Directed Electronics Starmate Satellite Radio Tuner

(MPN: ST1)

Description: This is Sirius's smallest plug and play radio yet at just 4" wide and slightly over 1" thick. It features a very clear 3 line display that shows artists, song titles, and other channel information.You'll be able to use it in your vehicle - .... Read More

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Date Reviewed: 06/10/2005
philcrocetti from NY Member Since: Nov 2001 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 7 Days	This is my 4th SIRIUS radio. I gave the Kenwood t ... Strengths: Small form factor, ease of use Weaknesses: no direct input on unit (must use remote for direct), no "dock" (must hook up antenna and power). Only one display size. Summary: This is my 4th SIRIUS radio. I gave the Kenwood to a family member (see my review of that). I bought this radio exclusively for my car. I also have the Directed Electronics Sportster. The Sportster has a better display (more lines and auto-sizes to fit information. It also has direct input to punch in the channel on the unit. This Starmate has neither feature. The small form factor mounts nicely in my car though. All cables must be disconnected to move the unit (versus a dock set-up). If this unit had a direct input on the the unit itself, I'd give it 5 stars. I recommend this unit, but the Sportster has a little bit better user interface. 100% of People (8/8) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 10/28/2005
dmilan66 from FL Member Since: Feb 2004 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 4 Days	If you don't care about having 3 Lines display this is the Radio for you. Strengths: Very small, slick design, fits anywhere perfectly, bright and clear display, nice remote. Weaknesses: I would prefer the channel switch be on the left (since the driver uses the most). Summary: I owned previously a JVC radio witch was bulky and tall this one has all the things I would have liked on the JVC. First this thing is very small and super light. It's not on your way and on my Jeep Liberty It does not interfiere with my view of the windshield. Setup was very simple and it works great with my FM tuner. The screen is very bright so even though is small it's very clear and you don't miss any words. The remote works great and has the perfect size. 100% of People (2/2) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 07/27/2005
mumpkin from NY Member Since: Nov 2003 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 1 Months	Sirius Starmate ST1 Radio Tuner Strengths: Good sound qaulity. Big 3-line display, easy to use, compact. Weaknesses: Antenna needs to be placed outside the car. Small buttons. Mounting device is big and ackward. Summary: This compact unit has an easy to read big 3-line diplay. Comes with a big windshield mounting suction cup and plenty of wiring. However, since the unit is not connected directly to the vehicle you're basically getting an FM signal. Would recommend for it's convenience and ease-of-use. 67% of People (2/3) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are 1 comment for this review. Read all comments. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 11/19/2005
bbaggins Member Since: Nov 2005 View Member's: Reviews	Starmate Satellite Radio Tuner Strengths: compact,easy to read and love the remote Weaknesses: mount and lighter plug-in Summary: A pro installed my Starmate on my car's dash and elimated the clumsy mount and connected it to my radio elimating lighter plug-in. This cost $30 well spent bucks. 50% of People (1/2) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.