Xact Communication Sirius XTR8CK Satellite Radio

Pros: Easy installation, easy to use

Cons: Screen doesn't have much space for channel name or number, better read that manual

The Bottom Line: Worth the look -- it's easy to use, easy to install, and can pause and rewind.

Review: I spend a lot of time in the car. A day where I'm not in the car for over an hour each way is a rarity. So, for Father's Day, my wife got me the XTR8CK Satellite Radio Receiver with car kit. The XTR8CK is a widely sold unit -- my wife got ...

Pros: A good way to get into satellite radio.

Cons: Home users may have a hard time orienting their antenna.

The Bottom Line: This receiver has many good features and small enough to put just about anywhere.

Review: I bought my receiver from Costco in a bundled package that included both car and home kits. I have not yet tried the car kit. I use this receiver only in my home. The receiver is pretty easy to set up. It has a stereo audio-out port that lets you ...

Pros: Pause and skip capability, alert feature, solid signal presence

Cons: Poor remote with very limited range and slow response

The Bottom Line: A great receiver if you're ready to quit listening to terrestrial radio and want Tivo-like features.

Review: This Xact XTR8CK Sirius Satellite Receiver was purchased shortly after Christmas 2005. I was ready to switch to Sirius because of the lack of variety from local radio stations. The receiver came with the car kit and a remote control. The reason I chose ...

Pros: Easy to install, portable, pause/rewind/replay features

Cons: Display hard to see during daytime, touchy buttons, runs hot

The Bottom Line: Highly recommend Sirius; however, unless XACT improves quality control on this radio, I might try a different model. If you do buy one, don't leave it in a hot car.

Review: Love Sirius content, well worth the laughs. Bought package of two XTR8CK radios from Costco last December for Xmas. One unit we have in the house and it is on almost all the time -- no issues with that one. It rarely travels, but we did take it on ...