be available in August, the kit will retail for an MSRP of $49.99 and include the home dock, window sill antenna, audio cables, and AC power adapter.

UNIVERSAL PLUG & PLAY VEHICLE KIT
The Universal Plug & Play Vehicle Kit SUPV1, a common vehicle kit for all new 2006 Plug & Plays with the Sirius Universal Docking capability, is expected to be available in August at an MSRP of $49.99. The package includes the vehicle dock, low profile car antenna, widshield and vent mount, and vehicle power adapter.

UNIVERSAL PLUG & PLAY BOOMBOX
The Plug & Play Boombox SUBX1, supporting the all new 2006 Universal Plug & Plays with the Sirius universal docking capability, features a 2.1 audio system, 3 channel amplifier, aux input, and headphone jack, and can be battery powered for portable use. The package, including the boombox, windo sill antenna, and AC power adapter will be available in August at an MSRP of $99.95.

The Sirius Universal Docking Connector will allow Sirius Universal Plug & Play receivers to be used in a number of audiosystems being introduced by other suppliers.

SIRIUS SATELLITE TO INTRODUCE HOME SYSTEM WITH WIRELESS CONTROL

>Sirius Conductor Connects To ANY Home Audio System

>Conductor Controller lets subcribers view Sirius programming information directly on its screen and control the system from 150 feet away.

Sirius satellite radio announced today the introduction of its innovative new home system, enabling Sirius subscribers to control their entertainment experience from up to 150 feet away from their stereo system. the Sirius Conductor system, which includes a Sirius home radio and controller, along with other accessories, is expected to be available in November for a MSRP of $149.99.

The Sirius Conductor's tuner connects to the subscribers existing home stereo system and communicates wirelessly with the conductors controller. The controller features an easy-to-read display for Sirius programming information including artist name, song title, channel name, channel number, category and preset number. The controller lets users preset up to 30 of their favorite channels and search by programming category. It also contains parental controls and channel lock, and will control up to six additional audio and video components.

The Sirius Conductor supports up to two audio zones using the included radio plus an accessory Sirius Connect Home Kit, enabling listeners to play two different channels in different rooms at the same time. Separte subscriptions for this feature are required.

Sirius Conductor includes a radio/transceiver, RF/IR controller with integrated display, IR blaster, weatherproof indoor/outdoor antenna and AC adapter.

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