Reviews of the Sirius S50
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CNET Review
The Good: The Sirius S50 sports a small, sleek design, and it automatically stores music content for later listening. You can also schedule recordings from both music and talk stations (with a firmware upgrade), save favorite songs, and link up to a PC to transfer MP3 and WMA tracks.
The Bad: The Sirius S50 has some limitations, including the fact that you can't see the song list for recorded music or set favorite channels for recording. Also, scheduled recordings can't be longer than two hours, and the S50 is available only with a car kit. In addition, the Sirius S50's controls are difficult to master, the docks lack preset channel buttons, and the unit has poor battery life.
The Bottom Line: The Sirius S50 is a compact and attractive satellite radio player, but users must learn to live within its limitations. It's best for car commuters who occasionally want a portable unit. If you want live satellite streaming on the go, you'll need the Delphi MyFi XM2Go or Pioneer's Airware XM2Go, which work with XM satellite radio.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 64/100 and users 54/100. Comparing these reviews to 21380 other Satellite Receivers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 69/100 = Good.
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bigpicturebigsound.com
Review Summary: In terms of the Sirius service itself, the commercial-free music and other entertainment options are a relative bargain -- well worth the subscription price. Throw in Howard Stern, and the choice becomes a no-brainer for Stern fans like me. ...
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laptopmag.com
Review Summary: This sleek receiver can save satellite radio's bounty for later, but on such excessively dictatorial terms that we're not inclined to play ball.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The Sirius S50's ability to record your favorite songs with one touch of the "Love" button and take them with you is great for fans of the satellite service, but the confusing interface, relatively small capacity, and so-so sound quality prevent it ...
Manufacturer: Directed Electronics Inc.
Part number: S50-TK1
General
- Product type Sirius satellite radio tuner / digital player
- Flash memory installed 1 GB
- Color Black
- Depth 0.7 in
- Height 3.9 in
- Width 1.9 in
- Included accessories Antenna, Belt clip, USB cable, FM modulator, Remote control, Car power adapter
Audio Features
- Digital storage None
- Additional features Sirius satellite radio recording capability
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards MP3, WMA
CD System
- CD system type None
Cassette System
- Cassette system type None
Radio
- Tuner type Digital Sirius satellite radio tuner
- Station preset qty 30
- Tuning display LCD display
MD System
- MD system type None
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
Connectivity
- Connector type 1 x Headphones
Battery / Power
- Battery Rechargeable
- Mfr estimated battery life 6 hour(s)
- Power device type Power adapter
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