Motorola was seen exhibiting their new consumer two-way radios, the new T9500 and T8500 at the CES 2007, which are part of the active outdoor radio series by Motorola.

The Motorola Talkabout T9500 and T8500 radio models are perfect for the adrenaline junkies who love the outdoors and can be in contact with their mates in all their expeditions. Both models include; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and 4 EC/Canada Marine Weather Channels to provide users with continuous broadcasts of local and regional weather updates and Motorola’s new Push-to-Talk (PTT) power boost feature. Via the PTT feature one can increase the transmitter power output without draining battery.

Cobra Electronics announces the launching of the world's smallest, most powerful broadened range lithium ion GMRS two-way radios with communication ranges of up to 25 miles. You will be able to purchase this two way radio in February 2007 at the MSRP of $69.99. LI-4900 has been updated with a sleeker, more modern look and features the lithium ion technology first introduced in Cobra radios in 2006. 10-channel memory; selectable high, medium or low power options; and 10 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather and hazard alert information channels are the features provided in Cobra that will surely make you grab your own device as soon as possible.

While the radio may have lost some of its sheen thanks to the MP3 revolution, it still is a powerful entity. Check out the new PURE EVOKE-1XT Marshall Edition DAB and if you are wondering who the scary dude is, well its none other than rocker Alice Cooper!

The PURE EVOKE-1XT is ideal for Rock lovers and is a brainchild of 3 companies; PURE, Marshall Amplification and Planet Rock. It is housed in a black vinyl casing and one can't help but appreciate the solid wood construction, brass-effect control panel and a black metallic speaker grille. Very old school!

The EVOKE-1XT Marshall Edition includes a countdown timer and one also comes across USB connector for products update, headphone socket and a radio/tone alarm. One can also pair the radio with the optional XT-1 add-on matching speaker. The EVOKE-1XT Marshall Edition costs around £99.99 and is now available in the UK. For more info visit: PURE

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Seems like everyone wants to take their music everywhere, from on the road to out to sea. The Sony CDX-HS70MW marine head unit is designed for just that, and is designed to be resistant to both sun and water (even salt-water).

Now you can take your music anywhere with water, like on a jet-ski or on the edge of a hot tub. The marine head unit is also XM and Sirius adaptable, so you can take control of your music. Speaking of control, not only does the marine head unit have six buttons for easy-touch control, but it also comes with a remote control.

There are also other RCA auxiliary input options, such as an AM tuner, and several front and rear pre-outs for external amplification. You also have to admit that the device looks nautically and naughtily stylish.

The Sony CDX-HS70MW marine head unit should be available in winter for a price of about $300 USD.

In the age of iPODs and PMPs, not to be left behind, the radio players these days are witnessing some serious revolution. Intempo digital engineers have come up with an awesome looking device in the form of Intempo Digital PP01 FM and DAB Radio. You can easily mistake it for a media player at your first glance, but it's not by any stretch of your imagination.

Perhaps the most noticeable thing about the device is the front portion, which is actually a screen that stretches all the way across the front portion of the device. The customizable front alows you to exchange the included designs with those of your own, or even photos as you can see in the picture acquired.

Other than that, the player receives DAB (digital audio broadcast) radio and also capable of receiving old-timey FM casts. The 2 X 2W Flat Panel NXT Stereo Speakers should make for some clear and crisp audio. It houses a 3.5mm headphone socket
and integrated Rechargeable battery pack giving 20 hours from full charge (DAB). It is available in a charlie white shade and has a price tag of £89.99 ($170).

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The Microsoft Zune digital media player and its online service, the Zune Marketplace, will be available to customers in the US on November 14, 2006. Equipped with a 30GB hard drive and big 3.0" LCD screen that works in both portrait and landscape modes, the device features an integrated FM stereo receiver as well.

Using Microsoft Points, users can purchase individual tracks. The points system is something like a pre-paid phone card, and they can be redeemed at other online offerings from the company, including the Xbox Live Marketplace. A single track costs 79 points under this system.

