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.