Delphi SkyFi Satellite Radio Boombox Review at CNET
CNET has this review of the XM Delphi SkyFi Boombox. The editor gives it a 6.9 out of 10 rating, or in other words, it’s good.
The SkyFi boombox houses the Delphi SkyFi XM satellite radio unit, obviously. The SkyFi boombox comes in at 7″x18.75″x5.75″ (HWD). The only controls found on the boombox are a volume knob and headphone jack. A built-in handle makes the unit easy to carry.
To power the satellite radio boombox, you can use either an AC adapter or six D sized batteries. Reception can be a little tricky. If you’re indoors, you’ll need to find a window with a view of the southern sky to get reception. Another option is uncoiling the 22.5 foot antenna cable that is coiled up inside the boombox unit and placing it by a window with southern sky exposure. If you’re outside, you should be fine.
The biggest problems with the SkyFi boombox XM satellite radio unit are the volume, it doesn’t go high enough for the editor’s tastes. The other problem the editor had was that the SkyFi boombox plays only satellite radio, not CDs or MP3s.
The Delphi SkyFi boombox for XM satellite radio goes for around $100.
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