A Zune Pass lets you access unlimited songs for $14.99 per month. A gamut of accessories (to be purchased separately) will also be offered along with the player.

Zune retails in at US $249.99, and is available in black, brown and white. A whole load of pre-loaded content is available on the device.

One of the most anticipated portable radios is here. Sirius unveiled the Stiletto 100 portable satellite radio, featuring WiFi capability and integration with Yahoo! Music Jukebox. The stylish device allows users to store as much as 100 hours of Sirius content.

Users can schedule recordings of their favorite shows (commercial free!) up to 6 hours in length, or 10 hours of songs by pressing the logically named "love" button. Thanks to Stiletto 100's WiFi capability, you can enjoy Sirius satellite radio wherever a WiFi network is available.

You can also load up the Stiletto 100 with your collection of MP3/WMA media, and managed with the My SIRIUS Studio software for Windows (no Mac support as of this writing). With the bundled Yahoo! Music Jukebox, songs that are bookmarked on the portable radio can easily be accessed by a PC application when it is plugged in. Further, you can purchase the song or full album using Jukebox.

The Stiletto 100 measures 4.7" x 2.0" x 1.0", and is equipped with 2GB memory for storing up to 100 hours of radio programming. The device features a bright 2.2" display as well.

Priced at US $349.99, the SIRIUS Stiletto 100 comes with standard/slim batteries, AC power adapter, headset antenna, ear buds, PC cable and software. It starts shipping in October 2006.

Delphi Launches SKYFi3, the First MICRO SD Compatible MP3 Satellite Radio with Pause-Replay SKYFi3 is the Most Advanced Plug-and-Play Design in Satellite Radio Today

Today, Delphi the leader in satellite radio hardware with over 10 million radios sold and XM Satellite Radio, the leader in satellite radio service with over 7 million subscribers, announced the upcoming retail introduction of the newest Delphi satellite radio receiver, the SKYFi3. As the latest successor in the best-selling SKYFi family, the SKYFi3 is 65% smaller, yet maintains nearly every benefit of the previous generation product. In addition, SKYFi3 can also store and manage up to 10 hours of XM programming through non-removable internal memory, as well as an unlimited number of MP3 files through optional and removable Micro SD cards. Along with the largest 9 line display in its class and low-profile car dock that mounts vertically or horizontally, the SKYFi3 sets a new standard for plug-and-play systems.

"SKYFi3 is an important addition to our award-winning line of XM radios ensuring Delphi will continue to be the preferred choice of consumers," stated Frank Ordonez, president, Delphi Product & Service Solutions. "As more subscribers realize the exceptional entertainment value XM has to offer, SKYFi3 maximizes their enjoyment and subscription value — because it offers the optimum balance of compact size, screen readability, cutting-edge content management features and portability outside the vehicle."

In today's fast-paced, multi-tasking world we live in, interruptions while listening to our favorite songs or TV programs are unavoidable. Like its predecessor, the SKYFi3 features a 30 minute Pause-Replay function that continuously and automatically saves the last 30 minutes of music, sports, comedy or talk — regardless of whether the user changes channels. At any point during live listening, users can pause a song or program with a single button press. As long as playback resumes within 30 minutes, users can enjoy what they would have otherwise missed.

Well, with digital world going berserk these days, we are bound to see some weird and interesting products, but this one though is just a little out of the league! Being an Internet snooper myself, I must admit that I myself found it hard to believe! Sirius has come out with a new portable satellite receiver/Mp3 player, the Stiletto 100, that features a bluetooth. Yeah! you got it right. Its comes with bluetooth. With so much rumours already circling the product, somehow more information still keep bubbling to the surface. In addition to a live SIRIUS signal, and a WiFi connection it packs a bluetooth as well. So it means that now users have the luxury to link to other Stiletto users without draining much power. In addition Stiletto 100 also works with another Zing partner, Yahoo Music Engine, apparently so that users can select a "Buy This Song" option to purchase whatever they're hearing on a Sirius channel. It will soon be available at a price tag of $350. All in all we finally have a Sirius IPod Threat!

