Sirius shows off Xact ReGo (record and go), announces video in 2006

We're gonna tell you about their press conference a little later, but until then we've got a few details on the new Sirius Xact ReGo: interestingly, it plays back and records up to 4 hours' worth of MP3 audio (until we get some more numbers that could mean any amount of internal memory, depending on the recording bitrate), has a "flash card slot" (though they wouldn't say which format) that supports up to 1GB of storage and transfers via USB.

They also followed up with a paltry few more details about their expected video in 2006 (which coincided with their partnership with Microsoft). Basically all we know right now is that we will see two or three channels delivered digitally (naturally) via WMV9—no word yet on the hardware side of things.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 2:44AM]

This is just a mock up just to let you know. The real one will prob. be smaller. This one is much better then XMs because it plays mp3s!!! I cant wait :) XMs portable player is nice but it is very expansive and the xm programing just plain SUCKS.
Good job sirius!

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 2:44AM]

I loved Norton's comment, new device by Se--- they've invented a device that can record your radio tunes, they call it a tape recorder.

This company is so lame.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 2:44AM]

I'm afraid that Sirius has hit one out of the park here. This feature rich, benefit laden portable satrad/Mp3 player will knock the socks off my MyFi. Oh well, there is always eBay for my XM.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 2:44AM]

I agree with John, this is a model and while hardware is important it is the quality of the playlist that matters! It makes sense that they held out for more memory and mp3s and now that the subscriber numbers have soared, they can spend more on hardware development.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 2:44AM]

Hardware will always keep advancing, but a fundamental difference in Sirius and XM has always been the programming. I chose Sirius because it offered 3 NPR streams and does not charge for streaming over the web or "premium content" stations. When Howard Stearn starts broadcasting there will not be a "fee" just for Howard. He'll come included. Personally I like that pricing structure better then what XM has to offer. What good is the "newest" hardware if the content isn't up to par?

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 2:44AM]

This article states that you CANNOT plug headphones into the ReGo!

Link:
http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/2...rego_siriu.html


XACT ReGo Sirius Satellite Radio
January 07, 2005

From the information we have gathered, this is NOT a wearable device (like the MyFi or other XM2go units). Meaning you CANNOT plug in headphones and walk around with the thing. Larry Pesce (Sirius' Senior VP Product Development and Strategic Planning) specifically was asked this at the press event at CES and he said plans to release a 'wearable' device available in the future. He also said that the ReGo was specifically a "plug and play" unit. The ReGo is only as 'portable' as the Xtr1 is. Just wanted to make that clear.

The key feature of the XACT ReGo Record-and-Go unit is it's recording capability. Because it stores your data on removable flash cards, you're not constricted by an internal harddrive's available space. If you want to buy a huge flash card to save more of your own content - you can. Sorta neat.

One thing to note is that while you can download and play MP3s on the ReGo, the Sirius Content that's downloaded is NOT saved in MP3 format saved separately from the flash card part of the player (thanks to all who pointed out that correction) - in an attempt to prevent ripping of Sirius content.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 2:44AM]

wtango awesome work, really saved me a wait i wasn't clear on that!

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 2:44AM]

You are linking to a wrong page... I don't know where exactly you wanted to link to, but that link to mysan.de is wrong...

Check out this one:
http://www.mysan.de/article53296.html

Maybe you're meaning this.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 2:44AM]

you can not listen to live programing with this unit you have to pre recored sirius programing then listen to it

this thing is garbage

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 2:44AM]

Steve, ummm, where did you pick up this info? the whole point of ANY sirius/XM unit, is to listen to live (streaming) audio (and soon video). The 4 hours this unit records is optional, that you can listen to in case you are out of service range, or if you want to record a specific show to listen to later. You can listen to live broadcats at anytime (reception permitting)

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 2:44AM]

http://www.xactcommunication.com/ReGo-28/XTR5CMK-ReGo-Recordable-Sirius-Satellite-Plug--Play-Radio-Receiver-and-MP3-Kit--Vehicle-Kit-84.html


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