SIRIUS Stiletto 2 Portable Satellite Radio with MP3 Player
by Sirius Satellite Radio
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Customer Review: Read the Instructions to quell expectations...
Summary: 5 Stars
SIRIUS Stiletto 2 Portable Satellite Radio with MP3 Player
Heynow! Look, I read all the reviews before purchasing this item, so I had an idea of how I would use it. I record Stern replays and listen at work. I did have to buy a home dock in order to record Sat. transmissions ($40-50) locally. OK no problems, so far... It won't record WIFI transmissions, but I knew that from previous reviews...
I get great signal outdoors without the included antenna headset, which is very uncomfortable, but I don't need it so whatever...
The device software upgrades will load automatically after streaming WIFI for a few hours...
One other thing that might not be obvious, nor stated anywhere is that the included music-management software is not MAC compatible...
The battery life is actually impressive, but its new so we'll see how the battery holds up over time. I have not needed to expand the memory yet either. I have not used as a MP3 drive/player.
To all the reviewers who don't read the instructions - don't expect to get a signal without a clear view of the southern sky. If you spent $450+ for this or think it will work indoors, i sympathize.
Take care,
Dan
Customer Review: Exactly what I've been looking for
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm an avid talk radio listener and frequent traveler, and have not been able to find a media player I truly enjoyed until the Sirius Stiletto came along. I know a lot of people take pleasure in setting up perfect playlists for moods or situations, but I don't like planning out my entertainment ahead of time.
If it was only a radio, though (even an excellent satellite/internet radio like this one), it still wouldn't work for me because I'm frequently stuck on planes or other areas where I can't get reception. For times like these, being able to preload it with podcasts, music files, or "radio replays" (extended recordings of a satellite channel) is invaluable.
I haven't had any signal problems, either driving or at home, and I have connected to a couple of WPA-enabled wifi networks seamlessly. The headphones are comfortable, although I use my regular noise-canceling ones whenever I don't need the signal enhancement.
The Stiletto, with it's limited storage capacity, might not appeal to someone who is in love with their iPod, but for someone like myself that really enjoys the immediacy and unpredictability of radio it really takes portable media players to the next level.
Customer Review: AWESOME
Summary: 5 Stars
Im glad I took no notice of the bad reviews this thing is awesome. If you hard wire it to your car stereo you will have no problems at all. Yes if you are under a cover like a gas station or heavy tree you will lose signal.....but think about it...if you block the signal wave to your antenna you will lose signal. The fact that you have the freedom to listen to MP3 too....well, what else do you need. Oh, apart from the fact that if you like one of the tracks your listening to you can press this little heart and it will record the whole thing for you even if your half way through it. You can then play it again and again. I have two saved now and its like having another MP3. You can set it up to record shows too. im sure Im going to find more things I can do with this because I have only had it around a week. Do you have a wireless network in your home....then you have another advantage because now you can use that to log on with your Stiletto and listen to your channels without losing signal...well I havent lost signal yet and I use it a lot. WELL WORTH THE MONEY...sure we all like to see things cheaper, who doesnt right? But i love music and this is the gadget to have.Customer Review: SIRIUS Stiletto 2 rocks
Summary: 5 Stars
Purchased 12/08 as Christmas gift for my husband who has had SIRIUS in his vehicle for a year. He seemed to really like satellite radio so I thought this would be a good gift since he had been "hinting" at an iPod. The Stiletto doubles as an iPod and he has downloaded many songs. It's easy enough for me to use also. He uses the headphones and says the reception works great. I use the ear buds and carry it while I jog, the reception has not been as good. We plan to try an armband to see if we can get a better signal. I also purchased the executive system radio/docking station and he likes that as well. We use with our wireless internet in our home and the signal is usually perfect. We hope to run it through our tuner with the home system sometime soon.
Only complaint: Not as good reception without using the extra antenna in the headphones.
Customer Review: Greatly Versatile Receiver/player
Summary: 5 Stars
This Sirius receiver is great because it is so versatile. Put your own music on an SD card and you have your favorite tunes when you don't have Sirius reception. Want to listen to Sirius music when you don't have reception? No problem. This thing automatically records whenever it is on. I leave mine on in the car at night so I have fresh music the next day in the office. You can schedule recordings too but unfortunately the receiver does not turn itself on to catch your schedule. Add in the facts that it is mobile, you can listen to Sirius anywhere you have wifi access, and of course, in your car with the car kit, and you have awesome versatility. The battery life is also great. I've never even gotten close to a low battery and I listen to it all day. And I haven't experienced any bugs.