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The Roberts Gemini RD49 digital radio sports the tag of being the world’s smallest DAB Radio. While many may dismiss it as yet another gimmick, the DAB may just score brownie points with the iPod loving generation. When it comes to the specs it has the usual FM tuner, 10 station presets, LCD display and alarm clock. Nothing earth shattering but its does measure around 215 x 116 x 40mm and has a built-in battery charger. So if you fancy another small and slim gadget do take a look at the RD49.

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Retro will always be in style and the new Teac R-1B an AM/FM radio is a blast from the past with a twist. Extremely cool the R-1B is an amalgamation of the past and the present and sports a tuning knob which was found in the sixties and also has a mini-stereo input for connecting iPod or other audio devices. One can either opt for the radio in Black or White and other features in include; a 65 mm speaker, 1.5 w amplifier, 10 hours of continuous playback and the ability to be fully charged in 2 hours. For now this player will not leave the Japanese shores where it should be available for 10,600 Yen from today.

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The Starmate 3 by SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a cheaper alternative to the Starmate 4, however that doesn’t mean it’s lacking in features. The Starmate 3 is also a plug and play radio and has the same style and form factor one usually associates with the Starmate series. It can also be hooked with a number of devices including a universal home dock, car dock and boombox.

When comparing the Starmate 3 and Starmate 4, you will realize that they are almost identical, but the Starmate 3 lacks 44 minute replay capabilities. This one too has a large LCD where you can easily read all the related track information, Via the on board 100 channel FM transmitter you can hear SIRIUS through any FM radio. Consumers will also dig the one touch access to different channels like SIRIUS GameZone, SIRIUS Game etc.

The Starmate 3 has functions like pause, rewind and fast-forward and the whole package includes receiver, vehicle power adapter, remote, vehicle antenna, vehicle dock and suction cup mount. It should be available very soon and would have an MSRP of $99.

Another plug and play radio is the SIRIUS Stratus, which no doubt will have a successful run thanks to its incredible price tag. Thus it is a combo of both affordability and functionally, and the radio also features the new SIRIUS universal docking capability. Users will dig the simple yet intuitive interface which features 10 button presets, direct entry tuning, a three line display and large buttons.

For a complete experience, the company also incorporate a number of additional features like 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. Thus as you can see cheap doesn’t mean useless when it comes to SIRIUS Products! The SIRIUS Stratus package includes; the receiver, vehicle power adapter, magnetic antenna, and dash and vent mounts. It would hit the shelves by October and would retail for $59.99.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio has introduced a number of plug and play radios and the Starmate 4 is one of them. The Starmate 4 can be hooked with a number of devices including a universal home dock, car dock and boombox, thus making it truly portable.

The Starmate 4 sports an extremely well thought out design and is one of those ultra slim devices, that can be taken anywhere .Thanks to its compact form factor, the radio can be fitted securely even in smaller vehicles and via the large wide-screen display, one can view longer artist names and song titles with up to five lines of text. The radio is capable of replays up to 44 minutes ands has vital functions like pause, rewind and fast-forward. The radio comes bundled with receiver, vehicle power adapter, remote, vehicle antenna, vehicle dock, and vehicle mounts.

The Starmate 4 sports a 100 channel FM transmitter allowing SIRIUS to be heard through any FM radio and has access to a number of added services like SIRIUS GameZone, SIRIUS Game Alert and One-touch Jump feature which jumps from traffic updates to any SIRIUS music, sports or talk channel with the touch of a button. The Starmate4 should be available by October and would retail for $119.99.

Another new plug and play radio announced by the folks at SIRIUS Satellite Radio, is the Sportster 3 which sports (pardon the pun) the same look generally associated with the successful Sportster series. Thus users can expect a slim and an ergonomically designed body and the trademark rotary tuning knob and large buttons.

