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XM brings satellite radio Direct 2 you

This universal adapter works with nearly all satellite-ready car stereos, irrespective of their manufacturers.

Kevin Massy

The Audiovox XM Direct 2 XM Satellite Radio

With a few honorable exceptions, car stereo manufacturers are reluctant to build satellite radio tuners into their products, preferring instead to flog you clunky--and expensive--proprietary add-on modules to go with your XM or Sirius subscription.

Perhaps realizing that this model wasn't in the interests of increased adoption of its service, XM has just released the Audiovox XM Direct 2, a (relatively) streamlined, universal adapter that works with nearly all satellite-ready car stereos, irrespective of their manufacturers. In addition to its car compatibility, the device can also be plugged into XM-ready home audio products and XM2go portable radios. According to XM, it is also programmable, enabling retailers to update it when they bring out upgraded stereos. The Audiovox XM Direct 2 hits the shelves today with an MSRP of $130.