Eton's P'7131 XM sat radio

Chalk another one up for Porsche design—one on the hits, not misses, that is. We've seen their work for Eton before, and while we could seriously do without the freaking telescoping antenna (what, they never heard of a wire antenna before?), the AM, FM, and XM tuners, integrated subwoofer, his n' hers alarm settings, line-in/out jacks, and remote with LED torch can't hurt. We're not sure why these guys always bother with the stereo speakers that are separated by like an inch of space though, but all in all we think Eton done good.

[Via TRFJ]

[jg @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

why does sirius get no cool hardware?

[Michael @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

Is this a defective piece of Lego?

[Daniel @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

There's a reason for the telescoping antenna...better reception. Have you ever seen a portable boombox/radio with a wire antenna? I highly doubt it.

[RadioBoy @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

First, the P�7141 and the P�7132 will include shortwave as well. Second, the telescopic antenna is for FM & Shortwave reception. There is probably an option for an external antenna (if the radio is worth a crap). The AM section of the radio has an internal ferrite antenna which is in every AM radio. Third, and perhaps more important... when will this radio be available? Eton announced the E1 over three years ago which will include XM as well and so far no radio. Many dates have been announced and passed. So far no E1. Not all cool looking radios work well. It's what's inside that counts. The verdict is still out on this one.

[Georeg @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

I rushed out to get the P'7131 exited to set it up and listen. I got home from work expecting to open the box and call XM and start a subcscription to find out the damn thing doesn't include an XM antennae. You have to go out and get it separately.