Via the Sportster 3 one can access the SIRIUS GameZone, which provides all the vital info regarding sporting events like NFL, NBA and NHL. Those who want to keep up to date with the scores, can always access the SIRIUS Game Alert service. Then there is the One-touch Jump feature which jumps from traffic updates to any SIRIUS music, sports or talk channel with the touch of a button. The Sportster3 comes bundled with the receiver, vehicle power adapter, remote, vehicle antenna, vehicle dock and suction cup mount. You can buy the radio for $119.99, and it should be available by September.

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If retro style is one of the things that you admire the most you will certainly like the Genus Type-R DAB radio as well, while from the outside it has the old-school-stylish look, in the inside the technology world makes it pretty different from the others.

Featuring a touch-sensitive control system will sure make a good impression to your friends, the only thing you need to do in case you want to turn the volume up or down is to run your finger in the LED screen, same thing applies when you need to change settings. As if this feature wasn't enough for such a cool design on a DAB (digital audio broadcasting) radio, it also has another cool particularity - a sensor that turns a light on whenever it "feels" something (probably your hand) is approaching. On the outside they added freaky materials: the sides are made of walnut - a material that is also used to create bowls and other similar pieces; on the back (rear panel) we have the rich aspect with hand embossed leather; anodized aluminum chassis is just another positive point.

Talking again about the technology part, the sound system makes use of MaxxBass tech which is probably good for the poor 2-watt speakers. Radio is not the only thing you can listen with this device since it also comes with a line-in to connect mp3 devices (like iPods and others), a line out to make a connection with your home-stereo-hi-fi-system. And if you think about talking it back for a walk, don't forget the option rechargeable battery.

Genus Type-R DAB will be available in October for £150 (around $280, and €225 for that matter...), on the meanwhile you can visit the Genus Website and see the other products they have to offer.

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RELM Wireless Corporation, a company known for its two way communications equipment just unveiled a high end APCO Project 25 digital portable radio for field command and coordination tasks, the BK Radio DPH-CMD. This new Digital Portable Radio promises to be a godsend when it comes to public safety operations and disaster management. The DPH-CMD has been designed to make use of 500 channels, with 25 user groups of 20 channels per group and is also compliant with MIL-STD 810 C/D/E military specifications.

"This latest addition to RELM's APCO Project 25 offerings expands and strengthens our digital radio product line," noted RELM President and CEO David Storey. Derived from the widely popular analog GPH-CMD, the P25 digital product was engineered to meet the specific requirements of a long-time RELM customer. We believe the product's features and functionality also appeal to a broad range of other customers. Responding to customer needs and problems leads to smarter solutions we can then share with all our customers. Like all our professional-grade BK Radio products, the DPH-CMD digital portable radio offers distinct advantages, including superior audio clarity, ease of use and programming, longer battery life, and lower cost than comparable competitive products."

Hitachi had released their new widescreen DVD player, the DVL-7TV which sports a 7-inch widescreen LCD display with an integrated DVD player. The screen has a resolution of 480 x 234 pixels and the device features a DVD playback, audio playback, displaying still JPEG images, FM radio, clock and schedule alarm clock. The DVD player will support most of the DVD discs such as DVD-R, VCD, CD-R/RW and of course CDs. Watching movies on the device should be great with the integrated to 0.5W x 2ch speakers on the unit. If you would like to keep the sound low, you can plug in your headphone on the stereo mini output. The good thing is even it is small, it comes with a remote control. DVL-7TV will be available in the Japanese market with the price of USD350.

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There is new portable CD Player in town and boy is it cool! The Beezz RCD 6800 DEC NRJ by Grundig looks straight out from another planet (in a good way) and will be lapped up those who like their stuff to be a tad funky. One can groove to their favorite music as the player supports Audio CDs and CD-R/RW read capability in CD-DA, MP3 and WMA format. However this is not where it stops as the onboard USB port and SD/MMC slot lets one play music from MP3 Players and Digital cards. Some other features found on the player include Digital equalizer with five pre-programmed settings, PLL synthesizer tuner, and 30-station memory among others. The package includes a Remote control and a Radio NRJ CD.

