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MOST WANTED GIFT

XM Satellite Radio

  Survey Says: Here's the Most-Wanted Gifts For Your Car

XM Satellite Radio Heads a List of Entertainment and Safety Products

November 2003 (Newstream) -- The most-wanted mobile electronic accessory this holiday season is a portable version of the hottest trend in car audio-XM radio. In this case it's a Delphi XM Roady ($119), a portable satellite receiver that quickly goes from your car to your home and even comes with interchangeable faceplates, according to Best Buy (www.bestbuy.com), the nation's leading consumer electronics and mobile electronics retailer. Second on the list is a Terk XM Commander ($159) that combines a receiver and FM modulator to work with any car radio.

Here's a list of the other most-wanted mobile electronic gifts:

  • Clifford RS3.5 Two-Way Remote Start & Security System ($499, including installation): What makes this product unique is its ability to be programmed over the Internet or via your cell phone-just the ticket for cold climates. This is a feature that's virtually impossible to order with your new car or truck.
  • Sony Dream System ($948.99): Aptly named for harried parents everywhere, the integrated system includes a large, flip-down LCD screen and control box that can play both DVDs and CDs. The system includes wireless headphones and speakers but can also be tied into the vehicle's existing sound system.
  • Garmin Street Pilot STP2610 with dash-mounted pad ($948.99). Just the ticket for guys who hate to ask for directions, the Street Pilot offers instant setup once you plug it into the lighter socket, as well as audible turn-by-turn directions.
  • Escort Solo S2 Radar Detector ($329.99)/Escort 8500 ($299.99): Both of these units offer superior accuracy with the newest type of radar in use, and can be easily hidden and moved from car to car.
  • Power Acoustik PT-152CM 15-inch LCD monitor ($1,500.00): Perfect for larger vehicles, this flip-down monitor can handle inputs from DVD players, TV receivers and gaming consoles (see below).
  • Sony Playstation 2 ($179.99) with RCA 900Mhz Wireless Headphones Model WHP140S ($59.99 each): The essential survival kit for those long trips to grandma's house this holiday season.