Sirius XM outs first dual network satellite radio
updated 03:45 pm EST, Thu January 8, 2009
Sirius XM MiRGE
Addressing an important gap, Sirius XM today introduced the MiRGE. The radio fulfills a promised update and is the first to support both Sirius and XM channels in one device. It can switch between either on the fly gives either network the same features, including as many as ten presets and a dual view display that shows both the currently playing station as well as the channel browser. A buffer caches up to 60 minutes of programming for pausing and skipping.
The MiRGE includes the mounts to use it in a car in addition to outside use and will ship in early spring for $250. To match the radio, Sirius XM is also adding a Sirius Everything Plus XM Everything plan that gives complete access to both networks for $20 per month. [via Orbitcast]