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The Sirius Sportster4 can be used anywhere be it in a room or a vehicle. It comes preloaded with 30 presets, parental control options, Clock with 7 times zones, auto shutdown and sleep timer. Some of the accessories with the Sportster4 include, a receiver, remote control, vehicle docking station, suction cup and vent clip mounting options. An extra cool feature found on this radio is its ability to replay up to 40 minutes of live footage. Sports fanatics can also access exclusive sport events alerts and in depth coverage of sporting events like AFL, Barclays English Premier League soccer, the Wimbledon Championships and NBA.

Another option which we liked on the radio is its ability to alert listeners about the local traffic and weather conditions by just a click of a button. The Sirius Sportster4 should be available by this month with a suggested price of $169.99. For more info visit : Sirius Pic via Engadget

See more photos below, also visit Orbitcast for more photos and a Samsung Helix and Pioneer Inno Comparison.

Sirius has a new version of the Sportster Replay portable satellite radio player, called the Sportster Replay SP4-TK1. Are they numbering radios now with Service Packs? I wonder... It's not clear if this is a color version of the unit, but does include a 6-line display.

Plug-and-play compatible with Sirius satellite radio, the SP4-TK1 has enough internal memory to store the last 44 minutes of the channel you are tuned to. The S-Seek feature is interesting: you can save upto 30 song titles or artists, and when one of them is being played on Sirius, you get instantly alerted. A similar alert, called Game Alert, lets you in on when your favorite team is playing.

The Sportster Replay SP4-TK1 comes integrated with an FM transmitter which is nice. Oh, and don't forget the 30-channel presets there. The kit comes with a car cradle (with aux-input), suction-cup mount, roof-mount antenna and a wireless remote control.

The price is slated to be US $169.99. Details are available at Sirius.

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Samsung Electronics has announced the official launch of its two most anticipated digital audio products, the Helix XM2go and Nexus digital player. Both will be launched on the 25th and 26th of April 2006 at the Time Warner Center. Protypes of these players were on display at the 2006 CES.

These new Samsung digital audio models combine the content and capabilities of XM radio with stylish, feature-rich Samsung MP3 players for the ultimate on-the-move digital music experience. It is not known if any improvements have been made since CES 2006, lets wait and see.

The NEXUS Portable XM Satellite Radio would be the first portable XM Satellite Radio with MP3 playback support and also includes an integrated FM transmitter. It is also capable of book marking songs heard on the radio which can be later purchased online via Napster. The Helix XM2gois also a XM Satellite Radio which is capable of accessing up to 160 channels of commercial free music, news simultaneously while playing and storing audio files.

On the functionality side of it, its not just a radio, it features alarm clock as well, which does the practical job of waking you up. A triple LCD alarm/time display makes it easy to see the time and your alarm settings, though the brightness can be dimmed for a softer feel. Apart from that, it includes some basic alarm functions like dual alarm, extendable snooze and easy alarm set. The model comes with a preset time set to EST (Eastern Standard TIme) so once you are done with the time setting, you're in and you're ready to go. The ICF-C180 model will be available next month for about $25. For more details about the product visit Sony Website

Do you speak digital? If the answer is no, don’t worry because Motorola has come up with Europe’s first license free digital two-way radio the Motorola DTR2430(TM) and the Motorola DTR2450(TM). These recent additions will not only offer cellular like features but also has the ability to make both one-to-one and one-to-many calls, without the commitment of monthly fees or contracts.

These radios will definitely receive kudos from consumers and expert reviewers alike, who are certainly going to be impressed by their reception, range and features. They offer enhanced coverage and short messaging service as well as long battery life. In addition, 500 Mw of full power, voice-activation (VOX) capability, and synthesized voice verification of some functions make them even better. Moreover, radios' design are superb including a "push to talk" button that's easy for kids to use and a range of colors including cobalt blue, camouflage and bright yellow.

The two radios are more or less similar in features, but the DTR2450(TM) is ideal for managers and decision makers as it offers the ability to monitor, manage and programme their teams' radios.

We will keep you posted when more details of this product like availability in market and market price will come in. So keep watching this space

For more information:

www.motorola.com