Customer Reviews
Less than Honest rebate policy 
2008-05-12
The rebate had been extended by 30 days on their site and I had the updated form. Their web system was not so I mailed the form. They rejected it - I know how to properly submit. I let it go as did not feel like battling them.
Awesome 
2008-05-12
We actually bought this as a gift for my father. He loves it. You can record mp3s on it and you can record right off sirius as well. The headphones it came with are pretty dorky, but they include an antenna in them so that's why they are so bulky. But you can actually use it with your own headphones and just rely on the internal antenna in the stiletto. Or if you are in a bad connection area you can just listen to your prerecorded music. I want one of these for myself now!I have a regular sirius radio, but this can also be docked so its multi use! So cool.
Great when you can get reception 
2008-04-24
What an adventure! I have had this radio for 4 days now and purchased the home docking kit so I could listen to it at work. I work in a single story building located in zone 2 (for those of you who found the satellite zones on the sirius website because of signal problems) and do not have access to an open window that faces north to northeast. In fact, I do not have access to a window at all! So I have had difficulties trying to get a good (or any) signal where my desk is at. I was able to squeeze 1 bar, but it was intermittent. I called Sirius to no avail. They suggested I use the wi-fi. We do have one at work, but I cannot get it to authenticate and connect. I think it has something to do with our proxy server. Sirius suggested that I mount an outdoor antenna. YEAH RIGHT! Not possible at WORK!!! They suggested that I use a signal repeater. NOPE! I am not about to spend another $100 just to get it working. Finally they suggested that I just use the internet radio through the website! At that point I was just about ready to return it. But, I have been a Sirius subscriber for over 4 years now, and I love the service. So, I searched the web to find a solution. I found on one of the forums I scoured, that someone had used the car antenna, which got a better signal than the antenna that comes with the home docking kit. I was skeptical at first, but found the car antenna (the low profile one) at a local dealer for $15. I took a chance and bought it. I figured that if it does not work, I can replace the bigger antenna that is already on my car with this one. So, I connected it and got no signal. #$^@!!! I disconnected it and was ready to take everything back. But, I thought to myself, I really did not try all the available spots to place the antenna. I placed it on top of the hutch at my desk, in the same spot I had the home docking antenna. VOILLA!!! It WORKED!!! I was able to get 3 bars or @ a 70% signal vs. the intermitten 1 bar and 30-40% signal with the home docking kit. I guess it has something to do with the multi-directional technology vs. the directional that the home docking antenna uses. Try it! It may or may not work for you, but I think it's worth a try. I'm a happy camper for now.
Excellent player for Sirius 2008-04-20
I enjoy sirius radio and this player makes it sweet. It's small like any MP3 player. It does an excellent job on recording your favoriate sirius program, and uploading your MP3 songs. I use the portable player in my car and around my house. WI-FI function is awsome. You will not need the home kit to set up music. Use the head phone connections for that. I have no problems so far. A great toy for those who love their sirius and mp3's.
Sirius and MPC's combined 2008-04-14
This is a great product which allows you to listen Sirius satellite radio,
and store up to 8 gig of MP3"s ( you will need to purchase card)
You can also store up to 100 hrs of Satelitte programming so you never have to miss something played on Sirius. It is portable so you can take it where ever you go. I comes with 2 types of earphones, standard earbuds
and standard headphones(which have a Satellite antenna in them). However, the top of the radio is also an antenna so the headphone/Antenna is not needed if you prefer the smaller earbuds.
You can also plug this into a car (or Home) Adaptor and play Sirius on you car or home Stereo.
Not flawless but pretty close... 2008-04-09
MP3 and WMA files can be stored on the Stiletto 2 and managed with the My SIRIUS Studio software for Windows PCs. Stiletto 2 is compatible with most Windows-based Internet music providers' download and subscription services. The enhanced WiFi capability of the Stiletto 2 permits access to standard SIRIUS Internet Radio (SIR) or for an additional subscription charge, SIRIUS Internet Radio's premium audio quality offering. A color 2.2" display and a six-way navigation control provide easy one-handed access to all features and content. Bookmark and purchase songs through any compatible online music service Pressing a single button to store LOVE individual songs heard live on any SIRIUS 100% commercial free music channel Setting up scheduled recordings to capture 100 hours of favorite SIRIUS shows or programs Storing music broadcasts from a subscriber's favorite music channels to create Radio Replays Virtual channels that are available even when there is no Satellite or WiFi signal available Dimensions - Width 1.9 x Length 4.3 x Depth 0.6 Weight - 4.3 ounces
AWESOME 2008-04-08
Im glad I took no notice of the bad reviews this thing is awesome. If you hard wire it to your car stereo you will have no problems at all. Yes if you are under a cover like a gas station or heavy tree you will lose signal.....but think about it...if you block the signal wave to your antenna you will lose signal. The fact that you have the freedom to listen to MP3 too....well, what else do you need. Oh, apart from the fact that if you like one of the tracks your listening to you can press this little heart and it will record the whole thing for you even if your half way through it. You can then play it again and again. I have two saved now and its like having another MP3. You can set it up to record shows too. im sure Im going to find more things I can do with this because I have only had it around a week. Do you have a wireless network in your home....then you have another advantage because now you can use that to log on with your Stiletto and listen to your channels without losing signal...well I havent lost signal yet and I use it a lot. WELL WORTH THE MONEY...sure we all like to see things cheaper, who doesnt right? But i love music and this is the gadget to have.
