The Stiletto 100, CNET Editor's Review: "I Haven't Had This Much Fun With A Gadget In A While"

(CNET also reviewed the XM SkyFi3 On Oct. 25th; Here is the LINK to the SSG Post)

CNET editor's review, The Stiletto 100
Reviewd by James Kim, November 3, 2006

CNET finally received the much-ballyhooed Stiletto 100, the portable Sirius satellite receiver that can nearly do it all. It was purchased by an editorial staffer with the intention of returning it after the review, but after some serious pIaytime with the unit, I might just buy it from her. After all, the Stiletto 100--Sirius' answer to XM's Inno/Helix devices--has a huge feature list, including pause/replay and recording of live streams, and still it is a very intuitive and fun player to use. The $350 (kind of pricey) device can play MP3 and WMA files and includes a built-in wireless feature that streams Sirius content from the nearest Wi-Fi hot spot. Though the device is a bit bulky, and battery life isn't stellar, the overall package will satisfy many users, particularly fans of Sirius and its 130-plus channels.I haven't had this much fun with a gadget in a while (and that includes the Zune). Much of my fun can be linked to the Stiletto 100's thoughtfully designed interface. Despite carrying myriad features--many of which intersect and could thus cause confusion--the device is incredibly simple to use. And, like most satellite radio devices, there is the constant discovery of new music and content.Good design makes a differenceThe device itself is unusual. Measuring 4.5x2x0.7 inches (and weighing 4.6 ounces), it appears very unstiletto-like. In fact, it's more like a clog. The device's thickness is accented by the standard battery pack that juts out the backside. Impressively, the Stiletto actually ships with two batteries, the second being thinner and sitting flush with the rest of the backside...read more: here

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