Skydock may seem simple, but there is a lot of technology bundled into the device.  The SkyDock works in concert with an iPhone or iPod touch through a free application that can be downloaded directly from iTunes.   If you are familiar with Apple apps, you already know the myriad of things that they can do for you.  Now apply that process to a satellite radio service that offers well over 100 channels of music, sports, and talk programming, and you can begin to appreciate exactly what these software applications are capable of.

One key element of SkyDock that is not getting as much attention as it should is the PowerConnect technology.  This allows the Skydock to be powered and mounted directly to a cars cigarette lighter adapter.  PowerConnect not only powers the device, but allows you to tie in to your cars existing stereo system with ease that simply did not exist before.  With PowerConnect, you can have your Sirius XM programming broadcast through an FM channel on your existing stereo.  If your car has an auxillary input, you can utilize that as well.

An XM SkyDock combined with an iPhone puts many things right at your fingertips.  You have satellite radio, your phone, your contact list, emails,  and all of the apps that you are already used to in one convenient place.  The satellite radio chips are embedded into the SkyDock, but that does not mean you need to keep the iPhone docked to listen to your tunes.  Undocked, an iPhone with the Sirius XM Internet Radio app allows you to stream most channels directly through your iPhone.

The XM SkyDock is feature driven and with the SkyDock or Sirius XM Radio apps, you finally have a source for music discovery (or rediscovery) that simply did not exist before.  It is the perfect marriage between satellite radio and iTunes.  Tagging is great, but the features do not stop there.  Users can mark their favorite channels, set alerts for specific artists,  access a sports ticker, and even track the stock market through the stock tracking feature.

SkyDock is available now through standard retailers nationwide, as well as retailers like TSS-Radio that specialize in satellite radio.  Whether you are a long time subscriber or jest now considering satellite radio, your experience with SkyDock will be positive.  Simply stated, SkyDock is the best satellite radio ever made, and you wont regret giving it a try.

MM, a poster on Digital Radio Central had been looking for a way to get a SIRIUS in his wife’s 2008 Nissan Altima for months. He didn’t want a Dock and Play SIRIUS Radio even if it was hooked up properly for the best sound quality. Eventually a solution arose. Peripheral Electronics offers the hardware to fully integrate SIRIUS Radio along with an iPod/iPhone connection to the factory Nissan Radio. This setup will allow one to control SIRIUS on the radio with all the hardware cleanly tucked away behind the car’s radio. The Sound Quality is top notch and it’s a seamless way to control music stored on one’s iPod or iPhone. MM got the kit from TSS-Radio here. For the full review from MM go to Digital Radio Central. This type of kit is also available for Acura, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Isuzu, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercury, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Scion, Saab, Saturn, and Toyota.

The XM SkyDock is one of the first radios to be released with the new PowerConnect technology. This new system provides two major benefits.First it’s easy to connect, just plug and play with no need for extra wires. Secondly it sounds better out of the box by using the cigarette lighter as a grounding device. This FCC approved solution is a welcomed advancement from weaker FM Transmitters because of it’s easy setup.

The SkyDock is a different way for iPod Touch or iPhone users to get SIRIUS XM channels. Keep in mind the official SIRIUS XM app works a bit different. On that app your channels are limited to only the online ones. SkyDock opens up the full spectrum of channels. The advantage of the official SIRIUS XM app is the ability to take the service on the go. You can combine the two if you choose.

Besides the XM SkyDock transforming your iPod touch/iPhone into a Plug and Play Satellite Radio it has some useful and fun features. It has customizable presets, Artist or Song Alerts, which notify you when your favorite song or artist are on. But it also has the tagging feature. You can tag a song while listening and easily purchase later from iTunes. It also has the ability to track your favorite sports teams and alert you of the score while they are playing. The SkyDock mounts on a flexible stalk that holds securely in your cigarette lighter adapter. There is no need for additional hardware. For those that have an Aux In jack on the front of your car radio you can use that to connect in lieu of using the PowerConnect. The XM SkyDock is available for Pre-Order now at many retailer such as TSS-Radio. The SkyDock app is available for download on Sunday Oct 11th and the XM SkyDock will be available in limited quantities on Sunday Oct 18th.

Feature Breakdown

-Easy way to get XM in your vehicle with iPod Touch or iPhone

-PowerConnect Technology easy to setup and sounds great

-Presets, Artist and Song Alert

-Sports Teams Alert

-All necessary hardware and mounting included