Excellent product, I have been waiting three years for this!!! 2008-04-04
I love this item and I wanted to wait a couple weeks to give my review of the product. I use it everyday and it eliminates all my other mp3 devices.
Here is how a typical day breaks down with the Stiletto 2:
5:00am - work out on treadmill or bike listening to mp3 mixes or sirius through wifi.
7:30am - drive to work, drop the kids off, listen to satellite radio, news or music
8:00am - listen to music all day at work, through mp3 or created playlists; why can't my office get wifi?
12:00am - Walk around downtown listening to satellite radio with the headphone antenna.
4:30pm - Drive home and to pick up the kids, listening to music.
9:30pm - Chill out in bed listening to wifi radio.
Overall, I love this product. Is it expensive? Yes. Are the accessories expensive? Yes. Does it work as advertised? Yes.
There are so many options I like I will highlight a few.
First, I love having the option to listen to the radio through wifi. I think that is awesome.
Second, I like to listen to a lot of different kinds of music and I wouldn't have the patience to search through the 80gb ipod. With sirius, different genres of music are just a click away.
Third, I love that I can walk outside and listen to sirius, a service I have had for two years and haven't been able to take it portable. I go to Missouri football games and I am going to take the Stiletto 2 to the games to listen to the play by play, or to check other games.
Fourth, I love that you can add a micro-sd card. I added a 2gb to expand my music. A bonus feature I discovered is I can play my mp3s in the car now. That was an awesome feature I didn't think about.
I feel the Stiletto 2 is pricey, but for me, it has allowed me to listen to a service I was already paying for in a lot more applications throughout the day!
Awesome Unit 2008-02-29
I'm a Gadget junkie...you name it, I've bought it and tried it, from the latest PC's...HD TV's,, Sling TV, TIVO, HD DVD players, Blu-Ray players,I-Touch, Zune, X-Box 360, PS3, Blackberry, XM radio & Sirius players...etc...etc...etc...
If your looking for he Ultimate portable music device, the Stiletto 2 is the answer...This unit does it all, you need no other portable music device...
First: How much money do you spend on downloading songs???
Possibly hundreds of $ a year? With Stilleto 2 you can download up to 10 hours of indiviual songs from Sirius...and it's no additional cost, just the monthly subscriber fee you're already paying, and you can replay them at any time with the built in memory.
Second: It automatically records the stations you listen to, up to 100 hours, so when your in a no signal area, you can listen to hours & hours & hours of music during this time.
Third: Not only does it have 2GB of built in memory but you can add a Micro SD card to increase your music collection. You can transfer / import music files from your PC...it will replaces youe Zune, Ipod, MP3 player, and using the Yahoo music site (software included) you can purchase music online and continue to add to your colection.
Fourth: It has not only satellite reception capability, but WiFi as well, and both work excellent! So if you have WiFi at home, no need to worry about a Satellite signal, it connects to your Wifi...and if you'e in a free hotsspot...wala, connetion!
Fifth: The reception of a satellite signal is very good even without the antennae earphones...anyone who complains that they can't receive a satellite signal indoors with this unit needs to remember "IT'S SATELLITE", that means you need a clear view of the sky to receive, if you got a roof over you, it will block the signal!!!
The only option I would like to see added is being able to load photos for viewing...
I say BUY IT! You'll throw away every other portable music player you have after you do!
Great Product But Can Be Better 2008-02-24
I love Sirius Radio. It's the TiVo of radio. If you are already convinced on getting sirius then there's no other radio to get than this one. You no longer have to sit in your car to finish hearing your favorite song or howardstern. Now you can take it out of the car and walk with it. Looks great and show the score of your favorite teams no matter what channel you are on! Will be even better once MLB is a part of sirius. Easy to use and set-up. My mom loves walking around the house using the internet radio for martha stewart and the classical stations. When you are walking outdoors in an open area you do not need the provided headphones (with antennae). You can use any headphones.
Things to improve: Be able to record the internet radio. Better indoor reception w/out headphones. Be able to play video.
