Tech: iPod/Satellite Radio

Yeah, yeah, I know, the news isn't all that exciting to most of you, but, for those of you who want an iPod, the possibility is awesome. For a long time now, many people have complained about the fact that the iPod does not come with a built-in radio like the other MP3 players. The company that would join in with Apple would be Sirius, currently #2 in the satellite radio biz, behind XM Radio. Sirius has just signed on Howard Stern for a few years so they look to be getting bigger and better in the future. I personally do not like the idea of satellite radio (pay for radio, pshh, whatever!), but there are millions of people who do. So, the more people Apple can get to buy their products, the better (in case you were wondering, yes, I'm a HUGE Apple fan!).

... Rumors are circulating that Apple has signed a deal with one of the satellite radio companies, Sirius, to market iPods that can receive and record that company's satellite broadcasts. I can't say if there is any validity to this latest bit of gossip - it is probably nothing more than someone's clever imagination - but since Think Secret's accurate scoop the other month on the iPod Photo one hesitates to dismiss it too quickly...

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