Sirius Starmate 5

The Sirius Starmate 5 is an in-dish, satellite radio receiver for use primarily in a vehicle, though it can also be removed and then docked at home or in an office. Featuring is a blue wide-screen display for easy viewing and use, push-button navigation for swiftly surfing channels, and 30 total presets for fast access to favorite channels.

More importantly, the Starmate 5 offers Sirius’s exclusive A La Carte selection, wherein users can create their own personalized package of their 50 favorite channels—all of which are 100% commercial free. Users say the Starmate provides high quality reception, even in rainy weather. The couple cons include the lack of an alarm clock, a short pause/replay function (44 minutes versus the average 60 minutes), and a non-full-color display.